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Blues by yourself. Some simple ideas for solo Blues – Guitar Lesson – EP618

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In this week’s guitar lesson, you’ll learn a classic 8 bar blues shuffle rhythm with several embellishment ideas sprinkled throughout. In the part 2 video, learn how to use a Diminished 7 arpeggio for a more sophisticated sound.

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  1. kennard r says

    August 29, 2025 at 5:05 pm

    cool, always need a good shuffle.

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  2. Michael Allen says

    August 29, 2025 at 5:37 pm

    This is perfect for me since I always play by myself. Thanks Brian

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  3. Steve M says

    August 29, 2025 at 6:03 pm

    Love it Brian, these stand alone blues are right up at the top of my favorites. Gone through the first half and for me the most challenging part by far is that turn around. This lesson is really fun and really useful.

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  4. Robert G says

    August 29, 2025 at 7:09 pm

    Yep, this is a good one!

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  5. Jim M says

    August 29, 2025 at 7:35 pm

    The comfort series guitar is an interesting concept for us couch players. I will be looking for your product review.

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  6. Charles Q says

    August 29, 2025 at 8:07 pm

    Good lesson, Going to be fun to work on

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  7. Roberto C says

    August 30, 2025 at 12:23 am

    As I wrote on YT, here I learned a new turnaround, so thank you. I would appreciate a lesson on that, playing different turnarounds

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