| Management number | 231622573 | Release Date | 2026/06/18 | List Price | $8.58 | Model Number | 231622573 | ||
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Written by veteran blues guitarist and educator Michael Williams, this Berklee Blues Guitar Songbook is a blues guitar method collection featuring ten classic blues tunes arranged for electric guitar. Designed for intermediate players and serious students of blues, it presents detailed transcriptions of authentic solos and rhythm parts so you can study how master guitarists shape phrasing, articulation, tone, and feel.Each selection is fully notated in standard notation and guitar tablature, with clear annotations explaining how the solos and rhythm passages work. The book includes four complete instrumental blues pieces as well as rhythm parts with turnarounds and fills around vocal sections. Online audio tracks are included for download or streaming, allowing you to hear the performances and practice with stylistically accurate reference recordings.Rather than simply presenting the notes, this collection reveals the techniques and nuances that give each artist their individual sound. By studying bends, vibrato, phrasing, and rhythmic feel in context, guitarists develop a deeper understanding of blues language that can be applied to their own improvisations and performances. It works equally well for structured practice, private instruction, or focused self-study.Full Song List Okie Dokie Stomp * The Last Time (I Get Burned like This) * Frosty * The Woman I Love * San-Ho-Zay * The Sad Nite Owl * Worried Life Blues * I Need You So Bad * Wait On Time * Papa Ain't SaltyWhether you are refining your solo vocabulary, preparing for live performance, or expanding your blues repertoire, this songbook offers a practical and musically rich resource. It also makes a thoughtful gift for dedicated blues guitarists seeking authentic material that supports both technical growth and expressive playing. Read more
| ISBN10 | 0876391005 |
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| ISBN13 | 978-0876391006 |
| Edition | Pap/Com |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Hal Leonard |
| Dimensions | 9 x 0.28 x 12 inches |
| Item Weight | 14.9 ounces |
| Print length | 112 pages |
| Publication date | August 1, 2010 |
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