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It's a plethora of guitar lessons, diving into the rhythmic musical stylings of these foundational masters, ranging from King Solomon Hill, to Robert Johnson, to Peg Leg Howell.

Belton Sutherland

Filmed by chance in the 1970s, Belton Sutherland's wailing bends and hypnotic beats were luckily captured on film. Learn his style with each of these full-length lessons.

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Blind Joe Reynolds

Shrouded in a lesser known past, Blind Joe Reynolds was a slick ladies-man with tough-as-nails shotgun scars. See lessons on his unique guitar style here.

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Blind Lemon Jefferson

Blind Lemon Jefferson trailblazed the solo guitar singer format with his fiery riffs and thundrous voice. Learn his riffs and songs with complete lessons here.

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Charley Patton

Hailed as the grandfather of pre-war delta blues, Charley Patton was a legend in his time, with powerful vocals and even more powerful rhythm

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Geeshie Wiley

One of just a few women of pre-war blues, Geeshie Wiley's harrowing songs easily still send spinal shivers. Get lessons on Last Kind Words and other songs of hers here.

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King Solomon Hill

So obscure he's nearly a ghost in history, King Solomon Hill lives on with his haunting recordings. Get complete lessons on his intricate guitar style here.

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Peg Leg Howell

With an almost mystical style, Peg Leg Howell's sound flowed with shimmering strums and dreamy riffs. Watch lessons on his many wonderful recordings here.

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Robert Johnson

An icon of blues and music overall, Robert Johnson changed the course of 20th century music progression. Learn his songs with complete guitar lessons here.

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Robert Pete Williams

Filmed by chance in the 1970s, Belton Sutherland's wailing bends and hypnotic beats were luckily captured on film. Learn his style with each of these full-length lessons.

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Robert Petway

Famed for his original recording of Catfish Blues, Robert Petway had a cutthroat style with his steel resonator. Learn each of his songs with lessons here.

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Son House

Truly the high-priest of pre-war blues, Son House recorded music as if he was standing at a pulpit preaching. Learn his pre-war songs with lessons here.

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Blind Joe Reynolds

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