Blues Guitar Made Simple

Part 1: Blues Rhythm & Form 6 lectures 21:50 Understanding The Blues Rhythm preview Jon teaches how to clap and play the blues rhythm with an A power chord. It is essential to first know this rhythm before playing the blues as it is the foundation upon which most blues songs are written. Identifying The 1, 4, 5 In Blues preview Blues songs are typically played in the form of a 1 - 4 - 5 progression. Jon teaches some important theory on how to identify the 1 - 4 - 5 notes of any key with a simple shortcut. 12 Bar Blues Form preview Jon takes the 1 - 4 - 5 progression and shows how it is commonly played over 12 bars. He explains in detail the rhythm and number of times each chord is played. 12 Bar Blues Variation 1 preview Blues guitarists frequently use chord variations in the final 4 bars of the 12 Bar Blues Form. In this lesson, Jon takes us through one of the most common variations using the 5 chord. 12 Bar Blues Variation 2 Jon teaches a blues turn around technique which is a common half step rhythm played in blues music. 12 Bar Blues Variation 3 Jon shows how to use the 2 chord, 5 chord and turn around to make a third variation of the 12 bar blues. Part 1: Blues Rhythm & Form 6 lectures 21:50 Understanding The Blues Rhythm preview Jon teaches how to clap and play the blues rhythm with an A power chord. It is essential to first know this rhythm before playing the blues as it is the foundation upon which most blues songs are written. Identifying The 1, 4, 5 In Blues preview Blues songs are typically played in the form of a 1 - 4 - 5 progression. Jon teaches some important theory on how to identify the 1 - 4 - 5 notes of any key with a simple shortcut. 12 Bar Blues Form preview Jon takes the 1 - 4 - 5 progression and shows how it is commonly played over 12 bars. He explains in detail the rhythm and number of times each chord is played. 12 Bar Blues Variation 1 preview Blues guitarists frequently use chord variations in the final 4 bars of the 12 Bar Blues Form. In this lesson, Jon takes us through one of the most common variations using the 5 chord. 12 Bar Blues Variation 2 Jon teaches a blues turn around technique which is a common half step rhythm played in blues music. 12 Bar Blues Variation 3 Jon shows how to use the 2 chord, 5 chord and turn around to make a third variation of the 12 bar blues. Understanding The Blues Rhythm preview Jon teaches how to clap and play the blues rhythm with an A power chord. It is essential to first know this rhythm before playing the blues as it is the foundation upon which most blues songs are written. Understanding The Blues Rhythm preview Jon teaches how to clap and play the blues rhythm with an A power chord. It is essential to first know this rhythm before playing the blues as it is the foundation upon which most blues songs are written. Understanding The Blues Rhythm preview Jon teaches how to clap and play the blues rhythm with an A power chord. It is essential to first know this rhythm before playing the blues as it is the foundation upon which most blues songs are written. Understanding The Blues Rhythm preview Jon teaches how to clap and play the blues rhythm with an A power chord. It is essential to first know this rhythm before playing the blues as it is the foundation upon which most blues songs are written. Jon teaches how to clap and play the blues rhythm with an A power chord. It is essential to first know this rhythm before playing the blues as it is the foundation upon which most blues songs are written. Jon teaches how to clap and play the blues rhythm with an A power chord. It is essential to first know this rhythm before playing the blues as it is the foundation upon which most blues songs are written. Identifying The 1, 4, 5 In Blues preview Blues songs are typically played in the form of a 1 - 4 - 5 progression. Jon teaches some important theory on how to identify the 1 - 4 - 5 notes of any key with a simple shortcut. Identifying The 1, 4, 5 In Blues preview Blues songs are typically played in the form of a 1 - 4 - 5 progression. Jon teaches some important theory on how to identify the 1 - 4 - 5 notes of any key with a simple shortcut. Identifying The 1, 4, 5 In Blues preview Blues songs are typically played in the form of a 1 - 4 - 5 progression. Jon teaches some important theory on how to identify the 1 - 4 - 5 notes of any key with a simple shortcut. Identifying The 1, 4, 5 In Blues preview Blues songs are typically played in the form of a 1 - 4 - 5 progression. Jon teaches some important theory on how to identify the 1 - 4 - 5 notes of any key with a simple shortcut. Blues songs are typically played in the form of a 1 - 4 - 5 progression. Jon teaches some important theory on how to identify the 1 - 4 - 5 notes of any key with a simple shortcut. Blues songs are typically played in the form of a 1 - 4 - 5 progression. Jon teaches some important theory on how to identify the 1 - 4 - 5 notes of any key with a simple shortcut. 12 Bar Blues Form preview Jon takes the 1 - 4 - 5 progression and shows how it is commonly played over 12 bars. He explains in detail the rhythm and number of times each chord is played. 12 Bar Blues Form preview Jon takes the 1 - 4 - 5 progression and shows how it is commonly played over 12 bars. He explains in detail the rhythm and number of times each chord is played. 12 Bar Blues Form preview Jon takes the 1 - 4 - 5 progression and shows how it is commonly played over 12 bars. He explains in detail the rhythm and number of times each chord is played. 12 Bar Blues Form preview Jon takes the 1 - 4 - 5 progression and shows how it is commonly played over 12 bars. He explains in detail the rhythm and number of times each chord is played. Jon takes the 1 - 4 - 5 progression and shows how it is commonly played over 12 bars. He explains in detail the rhythm and number of times each chord is played. Jon takes the 1 - 4 - 5 progression and shows how it is commonly played over 12 bars. He explains in detail the rhythm and number of times each chord is played. 12 Bar Blues Variation 1 preview Blues guitarists frequently use chord variations in the final 4 bars of the 12 Bar Blues Form. In this lesson, Jon takes us through one of the most common variations using the 5 chord. 12 Bar Blues Variation 1 preview Blues guitarists frequently use chord variations in the final 4 bars of the 12 Bar Blues Form. In this lesson, Jon takes us through one of the most common variations using the 5 chord. 12 Bar Blues Variation 1 preview Blues guitarists frequently use chord variations in the final 4 bars of the 12 Bar Blues Form. In this lesson, Jon takes us through one of the most common variations using the 5 chord. 12 Bar Blues Variation 1 preview Blues guitarists frequently use chord variations in the final 4 bars of the 12 Bar Blues Form. In this lesson, Jon takes us through one of the most common variations using the 5 chord. Blues guitarists frequently use chord variations in the final 4 bars of the 12 Bar Blues Form. In this lesson, Jon takes us through one of the most common variations using the 5 chord. Blues guitarists frequently use chord variations in the final 4 bars of the 12 Bar Blues Form. In this lesson, Jon takes us through one of the most common variations using the 5 chord. 12 Bar Blues Variation 2 Jon teaches a blues turn around technique which is a common half step rhythm played in blues music. 12 Bar Blues Variation 2 Jon teaches a blues turn around technique which is a common half step rhythm played in blues music. 12 Bar Blues Variation 2 Jon teaches a blues turn around technique which is a common half step rhythm played in blues music. 12 Bar Blues Variation 2 Jon teaches a blues turn around technique which is a common half step rhythm played in blues music. Jon teaches a blues turn around technique which is a common half step rhythm played in blues music. Jon teaches a blues turn around technique which is a common half step rhythm played in blues music. 12 Bar Blues Variation 3 Jon shows how to use the 2 chord, 5 chord and turn around to make a third variation of the 12 bar blues. 12 Bar Blues Variation 3 Jon shows how to use the 2 chord, 5 chord and turn around to make a third variation of the 12 bar blues. 12 Bar Blues Variation 3 Jon shows how to use the 2 chord, 5 chord and turn around to make a third variation of the 12 bar blues. 12 Bar Blues Variation 3 Jon shows how to use the 2 chord, 5 chord and turn around to make a third variation of the 12 bar blues. Jon shows how to use the 2 chord, 5 chord and turn around to make a third variation of the 12 bar blues. Jon shows how to use the 2 chord, 5 chord and turn around to make a third variation of the 12 bar blues. Part 2: Pentatonic Scale 9 lectures 23:15 Introduction To The Pentatonic Scale Jon gives a description of what the pentatonic scale is by playing it and explaining how it is characterised. Am Pentatonic Scale Jon teaches how to play the Am pentatonic scale by going up and down the scale. The Blue Note Jon teaches how to play the lue note which you can add to the Am pentatonic scale. Extension 1 Jon teaches an extension you can add to play the Am blues pentatonic scale from the 3rd fret. Extension 2 Jon teaches an extension to extend the Am blues pentatonic scale to the 10th fret. Am Blues Pentatonic Scale with Extension 1 & 2 Jon ties the 2 extensions together with the blue note. Applying The Pentatonic Scale Jon demonstrates how to apply the pentatonic scale, blue note and the 2 extensions over a backing track in A. Am Jam Time In this lesson you will have a backing track in the key of Am to do a practice jam using the Am blues pentatonic scale. Have fun, skip a couple of steps and try your blues pentatonic scale with the blue note and 2 extensions. A Major Jam Time In this lesson you will have a backing track in the key of A major to do a practice jam using the Am blues pentatonic scale. Have fun, skip a couple of steps and try your blues pentatonic scale with the blue note and 2 extensions. Part 2: Pentatonic Scale. 9 lectures 23:15 Introduction To The Pentatonic Scale Jon gives a description of what the pentatonic scale is by playing it and explaining how it is characterised. Am Pentatonic Scale Jon teaches how to play the Am pentatonic scale by going up and down the scale. The Blue Note Jon teaches how to play the lue note which you can add to the Am pentatonic scale. Extension 1 Jon teaches an extension you can add to play the Am blues pentatonic scale from the 3rd fret. Extension 2 Jon teaches an extension to extend the Am blues pentatonic scale to the 10th fret. Am Blues Pentatonic Scale with Extension 1 & 2 Jon ties the 2 extensions together with the blue note. Applying The Pentatonic Scale Jon demonstrates how to apply the pentatonic scale, blue note and the 2 extensions over a backing track in A. Am Jam Time In this lesson you will have a backing track in the key of Am to do a practice jam using the Am blues pentatonic scale. Have fun, skip a couple of steps and try your blues pentatonic scale with the blue note and 2 extensions. A Major Jam Time In this lesson you will have a backing track in the key of A major to do a practice jam using the Am blues pentatonic scale. Have fun, skip a couple of steps and try your blues pentatonic scale with the blue note and 2 extensions. Introduction To The Pentatonic Scale Jon gives a description of what the pentatonic scale is by playing it and explaining how it is characterised. Introduction To The Pentatonic Scale Jon gives a description of what the pentatonic scale is by playing it and explaining how it is characterised. Introduction To The Pentatonic Scale Jon gives a description of what the pentatonic scale is by playing it and explaining how it is characterised. Introduction To The Pentatonic Scale Jon gives a description of what the pentatonic scale is by playing it and explaining how it is characterised. Jon gives a description of what the pentatonic scale is by playing it and explaining how it is characterised. Jon gives a description of what the pentatonic scale is by playing it and explaining how it is characterised. Am Pentatonic Scale Jon teaches how to play the Am pentatonic scale by going up and down the scale. Am Pentatonic Scale Jon teaches how to play the Am pentatonic scale by going up and down the scale. Am Pentatonic Scale Jon teaches how to play the Am pentatonic scale by going up and down the scale. Am Pentatonic Scale Jon teaches how to play the Am pentatonic scale by going up and down the scale the bends and...