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August 5, 2010222Comments

A6 to A9 Blues Rhythm Move

This is just a quick video lesson, but it's a cool little rhythm move you'll want to use when comping in a swing blues style. To download the video right click

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Lessons

July 24, 2010216Comments

Speedy Pentatonics

If you're into the fast, blues/rock sounds of Joe Bonamassa, Walter Trout, Gary Moore, or that kind of weird Griff Hamlin guy, then this video is for you. Buckle your seat

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Lessons

December 22, 2009411Comments

Merry Christmas Blues Lesson

While to some folks The Blues and Christmas don't exactly go hand in hand, there have been some truly great Christmas blues songs recorded throughout the years. Honestly I really didn't

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Live Clips

December 3, 200982Comments

The first clip from the live event!

Back in October, my friend Bob Murnahan and I did a live clinic here in So. Cal. Here's a clip of us jamming for a while during that show. Check

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discussion

December 3, 200920Comments

Griff & The Moderators…

Here's another inspirational one for you. About a year ago, a guy named Chuck came on board BGU. He was one of the first onto the BGU Member Forum when it

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Lessons

November 14, 2009117Comments

9th chord substitutions

While we often talk about how blues is based around 7th chords, those are just suggested chords. In reality you can substitute the 7th chords for 9th chords... and you

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Lessons

July 13, 2009195Comments

Muting Unwanted Strings

Lately I've had a lot of questions regarding muting out unwanted strings on your guitar when doing bends or playing single notes. I actually made this video to include it in

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