Wise Publications Little Black Book Of The Blues
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Summary of This Book
This book from the "Little Black Book" collection brings together 88 iconic tracks performed by great names in blues from past to present. Designed for musicians who want to play right away, it offers for each song the complete lyrics as well as the chords with their notation and guitar chord fingerings. It is a particularly effective resource for practicing accompaniment, enriching chord vocabulary, and building a solid set, whether you are a rhythm guitarist, singer-guitarist, or simply a blues songwriting enthusiast.
The selection of songs spans styles and eras, from foundational classics to tracks that have become essential in rock-blues culture. You will find notably (I'm Your) Hoochie Coochie Man, Mannish Boy, Boom Boom, Born Under A Bad Sign, Sweet Home Chicago, Crossroads, Smokestack Lightning, The Thrill Is Gone, Pride And Joy, and La Grange. Thanks to the "lyrics + chord charts" format, this collection is perfect for working on timing, varying progressions, adapting playing styles (shuffle, slow blues, boogie), and easily accompanying other musicians. An essential to expand your blues knowledge and have a ready-to-play repertoire at hand.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Jazz, Blues, Soul | Publication | Sheet music |
| Composer | Various | Collection | Little Black Book |
| Artist | Various | Genre | Blues songbook |
| Instrumentation | Guitar / voice (lyrics and chords with chord fingerings) | ||
Questions frequently asked
How many songs does the Little Black Book Of The Blues contain?
The collection brings together 88 iconic blues tracks, performed by artists from past to present.
Are the lyrics and chords included?
Each song features complete lyrics and chords with their notation. Guitar chord positions are also provided.
Is this book suitable for guitar and vocals?
The indicated instrumentation is guitar/voice. The presentation with lyrics and chord charts allows practicing sung accompaniment.
Which blues standards are included in this collection?
The selection notably includes Boom Boom, Sweet Home Chicago, Crossroads, The Thrill Is Gone, and Pride And Joy. It also features (I'm Your) Hoochie Coochie Man, Mannish Boy, Born Under A Bad Sign, and La Grange. The pieces cover blues and rock-blues references.
Can shuffle and slow blues be practiced with this songbook?
The lyrics + chords format allows adapting the accompaniment to shuffle, slow blues, or boogie playing styles.
