Roots And Blues (Bk/Cd)

Steve James presents a treasure trove of traditional American guitar styles inthis unique book/CD pack. Guitarists will learn fingerpicking and slide techn iques not through dry exercises but by playing 25 songs from James' own repertoire and from such masters as Furry Lewis, Blind Willie McTell, Sam McGee, andMance Lipscomb. Drawing on his extensive research and first-hand experience w ith these guitar pioneers, James tells the stories behind the songs, too. Features authentic arrangements in notes & TAB, vocal melodies and lyrics, historic photos, and more. Songs: Take Me Back * Sugar Babe * Milwaukee Blues * Sebastopol* John Henry * more!