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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

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 section34 lectures4h 33m total length
  • Introduction6:45
  • Introduction to the Visual Representation of Minimalistic Blues16:37
  • Exploring Pattern 1 - Green12:14
  • SlowMo Blues in A10:38
  • Minimalistic Blues Observations3:50
  • Exploring Pattern 2- Red5:43
  • Working on Phrasing without the Jam Track3:33
  • Exploring Pattern 3 - Blue2:52
  • Exploring Pattern 4 - Yellow5:26
  • Exploring Pattern 5 - Brown3:49
  • Explanation of Track Variation: Blues Shuffle Swing in A2:45
  • Blues Shuffle Swing A - Visual Jam Track9:57
  • Explanation of Track Variation: Pride & Joy in A1:41
  • Pride and Joy In A - Visual Jam Track9:08
  • Explanation of Track Variation: Feel of ZZ Top2:00
  • Feel of ZZ Top in A Visual Jam Track10:44
  • Other Keys Explanation3:07
  • SlowMo Blues in C10:39
  • Blues Shuffle Swing in C9:56
  • Pride & Joy in C9:08
  • Feel of ZZ Top in C10:43
  • Slow Mo Blues in G10:37
  • Blues Shuffle Swing in G9:56
  • Pride & Joy in G9:08
  • Feel of ZZ Top in G10:43
  • Slow Mo Blues in E10:38
  • Blues Shuffle Swing in E9:56
  • Pride & Joy in E9:08
  • Feel of ZZ Top in E10:42
  • Slow Mo Blues in D10:38
  • Blues Shuffle Swing in D9:57
  • Pride & Joy in D9:08
  • Feel of ZZ Top in D10:43
  • Conclusion1:16

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.