2 CDs (62 songs in total), 192 pages in total! It has a volume and content that will keep you company for a lifetime! The world of acoustic blues (country blues) is intimidating and there is little accurate information available. It's a genre that's hard to get into casually. That's why we've made the following improvements to this book.・1: Published as a collection of short pieces in a compact size. This makes it easy to remember, practice repeatedly, and shortens the time it takes to master techniques and phrases. 2. The author is Tokio Uchida, a roots music researcher and guitarist. This book is currently the most comprehensive and high-quality book in the world. This book is a compilation of Acoustic Guitar Magazine's flagship serialization, which ran for approximately 22 years. This book can be said to have taken an enormous amount of time to produce. This collection of short pieces is also ideal for guitarists looking to easily expand their repertoire. It also has a teaching aspect, so it can be used to master technique and expand your phrase collection. Easily learn the playing of Robert Johnson and other great bluesmen! A must-have for aspiring guitarists! [CONTENTS] This album features fingerpicking blues using a standard 6-string acoustic guitar. Independence of the thumb and fingerpicking. Key characteristics and variations in play. Groovy and deep Delta sound. Ragtime blues with syncopation. The unique approach of a legendary bluesman. Robert Johnson incorporating melodies. Carter Family approach to blues. Utilizing contemporary ideas. Blues utilizing high strung effects. Includes bottleneck slide numbers using 12-string guitar and resonator guitar, as well as a duo song with two guitars. Fingerpicking Blues that Make the Most of the 12-String Guitar Slide Guitar: Open D and Its Derivatives Slide Guitar: Open G Slide Guitar: Open C Slide Guitar: Try it in Regular and Drop D! 1+1=3 Acoustic Blues Duo