The Guitar of Blind Blake (book/3 CD)

Mel Bay Publications
The Guitar of Blind Blake
With notes and tablature
Level : Intermediate

Blind Blake was the premier ragtime blues guitarist of the 1920s. His technique featured unique right-hand thumb rolls that evoked the feel of the Charleston dance-step.
In this comprehensive new book/audio lesson, Woody Mann explores the ideas, techniques, and styles of this legendary musician who has influenced generations of country blues guitarists.

The three companion CDs contain three full hours on note-by-note, phrase-by-phrase instruction. Written in standard notation and tablature.

Titles:

• Bad Feeling Blues
• Black Dog Blues
• Blind Arthur's Breakdown
• Diddie Wa Diddie
• Sweet Jivin' Mama