For anyone who wants to know what both sam lightnin hopkins or po lightnin as he sometimes called himself and his music were likeread this book. Lightnin hopkins book of signature licks stefan grossmans. People have learned how to strum a guitar, but they dont have the soul. Free guitar lesson with tab, chords and sheet music. Whether you have that rhino comp or not, his blues released in conjunction with alan govenars 2010 hopkins biography lightnin hopkins, his life and blues works well as an overview of the most important stretch of his career. Apr 15, 20 the blues accordin to lightnin hopkins filmed by les blank. Lighnin hopkins is another key figure in the development of texas blues.
The album was one of the first 12 inch lp collections of lightnin hopkins material to be released. The film begins depicting hopkins as a young boy at the point that he decides to become a musician and goes on to show lightnin as an adult in 1970, performing his very own version. Well tackle barre chords and other moveable chord shapes along rhythmic strum patterns. Rolling stone magazine ranked him number 71 on its list of the 100 greatest guitarists of all time the musicologist robert mack mccormick opined that hopkins is the embodiment of the jazzandpoetry spirit. By the time of his death in 1982, sam lightnin hopkins was likely the most recorded blues artist in history. Several of those shows were recorded over the years to capitalize, and while the albums dont have the same importance as hopkins classic. Learn blues guitar from eric madis with an intermediate guitar lesson for licks by lightnin hopkins. Offered here are all the basics, many of the secrets and tricks of lightnins deeply accomplished. May 01, 2010 for anyone who wants to know what both sam lightnin hopkins or po lightnin as he sometimes called himself and his music were likeread this book. Lightnin went on to record many more songs in the 60s. Blues guitar legend lightnin hopkins, dan bowden on. Lightnin hopkins rereleased as the roots of lightnin hopkins is an album by blues musician lightnin hopkins, recorded in 1959 and released on the folkways label. Jul 17, 2017 lightnin hopkins guitar tabs in pdf format. Mel bay when you hear someone say texas blues guitar, you may immediately think of steve ray and jimmie vaughn or maybe freddie king.
Sam lightnin hopkins was a very influential texas blues musician whose songs. Lightnin hopkins autobiography in blues vinyl discogs. Lightnin hopkins tabs guitar solos, tab books, instruction dvds. Brendan recommends watching the documentary the blues according to lightnin hopkins on youtube.
Although i found this book called the art of shuffle that is really cheap to strengthen your rhythms chops. This lesson explains a few difficult phrases of three times lightnin, an acoustic blues instrumental in the style of lightnin hopkins. Using an acoustic guitar, lets take a look at this approach in our travels down the time line of this. Those not wellacquainted with the blues may be forgiven for not knowing hopkins. It wont encompass everything in the scope of his style but give you a taste of the truly unique nature of his playing. The texan bluesmans techniques work beautifully on both acoustic and electric guitars due to the use of single.
He began his recording career in 1946 and went on to become one of the most influential blues guitarists ever. Chord shapes, soloing, i iv v progressions, major chords, 7ths, minor chords, and how to memorize and move easily to the next chord shape in the sequence are all taught in depth. I have purchased a few teach yourself books in the past and have had minimal. The blues accordin to lightnin hopkins 1969 the great texas bluesman lightnin hopkins is captured brilliantly in this deeply moving film. Texas blues guitar by albert collins, lightnin hopkins. The late, great lightnin hopkins was one of the most natural of bluesmen, a poet who would often make up lyrics as he recorded. Lightnin hopkins country blues by lightnin hopkins. The blues accordin to lightnin hopkins full documentary. I find it hard to believe theres no other book on this seminal texas blues artist. Deep texas bluesthe early blues of lightnin hopkins 2. Lightning hopkins sings the blues, also released as original folk blues, is a 12 inch lp album by blues musician lightnin hopkins collecting tracks recorded between 1947 and 1951 that were originally released as 10 inch 78rpm records on the rpm label.
Ernie hawkins the guitar of lightnin hopkins download. Rolling stone magazine ranked him number 71 on its list of the 100 greatest guitarists of all time. Get free lightnin hopkins tab lessons blues guitar lesson lightnin hopkins licks in this blues guitar lesson teacher, eric madis, teaches a couple of key blues licks in the style of lightnin hopkins. Lightnin hopkins the gold star years songbook blues guitar tab. We did not transfer customer user names, passwords, or order history from our old website in accordance with privacy standards. The fact that this comes in a practical spiral bound book only adds to its value.
Understanding how many of these techniques can be combined will open up infinite musical possibilities. We apologize if this is an inconvenience but please create a new account if you want one. If youd like to contribute and article, lesson or resource please drop us a line. Lightnin hopkins sam hopkins was born on march 15, 1912 in centerville, texas. Texas blues guitar includes three numbers shot in 1991 from albert collins ice man, head rag, and lights. Samuel john lightnin hopkins march 15, 1912 january 30, 1982 was an american country blues singer, songwriter, guitarist and occasional pianist, from centerville, texas. Learn how to play on guitar rock me babe by lightnin hopkins, nice acoustic fingerstyle blues. A true poet of the blues, lightnin hopkins was a master of tall, tongueincheek tales, often made up on the spot in the recording studio. Deep texas blues 2dvd set the early blues of lightnin hopkins by ernie. The invisible presence, buried deep in every one of their guitar riffs, is the true king of texas blues, lightnin hopkins. If you arent familiar with hopkins read this book,and then listen to his wonderful blues.
Jeff massey is back to teach us how to play some lightnin hopkins twelvebar blues. Download ernie hawkins the guitar of lightnin hopkins free and other lessons from our site. I have yet find any book that is really could teaching the blues. In deep with blues masters john lee hooker and lightnin. His work not only influenced countless country bluesmen but also many of the younger urban blues stylists who considered him the epitome of cool. Sep 16, 2016 we will do a one off lesson on lightnin. Poor sam lightnin hopkins must be rotating in his grave over this pretentious peice of unadulterated crap. In this first fulllength biography of the prolific and influential blues icon sam lightnin hopkins, texas blues expert govenar, author of the encyclopedic texas blues. If you love lightnin hopkins and wish to study his guitar style, this is the book. Epiphone century olympic violinburst lightnin hopkins licks shining moon. Finger picking, gaining thumb and finger independence, keys, chords, scales, tabs and exercises. Download free and accurate pdf guitar tabs for lightnin hopkins songs made from power tab files. Lightnin hopkins style acoustic guitar lesson ep088.
Learn beginner chord progressions and strum patterns for a slow 12bar blues. Although lightnin hopkins was best known for playing fingerstyle guitar, this lesson is a series of lightnin hopkins guitar licks, played with a pick on acoustic guitar although you could do this with electric as well. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Lesson pack tabs volume 2 these 10 tabs 23 pages accompany the lesson videos 265 minutes listed below. He was at his best when unaccompanied, as on this prestige date recorded in 1961. Lightnin plays the tune and then ernie analyzes it lick by lick. Includes performances at an outdoor barbeque and a black rodeo. In 1920, at the age of eight, hopkins met and played with the legendary blind lemon jefferson, even becoming jeffersons guide for a short time. He has also put out dvds on mance lipscomb and blind willie mctell. Hi all, im trying to locate a tab book of lightnin hopkins signature licks.
Like hooker, he learned directly from encounters with blind lemon jefferson. Styles blues acoustic blues guitar lessons homespun. Check out my new lightnin ebook, 3 songs with tab and video. My free blues guitar lessons the blues is about feeling good. The album was released on the mainstream records low budget, crown subsidiary and was an early 12 inch lp collections of lightnin hopkins. This brilliant new biographythe first book ever written about himilluminates the. The lone star state has a long and impressive history of spawning great blues acts, and four of the alltime greatest texas guitar slingers are featured on this performance video. Richard van bergens 50 down home blues licks you must know is an impeccable collection of authentic, timeless licks respectfully inspired from the bonafide masters of the blues. I know there was one by dan bowden, published by mel bay, but its out of print. With the tabs in hand youll learn these songs much faster and easier. And there has been an impressive lineage of great texas fingerstyle blues guitarists, from blind lemon jefferson, the first country blues recording star, to the impassioned singing and unearthly slide guitar of blind willie johnson, on up to the genredefining sound of lightnin hopkins and the lateinlife instrumental mastery of mance lipscomb.
Though he usually played electric guitar, the texas blues titan performed on this release with an acoustic, and the result is most rewarding. Stevie ray vaughan and just about everyone that played or plays blues guitar. Govenar by the time of his death in 1982, sam lightnin hopkins was likely the most recorded blues artist in history. In this second dvd lesson devoted to the guitar playing of lightnin hopkins, ernie hawkins dives into lightnins early catalogue from the aladdin and gold star. Book is like new,120 crisp and clean intact pages no missing pages. Oct 08, 2015 listen to your favorite songs from lightnin hopkins blues, vol. Lightnin hopkins tabs, chords, guitar, bass, ukulele chords, power tabs and guitar pro tabs including baby please dont go, big mama jump, black ghost blues, blues in the bottle, bring me my shotgun. Check out the video clip below for an excellent 30miniute documentary, capturing the life of legendary blues singerguitarist sam lightnin hopkins. Jan 11, 2008 hi all, im trying to locate a tab book of lightnin hopkins signature licks. A portrait of the great texas bluesman, lightnin hopkins. The first song on this album, im going to build me a heaven of my own, adescribes an encounter with a bearded man claiming to be jesus christ. Publication date 1960 topics country, blues, texas language english tracklist a1 long time. Hopkins and his style of blues were unique,even in his era.
His style included advanced techniques such as hitting and slapping the body of the guitar while playing traditional blues forms. Hopkins often performed unaccompanied acoustic guitar or amplified acoustic, picking with his fingers in a manner similar to hooker but with the use of a thumb pick. In this blues guitar lesson youll learn how to use minor arpeggios to connect chords by tracing those chord shapes. In deep with blues masters john lee hooker and lightnin hopkins. These licks can be played over the blues shuffle from the previous lesson. In this blues guitar lesson, youll learn how to play a chet atkins fingerstyle blues rhythm in the key of e.
This brilliant new biographythe first book ever written about himilluminates the many contradictions of the man and his myth. A true giant in blues history, sam lightnin hopkins cut an imposing figure on the texas blues scene and set standards across the country for postwar downhome blues. This lesson features rare video footage of lightnin from the 1950s and 1960s. Lightnin hopkins twelvebar blues licks reverb learn. His life and blues hardcover may 1, 2010 by alan govenar author 4.
Lightnin hopkins guitar tab books, instructional dvds, solos, licks, arrangements, tablature, transcriptions, sheet music, video lessons. See more ideas about blues music, delta blues and jazz blues. Blank reveals lightnin s inspiration, and features a generous helping of classic blues. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. On this page youll find all my free tabs pdfs the videos for these tabs are on the page free guitar tabvideos if you like the free tabs on this page, please consider. And davis has also plumbed the depths of another great blues player, lightnin hopkins, on deep texas blues. Lightnin and the blues is a 12inch lp album by blues musician lightnin hopkins, collecting twelve tracks recorded in 1954 that were originally released as 7inch singles on the herald records label. Blues in the key of e lesson lightnin hopkins three. Blues train by lightnin hopkins on amazon music unlimited. Drawing from an expectedly impressive assortment of the many labels for which the bluesman recorded, it does.
Lightnin, who knew blind lemon jefferson as a child, is jimmie vaughns favorite guitarist. Lightning hopkins guitar lesson black cadillac solo1. Deep texas bluesthe early blues of lightnin hopkins 2 dvd set. Lightnin hopkins blues in e three times lightnin tab available. Ive been looking for a quality music book of the great lightnin hopkins with extensive tablature.
Guitar of lightnin hopkins stefan grossmans guitar workshop. In this lesson, hawkeye will bring together much of what he has taught in this lesson series and apply it to the style of lightnin hopkins. The most important part of lightnin hopkins career was spent in juke joints in houston, but during the early 1960s, he also became a star along the folk circuit, playing clubs that catered mostly to college students eager to hear authentic acoustic blues. This website is a tribute to the resource ive always dreamed of finding. When you hear someone say texas blues guitar you may immediately think of stevie ray and jimmie vaughn or maybe freddie king. He was also key in developing the unmuted sound of texas blues rhythm guitar playing. The invisible presence, buried deep in everyone of their guitar riffs, is the true king of texas blues, lightnin hopkins.
This lesson features rare video footage from the 1950s and 1960s of lightnin playing five tunes. Blues guitar legend spiralbound 1995 by lightnin hopkins author, dan bowden translator. You really need the tablature to understand it all as im. This 2dvd set is a followup to his first volume on the style of hopkins. The film includes interviews and a performance by hopkins. We have saved email addresses and associated shipping addresses where available, so if you set up a new account using an email address we have in our. Aug 22, 2018 lightnin hopkins was born in 1912 in centerville, texas. The album was first released at around the time the book the country blues came out and was an instant success and gave lightnin s career a welldeserved new lease on life. There is a total dearth of detail about the man, his life, and his impact on the blues. Hopkins, lightnin soul blues music skip to main content. Listen to your favorite songs from blues train by lightnin hopkins now. The guitar of lightnin hopkins dvd grossmans guitar. Lightnin hopkins strums the blues is an album by blues musician lightnin hopkins featuring tracks recorded between 1946 and 1948 which were originally released as 10 inch 78rpm records on the aladdin label.
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