COUNTRY BLUES FOR FINGERSTYLE GUITAR

This 66-page instruction book demonstrates playing techniques similar to those of Merle Travis, Chet Atkins, and Mississippi John Hurt. This popular style is also used in bluegrass and gospel by players such as Doc Watson and Earl Scruggs. The work is based on Eddie's own personal style with arrangements presented in tablature form. Most songs are first presented in a basic version, before adding embellishments and more difficult right-hand techniques. The accompanying CD demonstrates all of the tunes and breaks down many difficult phrases. Topics in the book include:

• The Keys of E, A, C, F and G
• Drop D Tuning
• Open G Tuning
• Open D Tuning
• Travis Picking
• Basic Blues
• Pattern Picking
• Left-Hand Chord Formations
• Keeping a Steady Bass
• Recognizing Licks
• Licks in the Key of E
• Moving Bass Lines
• Texas Style Rhythm
• Exercises in Syncopation
• Right-Hand Roll Patterns
• Chord Substitutions
• Playing Your Own Rhythm
• Creating Your Own Arrangements
• Lyrics To Songs

The songs in the book (*written by Eddie Collins)
Blues Primer*
Blues In E*
Make Me a Pallet On Your Floor
I Am A Pilgrim
6th Street Blues*
The Real Chicken Blues*
Good-Bye Liza Jane
When The Saints Go Marching In
Banks Of The Ohio
The Boogie Woogie
Sally Goodin'
Red River Valley
Freight Train
Tea Time*
Back Up And Push
Grandfather's Clock
Morning Strol*l
Sitting On Top Of The World
Trouble In Mind
Will The Circle Be Unbroken
Low Down And Gritty*
Frankie And Johnnie
Beaumont Rag
South Street Rag*
Camptown Races
Dark Hollow