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Blues Rhythm Guitar Lesson in the key of E – LEG011

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Hey folks, I’m back in business! To get things rolling again I thought it would be good to start with a shuffle blues rhythm guitar lesson. This lesson isn’t really “in the style of” any particular artist, but is a type of rhythm I often find myself using when playing rhythm. The nice thing about a rhythm like this is that it works really well on either an acoustic guitar or an electric and sounds good played either fast or slow. I have no idea who this in inspired by, probably a combination of artists. This is intended for intermediate and up players.. so if you’d just picked up a guitar, you’ll probably want to stay away from this lesson until you become a little more comfortable with basic strum patterns.

Driving Blues Rhythm Guitar Lesson in E

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  3. a says

    hallo—

        weiter so die musik ist gut die brauche ich für mein leben

        —ich—karl-heinz bin ja aus deutschland bei duisburg—

                      BLUES BLUES BLUES

  11. Max6712 says

    Grande Brian la tua passione è contagiosa e per chi ama il blues e strimpella la chitarra tu sei un ottimo insegnante : pochi fronzoli e spacconate ma solo perle da raccogliere . Grazie Bluesman

  12. chrisco says

    Hey Brian,
    Glad you’re covering some great rhythum patterns. Looking forward to seeing more perhaps with an A string root.
    Hope you’re playing out. You’ve got excellent style.
    chrisco

  13. DrGolf says

    Hey Brian,

    Its great to see you back in Europe! Was beginning to worry there was something wrong with you. It is remarkable how I found the lessons so hard to start with and now I can pick the stuff up so much more quickly.  It proves your method of teaching works!!!!  Thanks for this great rhythmn lesson.  Can’t wait for some more.

    How’s the new job going?

    Dr Golf

  15. zbignu says

    Barring the A chord!!!  So awesome, thank you.  If I learn nothing else from this video, that will have been enough. The a-chord has vexed me for a while now.  (Fat Fingers) LOL

  16. Brian says

    @zbignu - glad that barring the A chord came in handy for you.  I’m always amazed and what people get from these lessons… it’s usually never what I think.. I say that in a good way, that’s what keeps me jazzed about making them!

  18. MitchRossAndTheCandyFloss says

    ur doing an awesome job there brian, keep it up please?… My guitar teacher even uses some of your material for teaching… Again awesome job, you’re awesome lol ;D

  19. Johnny D says

    Beginner intermediat guitarist interested in blues and very happy to discover active melody.  Studying Blues Rythem in E and I’m getting it. My instructor was impressed too. Thanks.

  20. rventuiz says

    Soy un novato guitarrista de blues. Gracias Brian por tu fácil manera de explicar. Tengo casi 60 años y empiezo a disfrutar de la guitarra.
    I am a novice quitarrista blues. Thanks Brian for your easy to explain.
    I have almost 60 years and start enjoying the guitar.

  22. Deefah777 says

    Just got back into playing the guitar after about 5 years …. Thanks mate for sharing your knowledge, its greatly appreciated.. I love this blues rhythm , it is really fun and interesting… thanks again.

  27. maverickcop says

    Thank you Brian!!  You posting these great videos here is an amazing resource. Ive only been playing for 5 months so most of your lessons are over my head. Im past your “beginners guitar course” but not up to speed of most of your rhythm or lead lessons. Could you PLEASE post some new, beginner videos? Your teaching style, camera and method works GREAT!  Thanks again!

                                  -Stevie6String

  31. DrGolf says

    Hey Brian,

    This is really cool.  I did this lesson some time ago when I was just starting on the site and thought I would review it.  Turns out I got it so wrong the first time and yet it was still a great rhythm to play instead of the power chords.  SO, now I’ve got it right this time I have two versions and obviously it has stimulated me to try different variations.  Very liberating!

    A very happy New Year to you,

    Dr Golf

  36. Bytor1958 says

    You rock Brain. By the way love the Gibson. I have the Epiphone version. I’ve been looking for lessons played on a 335 that’s how I found you.

  38. dodgem says

    hi bryan, just found your web sites about a week ago,realy great & am learning lots, thanks, i used to play in a rock band in england but now living in cyprus, realy do miss the band, so thanks again, another, bryan

  40. lisle says

    You guys that pick on Brian are low life loosers—does it make you feel superior to call him names and make fun of HIM—If it does then you are the ones that feel inadequate—get a life

  44. Brian says

    @Bosco -that’s what you get for blocking me!  hah, I’m assuming you’re using Firefox browser as it lets you block content.  I think you can go into Tools / options section to unblock sites that you’ve blocked.. but even easier, just download Google Chrome (it’s free).. then you should be ok.

  47. DrGolf says

    Hi Brian,

    Albert Collins is one of my favorites BUT to get the “Ice pick” sound he tuned to a minor key and used a capo.  Robert Cray always said that it was a nightmare to get Albert’s sound until he realised that he used a different tuning.

    Can you achieve that “sound” with EADGBE or will we need to use Albert’s approach.  It would be great to get some Tele sounds like him as he was so distinctive and you knew it was him as soon as the track started.  I have a video that was taken, maybe, twenty years ago, in Germany, of Albert playing a set with his band and it is brilliant.  Sadly, I don’t have a video player anymore so can’t watch it.

    All the best and looking forward to the lesson.  Incidentally, there are a number of the internet “tutors” who are trying to copy your way of teaching which is a feather in your cap.  Well done.

    Andrew

  48. droidlizard says

    i just started with the lesson. at the beginning we form an E shape, pick the low E, then hammer on the first fret of the G string. you dont comment concerning this in the video but you dont appear to be playing the A and D strings just catching that G for the hammer on. was this just a way to conveniently hold the neck while playing these particular chords. what i started out doing was playing all four middle strings then hammering on the G and it kinda gets burried in all that extra sound made by those three other strings. this is a really groovy sounding tune, thanks for keeping it free:)

  50. stephen earnshaw says

    Hi Brian

    Great lesson. Can you just clarify one thing for me. I have watched the video and have the tabs. Sorry to ask a rather mundane question. After the A in bar 2 there is the slide to 3/4. In the video you play the top two open strings but on the tab it is recorded as a little A. Does it make any difference ? Is it personal interpretation ?

    Best wishes once agin

    Steve

  51. Brian says

    Hey Steve, when I create these lessons - I usually just start the camera rolling and come up with the material first, then go back and create the tab based on what I played.. so there’s a chance that the tab was slightly off in that area.. Try not to get TOO locked into what the tab represents and use it as a guide.. but let your ear be the ultimate guide in the end.  I would definitely lean towards personal interpretation on this one 🙂

  53. Jman says

    Thanks Brian for your lessons.  I am just into my second year of guitar lessons and your lessons are great supplement to my current teachers shortcomings.  He asks what have I been working on the past week and I start with what I have learned from you and he says WOW.  Wish you could be my weekly teacher.  Keep it up

  55. bigfilsing says

    Hi
    Hadnt played for over 10 years . Was pretty crap back then and no better now. But your lessons inspired me to pick up my guitar again and enjoy it
    Thanks for that

  56. trussroad66 says

    Sorry for my english !!!
    I’m a beginner …

    There is only 11 measures, normally should not 12 steps?
    I - I - I - I - IV - IV - I - I - V - IV - I - V
    Or here: I - I - I - I - IV - IV - I - I - V - IV - (I = turnaround)

    1000 thank you for this video, this is my first rhythm blues :-)

  59. frannyboy says

    Hi Brian,

    Thanks for all of your lessons. I really like the way you teach on line as it really suits me. I’ve not been playing for a bit but have just got back on and really like the changes to the site. One issue I used to have was finding the pieces I wanted but the new site layout is great. Thanks for the improvements and thanks again for all of your great lessons

    Francis B

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