Alfred's Learn to Play Blues Guitar 2: Straight Eighths

Welcome to Alfred’s Learn to Play Blues Guitar Volume 2: Straight Eighths. This simple, straightforward, and effective approach to learning to play blues guitar is intended for beginning to advanced guitarists looking to enhance their playing and repertoire by learning this unique style. Every lesson and music example is clearly demonstrated with video and audio by noted educator Steve Trovato.

This volume covers a specific feel known as straight eighths, focusing specifically on the style of blues legend Albert Collins. Affectionately called “the Ice Man,” Albert Collins was known for his emotional and fierce guitar playing. The volume is broken into two unique sections, which cover blues rhythm guitar and blues lead guitar. In the rhythm section, you will learn boogie variations and strumming patterns. The lead guitar section features basic soloing techniques, such as slides, hammer-ons, pull-offs, bending, and more.

Realize your dream of becoming a great blues guitarist with Alfred's Learn to Play Blues Guitar---the simple, straightforward, and effective way to learn the blues!