Electric Blues In 6 Weeks - Week 5
Lessons Included in this Course
Course Content Overview
This course is a deep dive into the nuances of advanced blues soloing and improvisation. You’ll learn how to break free from familiar patterns and navigate the fretboard with greater confidence and creativity. The lessons are designed to be both challenging and rewarding, providing you with the tools to develop a more mature and expressive blues voice.
Here’s a breakdown of the lesson contents:
- Same Shapes in Different Positions: Discover how to use familiar scale and arpeggio shapes across the entire fretboard, unlocking new melodic possibilities and improving your fretboard visualisation.
- Call and Response Between Major and Minor Scales: Master the art of weaving between major and minor pentatonic scales to create a dynamic and conversational soloing style, a hallmark of authentic blues phrasing.
- Percussive Playing: Learn to incorporate rhythmic and percussive elements into your playing, adding groove and texture to your blues licks and solos.
- Repeating Licks: Explore the power of repetition to build tension and create memorable melodic motifs in your solos, a technique used by countless blues legends.
- 3 Licks in the Style of Paul Kossoff: Delve into the soulful and expressive style of Free’s legendary guitarist, Paul Kossoff, with three signature licks that capture his unique vibrato and phrasing.
This Course is Ideal for Players Who...
This course is perfect for intermediate to advanced guitarists who are looking to take their blues playing to the next level. It’s particularly beneficial for those who want to:
- Break out of a rut and expand their improvisational vocabulary.
- Develop a deeper understanding of blues harmony and melody.
- Incorporate more advanced techniques into their soloing.
- Learn the secrets of phrasing and articulation from a blues master.
- Add a new level of sophistication and expression to their playing.
What will I achieve from completing this course?
‘Electric Blues In 6 Weeks - Week 5’ offers a structured and effective approach to learning advanced blues guitar. Stuart Bull’s clear and concise teaching style, combined with high-quality video lessons and close-up demonstrations, makes complex concepts easy to understand and apply. The course is designed to provide you with a clear and achievable set of goals for the week, ensuring that you make tangible progress in your playing. By focusing on both technical and conceptual aspects of blues guitar, this course will empower you to develop your own unique voice and become a more confident and expressive blues guitarist.
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Electric Blues In 6 Weeks - Week 5
Dive into Week 5 of "Electric Blues In 6 Weeks," where we intensify our journey into the electrifying realm of blues guitar. This session is designed to push your boundaries with advanced techniques that enrich your musical expression and deepen your blues guitar knowledge. Tailored for both experienced players looking to polish their skills and enthusiastic beginners keen on advancing, this lesson promises to elevate your blues guitar prowess to new heights. This course is taught by Stuart Bull.
Course Overview
Utilizing Same Shapes Across Different Positions
Mastering the use of identical shapes across various fretboard positions is crucial for any aspiring blues guitarist. This skill broadens your musical language, allowing you to express the same musical ideas in multiple keys and octaves. It boosts your improvisational capabilities, granting you the flexibility to craft more diverse and expressive solos. This technique is key to navigating the fretboard with ease, enriching your blues performances with added depth.
Dialogue Between Major and Minor Scales
The interplay between major and minor scales forms the backbone of the blues genre, creating a musical conversation within your playing. This technique fosters a deeper emotional bond with your guitar, enabling you to convey a range of emotions within a single piece. Learning to fluidly transition between scales introduces a dynamic, conversational quality to your playing, essential for the blues.
Percussive Techniques
Incorporating percussive techniques into your playing adds a rhythmic dimension that simulates the effect of drum or percussion sounds on the guitar. This approach enriches your performances with a compelling groove, making each piece more dynamic and engaging. It is especially beneficial for solo guitarists, as it enriches the overall sound by blending melody and rhythm.
Mastery of Repeating Licks
Employing repeating licks is a vital technique for crafting solos that build tension and captivate listeners. Perfecting this skill ensures your solos resonate deeply, creating an emotional pull that engages audiences fully. It also sharpens your timing and phrasing, elevating the impact and memorability of your performances.
Licks Inspired by Paul Kossoff
Studying three licks inspired by Paul Kossoff, the iconic guitarist of Free known for his heartfelt and expressive style, offers a lesson in blues guitar emotion and technique. Emulating Kossoff's licks not only honors one of the genre's legends but also infuses your style with a depth of feeling and technical finesse.
The Advantage of Practicing with a Backing Track
Utilizing a backing track in practice sessions is invaluable. It mirrors the experience of playing with a live band, enhancing your sense of timing, rhythm, and musical interaction. A backing track encourages active listening and adaptation, crucial for improvisation and playing in ensemble settings. It's an essential tool for anyone aiming to excel in live performances, ensuring you're ready to create music, not just play notes, on stage.
Guitar Techniques Employed in These Lessons
"Electric Blues In 6 Weeks - Week 5" offers a profound exploration into blues guitar, combining traditional techniques with innovative approaches. Completing this week's lesson not only solidifies essential blues skills but also connects you more intimately with your instrument, allowing for a more authentic and expressive musical voice.
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...