Robben Ford

How Do You Unlock the True Expressive Power of Blues Guitar?- Are you feeling stuck in repetitive patterns or struggling to develop your unique voice on guitar?- Do you want to break free from basic blues licks and build solos that captivate your audience? Robben Ford's new book, Blues Guitar Phrasing Mastery is your guide to mastering blues expression, integrating jazz and fusion influences, and discovering a new level of control over your tone and phrasing. Let one of the most respected guitarists in blues and jazz take you beyond traditional blues phrasing and show you how to craft solos with depth, colour, and emotional impact. This book dives into the techniques Ford is known for, from sophisticated modal improvisation to complex rhythms and expressive phrasing - all designed to elevate your blues playing to new heights. Discover Advanced Blues Soloing Techniques with Robben Ford's Unique ApproachIn Blues Guitar Phrasing Mastery, you'll learn the secrets to blending traditional blues with jazz sophistication through step-by-step lessons, exercises, and etudes. Each chapter explores a different style, from shuffles and funky vamps to fusion and slow blues, giving you a versatile toolkit to solo confidently in any blues context. What You'll Learn: - Create expressive, conversational solos by mastering call-and-response phrasing, controlled bends, vibrato, and dynamics to make your guitar "speak" with emotional clarity- Explore advanced modal improvisation to bring unique colors to your blues solos, blending the minor pentatonic with jazz-inspired tones and exotic scales for a fresh tonal palette- Adapt your phrasing to unique time signatures like 7/4, using extended lines and rhythmic "breathing" to craft solos that feel both complex and natural- Achieve emotional impact in slow blues with vocal-inspired bends, subtle vibrato, and layered dynamics that transform each note into a powerful, soulful statement - Incorporate fusion-inspired elements like chromatic passing tones, suspended chord arpeggios, and sophisticated modal shifts that seamlessly link jazz influences with blues expression- Master long-line phrasing techniques to build solos that flow naturally across the fretboard and tell a story - Refine your tone and articulation with nuanced pick attack, touch sensitivity, and dynamic control, giving you mastery over your guitar's expressive potentialUnlock Your Creative Potential in Blues GuitarFrom Ford's trademark fusion elements to emotive slow blues, each lesson helps you move beyond scales and licks to create flowing, narrative solos. With downloadable audio examples to support every exercise, you'll master timing, tone, and articulation for a complete soloing transformation.

Master Modern Blues Guitar Rhythm and Soloing - With Robben Ford Robben Ford is one of the world's most in demand modern blues guitarists. From his work with Miles Davis, to the Yellowjackets, Joni Mitchell, George Harrison and Larry Carlton, the Blues has always been at the heart of Robben's music. In his new book, Urban Blues Guitar Revolution, Robben brings six classic blues genres bang up to date and gives a modern slant to the early styles that were the foundation of urban blues guitar. Each track includes rhythm guitar and soloing studies, and begins with authentic parts that gradually get more modern with each chorus. What You'll LearnRobben Ford's Urban Blues Guitar Revolution teaches you the rhythm and soloing language of authentic blues guitar, chord by chord, lick by lick, then takes you on a journey through increasingly more modern ideas. You'll learn the roots of the style, then how to give your blues music a more contemporary edge. Each essential blues guitar component is broken down into clear instructions and you'll get access to Robben's exclusive analysis of his playing, line by line. By the end, you'll have taken away hundreds of jaw-dropping blues guitar licks, riffs and rhythm parts that you can use to dramatically improve your own blues playing. The Complete Blues Guitar Course from a Modern MasterRobben Ford's Urban Blues Guitar Revolution gives unparalleled insight into the technical and creative approach of a modern-day master blues guitarist. Through a series of carefully conceived pieces, you will master an incredibly versatile approach to playing modern blues guitar, while discovering the traditions of the style. Learn tips and tricks to create authentic blues guitar feel and toneGain a deep understanding and mastery of authentic & modern blues guitar Hundreds of licks, rhythm parts, riffs and unique blues chord approachesDiscover Robben Ford's personal approach to playing the blues on guitarMaster both delicately nuanced, and all-out powerful blues guitar solosLearn Six Fantastic Blues Guitar Performance Pieces - With Rhythms, Riffs, Chords and SolosEvery detailed chapter first teaches the important ideas that build the rhythm part of each track, before giving you a blow-by-blow breakdown of the full piece, enabling you master six blues tracks written exclusively by Robben Ford. You'll get deep into the rhythmic nuance, authentic blues guitar parts, classic stylings and modern twists. It's a journey that'll teach you everything you need to know about playing the blues. Hear It Robben Ford's Urban Blues Guitar Revolution comes with over 60 studio quality audio examples plus six backing tracks that are all free to download. These not only let you hear the music, but help you master Robben's unique blues guitar phrasing. There are even slowed down versions of the full songs. Robben Ford is one of the greatest blues guitarists on the planet If you want to learn blues guitar the right way, you owe it to yourself to learn from a master.

(Guitar Recorded Versions). Iconic jazz/blues guitarist Robben Ford has played with a wide range of artists including Miles Davis, Joni Mitchell, The Yellowjackets, George Harrison, and many more. This collection features guitar tab for 17 of his best-known songs, including: Busted Up * Chevrolet * Get Away * Homework * I Ain't Got Nothin' but the Blues * Mama Talk to Your Daughter * Nothing to Nobody * Revelation * Step on It * Tell Me I'm Your Man * You Cut Me to the Bone * and more.