Johnson | Guitar Signature Licks DVD

The original blues guitar hero whoaccording to musical folkloresold his soul at a desolate crossroads in return for musical virtuosityRobert Johnson unwittingly inspired a guitar revolution. In the hands of Eric ClaptonJohn MayallPeter Green and othersthe songs of the legendary bluesman became the very basis of British blues soundand the roots of modern rock as we know it.In this unique DVDScott Ainslie presents a lesson devoted to Johnson’s workteaching you seven of his greatest songs. Ainslie delivers a concise and accessible demonstration of the techniques Johnson used to create his remarkable guitar partsincluding tuningsslide techniques and the distinctive characteristic fingerpicking of the country blues. Get to grips with the achingly melancholy Drunken Hearted Manthe upbeat shuffle of Walkin’ Bluesas well as the original arrangement of the now much-loved standard Sweet Home Chicago.The lesson is also accompanied with a selection of jam-along songsa section covering specific techniquesand a host of tips for effective practice.