In today’s lesson we’ll talk about how to get that Texas-style “chunk” out of your blues rhythms.

Also, we’ll talk about where a lot of those different classic riffs in the style of SRV and Kenny Wayne Shepherd (and that Griff Hamlin guy) come from.

Grab your guitar and let’s get going:


    24 replies to "That Texas “Chunka Chunka” Rhythm Thing…"

    • Rob B

      Hey Griff ! Any pointers for this style of rhythm playing in E ? Little tougher up there …
      Thanks

    • Bob K

      Great stuff Griff! Since I found BGU a little over a year ago, you’ve helped reignite a long-dormant appreciation for SRV…and helped me appreciate musicians like KWS.

      Quick question…after two years in TX, are you fully adjusted to Texas chili having no beans?

    • tony

      I wondered how KYS got that sound now I know . Also hear SRV doing it as well . You could call it bacon and Texas toast

    • Mike H.

      “Ahm… frum… Tiexish”! Say it outloud and proud Griff.

    • Michael J. McRae

      Excellent information. Listening to this and trying it instantly brings the song Cold Shot to mind, love it :)!

    • Casey Brose

      I have been your student for a few years and have been playing many. Just recently playing electric. I got your course and have learned the boxes. (finally).Thankyou for all your hard work trying to teach knuckle heads like me. Good luck in texas.
      Casey in corona

    • Jim

      Not too long ago you did a session something like “Do I use a pick or my fingers?…….Yes.” Was messing w your video here and substituting 3 pulling fingers (also 3 brushing fingers on downstroke) with thumb playing (or popping ) the fretted notes. A fun variation. Great lesson as always. You def have a gift for teaching. Your humble approach is inspiring. (BTW the meaning of the word humble here….=”Power Under Control”).
      God bless

    • Dan

      Great one Griff. I love the Texas style. I see now even more how Stevie did it!! Thanks for sharing this.

    • Bob Eisenberg

      Loved this lesson (and loved the t-shirt as much). 😀 It’s a great sound but it does take some work. Suffice it to say “I ain’t there yet” but I’m still trying. Hope you’re enjoying TX!

    • Ken Tillotson

      Hi Griff enjoyed the video just wanted to know while you are playing that style can you break from it and play small solo licks also. Ken

    • Roger R- South west coast UK

      Thanks again Griff for another great lesson.

    • dennard

      AS BUDDY GUY ONCE SAID ” IF YOU AINT BREAKING STRINGS YOU AINT TRYING”

    • Karl Farren

      Hi Griff.

      Thank you for another great lesson.

      On the rhythmic subdivision aspect of the Texas shuffle, – what about feeling it in sixteenth notes, but only playing the first and FOURTH of each grouping of sixteenths, as opposed to the first and THIRD of eighth note triplets? It’s a subtle difference, but to me it gives it more of that Texas swagger.

      Not trying to be a smartass here, – I have nothing but respect for your teaching.

      Thank you again.
      Regards
      Karl

      • david moon

        Not hearing it- just straight swing/shuffle triplets. Maybe you could point to an example.

    • billy

      top job as ever Griff
      great powers of analysis

    • Mike

      Well done Griff. Big Texas style thank you!

    • DaveyJoe

      Yup! Takes a little work. Cool though!
      4/18/19

    • chris clemans

      This was chunka great. You also covered texas style chunka in a BGU lesson and this really helped when I went back to it, thank you thank you.

    • Steve o

      Thx Griff!! This Texas chunka chunka style takes some practice!!

    • Bob Carroll

      Another great and helpful video to be used by this hacker today ✌😎

    • Dan

      Great stuff Griff. I am going to practice this. Ausome job explaining how to do it, muting etc. I love the Texas style…Thanks.

    • Mark d

      Killer, thx griff!

    • William Farrar

      That’s awesome! I’ve always wondered how they got that sound

    • Rob S

      Awesome thanks Griff

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