Get off to a flying start with playing the blues! Expert step by step guidance provided. All you have to do is follow the instructions on each video, and we'll show you, step by step, how to:
Play the three most commonly used chords in blues
Mix lead and rhythm guitar together seamlessly in the Texas blues style that will remind you of artists like Stevie Ray Vaughan
Smarten up your technique using numerous hints and tips that let you in on the trade secrets of great guitar playing
Use ‘standard' blues licks and phrases from every part of the fretboard.
No previous knowledge required:
You can tackle this course as a complete beginner. Each step is demonstrated nice and clearly and assumes no previous experience or learning.
Good for electric or acoustic guitar players. This course works equally well on either acoustic or electric guitar.
By the end of the course you will have mastered a really cool party piece that you can play to your friends, but you will also have mastered many of the basic skills necessary to prepare you for the courses on the Intermediate level on this site. You can move right on to the Intermediate Improvising Course that builds directly on what you learn on this course. It teaches you how to use the Texas Blues Verses as a means to launch you into the exciting world of improvised Blues Guitar!
You will also have the option of attacking the Broaden Out With The Blues Course if you want to learn more about blues in general.
The video content is supported by printouts showing note by note tab of all six verses.
Prompt, friendly support available if required. We do all we can in the design of these lessons to anticipate every question or problem that each individual student may have, but of course we know this is impossible. So please, if you have any difficulties at all following this course, or any questions that the materials don't seem to answer, email us for support - we are always pleased to hear from you!
Course comprises: 6 Video lessons 3 Backing tracks 7 Printouts
