Sam lightning hopkins was one of the original texas bluesmen. Sam had begun to learn from the styles of lowell fulson, ray charles, junior parker and b. Santorella publications 2 theodore presser 1 theodore presser 1 brand name az name za new arrival price low to high price high to low rating. Magic sam tabs, chords, guitar, bass, ukulele chords, power tabs and guitar pro tabs including looking good. The stage name magic sam was devised by sam s bass player and childhood friend mack thompson at sam s first recording session for cobra, as an approximation of maghett sam. The main focus of this book is to teach beginners basic guitar playing knowledge. Each lesson builds upon the previous lesson so there is a clear progression through the book.
Magic sam was a pioneering guitar virtuoso on the club scene on the westside. Links to free magic sam guitar tabs and a backing track are available below article. May 25, 2012 if you like magic sam, you should check out bobby radcliff, magic sam had to be his primary influence, just like you can hear albert king behind srv and les paul behind danny gatton, you can hear magic sam directly behind both bobbys guitar playing and vocal styling. Includes guitar recorded versions with tab for voice, range. Guitarsam has a great staff of longtime employees who understand the needs of musicians, teachers and beginning music students. Seeking to aggregate learning resources, gear knowledge, tips and tricks, and great performances, especially by redittors. Samuel gene maghett february 14, 1937 december 1, 1969, known as magic sam, was an american chicago blues musician. Figure 1 represents a line similar to the opening melodic pattern, with the open a string sounded by the pickhand thumb and the notes on the top three strings sounded by the index. His guitar playing, rhythmic drive, and arrangements are also excellent and. It also gives you tips on where to go for more information. After moving to chicago at the age of 19, he was signed by cobra records and became well known as a bluesman after the release of his first.
Examples, practice exercises, and quizzes are given throughout the book to ensure you remember everything and apply it. Guitar chord book with easy reference open sounding chord diagrams. King, otis rush, luther allison and buddy guy were tearing up the rule book. Books are not ideal for very beginning players you need a physical model and to be able to hear how chords should sound, an actual demonstration of what to do. Tomorrow marks the 47th anniversary of the alltooearly death of a west side chicago guitar master.
In honor of his gifted influence on the world of electric blues music, we offer 10 things you may not know about samuel maghett, better known to the world as magic sam. I read this book because a few months ago i started learning to play the guitar. Featuring eddie shaw, mighty joe young, lafayette leake, mack thompson and odie payne jr. From scott tennantthe bestselling author of pumping nylonthis fun and friendly method starts at the very beginning, teaching the anatomy of a guitar, how to choose and maintain your instrument, proper seating position, how to hold the guitar, and efficient. Column 1 and column 2 use the same pattern, but it is shifted down one string set. Magic sam s black magic and west side soul are 2 of the greatest blues albums of all timeabsolutely essential for any one who loves urban electric blues. Both lps showcased the entire breadth of sam s westside attack. This book focuses on playing the guitar, not reading sheet music. No blues guitarist better represented the adventurous modern sound of chicagos west side more proudly than sam maghett. This albums color cover photo is an action shot, showing magic sam in the process of choking and bending his strings, a good hike up the fretboard. Delmark records was the conduit for magic sam s two seminal albums, 1967s west side soul and the following years black magic. This book cuts through the clutter to get you started playing songs as quickly as possible. Check out westside guitar wizard by magic sam on amazon music. Oct 06, 2017 books are not ideal for very beginning players you need a physical model and to be able to hear how chords should sound, an actual demonstration of what to do.
Magic sam i need you so bad guitar tab in a major download. Official, artistapproved notationthe most accurate guitar tab on the web. Price low to high price high to low per page of 2,485 products. After performing under several stage names, he had settled on magic sam to rhyme with his surname. All of your love all your love guitar tab, as performed by magic sam. I do show you how to read tablature, which is like a short hand for reading guitar music, but we will not be learning those nursery rhyme tunes that many method books have you starting on right away. A modern approach for guitar teachers and students who prefer rock, folk, country and blues music included in their course of study. Print and download magic sam i need you so bad guitar recorded versions with tab. Sharpedged guitar phrasing, honking saxes and hysterical vocals were the hallmark of this seachange in chicago blues and sams emotional intensity marked.
Delmark records was the conduit for magic sams two seminal albums, 1967s west side soul and the following years black magic. I believe the most important things about playing guitar are to have fun and to grow as a. Magic sam guitar tabs and backing track the strugglin. Okay, so not everything is equally memorable, and the arrangements and sam maghetts albeit excellent guitar playing may feel a bit unvaried towards the end, but west side soul is still a great, electrifying blues record, and it belongs in any serious blues collection. This is a list of all published and upcoming books in the rainbow magic series. Best known for his distinctive tremolo guitar playing. King as well as incorporating the boogie style that was becoming increasingly popular in chicago. In column 3 the pattern is shifted down a string set, but it also shifts the note on the 2nd string up one fret. The name sam was using at the time, good rocking sam, was already being used by another artist. Practical guide to learning guitar mode shapes across the guitar neck. For the next couple hours, hes learning how to play the instrument he was introduced to at the age of 12, but for 20 years had never committed to learning until 6 months ago, when he. If you like magic sam, you should check out bobby radcliff, magic sam had to be his primary influence, just like you can hear albert king behind srv and les paul behind danny gatton, you can hear magic sam directly behind both bobbys guitar playing and vocal styling.
Popular guitar tabs books meet your next favorite book. Sam was better known, however, for the heartfelt vocals and stinging guitar work of his 195758 blues recordings produced by willie dixon for the cobra label on the west side such as all your love and easy baby. With sufficient material for at least two years of study, book 1 has 254 pages of music and text, which includes 150 exercises, most with an optional teacher accompaniment, for technique. Lesson tab comfiled0byv1rx8vzc7jdk54dm8tbw5zzjqview. How to play like chicago blues guitar legend magic sam. Add new flavours to your sound with indian, japanese, arabian. Free guitar pdf ebooks learn how to play the guitar. Magic sams black magic and west side soul are 2 of the greatest blues albums of all timeabsolutely essential for any one who loves urban electric blues. Here is a modern guitar course that is easy to learn and fun to play by alfred dauberge and morton manus. How to play like chicago blues guitar legend magic sam guitar. Magic sam was a pioneering guitar virtuoso on the club scene on the westside of chicago in the late 50s, where a new generation of blues guitarists like freddie king, otis rush, luther allison and buddy guy were tearing up the rule book. Black magic deluxe edition by magic sams blues band, magic.
Hey i just did a version of magic sams all your love for the blues guitar duels. Jan 01, 2012 i read this book because a few months ago i started learning to play the guitar. All of your love all your love by magic sam guitar tab. All this stuff has been created to be a visual aid for the free guitar software available on this site, but if can download it and use it independently. Whats the best book to learn how to play acoustic guitar. Whats the best book to learn how to play acoustic guitar from.
Guitar ebooks covering all styles, skill levels, and topics of guitar. Magic sam biography, albums, streaming links allmusic. Samuel gene maghett february 14, 1937 december 1, 1969, known as magic sam, was an. The book is designed to focus your attention on essential guitar theory so you can unlock your potential. Hal leonard first 50 kids songs you should play on guitar. Both lps showcased the entire breadth of sams westside attack. The singing is absolutely incredible one of the most powerful and expressive voices in the history of the blues. He died tragically young at age 32 of a heart attack, just as he was on the brink. This legendary 1968 recording of magic sam at the peak of his incredible career is back on vinyl. First, dont hurt yourself, especially when youre just starting. Along with otis rush and buddy guy, magic sam was inadvertently creating the west side blues.
And the minute i heard the guitar, i knew it was magic sam. The complete cobra, chief and crash recordings 19571966 on discogs. Magic sam s west side soul was recorded between july and october 1967. Shop the best selection of guitar music books, bass music books, ukulele music books, and more at and get the lowest price and fast, free shipping. Guitar books ernie ball guitar instructional books. Magic sam could play it all, but he knew when and how to phrase also. Black magic deluxe edition by magic sams blues band. All books were written under a pen name, daisy meadows. Also essential to the proper performance of the guitar parts is the use of fingerpicking.
Be sure to download the free guitar pdf ebooks and music theory reference sheets. He was born in grenada county, mississippi, and learned to play the blues from listening to records by muddy waters and little walter. Free delivery and returns on ebay plus items for plus members. Most of the guys were playing the straight 12bar blues thing, but the harmonies that he carried with the chords was a different thing altogether. It isnt clear exactly what he is playing from the picture, although that certainly didnt stop dozens of pimply hippie guitar players from trying to figure it out. Subreddit strictly for the discussion and appreciation of blues guitar. Official, artistapproved notation the most accurate guitar tab on the web. Magic sam had a different guitar sound, said his record producer, willie dixon. But to give you an idea why this book is a definitive book for all guitar players. Also, youll understand the circle of fifths and its relationship with musical keys and notes on the fretboard. Guitar books ernie ball ernie ball guitar instructional books. Once upon a time, hawkeye got to sit down with lightning and take a guitar lesson and how hes passing the baton. A beginners guide page 7 practicing here are a few notes about how to approach practicing with the best frame of mind. Learn blues guitar from hawkeye herman with an intermediate guitar lesson for magic sam.
Innuendo by queen, slayer divine intervention by slayer, dream theater awa. Solo guitar playing book i 4th edition book only this wellknown method is used worldwide by teachers, though originally designed for selfinstruction. Magic sam maghett was one of the most talented and distinctive musicians included in the pantheon of chicago blues guitar greats. Guitar playing is physical, books are representational. Learn a lick from one of the guys who defined the role of lead guitar in classic blues. Westside guitar wizard by magic sam on amazon music amazon. Magic sams west side soul was recorded between july and october 1967. Released his first record, all your love on the cobra label in 1957.
The author of guitar zero, gary marcus, started playing guitar before his 40th birthday and took a year long sabbatical from his day job at nyu as a psychology professor to study guitar and write about the process. This pdf will help you learn the notes on the guitar neck. This is the intro, 2 chording choruses with fills, and 2 solos in the style of magic sam from his cover of i dont want no woman. Heres a collection of resources that will help you learn how to play the guitar.