Unleashing Blues Guitar

There are many products designed to help you learn how to play blues guitar that you can read about at Beginner Blues Guitar.

Here is an excerpt on what you'll learn from Unleashing Blues Guitar:

• Discover how to solo effortlessly in any key, major or minor, anywhere on the guitar fretboard. No more getting lost or wondering what you're "allowed" to play. That means no more "clinkers" while you wring every last drop of emotion out of your solos without thinking. You'll be able to simply enjoy the looks on the faces of the other players as they admire your riffs.
  
  
• Know when and how to play the major versus the minor blues sound. This one secret is the same thing that completely changed my own playing in a couple of hours. Once you learn this you will be able to think like your guitar heroes before you. Many times you can even just hear something they play, and you'll know exactly how to play it... even without a guitar in your hands (I've seen it happen... often!)
  
  
• You'll learn how to know exactly what scales to use, in what key, and when, without any unnecessary theory. No dorians, mixolydians, or any other "Greekness" going on here (but I will tell you why don't need those modes.) This is straight-to-the-point stuff you can start using on day 1.
  
  
• How to easily and quickly execute all of the necessary guitar "tricks" like hammer-ons, pull-offs, slides, and "tweedlies" (my personal favorite.) You have to be able to do these to get the real blues sounds. None of them are hard if you learn them right.
  
  
• How blues chord progressions work using the 12 bar blues. With this lesson alone you could be creating your own songs within minutes, or you can use it to know what's coming up in songs you've never played before. Imagine stepping up on an open jam and not worrying about what tune they call because you know you can nail it, no matter what.
  
  
• You'll learn how to setup your right and left hand fingerings to effortlessly bend the strings as far as you need to... and without all those extra "noises" when you are done with the bend (this is probably the most common question I get!) The answer is all in the right hand.
  
  
• How to play literally hundreds of tried and true blues licks, in a variety of keys and styles. I walk you through them note by note, with an inset camera on my left hand so you can see exactly what I am doing as I explain it. Each one is broken down so it is easy enough to learn in one session. You could learn a new lick this afternoon and play it with your friends tonight.
  
  
• You'll learn how to construct a complete solo from start to finish. I think it's so uncool to just throw a bunch of licks at you and say "have fun!" You've got to learn how to create phrases and make your guitar "talk." The complete solo examples (there are 6 of them!) in Blues Guitar Unleashed will show you how it's done, and more importantly how you can do it.
  
  
• You'll learn at least 14 different "must have" blues rhythms that you can use at any jam session. Many of these are taken from popular blues songs such as "I'm Tore Down," "La Grange," "Pride and Joy," and others. Knowing these will give you the confidence to play anything you want.
  
  
• You'll develop your own ability to hear exactly what is being played on a recording. Actually, you'll find that it's easy when you know what that person is probably playing. People ask me all the time if I have perfect pitch because I listen to something once and can play it. In reality, it's just because I know what to expect and you will too.
  
  
• You'll see how to use the blues scale not just for soloing, but also within your rhythm playing to keep a cool groove going and embellish the chords. Playing with a band will be effortless, and any band in town will be happy to have you aboard.
  
  
• You'll learn the most popular variations on the 12 bar blues, including how it applies to a minor blues. This allows you to hear more quickly what other players are doing, and also gives more options for writing your own songs.
  
  
• You'll get a logical and methodical system for learning blues guitar. The book and DVDs are arranged so that you can start right from Lesson 1, page 1, and go through to the end. Every lesson builds on the lessons before it. You can go at your own pace, and you'll know you are making progress as you master each lesson.
  
  
• You'll learn not just how to play a lick, but how to make it a part of your own vocabulary. You'll know how to use it in any solo, not just the one you learned it from. This is where so many courses fail, and so many students really suffer. You'll be able to wrangle ever ounce of emotion out of your guitar without having to learn an encyclopedia full of licks.
  
  
• You'll discover all about chord substitutions. Without a doubt this is one area that makes things a lot more fun. It's really easy when you know the 3 chord families and how they are related. No one will believe you can play so many cool chords so effortlessly. (they work for solos too...)
  
  
• You'll learn all of the chord shapes and rhythm patterns you'll ever need to know. You'll be able to play 7th, 9th, 11th, 13th, major 7th, 7#9, and a slew of other great blues chords. No matter what chord comes up in a tune, you'll know the best way to play it (and I assure you it is not what your chord book would have you play!)

Thoughts About Buying A Guitar

Thinking about heading down to your local guitar store and buying a guitar?

When you hear the guitar solo on the radio that send chills up your spine, or watch your favorite artist’s fingers dance across the frets, you just know one thing. You want to play the guitar. When an artist masters his instrument, the lines between technical and art become a blurry concept and through sheer will, the artist can bring forth emotions. This inspires people to want to get one and start their way to stardom.

When you go and look for the guitar, you will see a few variations. You will see acoustic, electric, base, 12 string, acoustic bass, 7 string electric, and more to make your head spin. The guitar has evolved over the years to have many counterparts and you must have a clear idea what you want to learn. Each are for a specific style.

Some guitars are "better" than others for playing the blues. Many people look at what guitar their favorite blues player uses. Perhaps the most common electric guitar used by blues legends is the Fender Stratocastor.

After picking the guitar you want. You must decide the size of it. If it’s for a child or younger person, you should get a smaller one. The perfect size is if you feel no strain holding the lowest fret. If you are unsure, ask the dealer for advice. They will be able to point you in the right way.

When choosing the guitar, you need to check for flaws. Make sure the neck joint is stable. Decide if you want a neck that goes all the way through the guitar or is glued on. You can also choose one that’s bolted for easy repair. Check the acoustics and look for cracks in the case and be sure the bridge is glued down. Make sure the trusses are set properly as well. The bridge saddle needs to hold the strings just over the trusses.

Don’t be pulled in with the price. Guitars are going to last you a long time and will become a constant companion. Cheap ones will sound bad. Don’t get suckered in for low quality products. Don’t get suckered for brand names as well. A local maker will make just as good quality products and the big dogs. You need something that is a reflection of you.

When you get your guitar, get lessons. Practice and get better. Soon you can start your own band and be the next big hit garage band!

How To Play The Blues Guitar

At the heart of most blues songs is the blues guitar. Although many people play guitar not all really master the art of playing the blues guitar which requires a lot of agility. As with any other instrument playing this guitar requires a lot of practice. Blues music which is an art of expression forms the source or basis of today’s many music genres such as R&B, Rock‘n’Roll and Jazz.

Learning how to play the blues guitar revolves around many factors such as picking the technique before the scales are played. The player’s fingers need to be supple in the process of getting the correct rhythm. The guitar then can be played as a lead blues guitar or a rhythm and blues guitar. There is a difference between the rhythm and blues guitar and the blues guitar in that the chord progression is founded on the twelve bar blues structure for the rhythm and blues while progression is on the i, iv and v for the blues. Various chords are also played as long as the tones present rhythm. It has a pick with an up and don motion that should be alternated at each turn. While practicing you can play blues records at full speed or slow speed, this will help you to grasp your pace and rhythm as you master your picking technique.

A nice way to add a personal touch to your way of playing the blues guitar is to use the left hand in picking notes instead of the right hand, this allows you to pull your finger off in a way that the note below your original note sounds. This is known as the pull-off. You can also hammer the second finger where it was at the second fret so that the note sounds again. This is called the hammer-on. You can also push your finger up and down while placed at a fret, making your guitar make a warbling sound. For beginners you need to know that everybody was a rookie once and with enough practice you can always become the mater you’ve always wanted.

When you learn to play guitar, it's all about adding your own personality and flair!

I Had To Learn Blues Guitar!

Since I've always loved the sound, from the moment I picked up a guitar I knew that I had to learn blues guitar. The blues are the guts and soul of rock and I knew I needed to get back to where it all came from in order to really express myself with the guitar. For a long time I have been moved and inspired by the music of such great blues artists like Lead Belly , B.B King and of course Stevie Ray. I couldn’t wait to learn some of their songs.

I started my blues journey by looking for the perfect instrument for learning guitar basics. After a little searching I found this amazing old martin. I lucked upon it at someone’s garage sale. Can you believe it, I just aspired to play the blues and the universe practically sent me the most perfect acoustic blues guitar. I paid fifty bucks for it only later to find that it was a valuable instrument, what luck!

Next I went to the local music store and signed on for some lessons. I was pleasantly surprised, after my first lesson I was able to play a little bit. Even though the masters are skilled musicians and it took them years to hone their skills it seems that the simplicity of the blues is assessable to all of us on some level. This made the lesson so much fun
I couldn’t believe how fast it by.

I’ve been playing for about six months now and my twelve bar is getting pretty good and I’ve even learned a few little solos. I would definitely suggest learning the blues to anyone interested in guitar because it is so fun and you can just jump right in no matter what level you are at. Also it is an amazing gateway to all modern rock whose roots lie directly in the blues so it leaves so much room to grow. The blues’ roots are simple and a great place to start and really get hooked playing guitar.