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Ragtime Acoustic Blues Ideas For Guitar – Play this ragtime blues by yourself – Guitar Lesson EP518

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In this week’s guitar lesson, you’ll learn an acoustic Ragtime Blues composition that you can play by yourself (no jam track needed). This one is full of 1st position C and G chord lick ideas.

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  11. Kiwi Rowan L says

    F.A.B Brian – great to see that lovely Martin guitar out of hibernation – also a subtle exploration of Circle of Fifths for those who like to delve deeper. Take care – Thank you as always.

  16. Steve W says

    Hi Brian. I’ve been a member since oh EP173 or so and really like your style of teaching. I’ve noticed the new approach you switched to after the 500th and really like the direction, more playing the modes (especially lesson 506 showing dorian, ionian, aeolian, mixolydian – great lesson). Seems we’ve gone from undergraduate work to post graduate lessons.

    I would be interested in another lesson, say 506 again, but this time playing the modes in one zone, you said “that’s level 2 or even 3”. I know it’s possible and that I should be able to work that out on my own, however trust you will be able to communicate your approach to all interested.

    Your comment “the licks are in the pentatonics” is so true & sticks with me.

    Just another reason to look forward to Fridays…..

    thanks again,

    Steve W

  19. Mark H says

    Nice… I always like to learn new ragtime tricks and licks, keeps it fresh. There’s some really subtle stuff buried in there. Thanks for working out all the notes, consider them stolen!

    I’ll try to force myself to not fingerpick it. Great ‘pianistic’ sound you get with the pick, it opened my eyes and ears to the possibilities.

  21. Nick Ll says

    Great lesson Brian. I’m just curious but when you refer at the end of part 2 to Betsy Smith (at least that’s what I think you are saying), is that the same person as Bessie Smith?

  23. Georg B says

    Hi Brian,
    Thank you so much for this ragtime lesson. I like all your lessons, however the ragtime pieces you compose are my absolute highlights. Simply outstanding!
    Georg

  28. Cliff R says

    Thanks again for another very interesting, useful, well thought out and perfectly produced lesson Brian! I immidiately got quite a jolt the second you started playing THAT guitar!! What a Warm buttery, and absoulutely LUSCIOUS TONE!!! I don’t believe I’ve seen this one yet. Well, CONGRATULATIONS!! I noticed I’m not the only one who’d like to know some more about this instrument. Would you please give us a rundown on it in one of your upcoming lessons? By the way, aside from that BEAUTIFUL GUITAR, and all these years of top notch lessons, I must say, your channel/Website has got to be one of the best examples of exceptionally high quality, excellent recording and filming I have seen just about anywhere! You really got that nailed, Visually as well as the Audio! Thank You Very Much!!

  29. Norman D says

    So much more here than the number itself, which gave us a classic, lovely ragtime to enjoy playing. This puts to work in clear way much of what you have been teaching recently. So it was crystal clear and so easy to learn using the tools you gave us. Wonderful, Brian. Many Thanks. Norman

  33. Rasmus D says

    I’m maybe over thinking this, but I can’t figure out how to forgo the ending in the video and continue for another loop. The etude not starting on the one is screwing me up a bit

  35. Peter H says

    “Reach up to that 8th fret” at 16:43 – wow even the master teacher makes a “fluff” – just kidding your lessons and super explanations just get better and better.

    Can I ask however, you always use your 3rd finger for a “slide” effect rather than using your forth for a “pull off”. I’m guessing the “tone” of the slide is just a fraction “fatter” using that method? They both sound good but even though my pinky is not super strong I will tend to use it as the go to in those situations….any thoughts? cheers, Peter

  39. Katie G says

    There’s many gorgeous rag time shuffle tunes with basic open chords. How gorgeous is the first bit all just with a G and G7? Look into “Shake that thing” by M.J Hurt. Such a cool little tune. Also Brian if you want a fun fingerstyle challenge -search “Sad Pig Dance” on Youtube. This tune is flipping amazing – if you like this kinda thing!! Also guitar rag by Merle Travis is one of if not my favourite tune ever.

  40. Lance J says

    I’d love to get some freedom with my playing of ragtime guitar. This has really give me an inroad. Thanks a lot Brian.

    All your lessons on the CAGED system have really given me a good foundation for tackling this too.

    The goal of actually becoming a decent guitarist seems attainable for the first time in years, thanks to these lessons. Thank you!

  42. Kevin W says

    One question. I really like to play this fingerstyle. Are some arrangements flexible enough to play either way. I find myself more comfortable with fingerstyle, but am working on picking skills.

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