So You Want to Sing the Blues

Shining a light on the history and life of the blues, this book explores essential elements that contribute to the authentic blues sound and guides readers through mastering this art form. It provides glimpses into the musical lives of the women and men who created the blues along with a listening tour of seminal recordings in the genre's history. Produced in partnership with the National Association of Teachers of Singing, all books in the So You Want to Sing series feature online supplemental materials available on their website.