Got a request for this tune, and I have to say I really love the creative use of chords within the 12 bar blues form…
There are definitely some substitutions and some fun options for you to play with, so I’ll go through the chords in the song, and some soloing ideas, in case you want to try them.
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Superb. Many thanks Griff.
Nice lesson, I like the chord progression, but I had wished you played through the complete chord progression without interruption or provided a simple chord chard. Something I could refer to when practicing by myself.
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I enjoyed this. Well done.
Cool video lesson. This really ties in with the guitar theory unleashed course that I’m studying and the modes unleashed course as well. Can’t wait to to dig into this one . Thanks Griff.
Alexander
Thanks for the lesson Griff. I’m a beginner and have your beginner corse. I love minor cord blues. Just somehow feel the more. By the way I DID VOTE FOR YOU.
Really great explanation. I turned so many people on to you. Great teacher, excellent style.
I just moved from Atlanta to the Georgia coast which is going to give me some more time to dig in.
I am so appreciative of your work.
Thank you,
David
WOW. Great lesson. Thx.
Thank you Griff for breaking this great song down!
Perfect!
I just decided two days ago to focus on this song. The chords are very challenging to me and I had not yet decided how I to approach it. I was going to start with identifying the bass line for the notes. Then trying the corresponding minor chords, followed by 6ths and 9ths with the occasional 7ths and some majors.
Thank you.
Man… what a great tune! Also, take a peak at Because You Love me by Kaz Hawkins for some nice touches… Or, Rise Up by Avey Grouws Band w/Jeni Grouws on vocals… or…