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Master Fingerstyle Blues Guitar: Acoustic Blues Techniques
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Master Fingerstyle Blues Guitar: Acoustic Blues Techniques

Fingerstyle Blues Guitar : Learn Blues Guitar Fingerstyle : Learn Fingerstyle Blues - Classic Acoustic Blues Guitar
Created byJim Bruce
Last updated 5/2025
English
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What you'll learn

  • Master authentic fingerstyle blues guitar techniques inspired by seven legendary bluesmen, including Doc Watson and Reverend Gary Davis.
  • Learn to play classic acoustic blues guitar songs with accurate fingerpicking patterns, rhythms, and expressive soloing.
  • Develop the ability to read and interpret blues guitar tabs and apply essential blues guitar chords and riffs in your own playing.
  • Build confidence in performing a variety of blues guitar styles, including shuffle, slide, and country blues, suitable for beginners and intermediate players.

Course content

1 section • 9 lectures • 2h 18m total length

  • Fingerstyle Blues Guitar Lesson: Sittin' On Top Of The World – Doc Watson Style15:10

    Learn Travis-picking fingerstyle blues on sittin' on top of the world with dropped-d tuning, capo on the second fret, adapting Doc Watson style with alternating bass and riffs.

  • Acoustic Blues Guitar Tutorial: I Saw The Light by Reverend Gary Davis10:04

    Master fingerstyle blues guitar with this acoustic tutorial on I saw the light by Reverend Gary Davis, exploring thumb-based ragtime rhythm, bare finger techniques, and fluid chord interlinking.

  • Learn Blues Guitar: I Get The Blues When It Rains – Big Bill Broonzy Fingerpicki17:08

    Master Big Bill Broonzy's fingerstyle blues with a swinging thumb technique that plucks bass notes while treble melodies sing, using palm on the strings and capo guidance, and simplified verses.

  • Runaway Man Blues Guitar Lesson – Floyd Council Fingerstyle Blues15:13

    Explore Floyd Council’s runaway man blues through ragtime fingerstyle guitar, featuring Travis-style alternating bass, thumb rolls, and careful pace to preserve antique blues feel.

  • Blind Boy Fuller Blues Guitar Lesson: Screamin' and Cryin' Blues Fingerpicking22:23

    Master Piedmont fingerstyle blues through Blind Boy Fuller's screamin' and cryin' blues, mastering syncopated thumb patterns, independent singing, and guitar phrasing with simple chords.

  • So Lonesome I Could Cry – Seasick Steve Acoustic Blues Guitar Tutoria12:38

    Learn to play 'So lonesome i could cry' in open d with fingerstyle, using delicate single-string runs and bottleneck, emphasizing feel and vocal storytelling; includes tab guidance and singing tips.

  • St Louis Blues Fingerstyle Guitar Lesson – Big Bill Broonzy Classic Blues17:04

    Explore Big Bill Broonzy's St Louis blues fingerstyle, focusing on a steady thumb bass, a single-finger melody, and partial C and G shapes to create swing.

  • Can't Cross Here – Jim Bruce Acoustic Blues Guitar Fingerpicking Lesson15:18

    Master gospel blues fingerpicking in the key of A with simple chord shapes and basic tablature. Explore left and right hand techniques, riffs, and ways to personalize the blues style.

  • Guitar Shuffle Blues Lesson – Big Bill Broonzy Fingerstyle Guitar Techniques13:05

    Master the guitar shuffle blues with fingerstyle techniques inspired by Big Bill Broonzy, learning verse variations, two breaks, and fluently blending chords and treble-string riffs to swing.

Requirements

  • You should be an intermediate fingerstyle guitar player

Description

Unlock the soulful world of fingerstyle blues guitar with this comprehensive acoustic blues guitar course designed for players of all levels. Dive into authentic fingerpicking blues techniques inspired by seven legendary bluesmen, including Doc Watson, Reverend Gary Davis, Big Bill Broonzy, Floyd Council, Blind Boy Fuller, Seasick Steve, and Jim Bruce. This course offers detailed lessons on classic blues guitar riffs, fingerstyle guitar tutorials, and iconic blues guitar songs that shaped the genre.

You will master essential blues guitar techniques such as blues shuffle guitar, slide guitar blues, and expressive soloing styles. Each lesson breaks down complex blues guitar fingerpicking patterns into easy-to-follow steps, helping you build confidence and skill. Whether you want to learn blues guitar for beginners or refine your advanced playing, this course covers everything from blues guitar chords and blues guitar tabs to intricate blues guitar licks.

Practice classic songs like "Sittin' On Top Of The World" in the Doc Watson style, "I Saw The Light" by Reverend Gary Davis, and "Runaway Man Blues" by Floyd Council. Explore the rich sounds of country blues guitar and delta blues guitar traditions through engaging video lessons and practice exercises.

Start your journey to becoming a skilled blues guitarist today with this ultimate blues guitar course that brings the spirit of seven iconic bluesmen right to your fingertips.

Fingerstyle Blues Guitar - Acoustic Blues : 7 Blues Men

9 complete fingerpicking lessons complete with tabs to download.

Contents:

  1. Screamin' & Cryin' by Blind Boy Fuller

  2. Sittin' On Top Of The World - Doc Watson

  3. St Louis Blues - Big Bill Broonzy

  4. Can't Cross Here - Jim Bruce

  5. Guitar Shuffle - Big Bill Broonzy

  6. I Saw The Light - Reverend Gary Davis

  7. Runaway Man Blues - Floyd Council

  8. I Get The Blues When It Rains - Big Bill Broonzy

  9. So Lonesome I Could Cry - Seasick Steve

Each lesson features:

  • close-up shots of each hand

  • on-screen tablature

  • downloadable  tabs

  • slow demonstrations

  • techniques and tips

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Who this course is for:

  • Fingerstyle guitar players who want to further explore various blues picking styles

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