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Blues by yourself. Some simple ideas for solo Blues – Guitar Lesson – EP618

blues by yourself on acoustic guitar

In this week's guitar lesson, you'll learn a classic 8 bar blues shuffle rhythm with several embellishment ideas sprinkled throughout. In the part 2 video, learn how to use a Diminished 7 arpeggio for a more sophisticated sound. … [Read more...]

1 Note changes everything! The Major Pentatonic scale + 1 note sounds amazing! Guitar Lesson – EP614

1 note can change everything - guitar lesson

In this week's guitar lesson, you'll learn a bluesy lead that is based on the major and minor pentatonic scales for the key of the song (A), however, by adding 1 note to the Pentatonic, you'll give it a more sophisticated sound. … [Read more...]

Classic Blues by yourself (on acoustic or electric guitar) – Full of Blues lick ideas – Guitar Lesson EP612

classic blues by yourself on guitar

In this week's guitar lesson, you'll learn a stand-alone blues composition that requires no jam track, just grab any guitar in standard tuning and follow along with this classic Blues in the key of A. Lots of licks to steal in this one! … [Read more...]

Funky Dorian Groove + Swing rhythm strum pattern for your right hand – Guitar Lesson – EP611

funky dorian groove guitar lesson

In this week's guitar lesson, you'll learn how to play a funky rhythm and lead using the notes from the Dorian Scale, plus a shuffle strum pattern that is used throughout for the right hand. … [Read more...]

Country Blues by yourself! (seeing the chord shapes makes this easier) – Guitar Lesson – EP609

country blues guitar lesson

In this week's guitar lesson, you'll learn how to play a Country, Blues style composition by yourself (no jam track needed). Every lick / phrase that you'll learn will be connected to a basic chord shape, making it easier to visualize what's going on. … [Read more...]

2 Popular Zones on the Fretboard for Easy Blues! Lead Guitar Lesson – EP602

2 popular zones for easy blues

In this week's guitar lesson, you'll learn 2 popular regions of the fretboard for playing blues lead guitar. This simple triangle and square shape unlocks so much potential for improvising lead, and it's very easy to find and use! … [Read more...]

Sometimes, 5 notes is all you need! Twangy guitar melody using the Minor Pentatonic Scale – EP596

5 notes of the minor pentatonic scale

In this week's guitar lesson, you'll learn a fun guitar melody (think The Ventures or Duane Eddy) that uses only the 5 notes of the Minor Pentatonic Scale (1 position). … [Read more...]

Blues chord ideas that you may not know about! Guitar Lesson – EP591

blues chord ideas

In this week's guitar lesson, you'll learn several chord ideas that you can use in your Blues rhythm or lead. Enjoy! … [Read more...]

Mixolydian Scale and dancing with your fingers! Guitar Lesson – EP589

mixolydian scale on guitar

In this week's guitar lesson, you'll learn how to use the Mixolydian scale to play over a 2 chord vamp. I'll show you how to play up and down that scale quickly by "dancing with your fingers". … [Read more...]

Minor chord magic! Build incredible sounds by playing minor chords on top of Major chords – Guitar Lesson EP587

create incredible sounds with minor chords

In this week's guitar lesson, you'll learn how to play minor chords, 6 chords, 9 chords, and Major 7 chords all by using 3 minor shapes. This can absolutely change the way you sound when you play! … [Read more...]

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