Robert Johnson Delta Blues Guitar Book 1800s to 1938 Hal Leonard
$ 7.9
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Description The Road to Robert Johnson - Guitar Book The Genesis and Evolution of Blues in the Delta from the Late 1800s Through 1938 Series: Guitar Educational Instrument: Guitar Media: Book Artist: Robert Johnson Author: Edward Komara Publisher: Hal Leonard This highly anticipated book traces the development of the legendary Robert Johnson's music in light of the people and songs that directly and indirectly influenced him. It includes much information about life in the Delta from the late 1800s to Johnson's controversial death in 1938, and features fascinating historical photos, maps, musical examples, and much more. Required reading for all blues fans! Width: 9" Length: 12" 96 pages Contents Collector Man Blues Come On In My Kitchen Cross Road Blues (Crossroads) Hell Hound On My Trail House Lady Blues I'm Going To Do All I Can If I Had Possession Over Judgment Day Kind Hearted Woman Blues Ko-Ko-Mo Blues Last Fair Deal Gone Down Love In Vain Blues Me And The Devil Blues Moon Going Down My Black Mama New Frisco Train (That Frisco Train) On The Wall Parchman Farm Blues Phonograph Blues Police Station Blues Preachin' Blues Preachin' Blues (Up Jumped The Devil) Prison Bound Quarreling Mama Blues Ramblin' On My Mind Screamin' & Hollerin' The Blues Sitting On Top Of The World Six Feet In The Ground Take A Stand Terraplane Blues That Won't Do Vicksburg Blues You Got To Reap What You Sow Browse Our Related Categories: Visit our eBay Store
This book is an incredible journey through blues history! As a guitarist, I love how it connects the musical dots from early Delta roots to Robert Johnson's legendary sound. The historical context makes the music come alive, and the transcriptions are spot-on. Perfect for anyone wanting to understand where the blues really came from!