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What does Jimmy Page, Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, Eddie Van Halen and John Mayer share in common?
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Besides having the distinction of being just a few of the many notable guitarists from the last 60 plus years, they also came from a Blues background or at least had a strong appreciation for the beauty of this […]
Just like jazz, there are many different types of blues. From delta blues and Chicago blues to the east coast blues, each one has its own distinctive elements. Over the years, blues guitarists have used a plethora of instruments to accompany themselves, from commonly found acoustic steel string models to resonator guitars, all from a […]
Does your CD collection feature B.B. King’s greatest hits and wall to wall selections from other greats like John Lee Hooker, Robert Johnson, and Howlin’ Wolf? If so, it sounds like you have developed an interest in blues guitar. If you’re interested in finding valuable tips for learning about blues guitar, search no further.
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This article is for beginning guitarists who want to be introduced to the beautiful and soulful world of blues guitar. Guitar is one of the best instruments to play the blues on. It can be a very expressive lead instrument or it can provide a solid background for a singer or another instrumentalist. Here are […]
The blues guitar scales are really based off of the pentatonic scales with one extra note added. We call that extra note the “blue note” because it gives the pentatonic scale its obvious “bluesyness.” The only real difference between the scales on the guitar and the same scales on any other instrument is the fact […]
