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Slow Blues in G – Includes Major Pentatonic Licks – EP183

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In this blues guitar lesson you’ll learn how to play a slow blues in the key of G focusing on major pentatonic scale licks. I’ll show you some easy patterns that you can connect to chord shapes so that you can easily improvise using the major pentatonic scale. I’ve also included the MP3 jam track in 2 keys so you can practice transposing everything into the key of A.

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  1. jimbostrat says

    December 16, 2016 at 4:22 pm

    Great sounding (and perfectly timed……at least for me Brian……at least U know me and I’ve been SCREAMING and chomping at the ole bit for some more cool Chicago style slow blues!!!!!) and this one definitely delivers!! hey………..where the heck again did you get your hands on such a fine looking wine colored jazz guitar!! This one looks like it could be the guitar of the stars!!!

    :>)

    Jim C.

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    • Harold V says

      December 23, 2016 at 10:40 am

      Thank you for providing this lead. It was easy to follow and for the first time I was able to connect to the Major Pentatonic Scale. I like to print out the Tab because it is easier for me to follow. I am just curious why the printed tab does not look the same as presented in the lesson. Is there a way to print out the TAB that looks identical to the one we follow in the lesson?
      Thank you for all you do.

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      • Brian says

        December 23, 2016 at 12:21 pm

        Harold, there are 2 tabs for each lesson. There’s the PDF file which you can access by clicking on the big orange button – you can print that version. You can also print the embedded tab viewer. So not sure which one you’re printing, but try them both.

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  2. Don D. says

    December 16, 2016 at 4:23 pm

    Another great one, Brian, thank you! Reminds me of Robert Jr. Lockwood, especially the melodies he played with Sonny Boy Williamson—not any one in particular, just the mood of it.

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  3. richard t says

    December 16, 2016 at 4:27 pm

    The sonic quality of this guitar is amazing. It’s not even that old of a guitar but it surely is amazing.

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  4. JohnStrat says

    December 16, 2016 at 5:13 pm

    Wonderful tune Brian and the lesson contained within it will be just great. I just love the Chicago sound and this is another one for the repertoire. so once again BIG thanks.
    John Strat

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  5. CliffordLance says

    December 16, 2016 at 5:49 pm

    Beautiful job, Brian! Darned if that don’t sound Claptonesque!?โค๏ธ

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  6. madams says

    December 16, 2016 at 7:02 pm

    More blues! Just what I need to get through the holidays!

    I think your new guitar is inspiring some great blues lessons. Keep up the great work.

    As an aside, has anyone else noticed that Brian looks different in every video? ๐Ÿ™‚

    Best,
    Michael

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  7. Maradonagol says

    December 16, 2016 at 7:18 pm

    wow, wow, wow, Brian……what tone….it’s Clapton-esque, and I have to say with the new glasses and hair style……well It’s Eric on Active Melody!!!

    thanks Brian…excellent…

    Roberto

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  8. justin N says

    December 16, 2016 at 7:23 pm

    Great composition Brian. I can almost smell the bourbon and cigar smoke swirling around the sweet sound of that guitar. Nice job.

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  9. San Luis Rey says

    December 16, 2016 at 10:07 pm

    Thanks Brian! Another great lesson with some great little riffs to blend in to the gas tank of blues. I feel the need to go from major to minor at times with this one.

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  10. mcnessa says

    December 16, 2016 at 11:54 pm

    Thanks for giving us something to work on in two keys. I think this will really help me. Can’t get enough of that guitar either. It’s a beauty.

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  11. munson says

    December 17, 2016 at 8:44 am

    Are those humbuckers or p-90s on that Byrdland? What a fabulous sound! Are you playing straight out or with a pedal? And, what are the tone settings?

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  12. tonylolli says

    December 17, 2016 at 9:36 am

    Another hit! For us “intermediate” players, learning where riffs come from (as well as your examples) is always instructive. How about more like this focusing on different grooves? Thanks.

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  13. Michael Allen says

    December 17, 2016 at 9:41 am

    Thanks Brian. I love me some blues!

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  14. roco says

    December 17, 2016 at 11:12 am

    Great lesson-beautiful guitar! Merry Christmas to you and your family!?

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  15. clay says

    December 17, 2016 at 11:25 am

    Love this Brian…..the feel, the tempo, the cool guitar. Also I like that this piece is longer than most….kind of an extended version…..
    Major pent definitely has that happier or brighter feel.

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  16. rockingringo says

    December 17, 2016 at 3:00 pm

    Great lesson as usual Brian and wow, that cool ‘Clapton’ guitar really delivers!

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  17. Michael D says

    December 17, 2016 at 3:26 pm

    I love the lesson its got class and that guitar you have has a great sound , \ class / TO all have a MERRY CHRISTMAS

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  18. sunburst says

    December 17, 2016 at 8:01 pm

    Very fun double stops hammer ons pull offs in the lesson..like the slow pace too , gives room for slow bends and the blues soul notes.

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  19. Allan says

    December 18, 2016 at 7:49 am

    Hi Brian yea great sounding lesson also a bit longer which I really like and you can switch to the A key back and forth great fun.

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  20. sunjamr says

    December 19, 2016 at 2:29 am

    This goes straight into my list of favorites! Pure fun getting into this one.

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  21. Marlon C says

    December 19, 2016 at 6:48 pm

    Hey, Brian!

    Please stop using this guitar to do the lessons. It’s impossible to pay attention to anything else!

    ๐Ÿ˜‰

    Great one again!

    Bests

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  22. mojosmith says

    December 19, 2016 at 6:55 pm

    Thanks for another great lesson Brian. Absolutely love it!
    Can’t wait to have a jam with my mates to show them some new licks

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  23. Robert J says

    December 20, 2016 at 12:07 am

    i liked this one a lot, Brian! Thanks. Playing this makes me feel like I’m playing in the Saturday Night Live house band. Very cool. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family, and thanks for all the great instruction.

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  24. ARADTech says

    December 20, 2016 at 9:46 am

    Great stuff ๐Ÿ™‚ ! Could we get something like Black Snake Moan (Samuel Jackson version ) please.

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  25. Brian M says

    December 20, 2016 at 9:56 am

    I am a 66 year old guy who has played since I was 13- didn’t play seriously for 30+ years and just got back into it. This is my go to site for inspiration and for learning a great variety of styles and tunes. My only complaint is that you now have me drooling over your new guitar.I have a Classic Vibe 50’s tele that I just love but looking at something more bluesy/jazzy that won’t cost me a ton. I have arthritis in my fingers and playing helps a lot.I found the Tele very easy for that reason with bends etc.I had an Epiphone ES339 previously but found the action too stiff-any recommendations?

    Keep up the great site-love your stuff
    regards
    Another Brian

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  26. BLE says

    December 21, 2016 at 1:50 am

    This is great, Thanks Brian

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  27. Michael J says

    December 21, 2016 at 7:24 pm

    G/day Brian,
    Wow! Love that thing!
    M.J.

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  28. Ralph S says

    December 22, 2016 at 12:59 pm

    Brian, I haven’t posted on AM before but from a child of the 60’s lesson 183 was just great. I really love the new guitar and I know it will be treated like my guitars from the 60’s, with love and respect. and played a lot. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

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  29. Peter v says

    December 25, 2016 at 6:47 am

    Hi Brian,

    Xmas day, and doing this lesson, with tones of eye openers (take aways) thanks again for a great lesson. Happy holidays to you and your family/friends. In 2016 i became a much more handy and educated guitar man due to your lessons. Looking forward to all 2017 lessons.

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  30. Mike C says

    December 26, 2016 at 8:58 pm

    Another fabulous lesson Brian. I agree though, it’s hard to concentrate looking at your new guitar. Thanks and keep em coming!

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  31. steve S says

    January 1, 2017 at 5:47 am

    Brian,
    This was a very cool lesson on the major pent. scale.
    The licks are unique and also old school.

    I’d love to see more.
    Steve Solo

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  32. John R says

    January 10, 2017 at 12:26 pm

    This has driven me nuts… I was determined to play it with the smoothness of Brian with no cheats. Having been playing for 7 years I thought it would be simple as can improvise quite well on the pentatonics. It is simple initially, but the sugar in the technique is only apparent when you get into the nitty gritty. The way I succeeded was by humming the lead melody phrases, riffs and licks until I knew them backwards. I then learnt them on guitar individually before putting it all together. My wife threatened to go stay with a friend if “I hummed that bl**dy tune” one more time”, and my dog went to his basket upstairs and out of earshot. I was tested. So much technique was required for ALL the niceties. The beauty is it can all be used in a 1000 different places and other keys. I am now unbearably smug and wearing a very irritating fixed grin. I make no apologies, I worked my **** off to get there! Thank you Brian….

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  33. tonylolli says

    January 27, 2017 at 7:49 am

    Great sound. Got a “Latin rhythm” blues example?

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  34. Luca P says

    September 1, 2017 at 11:41 am

    Hello all, I’m quite new in the Blues Universe… this is a 20 bar blues right? is this a common structure? I only new the 8-12 and 32 and I Wonder what songs have this 20 bar format… THANKS!

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  35. greg f says

    March 11, 2018 at 8:10 am

    More Chicago Blues! Great lesson! Thanks.

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