By Robert Johnson - Robert Johnson - The New Transcriptions

by Robert Johnson

Guitar Recorded Version PersonA must-have for all blues guitarists, this exciting publication is the most complete Robert Johnson collection ever It includes note-for-note transcriptions in notes & tab for all 29 songs ever recorded by this elusive legend, plus two alternate takes. Newly discovered authentic tunings and capo placements are also part of the package. Songs Cross Road Blues (Crossroads) * Dead Shrimp Blues * Drunken Hearted Man * Hell Hound on My Trail * Honeymoon Blues * I Believe I'll Dust My Broom * Kind Hearted Woman Blues * Love in Vain Blues * Malted Milk * Milkcow's Calf Blues * Ramblin' on My Mind * Sweet Home Chicago * When You Got a Good Friend * and more. Also includes an introduction.

Genres: Music

Paperback

First published April 1, 1999

About the author

King of the Delta Blues

Reviews

[Tony Poerio · Rating 4 out of 5]

These transcriptions are almost certainly 90% accurate or better--and the songs are beautiful beyond words. Many are also impenetrably hard. But with RJ, the best option is to learn the basic shapes & patterns, so you can improvise on your own. No reason to even attempt playing note for note. Not even Clapton can do it. And besides, that's not the spirit of the blues. My favorite: 'Hellhound on My Trail' in open Em tuning. Unearthly.

[Matt Hill · Rating 5 out of 5]

amazing and genius (RJ i mean)