The Way They Play
"The Way They
Play" was created by HP Newquist and Rich Maloof to teach
aspiring musicians about the history, techniques, and
playing styles of their favorite artists. The series has
become popular around the world.
Blues
Rock Masters
"The Way They
Play" Volume 1
The first book in the "The Way They Play" series, Blues
Rock Masters covers the careers of the best blues-rock
guitarists of the 20th Century:
Roy Buchanan, Buddy Guy, Eric Clapton, Duane Allman, Jimi
Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jimmy Page, Albert Collins
and Kenny Wayne Shepherd. With
historical data, discographies, setups, music examples,
and a CD containing more than three dozen riffs, this
book is an essential look at one of music's most
important genres. This book explores the secrets of nine
players who have shaped the legacy of blues-rock guitar
and offers biographical portraits highlighting each
guitarist's position and influence in blues-rock history;
details on gear including setup and tone; descriptive
analysis of playing techniques; and several annotated
music examples. Helping readers emulate the stylings of
the masters, the accompanying CD contains examples from
the book, played with each artist's preferred
equipment.
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Acoustic
Rock Masters
"The Way They Play" Volume 2
TWTP 2:
Acoustic Rock takes an
in-depth musical look at ten artists who have shaped the
world of acoustic rock guitar:
Neil Young, The Eagles, Dave Matthews, Paul Simon, Peter
Buck of REM, George Harrison, Pete Townshend, Keith
Richards, Tom Petty, and James Taylor. The chapters
explain each guitarist's role in acoustic rock history,
reveal their gear setup, analyze their techniques, and
provides annotated music examples and CD examples that
help guitars learn precisely "the way they play." This
great book/CD pack lets you explore the work of ten
guitar heroes who span the entire acoustic-rock spectrum
and you'll discover the secrets of their picking and
fingering styles, learn how they played their most famous
lines, find out how they forged their unique styles, and
get tips on miking and recording. The accompanying CD
walks you note by note through licks that characterize
the signature sounds of these world-class musicians. Just
as these guitar greats have inspired one another, this
book will inspire you. Click here to order!
New
Metal Masters
"The Way They Play" Volume 3
TWTP 3:
New Metal Masters takes an
in-depth musical look at fifteen artists who have
reshaped the world of metal guitar playing,
including
Tool, Rage Against the Machine, A Perfect Circle, Linkin
Park, Helmet, Nine Inch Nails, Korn, Godflesh, and
Audioslave. The chapters
explain each guitarist's role in new metal, reveal their
gear setup, analyze their techniques, and provide
annotated music examples and CD examples that help
guitars learn precisely "the way they play."
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Hard
Rock Masters
"The Way They
Play" Volume 4
TWTP 4:
Hard Rock Masters explores the
works of 8 guitar czars:
Ace Frehley (Kiss), Angus Young (AC/DC), Eddie Van Halen,
Jerry Cantrell (Alice in Chains), Dave Grohl (Foo
Fighters), Kim Thayil (Soundgarden), Dave Navarro, and
Dean Deleo (Stone Temple Pilots). You'll
discover their stylistic secrets, learn how they played
their most famous riffs, and find out how each created
his unique sound. The accompanying CD walks you
note-by-note through licks that characterize their
styles, played with their signature tones. Just as these
guitar greats have inspired one another, The Hard Rock
Masters will inspire your own playing and deepen your
knowledge of the music and its history.
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