Detail 01
Book with audio online
Audio is accessed by code rather than shipped on a disc, so you need internet the first time.
Product detailSKU #1274034470581
Hal LeonardGuitar Method - Blues Guitar (Book/Audio Online)
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A beginner-to-intermediate blues guitar method book with online audio. For players who know basic chords and want blues vocabulary in a structured order.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players who know open chords and want 12-bar blues fundamentals
- Self-teaching at home without a weekly lesson schedule
- Guitarists who want audio examples to play along with
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Absolute beginners who have never fretted a chord
- Players who already improvise over blues changes comfortably
- Anyone wanting note-for-note transcriptions of specific recordings
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Method book, not a songbook
Content builds skills in sequence — scales, shuffles, turnarounds — rather than teaching individual songs.
Detail 03
Part of the Hal Leonard Guitar Method series
Uses the same notation conventions and pacing as other books in that series, so they stack together.
Detail 04
Standard notation plus tab
You can use it without reading music, but the notation is there if you want to learn.
Detail 05
Under $20
Cheaper than a single lesson, so low risk if the teaching style does not suit you.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Audio is online access, not a CD — no disc in the package
- 02No guitar, pick, or amp included; this is print material only
- 03Check the audio access instructions inside before assuming lifetime availability
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Do I need to read music to use this?
No. Tab is included alongside standard notation, so you can follow the tab and ignore the staff if you prefer.
02Is there a CD included?
No. The audio is accessed online rather than on a physical disc.
03Do I need to have finished the earlier Hal Leonard method books?
Not required, but you should already be comfortable with basic open chords and simple rhythms before starting.
04Does it cover electric or acoustic blues?
It teaches blues technique and vocabulary that works on either. You do not need a specific guitar type.
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