Griff – Page 16 – Blues Guitar Unleashed Blog

March 10, 202130Comments

How To Solo Over Bluesy Tunes

I get a lot of questions about "blues" tunes that aren't actually blues... Sure, they are really "bluesy," but they aren't an actual "blues," so the blues soloing approach doesn't actually

by Griff

Practicing

March 5, 202124Comments

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 always use a refresher. I stole

by Griff

Lessons

March 3, 202123Comments

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

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

by Griff

Live Clips

December 18, 202049Comments

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 Flood," by Stevie Ray Vaughan. One of

by Griff

Lessons

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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, 202013Comments

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

by Griff

Lessons

August 6, 202024Comments

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 time

by Griff

Lessons

July 22, 202031Comments

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 blues?" The

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discussion

Practicing

July 9, 202012Comments

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 let

by Griff

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