Free online courseLearn Blues Guitar

Course Description

Embark on a soulful journey through the essence of blues with the "Learn Blues Guitar" course. This enriching course, designed to provide a concise yet comprehensive foundation, spans 43 minutes, immersing you in the world of electric guitar within the broader domain of Instruments and Vocal.

Guided by the expert hands of Michael Williams, this course unfolds a myriad of blues techniques and rhythms. You'll dive into "Guitar Barre Chords and Low-End Rhythm in a Blues Progression," mastering the foundational chords that are the backbone of many iconic blues tracks. This segment lays the groundwork for a solid blues rhythm, allowing you to anchor any blues ensemble with confidence.

Next, you’ll explore the fascinating technique of playing "Sliding 9ths Over a I IV V Progression." This lesson is crucial for adding that distinctive blues flavor to your music, giving you the tool to create seamless transitions and evocative soundscapes within the structural confines of a blues progression.

For those aiming to elevate their soloing prowess, the course includes a detailed session on "How to Do Guitar String Bends for Blues Solos." This essential skill will add emotional depth and expressiveness to your solos, breathing life into your guitar playing and making each note resonate with the quintessential blues emotion.

The importance of timing in blues cannot be overstated, and you'll grasp this critical aspect in the "Learning Backbeat Timing for Blues Guitar Rhythm Playing" module. Here, rhythm is dissected and taught in a way that ensures you instinctively hit that crucial backbeat, providing an authentic blues feel to your rhythm playing.

One of the hallmarks of blues guitar rhythm is the shuffle, and this course pays homage to that with the lesson "Blues Guitar Lesson: How to Play a Flat Tire Blues Shuffle." You'll learn how to deliver that tight, driving rhythm that can make any blues track come alive, providing the pulsating heartbeat behind the melody.

Adding to the rich depth of this course, you will delve into the legendary style of B.B. King through "Blues Guitar: Thrillin’ Rhythm 1, 2, and 3 | The Thrill is Gone." These segments offer an in-depth look at minor blues chord progressions and call-and-response improvisation. By analyzing and replicating King's enthralling rhythms and distinctive playing style, you’ll garner invaluable insights and techniques that pay tribute to one of the blues' most influential figures.

"Learn Blues Guitar" is an indispensable resource for both novice and intermediate guitarists looking to infuse their playing with the authentic soul of the blues. While it awaits its first review, its structured approach and expert guidance promise a transformative learning experience.