The Blues Guitar Show

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Episode #79 How to: Flatpicking Jul 04, 2022

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In this episode we begin our mini series all about flat picking. I take you through some of the key elements to get you started on your flat picking journey. If you want to play like the acoustic shredders of the bluegrass world this is one to get your headphones around. We dive a little into how we can repurpose some of our simple blues theory to enable us to play bluegrass and country licks with no extra theory needed.
We cover:
- How to choose a pick size
- Holding a pick for flat picking
- Scale theory
- A cool Blues/grass lick
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When: November 14th 5-6pm GMT

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Episode #78 How to: Blues Solos III Jun 27, 2022

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This weeks episode is packed full of stuff! We take on improvising and creating our own blues solos using the A minor pentatonic scale, the A blues scale and creating tension and release in our playing. I give you a quick overview of how you can create a solo using just three notes and one shape in the blues triangle along side 5 licks to use in the key of A.
We look at;
- Creating tension and resolve
- Soloing using three notes
- Finding route notes
- 5 Licks to use in the key of A
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When: November 14th 5-6pm GMT

Where: Online via Google Meet

Price $25/pp

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Episode #77 How To: Blues Solos II Jun 20, 2022

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In this episode we dive into the phrasing, tension and release used in all blues solos. We look at how to create short phrases and musical sentences to enhance your playing using just one chord and one scale. If you want to level up your solos and create a great base for learning true improvisation, this series of episodes is a great place to start.
We look at;
- Creating tension and resolve
- Soloing over a single chord
- Phrasing and rhythm
- Minor pentatonic runs all the way across the neck
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When: November 14th 5-6pm GMT

Where: Online via Google Meet

Price $25/pp

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Episode #76 How to: Blues Solos Jun 13, 2022

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In this episode we begin to take on the almighty blues solo. One of my favorite topics and one that gets requested the most, we dive into the world of long bends and the illusive blues 'feel' We cover:
- Where to start with solos
- The movable blues scale
- Licks and Runs across the neck
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When: November 14th 5-6pm GMT

Where: Online via Google Meet

Price $25/pp

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Episode #75 Fingerpicking the Blues III Jun 06, 2022

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In the final installment of finger picking the blues we look at how to add some flair to our acoustic blues using bends, Travis picking and chord tones.
If you wanted to know how the Piedmont roll works or how Mississippi John hurt got that great country sound in his playing , this ones for you

We look at

- Adding bends to our melody

- Moving the bass note across two strings

- Using chord tones to get that 'country blues’ sound

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When: November 14th 5-6pm GMT

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Episode #74 Fingerpicking the Blues II May 23, 2022

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In this episode we continue on with looking at finger style blues playing. We cover;

- Playing the ‘Delta Thud’ on the 5th string
- Creating melodies along with the baseline

- Robert Johnson style turnarounds

- Creating consistency with our swung rhythm.

This online workshop will give you all the tools you need to get started creating your own improvisations, songs and freestyles on the guitar.

When: November 14th 5-6pm GMT

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Episode #73 Fingerpicking the Blues May 16, 2022

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In this episode of the blues guitar show podcast I take you through some exercises to improve your finger picking. We look at the building blocks you'll need to master to be able to confidently play both bass and treble lines at the same time. These exercises are great for working on your solo blues, delta or country blues skills.

Starting with the bass notes we look at getting the ‘delta thud’ sound on the 6th string which can be achieved by covering a small portion of your string with the palm of your picking hand.

We then look at adding on some treble notes before finally moving on to syncopating those treble and bass notes simultaneously. Ever wondered how Robert Johnson’s playing sounded like it was more than one guitar? Well…here’s the answer.

This online workshop will give you all the tools you need to get started creating your own improvisations, songs and freestyles on the guitar.

When: November 14th 5-6pm GMT

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Episode #72 The Blues Scale Apr 25, 2022

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In this episode I take you through the blues scale across three octaves. This technique will really help you improvise, break out of the blues box and learn to use the whole fretboard - one not to miss!
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Episode #71 Led Zeppelin III Apr 18, 2022

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In this episode we look at one of the most iconic intros from one of the most iconic bands in all of Rock music. It's Since I've Been Loving You from Led Zeppelin 3.
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Episode #70 John Lee Hooker Apr 11, 2022

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In this episode we look at the quintessential blues guitar riff by the great John Lee Hooker. We learn the main section to the song Boom Boom.
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