Question for the experienced

[Blues_Dude]

What were the first songs you started playing while going thru the BGU course? What rythem lessons and or solos did you use to play your first songs?

 

[sloslunas]

Craig I don't really remember that far back. I do know that the goal was to keep everything simple. Good luck on your adventure, and most importantly have fun...

Steve

 

[tommytubetone]

I probably use lesson 6 (tore down rhythm) and lesson 8 (blues in E) every time I get up at a jam. Tore Down, Sweet Home Chicago, Before You Accuse me, and many others. This in conjunction with the little chords will get you a long way. Have fun on your journey!

 

[HotLks]

I was playing parts of many songs as I went(go) through BGU. The songs are the ones that the lessons brought to mind that had the same or similar sounds. Some that I can remember are La Grange, Tore Down, Mary Had A Little Lamb, Cold Shot, Mannish Boy, Killing Floor, Memphis Tennessee, Empty Arms and a bunch of Credence Clearwater Revival songs. All the exploring started with familiar sounds I heard in the lessons. Try it. I think you'll like it. I found that the BGU lessons provided enough insight into technique and construction to allow me to go off on frequent detours with songs I know.

52 Rhythm Fills and Variations is also a great course to take detours from. Lots of familiar techniques and constructions in that course.

See you down the road!

 

[PapaBear]

I had been playing already mostly rhythm and wanted to get more into lead guitar and the blues, so it was a good fit for me!

 

[Dr. Ron]

When I first joined BGU, I refused to appreciate the power of counting out a solo piece I wanted to
play. 5EBS, #2 changed that for me.