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Practicing
March 5, 202118Comments

Do This – Play Better

Anyone, playing any style of music, needs to either improve or maintain their technique… I don’t think it matters how long you’ve been playing, you can...
by Griff
Lessons
March 3, 202120Comments

How To Change The Key Of A Lick

One of the best thing about being a guitar player is not having to care what key you’re in! Seriously, in this short video I’ll show you how you can take a simple...
by Griff
discussion
February 14, 202154Comments

A Little Valentine’s Day Story…

Laura, my wife, had a fantastic idea and posted the following on the BGU Facebook page: Totally not blues related, but since it’s Valentine’s Day, I thought it would be fun to...
by Griff
Blues Guitar Unleashed Blog
Live Clips
December 18, 202036Comments

One Of The Best 4 Note Solos Ever

I often get asked where I came up with the original “4 Note Solo” idea…  And, truth be told, it’s the original recording of “Texas...
by Griff
Lessons
Uncategorized
December 8, 202013Comments

Rockin Around The Christmas Tree Lick

Sure… you could just watch the video, and play the lick… But you’d be missing out on something SO cool that you can use over so much non-blues stuff (but if...
by Griff
Lessons
October 19, 202011Comments

Dickey Betts 3 Beat Phrase Over 4 Beat Measure

This is such a great lick, but it can be a real brain teaser because of how it’s a 3 beat phrase, over a 4 beat measure. As always, counting is the key, and separating...
by Griff
Lessons
August 6, 202015Comments

How To REALLY Play Mustang Sally

So… yeah… from some folks I can hear the groans now… But, when you dig into this tune a little bit, it’s got some cool stuff, and it’s worth your...
by Griff
Lessons
July 22, 202020Comments

Why You Don’t Change Keys Over A Blues

This is a question I hear all the time… “If I’m playing in A, using A minor blues, and the chord goes to D7, shouldn’t I change to D minor...
by Griff
discussion
Practicing
July 9, 20207Comments

Your Guitar Playing Speed Test

Playing Faster Has NOTHING To Do With Your Finger Speed! Now, you can probably guess what makes the most difference (if you know me, you know where I’m going here.) But...
by Griff
Lessons
July 8, 202011Comments

T-Bone Walker “Strolling With Bones” Style Lick

This is a lick I stole from T-Bone Walker from the tune, “Strolling With Bones,” and I noticed something interesting about it… If you’re familiar with...
by Griff
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