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

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