Electric Blues In 6 Weeks - Week 4
Lessons Included in this Course
Course Content Overview
This week is all about adding nuance and personality to your blues playing, with a focus on the techniques that made Eric Clapton a blues-rock icon. You will learn to:
- Explore the A Minor and Pentatonic Blues Scale in the 2nd Position: Expand your fretboard knowledge and unlock new melodic possibilities by mastering the A minor and pentatonic blues scale in the 2nd position.
- Use Repetition of Phrasing for Impact: Discover how to use repetition to create tension, build excitement, and make your solos more memorable and impactful.
- Master the Art of Call and Response: Learn how to create a musical conversation with your guitar, a key element of authentic blues playing.
- Simplify Your Licks for Maximum Emotion: Understand that sometimes less is more, and learn how to convey more feeling with fewer notes.
- Stretch the Time for Expressive Phrasing: Add a new dimension to your playing by learning how to manipulate time and create a more relaxed, expressive feel in your solos.
- Learn 3 Licks in the Style of Eric Clapton: Channel your inner “Slowhand” by learning three licks inspired by the blues-rock master himself, Eric Clapton.
This Course is Ideal for Players Who...
This course is designed for intermediate guitarists who are comfortable with the basics of blues soloing and are looking to add more expression and authenticity to their playing. If you admire the soulful, emotive playing of Eric Clapton and want to learn the secrets behind his legendary style, this course is for you. It’s also perfect for players who want to move beyond technical exercises and start making a real emotional connection with their music.
What will I achieve from completing this course?
“Electric Blues In 6 Weeks - Week 4” provides a clear and structured path to developing a more expressive and authentic blues voice on the guitar. By focusing on the techniques and concepts that define Eric Clapton’s style, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of how to use phrasing, timing, and dynamics to create truly moving solos. The course includes a professional backing track, allowing you to immediately apply what you’ve learned in a musical context. With Stuart Bull’s expert instruction and Licklibrary’s proven teaching methods, you’ll be well on your way to playing blues with the feel and passion of a true master.
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Electric Blues In 6 Weeks - Week 4
Step into the essence of electric blues guitar with "Electric Blues In 6 Weeks - Week 4." This part of the series specifically tailors to enhancing your guitar prowess, concentrating on pivotal blues methodologies and articulations. You will navigate through advanced topics like the A minor and pentatonic blues scales, delve into musical conversations with call and response, and master licks inspired by the legendary Eric Clapton. A backing track accompanies the course, ensuring a comprehensive approach to learning blues guitar. This course is taught by Stuart Bull.
Course Overview
A Minor and Pentatonic Blues Scale in the 2nd Position
Gaining mastery over the A minor and pentatonic blues scale in the 2nd position is crucial for blues guitarists. This session broadens your melodic scope and enriches your ability to improvise. It's a crucial step towards expressing deeper emotions and narratives through your instrument, enabling your solos to resonate with the authentic spirit of blues.
Repetition of Phrasing
The technique of repetition of phrasing underscores the emotional depth of your performance, creating memorable and expressive musical phrases. This approach is about leveraging the narrative power in music, allowing you to communicate more profoundly with your audience through the guitar.
Call and Response
The call and response technique enhances your musical dialogues, whether with fellow musicians or against a backing track. It sharpens your auditory response capabilities, enabling you to create complex and captivating musical conversations that draw in your listeners.
Simplifying Licks
This lesson emphasizes the beauty of simplicity, teaching the importance of conveying emotion through fewer, more impactful notes. Simplifying licks directs your focus on the authenticity and feeling of your playing, which is fundamental in blues music.
Stretching the Time
Manipulating timing introduces a dynamic and expressive quality to your music, allowing you to control tension and release effectively. This skill is essential for bringing your solos to life, making them more captivating and emotionally charged.
Eric Clapton Style Licks
Analyzing licks in the style of Eric Clapton provides insight into the guitar legend's expressive depth and technical nuance. These lessons are invaluable for learning how to imbue your blues playing with soul, finesse, and expressiveness, echoing Clapton's masterful approach.
The Value of a Backing Track
Practicing with a backing track is integral for developing a comprehensive set of musical skills. It mimics the experience of playing within a band, enhancing your sense of timing, rhythm, and improvisation. This practice setting pushes you to explore different musical ideas and grow, setting the stage for live performances.
Conclusion
"Electric Blues In 6 Weeks - Week 4" is an immersive course designed to deepen your understanding and ability in blues guitar. Through dedicated practice of these techniques, you'll advance closer to mastering the expressive capabilities of the blues genre.
Guitar Techniques Utilized in This Course
- Vibrato
- Alternate Picking
- Legato
- Double Stop Bends
- Unison Bends
- Pull-offs
- Hammer-ons
- Double Stops
- Slides
- String Bending
- Bluesy Bends
This course is designed to guide you through the foundational techniques of blues guitar, helping you to cultivate a distinctive musical voice within the genre.
About The Tutor
Tutor Profile
Stuart Bull
As co-founder of LickLibrary and Total Accuracy, Stuart plays a tremendous part of all the goings on in LickLibrary today. Looking at our entire catalogue, the entire contribution from Stuart is phenomenal and has had an impact on tens of thousands of aspiring guitar players the world over. Stuart's professional...