An Introduction to Open Tunings and Slide Guitar Taught by Roy Book Binder

Stream the two lessons : https://homespun.com/shop/hs_blues13 Learn the secrets of playing blues guitar in the key of A with legendary acoustic bluesman Roy Book Binder. Pulled from the classic Homespun Tapes archives, this clip offers invaluable insight into how a master musician thinks about arranging a traditional blues tune. Roy focuses on teaching you the essential tricks and licks that make a simple progression come alive, ensuring your playing sounds authentic and interesting. This lesson is perfect for any guitarist looking to add classic, tasteful licks to their blues repertoire. In this lesson, Roy Book Binder breaks down his approach to the timeless standard "How Long Blues." He demonstrates how to move beyond basic chords by incorporating clever variations and chord shapes all over the neck. You will learn how to add color to your A7 chord and how to find and use different D chord voicings, including a fantastic slide lick that moves from the 3rd to the 7th fret. Roy also reveals how he uses higher-voiced A7 chords around the 9th fret to create melodic tension and release, a key secret to sophisticated blues playing. He explains that these licks are not just for one song; they are adaptable tools you can use in countless other blues tunes. If you're ready to master acoustic blues and learn from the world's greatest players, this is just the beginning. Homespun has been producing the best in-depth music instruction for over 50 years, featuring complete courses from artists like Roy Book Binder and many more. To access the full lesson and explore our entire catalog of blues guitar instruction, visit us today at https://www.homespun.com. #bluesguitarlesson #roybookbinder #acousticblues #fingerstyleguitar #guitarlicks #homespun Output Component 5: YouTube Chapter Markers 0:00 Introduction: Blues in the Key of A 0:31 The Importance of Variations 0:48 Lick 1: The Up-The-Neck D Chord Slide 1:08 Lick 2: High A7 Chord Voicings 1:49 Putting It Together: Classic Turnaround 2:09 Performance: How Long Blues