(Guitar Educational). Master musician Duke Robillard provides fans and fellow guitarists an inside look at the techniques and philosophy behind his classic American guitar style. This book/CD pack includes: 11 complete songs; more than 25 photos; tips on choosing a guitar and getting a great sound; country blues chords, modern electric blues chords and swing blues/jazz chords; jazzy turnarounds, jazz/blues accompaniment; and much more! The CD contains original music recorded by Duke exclusively for this project, and the book includes a biography, selected discography, recommended listening list and tablature.

(Reference). The vintage guitar collecting market continues to grow. This book is the first of its kind to report on Washburn guitars, mandolins, banjos and ukuleles made before 1940. It contains detailed information about more than 450 instrument styles, serial numbering schemes and estimated production totals. A gorgeous 32-page color photo section of the most collectibles will make this book a "must" for players and collectors alike.

A Blues Bibliography, Second Edition is a revised and enlarged version of the definitive blues bibliography first published in 1999. Material previously omitted from the first edition has now been included, and the bibliography has been expanded to include works published since then. In addition to biographical references, this work includes entries on the history and background of the blues, instruments, record labels, reference sources, regional variations and lyric transcriptions and musical analysis. The Blues Bibliography is an invaluable guide to the enthusiastic market among libraries specializing in music and African-American culture and among individual blues scholars.

CD tracks consist of several musical examples played one after another.

(Guitar Educational). Master guitarist Duke Robillard gives you 30 ways to improve and expand your blues soloing and comping in this easy-to-use book with audio. Designed for aspiring and experienced blues players alike, these lessons present unique concepts, merging elements of jazz with blues to take your playing to new heights.

Reviews and rates the best recordings of 8,900 blues artists in all styles.

B&W photos throughout

The Ultimate Book of Blues Guitar Legends features 150+ blues guitarists from prewar to today, featuring artist photography and an authoritative text detailing their careers and gear.

(Guitar Recorded Versions). This matching folio features notes & tab for all 10 Buddy classics from the album. Songs include: Black Night * Damn Right, I've Got the Blues * Early in the Mornin' * Five Long Years * Let Me Love You Baby * Mustang Sally * Rememberin' Stevie * There Is Something on Your Mind * Too Broke to Spend the Night * Where Is the Next One Coming From. Includes photos.

Arranged in sixteen musical categories, provides entries for twenty thousand releases from four thousand artists, and includes a history of each musical genre.