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Wabash Blues guitar lesson – Play it by yourself & improvise around the melody – Guitar Lesson EP539

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In this week’s guitar lesson, you’ll learn how to play the song “Wabash Blues” by yourself on guitar (no jam track needed). You’ll also learn how this composition was created and how to improvise around the melody.

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  4. Dave says

    My condolences to your family. This is such a great choice of lesson adn a GREAT tune for guitar stand alone guitar. This is one of my new favs., It’ll be a tough one to learn for me, but rewarding. Thanks Brian!!

  5. Mark H says

    Great inspirational lesson, thank you. I was focused on your command of the pick throughout, particularly when landing on triad voicings, double stops and harmonies across the fretboard. 10/10

  13. Harry B says

    As a history buff I love this kind of music. It brings to mind vaudeville and the dance bands of the early 20th century. I lived on the Illinois side of the Wabash River for many years but had never heard of this song. I am sure your father-in-law loved it. Thanks for this great lesson, Brian.

  15. JohnStrat says

    Hi Brian,
    Sorry to hear of your family difficulties. I am sure Kent gets much enjoyment from your support and musical company so in addition to the family ties, isnt that exactly the strenght of families and what they bring to our world. God bless you all.
    As for the lesson I think its as you say an instructive peice to learn.
    Thanks
    JohnStrat

  16. Daniel H says

    God Bless you Brian. What a beautiful story to honor your father in law. You not only taught us a song to honor him but gave us an emotional level to tap into for feeling
    when we play this song. I love it.

  17. Ron H says

    Thanks for sharing of your special relationship with your father-in-law, thru this difficult time. Grace and Peace to you and family.

    Grateful for your lessons, this one is very special.

  18. charjo says

    So sorry to hear about your father-in-law. The story of your special musical connection is heart warming. It reminds me of my mother’s final days when I would play all her favourite Frank Sinatra and big band music. Music is such an amazing gift.
    The lesson is very special and perfect in it’s concepts.
    John

  20. Jim J says

    You’re a good man Brian. It’s no wonder why we love you. I lost my parents and my in-laws and it’s just plain hard. Life is short and precious.
    Thank you for helping us become better guitar players. I don’t sound anything like you but playing the guitar puts me in a really happy place. I play every day from 30 min. to 3 hours almost without exception because of you. Thanks for all your hard work.

    Your friend,
    Jim

  21. Carlo Laezza says

    “Dear Brian, I watched your video this week and I am really moved by the kind gesture of playing the Wabash Blues for your father-in-law. It is a truly touching act and shows how special music is in connecting people. My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. Keep spreading love through music.”❤🙋‍♂️

  22. CHRISTOPHER G says

    Brian
    So sorry to hear about Kent, but he is a lucky man to have you as a son-in-law (and I have no doubt that you are lucky to have him as a father-in-law). What a lovely thing to be able to share music and then turn that into something that you can in turn share with others. Keeping the whole family in my prayers.
    God Bless you all.

  24. Chuck S says

    Brian, Very sorry to hear about your Father in Law’s situation. Sounds like you and he are well connected via the guitar bridge. This is once again another great lesson and run down. I can’t keep up with them all, but this is one I will take the time to get down solid. Can’t imagine how hard it must have been for you to gin this one up with all that is going one. Thanks.

  25. Raymond P says

    So sorry to hear about your Father-in-law Brian. We had some sadness in our family this week too. But thank you for this week’s lesson it gives me a nice escape from the sad times in life we all experience from time to time.

  32. Cher P says

    Brian, I’m very sorry to hear of your father in law’s illness.
    You bring him immeasurable joy with your music.

    Thank you for this inspiring lesson. Wasbash Blues is a beautiful tune and I look forward to learning it.
    I’m sending positive thoughts and prayers for you, your father-in-law and family.
    All the best,
    Cher

  33. radtek says

    Hi Brian, Sorry to hear about your father inlaw and glad you were able to play this for him. The song jolted my memories of my dad . I am nearing 80 years old myself and remember my Dad and my uncles gathering in the living room on weekends in the early 50s and playing what I recall something very much like Wabash Blues. I like it very much and will add this to my tunes I can play. I have issues with my hands these later years and dont have the dexterity I used to have but really enjoy being a member and always learning new stuff. This will go into my Favorites for sure.

  36. Georg B says

    Hi Brian,
    Maybe I am the dumbest person on this planet, but maybe there are other inexperienced people like me. It only occurred to me now that Soundslice lets you pre-count bars to count in a piece or a loop. Soundslice is great anyway, but this feature makes practicing even easier for me. Maybe you can touch on Soundslice’s great features occasionally. (I am not a Soundslice representative, nor do I get a commission from Soundslice. 🙂 )
    Georg
    PS
    The story with your father-in-law is a touching story.

  37. Paul K says

    First my prayers and sympathies are extended to you and your family.
    I liked the idea of using a song in the public domain that lends itself to your teaching and improvising.
    How do you find out if a song is in public domain???
    Thanks for the lesson.
    HPK

  39. Michael K says

    Hello Brian, your lessons are very inspiring, and this is a really wonderful story and I’m sorry to hear about your father-in-law. Very glad that I found you as a Guitar instructor. I have been learning a lot and will dedicate a lot of time to your lessons. Best regards, Michael

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