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April 21, 201148Comments

I’m Tore Down… And Down… And Down… And Down

One of the elements of blues music I try to emphasize is the fact that it's kind of like puzzle pieces that you can put together into just about any

by Griff

Blues Artists

April 20, 20113Comments

BB King Featured On Steve Cropper Tribute To The “5” Royals

The "5" Royals were a Rhythm & Blues band popular in the early 1950's. Their sound was instrumental in the development of what would later be known as Soul music.

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Lessons

Practicing

April 19, 2011315Comments

Barre Chord Starter

Probably the biggest hurdle most guitar players go through is learning how to consistently play the barre chord shapes and actually get the notes to ring out. I've finally figured out,

by Griff

Tones

April 18, 20115Comments

Limited Edition Joe Bonamassa Fuzzface Pedal

Well since I recently found such a cool video with Joe Bonamassa talking about his new Les Paul, it seems fitting to post this video with a demo of the

by Griff

Blues Artists

Lessons

April 15, 201121Comments

Joe Bonamassa On His ’59 Les Paul And More

In this video, courtesy of PremierGuitar, Joe Bonamassa talks about his new album Dust Bowl, and the '59 Les Paul he's been grabbing for a few songs a night. He

by Griff

Blues Artists

April 14, 201126Comments

An Interview With Robin Trower

With the passing of Chicago blues guitarist, Lacy Gibson, and the popularity of the "What Are You Listening To" post on this blog, it's clearly time to try and increase

by Griff

Practicing

April 13, 20119Comments

Information Overload

I often speak and write about the pros and cons of the modern internet age. On the one hand, we have access to a wealth of material and information that only

by Griff

Lessons

April 12, 2011268Comments

Guitar Vibrato Breakdown

As much as I love my "don't worry about it" approach to vibrato... I've finally come to a point where I felt like I had to show how I do

by Griff

Practicing

April 11, 20118Comments

Improve Your Soloing Through Phrasing

In music we often talk about phrasing, particularly when we're referring to soloing. We'll say someone has "good phrasing" while someone else doesn't. But most people don't have a really solid

by Griff

Blues Artists

Lessons

April 5, 201110Comments

The Acoustic Blues Sound Of Muddy Waters

April 4th marks the birthday of legendary bluesman, McKinley Morganfield... AKA Muddy Waters. Having listened to many of his original recordings, and even more by other artists who have recorded his

by Griff

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