This lesson is basically built around the chords to Joe Bonamassa’s tune, “So It’s Like That.”
The characteristic intro riff is nothing more than a variation on the standard bass box riff (the “Tore Down” riff in reverse) but what’s really interesting is the use of the bIII instead of the IV chord, and the flat vi turnaround.
So I’ll kind of walk you through the basics of playing the song, but then we’ll talk soloing and ideas from there.
Hope you dig the video!
18 replies to "So It’s Like That"
To me there is a lot of SRV in there which is just another reason to like it
well I can see i have a long way to go, I’m an old fart who used to play but life got in the way and had to quit for a number of years but trying to get back into it. Thanks Griff
Not a great sound!
So timely again Griff! As many in the Griff Gang have said so many times before!
I will see Big Joe (I guess we all consider him Big Joe right?) Bonamassa tomorrow night in Evans, Georgia.
Thanks for the great explanation of Joe’s changes to the 12 bar blues and the Am to C7 looper practice.
I was doing some listening and studying of his songs last night…seems he does a lot of those changes.
As we say in Georgia…I will tell Joe, his favorite guitar playing buddy Griff Hamlin said “Hey!”
So… I like that. It’s simply difficult though.
How do I leave you a coment
Just when I think I’m playing something right…you end up showing me certain accents I’m missing….thanx for your time and efforts…I really appreciate it
You’re one bad dude!!! Always ready to share your ideas… a wonderful instructor, and… it’s was a pleasure jamming with you in austintacious “live music Capitol of the world “ where your symposium party happened.
Thank you Griff:I have been you student for a long time. I have finally. learned box one. Crap. It takes me for ever to learn things. I am working in corona. And I know you are too.
I want to see your show as I travel home to the desert on week-ends.
Hopefully when you play L.A. or west Hollywood I can see and hear you.
Respectfully,
Casey Brose
Hey Griff, I’m a little late to the party on this one. But I can play it now and this is a ton of fun to play . Will put this on a looper over the weekend when I have more time. I would love to know what your right hand is doing though. Any chance you would break that down for us? I know the right hand has to keep moving like a metronome. I’ll keep at it maybe my right hand will come along. Thanks again!
This one’s kinda fun…..Nice sound too
sweet…thanks…later.
cowboy
Thanks, Griff. I loved that song the first time I heard it.
Quick question. I keep hearing about a sound called “SLAPBACK.”
What the heck is slapback? How is it made?
It’s a short, single delay. Usually around 110ms with a single repeat.
Griff, what amp (and pedals?) are you using in this video? Sounds great!
Really enjoyed this video lesson. Been wanting to play some of Joe Bonamassa for long time. Big fan of his and his way of keeping the blues spread around many countries. I’m a veteran pensioner have bee. Using blues unleashed for along time both acoustic and electric versions. Even though Australian dollar makes it hard. Your courses have been the most understood and well taught out there. Plus great follow on with things like this. Thanks Griff.
Very cool tune and changes… we really appreciate you showing us things like this and showing clearly and quickly how to do it. This is one of your better videos – – crisp, clear and really fun.
So… that’s how it is. Very cool Progression twists! Also love the “trashcan” sound.