Open-flat spiral blues instruction book and CD by Larry McCabe Red Dog Music Books is proud to offer this superb collection of 101 authentic urban blues guitar rhythm patterns. Each pattern is recorded note-for-note on the companion CD, and written in standard notation and tablature. Valuable supplemental articles cover blues progressions and rhythm pattern types. The book will help any early-intermediate guitarist acquire well-rounded blues rhythm guitar skills. Ideal also for pro reference and teaching studios. It is a book for guitarists who are familiar with, and enthusiasts of, urban blues and other forms of non-commercial music. The patterns are in the urban blues style heard on recordings by artists such as Muddy Waters, Howling Wolf, Jimmy Reed, Elmore James, Eric Clapton, Buddy Guy, Junior Wells, James Cotton, Little Walter, BB King, Albert King, John Hammond, Anson Funderburgh, Hubert Sumlin, Little Ed and the Blues Imperials, Pinetop Perkins, Willie Dixon, R.L. Burnside, Butterfield Blues Band, Otis Spann Charlie Musselwhite, Lonnie Mack, Boozoo Chavis, Ry Cooder, Gatemouth Brown, Freddie King, Sonny Boy Williamson, Robert Lockwood, Lonnie Johnson, and similar musicians who recorded for Chess Records, Delmark Records, Sun Records, Alligator Records, Arhoolie Records and other labels that focus on roots music performers and Afro-American music. The book is an excellent resource for creative blues guitar teachers. Contents Introduction How to Use This Book Application of Pattern One Pattern Modifications Four-Beat Dominant Chord Patterns (C7) Four-Beat Minor Chord Patterns (Cm7) Four-Beat Vamp Patterns for C7 and Cm7 Eight-Beat Dominant Chord Patterns (C7) Eight-Beat Minor Chord Patterns (Cm7) Eight-Beat Vamp Patterns for C7 and Cm7 Appendix 1: Basic Blues Rhythm Patterns Appendix 2: 12-Bar Blues Progressions in Major Keys Appendix 3: 12-Bar Blues Progressions in Minor Keys Appendix 4: 8-Bar Blues Progressions in Major Keys Appendix 5: Open Charts for Application A Guide to Blues Styles and Artists Prerequisite Ability Early intermediate guitarist User Profiles Serious hobbyist and semiprofessional musicians. Any gigging blues l guitarist who wants to learn new rhythm patterns. Blues guitar teacher looking for innovative and productive lessons material. Goals and Purposes Learn how to play blues guitar rhythm in a blues band rhythm section. Learn how to be a more well-rounded blues guitar player.