In this blues lesson you’ll see how we put together some of the things we’ve learned in the past…
If I take the simple “comping pattern,” add in some little chords, use the 4 note solo, and maybe pick a turnaround… I’m good to go.
So let’s do it!
In this blues lesson you’ll see how we put together some of the things we’ve learned in the past…
If I take the simple “comping pattern,” add in some little chords, use the 4 note solo, and maybe pick a turnaround… I’m good to go.
So let’s do it!
22 replies to "Playing The Blues In A Shuffle"
could you add the killer blues solo with he 4 note solo since they are same key
Yes, absolutely.
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This is real good
Great lesson! Simple and very effective. Love the little chords,makes it easier to change chords. And the variety of different ways to play. Adding in the stormy slide,half steps,short solo’s. Thanks again Griff and Happy New Years to all. Be safe!🎉🎊🍻
What is the backing track you are using ?
As a beginner do you have a tab for this demonstration, or is it in BGU it’s sounds awesome! My mistake is always playing too many notes and I get in trouble!
Awesome as usual Griff,
Not too confident that I could pull that off yet but there’s certainly something to aim for, the next step I suppose.
There’s a lot of little infills in blues that would be good to know. I don’t know what they’re called but it’s those little 7th or minor chords that are part of every blues song, you used some examples in this video.
As always,
a fantastic insight
Jim 😉
Great example of putting together the basic tools into a tasty jam. I always enjoy the history and sourcing commentary for each lick. It gives it a reason for “existing” and how it can fit into the moment of a group playing together.
Hey Griff, great indite into playing the Blues. Really liked the “playing in a jam session” that can go a very long way into playing with others.
Griff, The simplicity of the things you play and share here, is often overlooked by many guitarists. So often once a player learns his lead playing skills, they have a tendency to ‘overplay’, which may sound impressive for the novice, but is aggravating to other musicians playing and walks on every other note in the song. As I’m pretty sure you’ve said in the past, “You don’t have to play everything you know and jam it into every song you play! Try teasing the listeners and ‘build-up’ to your great stuff then play when and where it fits! After all, you’re playing ‘THE BLUES’ not SHREDDING!
Thanks for the tips and keep it up!
Thanks Griff for all the lessons you shared with us in 2022. Best wishes for a Happy New Year!
Great lesson Griff.
Which jam track did you use? 4Note Solo? One from BGU? Or one from one of your Jam Track collections?
Excellent video. It’s good to show what’s going in the player’s head, and how he or she approaches their role as a musician in an ensemble. This is where all the teaching and learning really comes together. And this is why two players, with the exact same knowledge and skill level, can sound so different. We all “hear” things in our, own, unique way. Really good job.
Great reminder for us Griff!
7/31/19
Good job thanks for demo. Could this be a follow up on yesterdays video? Seems likely it is which is cool . That last turn around was something my Dad did . Yes its a good one to finish up. I started playing seriously at 12. Self taught for the most part. Watching Dad was something which I will never forget. Could a ghost bend be a alternative I think so will have to experiment with it . C YA next time
Great lesson! Puts it all together in an easy to play package. Thank You!
There are a lot of people putting videos up to teach the blues but what always brings my attention to yours is the concise explanations given, that seems lacking in others who rely on their jokey/I’m cool vibe. For this reason your videos and BGU course seem to “click” for me. What I also notice is your constant reference to time. Being more aware of time has cleaned up my playing immensely along with the concept of “space”, room for others in a song/band setting which relaxes the learning experience for those “play at home” people.
Thankyou Griff.
Pulling off ideas like this really boost your confidence.
You really jettison all those preconceived and Ilinformed notions of why we are studying music in the first place.
Its fun,enjoyment,exploration,challenge,curiosity!
Buried deep in one of your courses is the concept of treating any chord ,in a 1/4/5/1 progression for example, as a 1 chord.
I love this idea,sounds so melodic/ defining especially when trying to grapple/understand the minor/major combinations.
Best wishes from Western Australia.
I have several resources to go to in order to improve my playing but I gotta say I keep coming back to your sessions when I feel I need a better explanation of blues parts and pieces without all the hype. Keep doing what you are doing. It woks.
I also found this to be the case many times over several years.