Blues You Can Use This is the first in the series and the one that started it all. Now in it's 2nd edition, BYCU is where to start. Available in print and e-book formats, Blues You Can Use has 96 pages filled with knowledge, licks, theory and notes that you can start using right away.
Combined with online audio and 31 video clips (new in the 2nd edition!) the whole Blues You Can Use package will quickly have you playing blues and blues oriented music, both lead and rhythm guitar parts. The 21 progressive lessons contained in the book take you through all aspects of the blues and blues rock styles. From rocking Texas blues, and swinging shuffles to jazzy ninth chord melody and minor blues styles, BYCU will take you on a journey spanning all of the eras of electric blues guitar. You will come out of this adventure with a solid understanding and feel for all aspects of of the blues.

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Click on the play button to hear a sampler of the studies you will be playing as you work through the book.

Click below to see a sample video lesson, (Swingin' the Blues, the study in Lesson 4), accessed online when you purchase the book.

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