Beginner Blues Guitar

The BluesStarter Level One course is designed for the beginner guitar player who would like to learn how to play the Blues. The course is laid out in a very structured and systematic way, with every topic/ technique taught in extensive detail.

In BluesStarter Level 1, we start with some basic theory review and discuss how chords are made, and then we will explain what a standard “12 Bar Blues Progression” is and how to play it in any key. You will then learn how to play a “shuffle blues” feel and we’ll explore some different blues rhythm techniques/ tricks.

Next we explain how to make Dominant 7th chords, which make your chords sound more “bluesy” and you’ll learn two different classic blues style “turnarounds”

There is a complete acoustic blues solo piece that is taught in its entirety, which you will be able to play and impress your friends!

You will also learn some alternate ways to play Dominant 7th chords and 9th chords opening up the guitar neck and providing more options.

Next you will learn the Minor Pentatonic scale and how to use it for soloing and we will play along with a blues backing track to practice some solo licks. You will finish things off by learning a staple blues technique; “vibrato”

This course is packed with information, but it is presented in a structured, and systematic way. Each step of the way you will be building upon the knowledge you have learned in the previous lessons, so you will never feel overwhelmed or in over your head. You can move through these lessons at your own pace and watch the videos as many times as you like.