Adding Interest to the Blues

5 Lessons

1. 1 0:46 Lesson · 1m Adding Interest to the Blues - Example 1 Lick 1 The first example uses a chromatic run and legato. Use it to break out of the traditional blues box. The chromatic notes add interest and stretch the listener. The tempo is quite fast, so practice it... Tab Guitar Pro
2. 2 0:35 Lesson · 1m Adding Interest to the Blues - Example 2 Lick 2 This is a unique way to turn ordinary lines into head turning slide emulation. Heavily influenced by Jimmy Herring and Derek Trucks, it uses only a few notes, but wrings every possible sound from them... Tab Guitar Pro
3. 3 0:57 Lesson · 1m Adding Interest to the Blues - Example 3 Lick 3 This is a lick in the style of Stevie Ray Vaughan. Nothing says blues like an occasional nod to one of the greats. Many players try to emulate Stevie to the point of unoriginality. Be careful to become... Tab Guitar Pro
4. 4 0:41 Lesson · 1m Adding Interest to the Blues - Example 4 Lick 4  This lick is built around an Am arpeggio played over G minor. It sounds fairly outside when played in context due to the first notes in the pattern. Don't overdo it though. An occasional departure... Tab Guitar Pro
5. 5 1:27 Lesson · 1m Adding Interest to the Blues - Example 5 Lick 5 This lick requires you to master the art of raking the strings. It's a good transition lick to set up your favourite blues runs. It is derived from the F# Blues scale. Don't let the fact that it's short... Tab Guitar Pro