I learned a solo... now what?

Hi Griff,

This lesson is really helpful.

Is there any chance you can tab out the very good lick you play near the beginning of the following lesson?

http://startplayingbluesguitar.com/blog/crossing-strings

Best regards,

Colin Campbell

I have a similar question to Jim. Do you start each run on the same note as the chord, say a B note for B chord. A D note for a D chord and so on. Maybe I haven't got to it yet?

Cheers again, Brian.

Great stuff! I finally feel as though I'm finally starting to 'get it'

Cheers Brian.

You make the complicated as easy as A B C. That's one of the reasons I recommend BGU to so many people.

Larry D

The blues unleashed lessons are the best I have every found. I would tell anyone that won't to learn to play the guitar this is the best way to go. With the emails you send and all it is the greatest.Thank you so much. Bill

Griff,
Have bought DVD's and good as far as I have got ( work etc)

There is a lot I already knew (from other books etc), unfortunatly, I have always played cassical guitar which seems to be a disadvantage.

One thing, that may be on your DVD that I haven't got to yet: When playing say in "A", when chords change to D-F, do you need to start runs on the chord note?

Thanks

Jim

Thanks Griff,

Great stuff. Very helpful information.

Pedro

Hi Griff,
As usual, great advice. I have been playing for over 45 years both as a Professional,and lately as the weekend warrior. I keep a log of all your email sessions and share with my Bass player.
We both have benefitted from these. Please keep sending them.
Thanks again,

Griff,

Started today with 1-1, 3 chords, no problem right? Problem is that when I play as the book and notation says, 4 beats to the measure, down, up, rest, up I get basically 3 strums to the measure. When I listen to the rhythm track it sounds like you are doing more than that. Is it my ears or hands?

Thanks,

Rob

Griff

I purchased Blues Guitar Unleashed but I can't find these licks in the book or either I'm looking in the wrong place. Where can I find these?

Les

Griff,
Great solo, it was fun learning and playing. I've been breaking it up, as you say, and adding some notes from other boxes and it seems to just keep expanding. Thanks, and look forward to more lessons. I've been enjoying your Blues Guitar Unleased course also. You're playing is great!

Bill H.

Hi Griff,

Thank you so much, I love the course and the video you send out all the time. They have really helped me. I have improved so much all ready. I basicaly put my guitar down, gave up learning over 40 years ago and in the last 3 months...I'm comin back baby... My wife jokes and says I spend my evenings down stairs talking and playing my guitar with my buddy Griff, says what up with that, but honestly she loves to hear me play, she is constently bragging to others saying she had no idea I could play the blues,,,I just say thanks Griff, keep sending out these mini lessons.

Robb aka Krusty

hi sir griff,

am 53 and had never stick to one style reason i have no formal lessons. am too much interested with your lessons.i don't know really where to start and where to finish. i only play a part that makes me bad and can't never complete a song. it's always only a phrase.

awesume griff luv it

Cheers Dionlee

Griff,
Finally, I've got the blues! Thanks to you and your continuous posts I'm begining to play the guitar in a way that I'm somewhat pleased with.
Since purchasing your Blues Guitar Unleashed learning manual, I practice on a daily basis and look forward to your regular email updates. I did make the classic mistake of rushing through the lessons and almost gave up - not having acomplished very much on reaching the end of the book.
I'm now going systematically through the course at a slower pace and solo #3 is starting to sound great and it's lots of fun to play.
Your teching course and coaching is great value for the cost.
Best Regards,
John

Really good ... Thanks. Can you provide a link to the video?

Hi Griff, I wanna tell you man! (Laugh) your videos and lessons have really improved my skills from counting to putting it on the frets, before it seem like a tug-a-war singing while playing to make it soung right, I'm workin on it! (Smile) and the magic is startin' to happen. Thanks Man AL

Hi Griff,

Love all your advice. Every little bit helps and I appreciate it! I also enjoy mangling it.

Thanks,

Bad Bob

Hi Griff,

These little bits of the jigsaw puzzle help understand the bigger picture. Many thanks Alan

Hi Griff,

Thank you for that video. Anywhere up & down the fretboard it sounds great.
I have been playing "Playing On The Porch Part 1 & 2" and as of now I am Lesson 6
The Tore Down Rhythm. I lke it

Thank you, Mike

Hi Griff,
As always: your video's are highly appreciated! Thanks!

GRIFF,
ANOTHER VERY INFORMATIVE VIDEO. I HAVEN'T LEARNED THE SOLO YET, BUT CAN'T WAIT TO GIVE IT A TRY.

Griff... I think,you're the BEST Teach, on the web.AS soon as I'll get a steady job,I'll buy your course.I PRACTICE ALMOST EVERY because you're an inspiration for US guitare player.Many Thanks !! PS; I know now solo 1 , and I started # 2 and I'm having a BLAST ! Thank's again. DANO

cool

Loved the video and the solo, can't wait to give it a try. Thanks

Griff,
Great stuff - thanks. I know this can be be used on acoustic, but do you have anything specific for acoustic? What about basic slide tips (or basic acoustic slide)?

Hey Griff, Just a quick note of thanks to you for all the helpful tips you continue to send to me. You've inspired me to push myself to become a better blues guitarist because of your how to do it videos. It's really so much easier than I thought, once you get the patterns memorized.Happy New Year! M.

Thanks, Griff, just wanted to say Merry Christmas and happy new year to you and the family. Jim

terriffic..... lost it half way through is that my end or yours

Thats just awesome !! Love it

Hi Griff,

Thanks for everything; however, you've sent so much good info that I'm not sure where to start. I've just started to look at your emails (stored all your emails for later and now that I'm ready to start, I'm not sure where to begin. Dates of your emails don't always help.) If you could provide some order to your learning approach, I will defintely devote the time, just not sure where to start. I may be purchasing your lessons, but I wanted to get a handle on your emails first.

Thanks much

Rob

Griff,
thanks for the e-mail, your course is layed out great! but unfourtunly too advanceer for me. Ill be sending and asking to trade down to your beginner couse. Talk to you soon and have a great holliday.
Richard Mitchell

I just started playing a month ago. these posts are great! Makes me want to practice everyday and hopefully "get there" one day. Is there a site where you get these jam tracks?

Like it very much and help me a lot... great work Griff.....

Hi Griff,
First, thank you for including this post. However, I have a few questions about these boxes you are teaching. Why are these leads confined to a box? It seems the entire neck of the guitar should be used to make this lead more interesting. It sounds very robotic. My other question is about the placement of the lead. Could you explain a little more about this? I'm sure you are not placing them randomly against the cords. Where and how are they best placed?
Best,
Bill

Griff,

being new to playing guitar (i should say "trying") where do you get the jam tracks?

I'm sure it will help me.

Thanks

Robert