Blues Rhythm Guitar Method

Introduces blues rhythm guitar playing with chord and single-note riffs, emphasizing timing, phrasing, and expressive rhythms.

Chord diagrams cover basic elements such as left-hand fingering and symbol notation for precise guitar chord playing.

Rhythmic patterns for guitar strumming are introduced through an alternative notation system.

Introduces fundamental concepts of fretboard diagrams, including scale pattern application.

Tablature notations are introduced, featuring six lines for guitar strings and note indications.

Tablature symbols such as hammer-ons, pull-offs, slides, bends, and release bends are covered, along with vibrato techniques.

Introduces fundamental techniques for efficient guitar playing, including traditional picking grip and right-hand positioning.

Chords are introduced, with focus on understanding what a chord is and playing a C Major chord.

Notation of chords, bars, and beats is examined to grasp harmonic structure.

Covers the basics of the 12 Bar Blues, linking its structure to music keys through chord construction and typical chord progressions.

Covers the C Major Scale and 12-bar Blues progression notation using roman numerals, with memorization strategies.

Mastering D chord fingering and transitions between D, G, and C.

Up-strums and constant strumming patterns are covered for adding rhythm and variety.

Varying rhythms and syncopation are explored in the key of D to develop new strumming patterns.

Covers fundamental chord progression techniques for A, D, and G chords.

Introduces the D major scale and chords, including A chord, for playing a 12-bar Blues in the key of D.

Builds and explores 7th chords, a core component of Blues music.

Introduces chord shapes and how to apply them for good-sounding progressions.

Covers the staccato technique for cutting chord sounds and achieving crisp rhythms in Blues and early Jazz.

Introduces major and 7th chords in the key of A, covering chord playing and blues techniques.

Introduces triplets in the key of E, a fundamental element of Blues music.

Introduces E major scale, E7, A/A7, and B/B7 chords, as well as a 12-bar Blues progression with a consistent triplet rhythm.

Introduces the fundamentals of chords, covering major and seventh chord types with visual illustrations.

Introduces techniques for playing chords using only fingered notes, enabling performance in any musical key.

Rooted in the E Major scale, introduces the E5 bar chord, illustrating the relationship between root notes and chord types.

Introduces the fundamental E Major chord and its essential finger placement for proficient guitar playing.

E Major chord techniques include finger placement adjustments for upper fret positions.

Raising the basic E Major chord one fret produces an F Major chord.

Bar chord finger independence and positioning for comfortable playing.

Determines correct fret positions for Root Six Major chords based on notes on the sixth string.

Smoothly navigating chord progressions while sustaining bar chord shapes is the focus.

Develops skills in playing 7th bar chords and essential rhythm techniques relevant to the Blues genre.

Staccato chord playing technique covers approaches for right and left hand use based on chord type.

Adds percussive strumming techniques to create dynamic rhythms and explore their application in music.

Root 5 bar chords are introduced, covering their fundamental structure and versatility for creating music.

Root 5 seventh chord voicings and their applications in harmonic progression creation are explored.

Introduces techniques for switching between root-6 and root-5 bar chords, as well as two 12-bar blues patterns.

Minor chords and their uses in Blues music are covered.

Altering minor bar chords forms minor 7th chords, introducing new harmonies and possibilities.

Introduces movable 7th chord shapes specific to Blues music, focusing on D7 and C7 forms.

Introduces the A7 chord shape and its variations, including applications of moveable 7th shapes for guitar playing.

Introduces the application of moveable A7 forms, quick IVs, and Blues techniques for playing Major 7 chord progressions.

Covers advanced guitar techniques, introducing two 7th chord shapes derived from the E form.

Introduces fundamental concepts of fretboard navigation, covering note naming conventions for chord shapes, key signatures, and blues scales.

Guitar fretboard layout and note relationships are examined.

Dominant 9th chord construction and blues playing techniques are covered.

Introduces the application of moveable 7th chords to create 12-bar blues progressions with complex strumming patterns.

The minor pentatonic scale is covered, providing a foundation for crafting single-note riffs in Blues music.

Introduces the fundamentals of rhythm notation, enabling musicians to read and play music with confidence.

Introduces the fundamental concepts of note values and rests in music notation, covering their relationships with time signatures.

Introduces concepts for playing dotted notes, enhancing pitch values by half a step.

Introduces the shuffle rhythm, a fundamental blues pattern characterized by eighth-note triplets with swung middle notes.

Staccato notes on the beat and triplets help build momentum in blues-inspired rhythms.

Extends note values with ties, exploring syncopation techniques in rhythmic music.

Introduces the Blues Scale and its application in a 12-bar blues riff, covering key notes and rhythm techniques.

The Mixolydian mode is covered, including its degrees and application in Blues riffs.

Open string riffs in A and E keys are covered, with focus on creating variations.

Introduces concepts and techniques for working with rests of varying durations, including quarter-note to half-beat rests.

Eighth note rests and their application in Boogie rhythm are covered.

ZZ Top and John Lee Hooker's Boogie shuffle rhythms are explored through exercises and variations.

Introduces the basics of Blues guitar, covering shuffle rhythms and two-note chords.

Covers fundamental shuffle patterns and combines notes with boogie piano influences and an 8-bar Blues progression.

Turnarounds cover the structure and function of this fundamental Blues phrase, ending verses and starting new ones.

Turnarounds for 12-bar blues progressions are examined, featuring innovative approaches and adaptations.

Moveable shuffle patterns and turnarounds are applied to 12-bar blues progressions.

Moves and variations of movable shuffle patterns, featuring a classic Blues turnaround, are introduced.

Introduces the basic shuffle pattern and variations in the key of E, a fundamental blues progression.

Hammer-on technique and guitar control are covered, focusing on mastering this essential playing method.

Rocking between E and A chord shapes introduces advanced guitar techniques.

Shuffle rhythms and chord progressions are analyzed for guitarists to develop their rhythmic skills.