Electric Blues In 6 Weeks - Week 2

Electric Blues in 6 Weeks - Week 2, offered by Licklibrary.com, is a comprehensive guitar lesson designed to enhance your blues playing skills through focused instruction on phrasing and manipulation, grace notes, 1,2,3, and 4 note combinations. This week also introduces three distinct licks in the style of the legendary Gary Moore, tailored to not only refine your technique but also to immerse you in the soulful expressiveness of blues music. The course further includes a specially curated backing track, enabling you to practice the nuances of blues guitar within a musical context, significantly enhancing your learning experience. These lessons are taught by Stuart Bull.

Course Overview

Phrasing and Manipulation

Phrasing and manipulation are crucial for expressing emotions through music, allowing guitarists to convey stories without words. This lesson segment teaches you how to control your instrument to produce phrases that breathe, cry, and sing, closely mimicking the human voice. Mastering these techniques helps you develop a personal touch, adding depth and feeling to your solos and improvisations.

Grace Notes

Grace notes are subtle yet powerful, offering a way to embellish your music with finesse and sophistication. This course segment delves into incorporating these quick, ornamental notes into your playing, enriching your musical lines with texture and complexity. Learning grace notes is essential for adding a touch of elegance to your blues expressions.

1,2,3 and 4 Note Combinations

The versatility of 1,2,3, and 4 note combinations opens up a vast palette of sound for the aspiring blues guitarist. This part of the course encourages creativity and experimentation, teaching you how to mix and match notes to create rich, vibrant licks and riffs. Understanding these combinations will significantly expand your improvisational vocabulary.

Three Licks in the Style of Gary Moore

Gary Moore's playing is renowned for its emotional depth and technical proficiency. By learning three licks in his style, you'll gain insights into how Moore crafted his memorable solos, combining technical skills with heartfelt expression. This segment not only pays homage to Moore's legacy but also offers practical applications of the techniques discussed earlier, in a real-world context.

Benefits of Using a Backing Track for Practice

Practicing with a backing track is an invaluable tool for any guitarist, offering numerous benefits. It helps you develop timing and rhythm, essential components of blues music. Playing along with a track simulates a live band experience, encouraging you to listen and react to other instruments. This practice enhances your ability to improvise and adapt, preparing you for jam sessions and performances with other musicians.

Guitar Techniques Used

At the end of your journey through Week 2 of Electric Blues in 6 Weeks, you will have explored a range of guitar techniques crucial for blues guitar mastery. Here's a list of some techniques you might encounter, with links to further explore each one:

• Vibrato
• Alternate Picking
• Legato
• Double Stops
• Hammer-Ons
• Pull-Offs
• Slides
• String Bending

This comprehensive approach, focusing on both technical skills and expressive capabilities, ensures that you will not only learn how to play the blues but also how to feel and communicate through your instrument. Whether you're a beginner looking to start your blues journey or an intermediate player aiming to deepen your understanding and skills, Electric Blues in 6 Weeks - Week 2 offers a unique and enriching learning experience.