The fun and easy way to start playing the blues

Following in the bestselling tradition of our Guitar For Dummies (more than 550,000 copies sold in two editions) and Rock Guitar For Dummies (nearly 70,000 copies sold), this accessible guide shows guitarists and would-be guitarists how to start playing the blues–without having to read music. Covering a variety of blues styles–from acoustic to electric, from Mississippi Delta and Chicago to blues rock–it shows step by step how to play blues scales, chords, riffs, progressions, and solos. Filled with charts, photos, musical examples from blues masters, and tips on equipment selection and care, the book also features a companion CD with play-along exercises, songs, riffs, chords, and MP3 files.

Jon Chappell (Rye, NY) is an award-winning guitarist and composer who grew up amid Chicago’s burgeoning blues scene. He has jammed with countless blues musicians at Chicago’s blues clubs and interviewed many blues greats. He is the coauthor of Guitar For Dummies (0-7645-9904-6) and the author of Rock Guitar For Dummies (0-7645-5356-9).