Learn To Play Stevie Ray Vaughan Guitar Techniques Volume 2

Dive into the electrifying world of Stevie Ray Vaughan with our comprehensive guitar course, "Learn To Play Stevie Ray Vaughan Guitar Techniques Volume 2". This specialized course from Licklibrary.coms Jamie Humphries is meticulously crafted to enhance your guitar playing skills by mastering the techniques used by one of the blues guitar legends. Each lesson is designed around some of Stevie Ray Vaughan's iconic songs, giving you the unique opportunity to learn not just the songs but also the specific techniques and guitar wizardry that Stevie infused in his music.

Songs Included in This Course

  • Couldnt Stand The Weather 
  • The House Is Rocking 
  • Lenny 
  • Change It 
  • Rude Mood

Song Breakdowns

"Couldn't Stand The Weather"

Explore the challenging rhythms and dynamic string bending that define "Couldn't Stand The Weather". This lesson focuses on mastering the syncopated rhythms and sharp bluesy bends that are central to creating the song’s moody and atmospheric sound. Learning these techniques will not only enhance your rhythmic precision but also elevate your ability to express emotions through music.

"The House Is Rocking"

Get your groove on with "The House Is Rocking" as this lesson emphasizes the high-energy strumming patterns and infectious riffs that make the track stand out. Key techniques such as palm-muting and quick chord transitions are explored, offering you the tools to add a rock-solid foundation to your blues playing. These skills are essential for any guitarist looking to add energy and drive to their performances.

"Lenny"

In the lesson for "Lenny", you will delve into the emotional depth of melody with techniques like vibrato and harmonics, capturing the soulful essence of this heartfelt tribute. The gentle dynamics and expressive bending techniques taught here will improve your melodic sensibility and touch, critical for playing soul-stirring blues.

"Change It"

"Change It" introduces more complex elements of blues rock, including robust power chords and intricate hammer-ons and pull-offs. This lesson will enhance your dexterity and coordination, preparing you for faster and more fluid playing. By mastering these techniques, you will gain the confidence to tackle more advanced compositions and improvise with ease.

"Rude Mood"

Tackle the lightning-fast tempo of "Rude Mood" through rigorous training in alternate picking and fast-paced slides. This high-octane song is perfect for developing speed and accuracy, pushing you to your technical limits. As you learn to maintain clarity at high speeds, you'll find your overall playing becoming more precise and agile.

Each lesson not only enhances your technical ability but also deepens your understanding of how Stevie Ray Vaughan’s techniques can be adapted to modern playing. Discover how each technique not only enhances the specific songs but also contributes broadly to developing a versatile and expressive blues guitar style.

Techniques Used

Below is a list of guitar techniques featured in our lessons, with links to learn more about each method:

This course is more than just a series of lessons; it’s an immersive experience into the techniques that made Stevie Ray Vaughan a guitar legend. By the end of this course, you will not only play some of his greatest hits but also incorporate his style and techniques into your own guitar playing, allowing you to express yourself with more freedom and emotion on the guitar.

Jamie Humphries playing the guitar.

About The Tutor

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Jamie Humphries

Jamie is one of the mainstays of LickLibrary, having a stream of hugely successful best selling DVDs, Jamie is best known as Brian May's sideman who he's played shows with all over the world. Aside from this Jamie is a hugely popular clinician working all over the world with Ernie...

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