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The Guitar HandbookThe Guitar Handbook by Ralph Denyer
Buy new: $18.45 / Used from: $4.92
This book outlines what you'll need to know as far as scales and chords are concerned. You'll learn about the pentatonic scale on page 113. You'll learn about modes on page 111, and there is a chord encyclopedia at the end of this book.
Jazz Guitar Single Note Soloing, Volume 1Jazz Guitar Single Note Soloing, Volume 1 by Ted Greene
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All blues and rock guitarist need a little jazz in their lives. This book will attach your scales together so you can play one key up and down the neck. Check out pages 16 and 17. Link chords D on the 2nd fret, D on the 5th fret, and B flat on the 6th fret. Link all scales from there.
Muddy Waters - Deep Blues (Guitar Recorded Versions)Muddy Waters - Deep Blues (Guitar Recorded Versions) by Muddy Waters
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Lets start off with Muddy Waters. He, basically, started Blues/rock.
The Rolling Stones Singles Collection: The London Years / Guitar Tab Edition (GTE)The Rolling Stones Singles Collection: The London Years / Guitar Tab Edition (GTE) by Rolling Stones
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The Rolling Stones are definitely bluesy.
Jimi Hendrix - Experience Hendrix (Transcribed Score)Jimi Hendrix - Experience Hendrix (Transcribed Score) by Jimi Hendrix
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Jimi was possessed by the blues.
Led Zeppelin Classics (Authentic Guitar-Tab)Led Zeppelin Classics (Authentic Guitar-Tab) by Led Zeppelin
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We'll move into rock territory with Led Zeppelin. Jimi and the Stones got us to this level of rock (and the blues).
Van Halen Best Of, Volume I (Best of Van Halen)Van Halen Best Of, Volume I (Best of Van Halen) by Van Hale (Van Halen)
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We are now moving into hard rock territory. You can still hear the blues.
The Best of AC/DC: Guitar Tab (Music Sales America)The Best of AC/DC: Guitar Tab (Music Sales America) by Ac/Dc
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We are now in metal territory. Just remove the distortion on "Back in Black" and you'll hear the blues.
Blood Sugar Sex MagikBlood Sugar Sex Magik by Red Hot Chili Peppers
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We're moving into funk rock, grunge territory.
Best of Jane's Addiction (Guitar Recorded Version)Best of Jane's Addiction (Guitar Recorded Version) by Jane's Addiction
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We are now in alt rock territory -- moving onto grunge.
The Best of SoundgardenThe Best of Soundgarden by Soundgarden
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We are now in grunge territory. Just remove the distortion and you'll hear nothing but the blues.
His Best: 1947 to 1955His Best: 1947 to 1955 by Muddy Waters
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You might need to hear what you are reading. This CD will give you listening access to several Muddy Waters tunes.
Singles Collection: The London YearsSingles Collection: The London Years by The Rolling Stones
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Here is a CD that will fulfill what you'll read in the book.
Experience Hendrix: The Best of Jimi HendrixExperience Hendrix: The Best of Jimi Hendrix by Jimi Hendrix
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Now you can hear Jimi.
Early Days & Latter Days: Vol. 1 & 2Early Days & Latter Days: Vol. 1 & 2 by Led Zeppelin
Buy used from: $6.99
The CD for Led Zeppelin
Back in BlackBack in Black by AC/DC
Buy used from: $2.08
Best of Van Halen, Vol. 1Best of Van Halen, Vol. 1 by Van Halen
Buy new: $14.99 / Used from: $2.90
Blood Sugar Sex MagikBlood Sugar Sex Magik by Red Hot Chili Peppers
Buy new: $14.99 / Used from: $1.30
Up from the Catacombs: The Best of Jane's AddictionUp from the Catacombs: The Best of Jane's Addiction by Jane's Addiction
Buy new: $14.99 / Used from: $2.79
SuperunknownSuperunknown by Soundgarden
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