Alfred Publishing Lou Manzi - Mastering Acoustic Blues Guitar + CD
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Summary of This Method
This acoustic blues guitar method is aimed at guitarists who want to take their skills to the next level, both technically and musically. The final section begins with a clear review of transposition, to move an idea, riff, or chord progression into several keys without losing the blues character. Quickly, the learning focuses on the essentials: making music, with a rich and inspiring repertoire designed to develop autonomy and style.
The core of the book offers an in-depth and dynamic exploration of fingerstyle blues. You will find many pieces designed to work on groove, thumb-finger independence, and balance between melody and accompaniment. The pieces alternate between standard tuning, open tunings, and alternative tunings to enrich your palette of harmonic colors and familiarize you with typically acoustic sounds.
Slide technique is also addressed progressively, with examples adapted to different contexts: in standard tuning to remain versatile, and in open tunings to recover traditional sounds and the resonance characteristic of the blues. The goal is to gain control (attack, vibrato, intonation) while maintaining expressive phrasing.
On the theoretical level, this method goes beyond usual patterns: it details the theory and application of pentatonic and blues scales, then introduces modal logic with a particular focus on the Mixolydian and Dorian modes. These tools directly serve improvisation, the choice of strong notes, and the construction of more lyrical phrases. Finally, the book covers jazz blues, walking bass lines, bass popping, and advanced muting techniques, for a more percussive, precise, and professional playing style, whatever your level.
Technical specifications
| Publication | Methods | ||
| Instrumentation | acoustic guitar | Genre | blues method (fingerstyle, slide, improvisation) |
Questions frequently asked
Does the method include a CD?
The book is offered with a CD, as indicated by the title "Mastering Acoustic Blues Guitar + CD".
Which tunings are covered in this acoustic blues method?
The repertoire uses standard tuning, open tunings, and alternative tunings. These configurations allow for exploring different harmonic colors unique to the acoustic guitar.
Is slide technique taught in Lou Manzi - Mastering Acoustic Blues Guitar + CD?
Slide technique is progressively addressed in both standard tuning and open tunings. The work focuses notably on attack, vibrato, and intonation. The examples are applied to various blues playing contexts.
Does this method cover fingerstyle blues?
The core of the book is devoted to fingerstyle blues, with pieces dedicated to groove and independence between the thumb and fingers.
What improvisation concepts are studied?
Pentatonic scales and the blues scale are explained with their applications. The Mixolydian and Dorian modes are also introduced to build phrases and select strong notes. Jazz blues and walking bass lines complement this work.
