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If your country guitar picking is missing that classic twang of legendary Tele and fat - bodied electric Gibson players, this is the book for you! '500 Smokin' Country Guitar Licks' helps you master the honky - tonk sound heard from Texas dance halls to Bakersfield streets. The licks are sorted into styles like country shuffle, honky tonk, boogie, etc. You'll learn musical concepts like pentatonic scales and adding blue notes to create your own licks. The licks are combined to form solos for 19 common country chord progressions, with full - band audio tracks. There are also fancy start and end techniques. Soon, you'll pick like Ernest, Hank, Buck, and Merle!
To use this book, start by going through the different stylistic categories of licks. Practice each category to get a feel for the different country music styles. When learning musical concepts, try applying them right away to the licks. To create your own solos, string together the licks over the provided chord progressions. Listen to the audio tracks to understand how the full band plays with the solos. As for notes, make sure your guitar is properly tuned before practicing. Take your time to learn each concept thoroughly. For maintenance, keep the book in a dry place to prevent damage to the pages. If you're using a digital version, ensure your device is protected from dust and moisture.
