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July 24, 20241Comments

50 Shuffle Box 3 Lick

This is a new shuffle feel blues lick coming from box 3 of the pentatonic/blues scale, which you may or may not be all that familiar with... But don't worry, I'll
by Griff
Lessons
July 23, 20244Comments

50 Shuffle Box 2 Lick

This is a new shuffle feel blues lick coming from box 2 of the pentatonic/blues scale, which you very well may know, but we'll cover real quick. There will be 5
by Griff
Lessons
July 22, 20246Comments

50 Shuffle Box 1 Lick

This is a new shuffle feel blues lick coming from box 1 of the pentatonic/blues scale, which you probably already know (but don't worry, I'll walk you through it real
by Griff
Lessons
July 1, 20242Comments

Slow Blues Licks – Triplets Inside Of Triplets

It's easy to look at a slow blues lick (or hear one) and think there's no possible way you're going to be able to play it... Especially if it's some sort
by Griff
Lessons
June 28, 202411Comments

Solo Easy Acoustic – Honey Pie

Another excerpt from 5 Easy Acoustic Blues Songs is this 12 bar blues in E... I like this because of the "thump bass" going in the right hand, and if that's
by Griff
Lessons
June 27, 20247Comments

Solo Easy Acoustic – Road Song

I thought it would be fun to take the first chorus out of an 8 bar blues song from my 5 Easy Acoustic Blues Songs series... The 8 bar blues is
by Griff
Lessons
June 17, 20248Comments

A Simple Way To Do Turnarounds

This turnaround is super easy, and can be adjusted to fit almost any situation...   Definitely a "must know" in your toolbox, because it's pretty simple and easy to play (and find!)  
by Griff
Lessons
June 14, 20248Comments

How To Play Smokestack Lightning

Not much to say about this one except that it's a classic, instantly recognizable lick that you should absolutely learn how to play for a lot of reasons... Dig it!
by Griff
Lessons
June 12, 20244Comments

Blues Shuffle Comping 101

Most of the time when you play with a group or at a jam you're playing rhythm, so you'd better know what you're doing. These are my tried-and-true basics for playing
by Griff
Practicing
June 10, 202411Comments

How To Make Counting Part Of Your Day

In an effort to put my money where my mouth is, I decided to do a video you can use on the daily to improve your counting and timing and
by Griff
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