This book and cd will teach you very detailed, intricate riffs for which I would be amazed if you are ever able to insert such a riff into anything else you are playing. Not sure that you will even be able to glean any real theory of value from this very tedious exercise. If you learn a very intricate riff from a song, at least you can play the riff in that song. These are stand alone riffs that are going to be hard to extract more than bits and pieces for use elsewhere.
Rating: 2 / 5

This superb collection of solos is highly recommended to all ambitious country guitar students. It is not a beginner’s book but one for those who can already play with good alternate-picking skills.

The solos are written to universal country chord progressions, typically three chords and twelve or sixteen bars, the form found in thousands of songs. Learn the solos and then apply bits and pieces of them to your favorite chord progressions and songs. For example, if you need to play a two-bar phrase on a V chord, simply extract a two-measure V chord phrase from one of the solos, transpose it to the proper key, and there you are. Nearly instant application.

Need to link a I chord to a IV chord? Find an example in the book, and then apply it to anything you want to apply it to. This is a fantastic way to be creative and not only copy licks note-for-note from hit songs. The great thing is that the method requires and encourages creativity on the part of the user. Working with this book for awhile will definitely build your concept and technique.

As I mentioned, the chords for many standards are here (including “Jambalya,” which is titled here “Flying While Using a Doghouse for Wings”), so all the material is perfectly applicable to real songs. Very highly recommended to all aspiring country guitarists, especially those interested in developing an original style.
Rating: 5 / 5

This book was exactly what I’ve been looking for in a Country Lead Guitar book. 25 excellent solos in a wide variety of keys. I consider myself an intermediate guitar player and new to the Country Music sound. I loved the variety of the solo’s in general, covering a great mix of different Country Music sounds, speed, and difficulty. I put the CD in and made it all the way to track 4: Black Wolf, and knew that one was a great starter and the one I wanted to learn first. It is a great solo with a pretty low degree of difficulty, and sounds great plugged in! I’m in the middle of learning 1130 Grand Avenue (track:9) right now and I’m just having a blast! I own several Red Dog Music Books and I have never been disappointed with the content or quality, top notch all the way. Many thanks to the Author.
Rating: 5 / 5

This is an excellent book for any guitarist wanting to learn the

electric country honky-tonk style of playing. This is the postwar style

pioneered by performers such as Hank Williams, Ernest Tubb, Lefty

Frizzell, and similar artists.

Each solo is an improvised solo on a standard country progression. If

you write out the chord progressions for several country standards,

you’ll probably find some of the progressions here. Memorize the solos,

transpose them to other keys, extract phrases for specific uses, and

you’ll get a lot of mileage from this book.

The solos are expertly played and a delight to listen to. Some require

four fingers and a solid alternate-picking technique, a challenge for

many blues and rock guitarists. It is a valuable book and one I highly

recommend.
Rating: 5 / 5

Electric guitar soloist looking for a classic flare will be pleased with the selection of twenty-five electric honky-tonk solos comprising “Nashville Country Lead Guitar”, by veteran music educator Larry McCabe as he presents electric guitar solos for those playing electric guitar for aspiring and practicing country music guitarists at the intermediate level. This outstanding collection is made up of classic “twangy” country guitar style of the 1950′s and 60′s. Each of the twenty-five full length solos are played over a typical country cord progressions. The range in difficulty from early intermediate to challenging intermediate and is not intended for beginners still needing to a acquire basic expertise with the guitar. Included is an accompanying CD with each of the solos performed with a classic country band. Arranged in alphabetical order the musician can choose a piece and try it, if it is too difficult they can then select another. Written with clear instruction and explanation, “Nashville Country Lead Guitar” is an excellent choice for someone wishing to learn this style — and highly recommended for personal and professional guitarists and guitar instructors.

Rating: 5 / 5