Rory Block Teaches the Guitar of Robert Johnson

DVD One-One of the world's most revered and talented exponents of the Delta Blues style presents a two-part in-depth guide to the earthy hard-driving sound of the Mississippi.Rory Block dissects and teaches a breathtaking set of key Delta Blues performances including the rhythmic pounding of Charlie Patton the fingerpicking style of Tommy Johnson and the slide/open-tuning sounds of the great Robert Johnson. As you learn each song you will develop a host of important techniques such as treble melodies open tunings bass runs sliding octaves string-bending and some show-stopping thundering rhythm patterns.

Robert Johnson Signature Licks and Rory Block Teaches the Guitar of Robert JohnsoN-This budget-saving bundle pack includes:Robert Johnson – Signature Licks (Book/CD Pack)Explore the music of one of the greatest acoustic bluesmen of all time with this book/CD pack. Blues expert Dave Rubin provides an introduction on Johnson's place in musical history and extensive notes on his tunings arrangements fingerstyle technique and guitars. Features in-depth lessons and audio examples of 15 of his most famous songs: Come On In My Kitchen • Cross Road Blues (Crossroads) • Hell Hound On My Trail • I Believe I'll Dust My Broom • I'm a Steady Rollin' Man (Steady Rollin' Man) • If I Had Possession Over Judgment Day• Kind Hearted Woman Blues • Love In Vain Blues • Preachin' Blues (Up Jumped the Devil) • Ramblin' On My Mind • Stop Breakin' Down Blues • Sweet Home Chicago • Terraplane Blues • 32-20 Blues • Walkin' Blues.The Guitar Styles of Robert Johnson (DVD)Robert Johnson's unearthly singing and intricate Mississippi Delta style slide guitar have inspired innumerable players in the decades since his untimely death in 1938. On this jam-packed DVD lesson the award-winning contemporary blues singer and guitarist Rory Block completely demystifies the licks runs strums bass lines turnarounds and other important guitar elements that combine to make up the unique Robert Johnson sound. Includes music and tab. Early intermediate level. 1 hr 53 min.