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MicroLesson: 066 – Chicago Blues (Solo)

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In this MicroLesson (ML066) you’ll learn a Chicago blues style rhythm that you can play by yourself on acoustic or electric guitar.

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  1. Antonis S says

    December 22, 2021 at 1:51 pm

    Thank you so much for these lessons Brian. Nothing micro about them, they are huge! Wishing you Merry Christmas and a happy new year!

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    • Patrick D says

      December 20, 2022 at 11:53 am

      I really enjoyed this fun little ditty. Thanks Brian! I’m trying to create a little lead part to fit into it. I’m not too good at doing this but any ideas from anyone out there would be great!

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  2. Theodore J says

    December 22, 2021 at 3:00 pm

    Love it!!

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  3. Glenn says

    December 22, 2021 at 3:01 pm

    Our best wishes and thanks. I doubt you know how much joy you create.

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  4. Raymond P says

    December 22, 2021 at 3:24 pm

    Nice short Blues, full of energy. I’ll enjoy learning this.

    Thanks Brian

    Ray

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  5. Sharon C says

    December 30, 2021 at 6:27 pm

    Fabulous, This really helped me connect the shapes with scales, I can take this basic set up now and make it my own. Light bulbs are shining bright, Thank you,

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  6. Gerald W says

    January 3, 2022 at 6:10 pm

    Love this one!
    And would really like another that expands on this a bit
    Thanks

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  7. PETER L says

    January 29, 2022 at 12:20 am

    Very Cool – thanks! Seems that about what my attention span can handle. Plus, you can always build upon them. Sort of the idea, right…?

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  8. John O says

    August 17, 2022 at 3:17 am

    Hi,
    I want to ask about the last chord…is it a G9 without a root note??

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  9. sciencefiction says

    March 9, 2024 at 8:22 am

    Great lesson, Brian. In your previous lessons on the CAGED system (i.e., EP346, which I practice all the time) I used to think the “G” shape was no big deal and just the same as the “A” shape. Now, I understand the the nuanced differences much better (especially in composing). Your great Intro including the Hendrix example was perfect for helping me to “get” this. By the way, I practice ML066 all the time because I think it has a cool sound. Would you say this microlesson (ML066) relies heavily on the “G” shape of the CAGED system?
    Thanks,
    Larry
    P.S. Would you say ML066 also has some mixolydian in it?

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