In this lesson you'll learn how to play a jazzy / bluesy guitar lead in the key of A. Something that you might hear an artist like Brian Setzer play. This has a big-band feel and would sound great with a horn section. … [Read more...]
Freddie King Style Blues Guitar Lesson – EP050
After listening to several hours of Freddie King instrumentals, I came up with this little 12 bar blues (in B) that I feel is a fair representation of some of Freddie's more common licks / approaches to playing blues. Freddie always sounds completely effortless, but you'll find that there is a lot of sweat that goes into some of these licks! I'm not saying that to discourage though, throughout the videos in this lesson, I'll break it down in detail so that even a beginner can accomplish most … [Read more...]
Peter Green Guitar Lesson – EP044
In this guitar lesson, I'll show you how to play a Peter Green inspired rock blues in the key of A. This is really intended for electric guitar (but feel free to jump in if you've only got an acoustic). I'm using a Fulltone OCD pedal for overdrive on this one. … [Read more...]
BB King Ballad Guitar Lesson – Slow Blues in The Key of C – EP041
In this guitar lesson, you'll learn how to play a slow blues ballad in the style of the great B.B. King. B.B. tends to go to the same place on the guitar neck during a solo (usually in the Major Pentatonic scale), and in this lesson I'll explain how to find that place and will give you a series of licks that you can use that are in the style of B.B. King. … [Read more...]
Blues Rhythm and Lead Guitar Lesson – EP040
I’m always trying to find more interesting ways to play both rhythm and lead when playing the blues and it seems that there are endless combinations of styles for either. This lesson is split into 2 parts, the first part shows you how to play the funk rhythm part. Also included are 3 versions of the jam track in different keys, so that you can practice playing that rhythm in various keys. The second part breaks down the Eric Clapton / Buddy Guy inspired lead which has a lot of dramatic bends. … [Read more...]
Cream Guitar Lesson – Eric Clapton – EP035
In this lesson I'll show you how to play an Eric Clapton (Cream era) bluesy rhythm and lead, using the call and response technique. Clapton's style has changed a few times through the years, but the way he played during the Cream years is still legendary because of his unique phrasing and perfect tone. Most ActiveMelody guitar lessons can work on either acoustic or electric guitar, but this lesson is really intended for just electric (because of the high position on the neck and the bending … [Read more...]
John Lee Hooker Style Guitar Lesson – Shuffle Rhythm – EP032
This guitar lesson showcases the very unique blues shuffle style that John Lee Hooker is probably best known for. This is intended for beginner and intermediate guitar players and can be played on either electric or acoustic guitar. … [Read more...]
Robben Ford Style Rhythm Guitar Lesson – Jazzy, Blues Chords – EP031
In this lesson, learn how to play a more interesting chord arrangement over a 12 bar blues jam track. This is similar to something the great Robben Ford would with a chord arrangement. Mixing jazz chords with blues chords makes being a rhythm player a lot more fun. :) … [Read more...]
Allman Brothers Lead Guitar Lesson – Dickey Betts Style – EP030
In this guitar lesson, you'll learn how to play a short (but sweet) Dickey Betts inspired guitar solo. A lot of what creates that Allman Brothers sound was the fact that guitar solos were often played in the major pentatonic scale - which creates that "happy" sound. Learning how to switch between the major pentatonic and the minor pentatonic (sad) is key to playing great sounding solos, so hopefully you'll be able to take the notes that make up this solo and apply it to other songs! … [Read more...]
SRV Style Acoustic Blues Guitar Lesson – EP028
In this guitar lesson you'll learn how to play a Stevie Ray Vaughan inspired acoustic blues lead. I was originally preparing a jam track for this, but after listening to just the acoustic recording, I thought it worked better on it's own (with no accompaniment). This has an SRV influence (at least the first half for sure), and the melody sounds familiar but I wasn't able to identify what song it came from - so if you know, send me a message! … [Read more...]
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