Modern Blues Guitar Soloing: Master The Art of Modern Blues-Rock Guitar in 100 Killer Licks
Josh Smith
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Revolutionize Your Blues Guitar Playing with Josh Smith
"Josh Smith is one of my favorite musicians on the planet. His musical depth and guitar playing transcend the boundaries of the blues genre into a genre of his own." Joe Bonamassa Josh Smith has taken the world of modern blues guitar playing by storm and now it's possible to get unprecedented access to the thinking and techniques of this giant of the guitar world. Modern Blues Guitar Soloing is a deep dive into the concepts that have brought Josh recognition as one of the most innovative and respected players of today. All the Tools of the Modern Blues Guitarist, Explained and Musically Applied This book teaches you Josh's language in the more common musical situations the modern blues guitar player will encounter: The blues shuffleFunk bluesHigh-energy jump bluesBlues balladsClassic rock blues You'll learn tons of new, creative blues vocabulary over these tried and tested musical forms, but more importantly, you'll understand how to apply familiar musical concepts in brand new ways. Josh Smith TeachesFeel and phrasing - make your guitar sing with feel and dynamics to create a powerful reaction in your audienceMusical limitation - use Josh's technique of limiting yourself to make every note countStorytelling devices - transcend licks and actually tell a story with your solos.Thematic playing - call and response and creative repetition are all backed up with highly musical examplesCountry and Jazz infusion - discover how Josh draws from other musical genres and transforms these ideas into incredible modern blues guitar licksRhythmic variation - understand how to manipulate rhythm and time in your playing to greater effect, using odd note groupings and cutting against the grooveHybrid picking - learn Josh's unique take on hybrid picking to create stunning licks and runs
"Josh is one of my favorite musicians on the planet. His musical depth and guitar playing transcend the boundaries of the blues genre into a genre of his own. I am always proud to share a stage with him and even prouder to call him my friend."-Joe Bonamassa "As a player, writer, singer and producer, Josh Smith has it all. Smith can truly rock. But his sense is strengthened by tasteful ideas, substantive playing, and a deep understanding of blues guitar."-Vintage Guitar Magazine