This hardcover book with internal wire-o binding is 6.5in x 8in, a perfect size for readers to keep handy. The binding allows it to lie open flat for easy reference during practice. The stylish design of the book, along with the interior photographs, illustrations and diagrams, make the learning process simple and fun for beginners and enthusiasts alike. Chapters describe riffs from Chuck Berry, the Beatles, Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page, Jimi Hendrix, Dave Gilmour, Eddie Van Halen, Keith Richards, and Nirvana. From blues to progressive rock to heavy metal and alternative rock, all music lovers will find music that inspires them. You don't need to be a guitar whiz to use this book, but a functional level of ability is assumed. Players of all levels should find it a useful and informative resource. Because this is not a traditional "teach yourself" book, it is not progressive; it can be dipped into at any point—whenever inspiration or just some fresh ideas are needed.

From the time of its birth out of blues and jazz, through the classic rock and roll era, the soul-inspired 60s, and the stadium rock era of the 70s, to the alternative rock movement of recent years, rock music has developed in countless different directions and its repertoire of licks, riffs and chops has been added to by dozens of talented guitarists. Luckily for the aspiring rock guitarist, Phil Capone has distilled all the essential licks and chops into this easy-to-use collection. Each example is presented within a subgenre – prog rock, heavy metal and blues rock, for example – to provide an invaluable historical perspective and ensure that the correct musical context is fully understood. About the author Phil Capone is a guitar teacher and performing musician and, as author of the bestselling 501 Guitar Chords (Apple Press, 2006), the inspiration behind a thousand start-up guitar bands. Phil is also a regular contributor to Total Guitar magazine. Other titles include Learn to Play the Guitar and Learn to Play Bass Guitar, both published by Apple Press.

This hardcover book with internal wire-o binding is 6.5in x 8in, a perfect size for readers to keep handy. The binding allows it to lie open flat for easy reference during practice. The stylish design of the book, along with the interior photographs, illustrations and diagrams, make the learning process simple and fun for beginners and enthusiasts alike. Chapters describe licks in all styles of Blues rock: Delta, Chicago, British, BB King, Eric Clapton, Muddy Waters, Jimi Hendrix, and Stevie Ray Vaughan. By reading this book and using the CD, you're not just getting one player's approach to the blues, you're getting a complete schooling in blues improvisation. Read the book, learn your favorites, and slay them in the aisles! Here are 100 classic blues licks and chops, perfectly transcribed, in every key and every mode, over all the most important progressions. Comes complete with a CD, so you can first hear the lick, then play it back yourself over a professional backing track.

100 Classic Rock Licks for Guitar goes way beyond every other 'boring' lick book, and teaches you 100 essential rock guitar licks in the style of the world's 20 greatest rock guitarists....

(Guitar Educational). As a founding member and guitarist of progressive rock group Scale the Summit, Chris Letchford has earned a reputation as one of the genre's most technically fluent and unique players, seamlessly blending such diverse styles as jazz, instrumental rock, and metal. Equally adept on six-, seven-, or even eight-string guitar, Chris focuses on the six-string variety in Progressive Rock Guitar Licks , but includes a bonus section for the seven-string player. The 65 licks that comprise Progressive Rock Guitar Licks are demonstrated on the accompanying video and notated in both standard notation and tab. The licks are grouped according to the scales from which they are derived (A major, D harmonic minor, E Lydian, etc.) and include backing tracks, so you can immediately practice the licks with a full band! Techniques covered include: melodic and syncopated phrasing; slides, hammer-ons, and pull-offs; right- and left-hand tapping; alternate and sweep picking; string skipping; string bending; palm muting; arpeggios; vibrato; and more! The price of this book includes access to video and audio tracks online, for download or streaming, using the unique code inside the book!