Description
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.