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Blues Lead Guitar Made Easy: Minimalistic Blues Guitar
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Blues Lead Guitar Made Easy: Minimalistic Blues Guitar

THE Easiest Blues Lead Guitar Lessons Method for TRULY Understanding How Blues Guitar Improvisation: Electric; Acoustic
Created byErich Andreas
Last updated 3/2023
English
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What you'll learn

  • Understand how to TRULY speak the blues in the most simple, yet effective way, “feeling” the notes and understanding their roles from an organic perspective.
  • Discover how to EASILY unlock the entire guitar neck, by understanding how octaves and the adjacent string rule simplify the fretboard for blues and ALL genres.
  • Understand the significance of each of the notes in the blues scale, how they are used, when to use them and how to find YOUR own blues style on the guitar.
  • Never get lost again, no matter where you are on the neck or what key is thrown at you. You will truly understand the neck in a seamless way.

Course content

1 section • 34 lectures • 4h 33m total length

  • Introduction6:45

    Learn a minimalistic blues guitar approach by focusing on a small area of the neck and the pentatonic and blues scales, using constraints to simplify improvisation, with visual jam tracks.

  • Introduction to the Visual Representation of Minimalistic Blues16:37

    Explore the visual representation of the A minor blues scale across the guitar neck using minimalistic blues diagrams, highlighting the 1–4–5 structure, blues versus pentatonic notes, and octave patterns.

  • Exploring Pattern 1 - Green12:14

    Master the green pattern on strings one and two, focus on blues improvisation by emphasizing the root notes of A, D, and E through a visual jam track.

  • SlowMo Blues in A10:38

    Learn a slow blues in a with minimalist blues guitar techniques for easy lead guitar phrasing and tone.

  • Minimalistic Blues Observations3:50

    Build a solid minimalistic blues foundation by sticking to the one-four-five chords (A7, D7, E7), adding slides, bends, and slurs to bring life to the blues.

  • Exploring Pattern 2- Red5:43

    Explore pattern two on the red pattern by shifting to the two middle strings, keeping the same notes and trying bends, slides, and hammer-ons with one, four, five chords.

  • Working on Phrasing without the Jam Track3:33

    Practice blues phrasing without a jam track by looping a single chord (A or A7) and staying on the same six notes, while you work on bends and slides.

  • Exploring Pattern 3 - Blue2:52

    Explore blues lead guitar pattern three, integrate the blue pattern with red and green, and explore darker tones on lower strings to unlock fretboard freedom with the jam track.

  • Exploring Pattern 4 - Yellow5:26

    Explore yellow pattern four on strings four and five, integrate it with other patterns, and expand blues phrasing across the neck while staying in the same key.

  • Exploring Pattern 5 - Brown3:49

    Explore pattern five, brown variation on second fretboard, where one string is tuned a major third, so notes require a half-step up and new licks emerge in key a.

  • Explanation of Track Variation: Blues Shuffle Swing in A2:45

    Explores a blues shuffle in the key of a with a visual jam track variation, contrasting six-beat and four-beat feels while following the one, four, and five chords.

  • Blues Shuffle Swing A - Visual Jam Track9:57

    Learn blues lead guitar fundamentals with a minimalistic approach, featuring a blues shuffle swing in A through a visual jam track.

  • Explanation of Track Variation: Pride & Joy in A1:41

    Explore Pride and Joy in a four-four shuffle in A, featuring a one-four-one progression and D7 turns, emphasizing listening to chord changes to keep the band cohesive.

  • Pride and Joy In A - Visual Jam Track9:08

    Master minimalist blues lead guitar through Pride and Joy in A with a visual jam track. Sharpen phrasing and timing to suit a minimalist blues lead guitar style.

  • Explanation of Track Variation: Feel of ZZ Top2:00

    Explore a ZZ Top-style blues track with a four-measure one-chord shuffle in four-beat time, and learn how variations reveal new licks and phrases.

  • Feel of ZZ Top in A Visual Jam Track10:44

    Develop a minimalistic blues guitar style by emulating the ZZ Top feel through a visual jam track that guides lead phrasing and tone.

  • Other Keys Explanation3:07

    Learn to play in the five commonly used keys with jam tracks in a, c, g, e, and d, and connect fretboard patterns through key relationships rather than fixed notes.

  • SlowMo Blues in C10:39

    Practice slow-motion blues lead guitar in the key of C to develop minimalist phrasing, precise timing, and a clean tone.

  • Blues Shuffle Swing in C9:56

    Explore blues shuffle swing in C and apply minimalistic blues guitar ideas to lead guitar playing.

  • Pride & Joy in C9:08

    Explore Pride & Joy in C with a minimalistic blues guitar approach. Learn easy blues lead guitar techniques tailored for this course.

  • Feel of ZZ Top in C10:43

    Capture the ZZ Top feel in the key of C with minimalistic blues lead guitar techniques, using simple riffs and concise phrasing.

  • Slow Mo Blues in G10:37

    Master slow-mo blues in G using a minimalistic lead guitar approach that simplifies blues phrasing and builds confident solo ideas.

  • Blues Shuffle Swing in G9:56

    Develop blues shuffle swing in g with minimalistic blues guitar techniques, enabling blues lead guitar expressiveness through simple, practical approaches.

  • Pride & Joy in G9:08

    Learn minimalistic blues lead guitar techniques while playing Pride and Joy in G, designed for easy mastery of blues phrasing and lead lines.

  • Feel of ZZ Top in G10:43

    Learn a minimalistic blues lead guitar approach in G that captures the feel of ZZ Top.

  • Slow Mo Blues in E10:38

    Explore a minimalistic blues guitar approach in E with slow motion techniques for lead playing.

  • Blues Shuffle Swing in E9:56

    Master the blues shuffle swing in e with a minimalistic blues guitar approach, unlocking easy lead techniques for expressive blues playing.

  • Pride & Joy in E9:08

    Master Pride & Joy in e with minimalistic blues guitar techniques. Apply lead guitar skills and blues phrasing to create concise solos.

  • Feel of ZZ Top in E10:42

    Capture the feel of ZZ Top in E with a minimalistic blues guitar approach, practicing simple lead phrases, tone shaping, and expressive phrasing.

  • Slow Mo Blues in D10:38

    practice slow mo blues in d with a minimalistic blues guitar approach to strengthen lead guitar expression.

  • Blues Shuffle Swing in D9:57

    Master blues shuffle swing in D with a minimalistic blues guitar approach that emphasizes lead guitar techniques for easy, expressive playing.

  • Pride & Joy in D9:08

    Master Pride and Joy in D with a minimalistic blues guitar approach for lead playing.

  • Feel of ZZ Top in D10:43

    Develop blues lead guitar skills with a minimalistic approach, capturing the feel of ZZ Top in D and making blues guitar easy to play.

  • Conclusion1:16

    Conclude with a celebration of minimalistic blues phrasing, a gutsy blues feeling, and expressive bends and slides, proving great blues playing without needing to play fast.

Requirements

  • The basics of picking, fretting would be helpful. A basic understanding of hammer-ons, pull-offs and slide will also assist quickening your learning. Practice cannot be avoided for success in this blues lead course.

Description

From instructor, Erich Andreas/YourGuitarSage, who has the largest student base of any instructor on the web(nearly 700,000 students) and author of #1 Udemy course Complete Guitar System as well as several other best-selling Udemy courses, Blues Lead Guitar Made Easy: Minimalistic Blues Guitar is THE easiest blues lead guitar lessons method for TRULY understanding how blues guitar improvisation actually works.  This course is designed for players who do not want to get caught in the minutiae of theory and heavy lessons that slow you down.  You see, the blues is built upon the pentatonic scale, with the added b5, for a total of 6 notes.  THAT IS ALL YOU NEED to make GREAT sounding blues lead guitar music.  SO, why get overwhelmed with anything more than that?  SRV didn’t, Robert Johnson didn’t, Jimi Hendrix didn’t, why should we?


Are you ready to transform your guitar playing and improvisation skills? This course is designed to introduce you to one of the most powerful tools for navigating the guitar neck, a method never taught to me by any teacher or book yet has become indispensable in my playing.


This course is designed to change the way you think about the guitar. By the end, you'll have a solid foundation and the skills to improvise confidently and creatively. Let's get started on this exciting journey together!


It is based on of a simple pattern that is FULL of all those tasty blues notes that once understood, will allow you to move it ALL over the neck in ANY key allowing you to play the same licks without getting confused.


Why This Course?


Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the countless choices on the guitar neck while improvising? Or found yourself mindlessly playing through scales, wondering why you don't sound like your guitar heroes? You're not alone. This course addresses these common challenges by adopting a minimalistic approach to guitar improvisation.


The Power of Constraints


Just as children communicate effectively with a basic vocabulary, guitar players can benefit from focusing on a limited set of notes. Constraints can be liberating, providing clear guidelines that make the learning process less intimidating and more effective. By narrowing our focus to specific areas of the neck and a limited number of notes, we can build a solid foundation for improvisation.


Course Structure


1. **Foundational Concepts**: We'll start with the basic concepts that unlock the entire guitar neck for you. This includes understanding the pentatonic and blues scales and how to use them effectively in a small area of the neck.

   

2. **Step-by-Step Guidance**: I'll guide you through each section of the neck, helping you master one area before moving on to the next. This method ensures that you fully understand and can use each part of the neck confidently.


3. **Visual and Traditional Jam Tracks**: The course includes visual jam tracks that show the chords as they pass by, helping you understand the harmonic context of your improvisation. Traditional jam tracks are also provided for practice.


What You'll Gain


- **Confidence in Improvisation**: By focusing on a small set of notes and specific neck areas, you'll gain confidence in your improvisation ability.

- **Solid Foundation**: You'll build a strong foundation allowing infinite expression in your playing.

- **Practical Skills**: Learn to recognize and respond to chord changes, making your improvisation more musical and engaging.


Add in a healthy dose of visual jam tracks and you will be well on your way to blues freedom!  Backed by Udemy’s money-back guarantee, you cannot go wrong with this banger, blues course.


We can’t wait to see you inside the course!

Who this course is for:

  • This course is intended for guitar players looking to truly understand blues lead guitar improvisation in a way that is easy and fun, using a method that integrates a true understanding of the “feel” of blues using minimalistic patterns that are easily remembered.

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