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May 29, 201821Comments

Blues Rhythm Lesson On Chord Substitutions

In this lesson we're going to talk about some ideas for replacing the good ole' 7th chord with maybe some 9th, 11th, or 13th chords (oh my!) All of these chords
by Griff
Lessons
May 22, 201830Comments

E Major Pentatonic/Blues Riff Factory

There are SO many blues riffs that come from the notes in the open E Major Pentatonic and Blues Scales that you owe it to yourself to get really comfortable
by Griff
Lessons
Practicing
May 20, 201853Comments

Trading Fours Over A Shuffle In C With Box 1

Super catchy title today, don't you think? Well, I couldn't come up with anything fun, but it's really fun to play guitar so grab yours and join me :) There's no TAB
by Griff
Blues Guitar Unleashed Blog
Lessons
May 15, 201837Comments

Open E7 And A7 Options

Today's video is a fairly simple idea that can be used in a lot of different ways. It's not difficult, so I'll say this might even be a beginning level lesson,
by Griff
Lessons
May 8, 201844Comments

Major Pentatonic Pattern In 3 Positions

As with many of my blog lessons, this one comes from a question... The question was in reference to using the Major Pentatonic Scale over a blues... and changing the scale
by Griff
Lessons
April 17, 201869Comments

Let’s Talk Technique…

As blues players, sometimes the word technique leaves a... less than desireable taste... Blues is about feeling the music and playing from your heart and leaving your soul bare on the
by Griff
Blues Guitar Unleashed Blog
Lessons
April 11, 201834Comments

How To Start Red House

First things first... this is not a "How to play Red House" lesson (I don't want the Hendrix estate beating down my door!) However, I've recently heard a LOT of guitar
by Griff
Lessons
Practicing
March 30, 201860Comments

Trading Fours

Trading Fours is something that comes up a lot on gigs, but for some reason I rarely see it discussed. And since I was working with some students who asked
by Griff
Blues Guitar Unleashed Blog
Lessons
February 26, 201821Comments

Blues With A Buddy – Soloing 1

Not long ago, I did another video about what I call, "Blues With A Buddy," and some rhythm ideas to try... And I said I'd do another video with some soloing
by Griff
Lessons
February 23, 201848Comments

Blues With A Buddy – Slow Blues In E

The premise behind today's lesson is this situation... You and a buddy are hanging out to play some guitar, but neither of you knows the same tune so you figure you'll
by Griff
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