Slow and fast 12 bar changes I-IV-V blues progressions – 12:54 min

In this lesson David Taub breaks down the I-IV-V blues progressions patterns and also explains the difference between the slow and fast change. You will also learn some 12 bar progressions and how to embellish them to make them more interesting and fun to play. Check it out and enjoy! 

Blues GRINDER rhythm and licks part 3 – 5:49 min

This is part 3 of a three part lesson on the Blues GRINDER rhythm and licks presented by Jeff Ross. Be sure to check out the first two lessons in this series and keep on rocking! 

Blues GRINDER rhythm and licks part 2 – 12:32 min

In part 2 of this three part lesson Jeff continues with the rhythm and licks lesson on the blues grinder in the key of E – Be sure and check out all three parts – rock on! 

BLUES GRINDER rhythm & licks part 1 – 8:45 min

In this lesson Jeff Ross teaches a common blues rhythm called a GRINDER. This will be in the key of E and Jeff takes you through the whole rhythm in this part 1 of a three part lesson on the grinder. Learn the rhythm and chords and turnaround fast with the onscreen text and tab. Practice at slow speeds and work up to tempo. Enjoy 

TEXAS BLUES STYLE rhythm and lead fills lesson – 4:49 min

In this lesson Willie teaches some super rhythms and lead licks in the Texas Blues styles of Billy Gibbons, Pat Travers kind of styles. Learn the rhythm and lead fills as Willie takes you through the chords, bends, and scales you will need to play these licks. This isa lot of fun and you can expand on it as you learn more about lead guitar and lead fills.

Blues RHYTHMS & LICKS in the styles of Howlin Wolf & Buddy Guy – 5:32 min

In this lesson Willie teaches some very cool and easy blues rhythms and blues riffs in the styles of Howlin Wolf and Buddy Guy…and many other bluesmen. This is a really fun lesson that will open the door for you to see that you dont need much too make some killer sounds. Sometimes less is more. So much music in so many genres all goes back to the blues for their influences. Take the riffs slow at first and then expand on them and put your own touches on them. The rhythm is just a series of easy power chords. Lay this rhythm down and loop it and have fun coming up with your own licks based off these examples – enjoy!

EMBELLISH that 12 BAR BLUES with a new sound – pinky stretch – 10:17 min

In this lesson David teaches a new embellishment for a I-IV-V 12 bar blues. Here you will learn how to stretch out that pinky finger and use it to embellish the rhythm giving an added dynamic. David goes over the technique in full and if you cant reach the embellished note then just slide down the neck until you can. Then practice and stretch and whne ready start moving back up the neck to continue to stretch and strengthen that pinky finger.