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Article: The Guitar of Robert Johnson.(Book Review)
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- Sing Out!
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- June 22, 2005
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The Guitar of Robert Johnson By Woody Mann Mel Bay (Pacific, MO.), 2005, ISBN 0786618671, 24 pages, pbk., $24.95
If you want to learn about blues guitar, you're in good hands with Woody Mann who has steeped himself deeply in traditional American blues. He is extremely patient and articulate as he transcribes in complete left and right hand detail the intricate workings of Robert Johnson, one of America's greatest players. It was Woody Mann who also created an instructional series called The Roots of Robert Johnson, which detailed the works of players who were the possible or likely sources of Mr. Johnson's inspiration. So, in an area where lots of folks can ...