Robben ford has become one of the worlds most recognized blues musicians. If you want a master class in robben ford s early blues work i would first recommend listening to the paul butterfield blues band with mike bloomfield on guitar. Back to the blues is a special twopart series exploring the finer points of contemporary blues guitar playing and features exciting live performances by robben s. John mayall robben ford eric bibb by doug collette, published on december 17, 2005 at all about jazz. From dvd you can learn dozens of robben s favorite phrases as he plays several tunes loaded with classic ford riffs. Robben on sax and guitar and patrick went on to tour the u. Back to the blues is a special twopart series exploring the finer points of contemporary blues guitar playing and features exciting live performances by robbens powerful trio, the blue line, with roscoe beck on bass and tom brechtlein on drums in part 1, robben demonstrates rhythm playing and improvising ideas for both major and minor blues along with an indepth look at the song livin. He discusses his fingering technique, vibrato and string bending, and also shows his favorite chord forms and comping patterns. Lets face it, robben ford is one of the finest blues guitarist around. With standard guitar notation, guitar tablature and guitar chord diagrams. Robben lays out all the basics the scales, chords, licks and phrases that are the foundation of modern blues guitar style. Robben fords last studio effort, 2007s truth, received a grammy nomination for best contemporary blues album. Click the download button and have it delivered to your favorite device in minutes. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices.
In this installment, im going to focus on his use of jazzinspired chord voicings and take a look at how he handles a few turnarounds. Robben ford bringing it back home releases discogs. Robben ford is a multitalented guitarist whose blues sensibilities are overwritten with a true jazz players curiosity and inventiveness. Robben ford back to the blues 2 tabs free download as pdf file. Back to the blues is a special twopart series exploring the finer points of contemporary blues guitar playing.
Robben ford the blues and beyond free download as pdf file. Robben was born in california in 1951 and took up the sax as a kid, but switched to guitar when he was 14. Express and yellowjackets, and has collaborated with miles davis, joni mitchell, george harrison, larry carlton, rick springfield, and kiss. There are countless ways for guitarists to tackle the blues some choose an analytical approach, while others try to put as much emotion into the music as possible. Rhythm blues by robben ford instructional book softcover. Includes an indepth analysis of livin in a fools paradise. On handful of blues, robben ford strips his sound back to the basics, recording a set of blues with only a bassist and a drummer. For me, the 48 bar solo looked at first to be some fairly typical blues riffs, but once i got into it i found much more.
May 20, 2016 robben ford has become one of the worlds most recognized blues musicians. Went back in to listen and then was like, take out the drums, man, i cant hear the fucking lyrics. I would try blues you can use, more blues you can use, and jazzin the blues. Primarily regarded as a bluesman, his work actually spans the spectrum from blues and rock to jazz, funk, and beyond, all delivered with a hooky, accessible style. In part one ford teaches rhythm playing and improvising ideas for both the major and minor blues. See all 6 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Reh bookaudio pack red hotline series sheet music january 1, 1995. Disc has some scratches however i watched it already and before it sold i ripped it to my computer and had zero issues ripping it. Good instructional video for fans of ford, or intermediate guitarists who want a new perspective on playing blues guitar.
This dvd doesnt come up on ebay very often as its rare and out of print. Robben ford and the ford blues band a tribute to paul butterfield. Robben ford back to the blues alfreds artist series dvd with. With lots of transcriptions and music examples, the book moves from basic 12bar blues through gospel, jazz and modal feels. We are not experts on the items listed unless otherwise noted, and have given the best description possible. His trademark, tasty guitar style, is reinforced with incredible depth in jazz and rhythm and blues. Bluesjazzrock guitar giant robben ford refuses to repeat.
This is ford putting on offer his considerable skills as a bandleader and song interpreter. View robben ford song lyrics by popularity along with songs featured in, albums, videos and song meanings. Robben ford is one of the most sophisticated blues guitarists around. Packaged correctly, the dvd was intact and i would recommend this book to any student of music that wants to expand their knowledge of the blues and rhythm and amazon to anyone in search for any item.
Robben also answers questions about theory, style, recording, technique, influences and using altered scales. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from robben ford at the discogs marketplace. The group runs through a handful of standards, including dont let me be misunderstood and i just want to make love to you, and a number of made to order originals. A highly accomplished, prolific, worldrenowned american jazz, blues, funk, and rock guitarist active since the late 1960s. I research things prior to buying and this was exactly what i wanted. The group runs through a handful of standards, including dont let me be misunderstood and i just want to make love to you, and a number of madetoorder originals. Get the best deals on blues music cds robben ford when you shop the largest online selection at. Robben ford tabs guitar solos, tab books, instruction dvds. Robben ford discussion view topic playin the blues. Includes a lick section and several complete solos. I was hoping to discover some sort of secret to robben s playing in this book but it turns out that being a superb artist with incredible skills and musicality is not so easy. Robben ford biography, albums, streaming links allmusic.
Ford, robbenlee ford, robbin ford, robin ford a253779 artist. He was named one of the 100 greatest guitarists of the 20th century by musician magazine. These are stepbystep, playalong, very detailed materials that will teach you more than you can imagine. Please contact us with any questions regarding this listing before bidding or buying.
Robben ford is still one of the unsung great guitarists of this day. If youre like me youve suffered thru those litle fold up tab booklets and. From his start with blues great charlie musselwhite to pop icons joni mitchell and george harrisonand even a short stint with jazz legend miles davisford is an indemand guitarist for his amazing touch and soulful sound. Robben ford how deep in the blues do you want to go lyrics. Robben ford is a truly exceptional guitarist and it is just a great pleasure to watch him perform. A highly accomplished, prolific, worldrenowned american jazz, blues, funk. Tab booklet included robben ford has become one of the worlds most recognized blues musicians. Free guitar backing tracks for robben ford in mp3 format. Jul 18, 2012 robben ford is one of the most sophisticated blues guitarists around. Apr 17, 2017 robben ford 12 bar blues four chorus blues solo in a from 1984 original in bb tips settings in the right down corner speed 0,75 or 0,5. Robben ford back to the blues alfreds artist series dvd.
Robben ford is one of the most sophisticated blues guitarists aroundwe briefly touched on his style in the first part of this lesson. Robben ford back to the blues alfreds artist series dvd with tab booklet. Robben ford s last studio effort, 2007s truth, received a grammy nomination for best contemporary blues album. As you learn this stuff, youll be able to go back to robben s videos and each time you do youll be better at understanding what robben is doing. When it comes to phrasing, ford knows exactly what hes trying to say and does so with a minimum number of notes and spacing. From dvd you can learn dozens of robbens favorite phrases as he plays several tunes loaded with classic ford riffs. Robben ford back to the blues by robben ford, 9780757923104, available at book depository with free delivery. With music streaming on deezer you can discover more than 56 million tracks, create your own playlists, and share your favourite tracks with your friends. Robben ford plays oasis robben ford the art of blues rhythm dvd as one of the most emulated blues players of our time, robben fords impeccable soloing techniques, phrasing and tone have been the subject of several books and videos but for the first time, robben brings his smooth and tasty rhythm playing to the forefront in this unique dvd. I own robben fords back to the blues and that touches on both soloing and. Robben ford plays oasis robben ford the art of blues rhythm dvd as one of the most emulated blues players of our time, robben ford s impeccable soloing techniques, phrasing and tone have been the subject of several books and videos but for the first time, robben brings his smooth and tasty rhythm playing to the forefront in this unique dvd. This book begins with basic blues concepts such as the pentatonic, mixolydian and blues scales and builds on them, progressively incorporating more sophisticated scales and chord voicings.
As you learn this stuff, youll be able to go back to robbens videos and each time you do youll be better at understanding what robben is doing. Robben s first attempt at forming his own jazz quartet was picked up by legendary blues singer jimmy witherspoon, which brought robben to l. Where that recording focused on his workmanlike songwriting skills and his prodigious guitar technique, bringing it all back home highlights other aspects of his musical persona. Find robben ford discography, albums and singles on allmusic.
Its a dvd release of 2 vhs tapes that robben put out for reh video a number of years ago. If you want a master class in robben fords early blues work i would first recommend listening to the paul butterfield blues band with mike bloomfield on guitar. He concentrates on playing, singing, and covering great songs and even writes a few with interesting arrangements, inspired solos, and crisp, clean production that lets the song shine through the players. Dvd includes a 50page printable pdf file with solos and examples.
Its none of my business giving advice you can take it or leave, you dont need to be nice youre living. His ability to really play the blues and also bring some jazz influences into the picture in a very tasteful way, make his style unique and very enjoyable. On his second album for the concord jazz label, guitarist robben ford stays pretty much to the formula of blue moon from 2001. Awardwinning guitarist robben ford is one of the most wellknown players in the world. We have 10 albums and 100 song lyrics in our database. Watching robben ford take the stage is equal parts gratifying, aweinspiring, and challenginga perfect storm of creativity and emotion that results in some. Robben ford back to the blues 2 tabs 1430e2prxg4j idocpub.
Robben ford 12 bar blues four chorus blues solo in a from 1984 original in bb tips settings in the right down corner speed 0,75 or 0,5. Robben ford back to the blues, part 1 by robben ford, 9780769220307, available at book. A blues guitarist that is not afraid to get funky and go outside with some jazz scales. Robben ford tabs guitar solos, tab books, instruction.
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