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September 5, 201917Comments

1 Note – 6 Rhythms

I can see it now, "The 1 Note Solo?" No, that's not what this is supposed to be... I do, often, say that rhythm is more important than notes. You can butcher
by Griff
Lessons
September 2, 201928Comments

Soloing Over A 1 Chord Vamp

So, this doesn't always happen, but I have been at blues jams where "Cissy Strut" was called... and it's not really a blues. However, it's a one chord vamp and is
by Griff
Lessons
August 29, 201911Comments

Straight Feel Vs. Swing Feel – Beginners

This video is actually something I was inspired to do based on some private lessons I've had recently... Seems there is often some confusion on the difference between a straight feel
by Griff
Lessons
August 26, 201913Comments

The Things I Used To Do

The first 12 bars of what Guitar Slim plays over "The Things That I Used To Do" is a great example of 2 powerful concepts: First - using both the triplet,
by Griff
discussion
Lessons
Practicing
August 23, 201920Comments

Blues-i-fying The Major Pentatonic Sound And 7th Arpeggios

I've had a lot of questions lately about the Major Pentatonic Scale and using for different chords... The thing is... you can use the Major Pentatonic scale a lot, and you
by Griff
Lessons
August 20, 201953Comments

Which Box Do I Use For Which Chord?

There is often confusion about which Pentatonic or Blues "Box" you should play over each chord... The question, itself, implies some misunderstanding so in this live video I'll try and clear
by Griff
Lessons
August 14, 201930Comments

A Box 1 “Escape” Lick

The common "Box 1" pattern is a place where a lot of great music is made... so I don't mean to knock it at all... But sometimes, you feel like you
by Griff
Lessons
August 12, 201920Comments

Simple Blues Solo For Beginners

There are a few common ailments I see with most new blues players (particularly when trying to solo)... 1. They play "in the basement" where they can't be heard above the
by Griff
discussion
Lessons
August 5, 201941Comments

[Live] BB King/House Pattern Shapes

The "BB Box" (I call it the House Pattern) tends to cause a lot of confusion, and today I thought we could look into it and why you want to
by Griff
Lessons
August 2, 201926Comments

Strange Brew = Crosscut Saw?

When I think of Crosscut Saw, a latin flavored blues feel, and Strange Brew, by Cream... I certainly don't equate them to having basically the exact same guitar riff throughout! But
by Griff
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