Major: Urban Electric Guitar
This class will explore the somewhat forgotten blues guitar styles of Robert Nighthawk (some standard tuned slide), Lonnie Johnson, Tampa Red and Big Bill Broonzy. If people want we can also touch on Lightnin' Hopkins, Muddy Waters, Jimmy Reed (and Eddie Taylor), Robert Lockwood and Elmore James. The emphasis will be on ensemble playing and both rhythm and lead playing. Some finger picking, some flat-picking. A handout with brief bios and key recordings will be available.