Beginner To Advanced Blues Guitar Masterclass

Name: Beginner To Advanced Blues Guitar Masterclass
Rating: 4.6 (478 reviews)

Learn Blues Songs, Blues Guitar Chords, Blues Guitar Techniques, Acoustic Blues Guitar, Electric Blues, And More

Created byHenry Olsen

Last updated 4/2025

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What you'll learn

FREE 42 page chord book pdf is included!!!
Learn and understand blues chord progressions
PDF files are included to many of the lessons for fast and easy learning
Play the 12 bar blues in different variations and keys
Learn how to play cool turnarounds
Learn the basics of blues lead guitar and improvisation
Master and visualise the guitar fretboard with ease
Learn about proper posture
Understand guitar anatomy

Course content

9 sections • 102 lectures • 11h 31m total length

Introduction video3:17
Beginner blues guitar masterclass teaches chords, turnarounds, and 12-bar blues in multiple keys with jam-along playbacks, embedded chord progressions, downloadable PTF, and a 30-day money-back guarantee.
Welcome!!!1:36
Discover how to maximize the beginner to advanced blues guitar masterclass with a per-lesson play-along feature, downloadable PDFs, and a free chord book bonus, plus guidance and support.

How to hold the guitar2:50
In this lesson you will learn how to sit properly while playing the guitar. REMEMBER, the most important thing is to stay loose and relaxed.
Acoustic Guitar Anatomy4:35
In this lesson you will learn about the guitar anatomy and some of the language we use when describing parts of the guitar.
Electric Guitar Anatomy3:29
This lesson explains the anatomy of the electric guitar. After this lesson you will understand what a "5 Way switch" is and how to use all the controls on a electric guitar.
Electric VS Acoustic guitar2:19
In this lesson I talk about the differences between electric and acoustic guitars. After this lesson you should have a good feeling witch one in the right one for you in the long run.
How to tune the guitar5:05
In this lesson we go deep into the names of the string and the tuning of the guitar. After this lesson you will know exactly witch note each string needs to be tuned to.
Tuning close up2:19
In this lesson, I take you with me and we tune my guitar together. After this lesson you should have a easy time getting your guitar into tune :-)
How to play with a pick3:07
In this lesson I show you how to hold a pick properly. We also go through some of the challenges you might go through when playing with a pick for the first time.
How to play with your fingers2:08
This lesson shows you how to get a nice sound out of the guitar using only your fingers.

First Chords4:14
In this lesson, I walk you through the first chords we will need to get started playing our first 12 bar blues.

The chords are:

1. The "A" chord

2. The "D" chord

3. The "E" chord
12 Bar blues structure2:42
In this lesson I show you the exact structure we will be using to play the legendary "12 bar blues". After this lesson you will know how to count a "bar of music" and be able to count your way through a 12 bar blues.

Here is a recap of how long we stay on witch chord:

A 4 bars, D 2 bars, A 2 bars, E 1 bar, D 1 bar, A 1 bar, E 1 bar

Then repeat :-)
12 Bar blues playalong2:01
This is a video playalong, so that you can play with me from home, and get an even better feel for the blues pattern.
12 bar blues - Adding in some swing1:58
Now that you understand how a 12 Bar blues works, it´s time for us to have even more fun with it! After you watch this video you will be able to play the 12 Bar blues structure with some more groove in it :-)
12 bar blues - Adding in some swing playalong1:07
This is a playalong to for you to use at home.
12 Bar blues - Adding in a new note3:32
Now that we understand how to make the blues sound more groovy, it´s time to add in some new notes.
12 Bar blues - Adding in a new note playalong2:34
This is a playalong for you at home. Watch the video a try to play with me :-)
12 Bar blues - Adding in 2 new notes3:16
In this video we add in a second note. This will make the blues sound even more interesting and fun.
12 Bar blues - Adding in 2 new notes playalong2:48
This is a playalong for you at home. Watch the video a try to play with me :-)
12 Bar blues - Adding in more spice2:03
In this last video we add in even more spice to our blues. By now you should be feeling really confident about the 12 Bar blues structure.
12 Bar blues - Adding in more spice playalong2:27
This is a playalong for you at home. Watch the video a try to play with me :-)

12 bar blues using chords5:03
First 12 bar blues playalong3:51
Play a basic 12-bar blues in A7 with a down-down rhythm and three repeats, then add the pinky for the ringing seventh. Explore chord shapes and a major-to-pinky hack.
Start with a bass note3:12
Bass first playalong3:10
Adding in more groove2:26
Add more groove to your blues by practicing a groovy strumming pattern, bass down on the first two to three strings, with finger or pick, and jam through a 12-bar blues.
Adding in more groove playalong4:06
Practice more groove playalong for blues guitar by alternating between pick and finger techniques and working through simplified and more complex patterns.
Using arpeggios4:12
Using arpeggios playalong3:57
Your first blues turnaround4:24
Blues turnaround placement3:10
Master the blues turnaround placement by inserting the last four bars into the progression, adding spice beyond the full cycle, using a play-along for intro and integration.
Blues turnaround playalong6:48
Another cool turnaround4:16
Learn another blues turnaround in the 12-bar framework, including fingerings, down and up strokes, pinky options, and how it transitions back into the chord progression.
12 bar blues using a "quick-change"3:19
12 bar using a "quick-change" playalong3:35
12 bar blues in the key of E3:39
12 bar blues in the key of E playalong2:51
How to play a turnaround in the key of E4:02
Turnaround playalong5:26
How to play a 12 bar blues in different keys10:05
12 bar blues in different keys playalong4:28
Learn the 12-bar blues playalong in multiple keys by shifting the same chord shapes to A, G, C, and beyond, with consistent progressions.
How to play a blues turnaround in any key4:12

Blues in A5:38
Adding in the bass5:58
Practice adding a bass note on the fifth string before the chord to create a more sophisticated, improvisational blues sound, with options to mute or let the bass ring.
Using simple arpeggios7:22
Bass before strumming6:31
Chord variations12:04
Chord variations example 17:58
Chord variations example 27:22
First nice shuffle9:40
Second shuffle5:17
Third shuffle4:40
forth shuffle4:47
Fifth shuffle6:36
Sixth shuffle5:10
Adding palmmuting3:31
More shuffle7:22
Shuffle with chords9:18
Shuffle with chords part 23:08
Combine previously learned patterns to shuffle with chords, count 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4, and switch between the second and fourth fret to craft blues guitar ideas.

How to play with a pick4:37
Basic picking exercise5:06
Develop a clean picking technique and left-hand coordination through a one-finger-per-fret exercise starting on the third fret of the sixth string, with down-up picking and deliberate finger release.
Hammer-on & pull-off8:58
Bending7:29
Master bending for blues guitar with a left-hand technique, thumb over the neck, and two-finger support. Practice halftone and whole-tone bends on the third and second strings to control pitch.
Vibrato3:51
Develop vibrato by rocking the string with the fingers to shift pitch and produce a ringing tone, practicing on the third string fifth fret and the third string seventh fret.
Sliding2:40

Introduction to playing scales4:20
Let's make music8:11
Playing scales all over the fretboard11:58
Moving the shapes around6:19
Understanding musical keys5:40
Identify the song’s key, apply the 1-4-5 chord progression in major keys (like C major), and learn how to harmonize using the key’s shapes with backing tracks.
Relative major/minor6:05
Lining up the shapes to the key10:52
Learn to align two blues guitar shapes with the key using the minor and major shapes, navigate seventh chords, and start on the correct root notes within pentatonic scales.
The notes on the sixth string5:57
Adding in the "blue note" to get a more bluesy sound9:12

The musical alphabet13:25
How to identify any note on the guitar9:02
The sixth string notes11:34
master the six-string root note to name chords using the F major shape, then shift the shape along the neck to major, minor, and seventh chords.
Fifth string notes8:21
D shape chords10:06
Power chords6:59
Blues call & response16:18
Explore blues call and response by playing phrases, listening, and trading licks with another musician, using the pentatonic scale and blues structure with backing tracks.
Midnight train blues16:35
Noise pollution18:50
Guitar motivation9:40
Motivate your guitar journey by embracing a gardening mindset: show up regularly, nurture progress, and wait for growth, mastering techniques like sweep picking and barre chords over time.
Rock blues riff11:00
Tennessee Whiskey20:50
Sweet child finger exercise28:24
Explore a blues guitar masterclass segment that blends a main riff, D major to C9 to G progression, arpeggios, and a first solo to build finger independence and alternate picking.
Single line blues lesson6:35
Stevie Ray blues14:17
Explore a hybrid blues approach in the key of A, using palm-muted staccato riffs and hammer-ons with a 1-4-5 progression. Learn to transpose to other keys.
How to use a capo6:34
Learn how a capo raises pitch and lets you use the same chord shapes. Stay in harmony with a singer or band; retune with a chromatic tuner after placing it.
What guitar stand is best?8:22
How to tune a half step down7:08
Learn how to tune your guitar down a half step with a step-by-step guide, understand why this tuning suits modern songs, and explore the fresh tonal, inspirational sound it provides.
All about locking tuners13:40
Boom Boom Style lesson16:51
Learn basic blues licks in a boom boom style, and explore improvisation by crafting your own phrases using pentatonic scales, hammer-ons, pull-offs, and finger technique.
12 bar blues adding bass lines15:26
Master a 12-bar blues using bar chords and movable seven-chord shapes, plus bass lines to fill the progression when playing with others. Learn muting, rhythm, and root emphasis.
Fun blues lick11:12
Learn a fun blues lick in the E blues progression, featuring hammer-ons, slides, and vamping over E7, A7, and B7 to broaden your blues vocabulary.
Cool Blues Jam3:55
How BB King Plays The Blues19:49
How Clapton Plays The Blues14:29

Requirements

There is no prior knowledge needed

Description

This course begins with an introduction of me showing that you can go from zero knowledge of the guitar, to playing awesome blues riffs that everyone will tap they're foot to.

You'll realise that playing the guitar is much easier then you thought, regardless of previous fear and doubt that might have been stopping you until now.

I walk you through all the elements that you'll need to know in order to play those groovy blues riffs you've always been dreaming about.

Each short, intense (and sometimes funny) lecture helps you learn about different aspects of playing the guitar (not just blues).

Every lecture has a supported guitar play-along, so that you can watch and listen to me, while playing along at home. This way, you'll never get lost, and you can listen to the track as many time as you need to.

You have the opportunity to become the guitar player you have always dreamed of. The lessons in the course are designed to teach the blues, but much of the lessons can be used in any other style that you want to play.

Throughout the course, you'll have the opportunity to ask me questions and get quick support. This way you're never alone, I'm always cheering you on!

By the end of this course, you'll know what you need to play guitar riffs with confidence and pride. You'll be able to pull out your guitar and friends/family will be shocked by the fast and amazing progress you made in such a short period time.

Who this course is for:

Beginners who want to learn blues guitar
No prior knowledge is needed
This course is beginner lever players who want to take their blues playing to a whole new level

Beginner To Advanced Blues Guitar Masterclass

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Course content

Introduction Video2 lectures • 5min

Guitar Basics8 lectures • 26min

First blues riffs3 lectures • 9min

Let's Start playing the blues!11 lectures • 29min

Some sweet blues chords21 lectures • 1hr 30min

Sweet blues chords and added notes17 lectures • 1hr 52min

Basic lead guitar technique6 lectures • 33min

Getting started with scales for playing the blues9 lectures • 1hr 9min

Understanding the fretboard so you can play blues all over the place25 lectures • 5hr 19min

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