The Guinness Book of World Records once deemed Deep Purple the world's loudest band. Ritchie Blackmore's masterful axe playing no doubt helped them earn this distinction. Learn his trademark riffs and solos with this book/CD pack. It includes detailed background notes, lessons and examples on CD so you can be playing like Blackmore in no time. The Signature Licks book/audio packs are especially formatted to give guitarists instruction on how to play a particular artist style by using the actual transcribed, right from the record licks! Designed for use by anyone from beginner right up to the experienced player who is looking to expand their insight. The books contain full performance notes and an overview of each artist or group's style with transcriptions in notes and tab. The audio accompaniment features playing tips and techniques, as well as playing examples at a slower tempo.