Advanced Blues In 6 Weeks - Week 6

Guitars Lessons by Stuart Bull

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Advanced Blues In 6 Weeks - Week 6

The final week of our "Advanced Blues In 6 Weeks" guitar course encapsulates a diverse and intricate exploration into the advanced techniques that forge the quintessential blues sound. Week 6 is a pinnacle of guitar mastery, focusing on G dominant 7th arpeggiated licks, CAGED dominant 7th arpeggiated licks, major and minor 7 arpeggiated licks, chromaticism within scales, and hybrid picking. Each technique is designed not only to enhance your playing skills but also to deepen your understanding of the blues genre, making your improvisation more expressive and your performances more captivating. This course is taught by Stuart Bull.

Guitar Lesson Overview

G Dominant 7th Arpeggiated Licks

This technique involves playing the notes of a G dominant 7th chord in succession rather than simultaneously. Learning these licks helps guitarists emphasize the harmonic structure of a blues progression, adding a layer of sophistication to their solos. The benefits are twofold: a more nuanced understanding of blues harmony and the development of finger dexterity.

CAGED Dominant 7th Arpeggiated Licks

The CAGED system is a method for visualizing and playing chords across the fretboard. By focusing on dominant 7th arpeggiated licks within this framework, players can unlock the fretboard's full potential, enabling them to seamlessly navigate through complex chord progressions. This technique enriches the player's ability to create diverse and dynamic solos by incorporating a wide range of tonal colors.

Major and Minor 7 Arpeggiated Licks

Diving into major and minor 7 arpeggiated licks offers a dual benefit: mastering the emotional depth of minor chords and the uplifting brightness of major chords. This technique expands the guitarist's expressive vocabulary, allowing for more emotionally resonant performances that can adapt to any blues tune's mood and feel.

Chromaticism within Scales

Integrating chromatic notes into blues scales introduces a layer of tension and release, a hallmark of blues music's emotive power. This technique challenges the guitarist to think beyond traditional scale patterns, encouraging creativity and experimentation in soloing. The result is a more engaging and unpredictable sound that captivates listeners.

Hybrid Picking

Hybrid picking combines the use of a pick with the fingers of the picking hand, offering a versatile approach to string attack. This technique broadens the palette of sounds available to the guitarist, from smooth legato lines to sharp, staccato rhythms. Learning hybrid picking can significantly enhance the dynamic and textural variety of your playing.

Performance by the Tutor

The inclusion of a performance by the tutor serves as a practical demonstration of these techniques in action, offering students a clear model to aspire to. Seeing these techniques performed in a cohesive piece illustrates how they can be combined to create a compelling blues solo, reinforcing the lessons' practical applications and inspiring students to integrate these elements into their own playing.

Backing Track for Practice

Practicing with a backing track is an invaluable tool for any musician. It simulates a real-band environment, allowing students to apply what they've learned in a context that mirrors live performance. This method of practice helps in developing timing, dynamics, and improvisation skills, as well as fostering a deeper connection with the music's rhythmic and harmonic structures.

Conclusion

Week 6 of the "Advanced Blues In 6 Weeks" course is a comprehensive deep dive into the art of blues guitar. By mastering these advanced techniques, guitarists will not only improve their technical proficiency but also gain a richer understanding of blues music's expressive capabilities.

Guitar Techniques Used in These Lessons

This course stands as a testament to the power of dedicated practice and the pursuit of musical excellence. Through these lessons, guitarists are equipped with the tools to bring their blues playing to new heights, crafting solos that resonate with emotional depth and technical prowess.

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Technical Details

  • Code

    RDR0399

  • Artist

    Stuart Bull

  • Media

    Online Stream, Download, DVD

  • Media format

    PAL + NTSC

  • Genre

    Blues, Modern Blues

  • Skill level

    Expert, Suitable For All

  • EIN No

    5060088824627

  • TAB Included

  • NB: If purchasing as 'DVD', please ensure that your DVD player fully supports the 'Media format' (PAL + NTSC) that this product is available in, as indicated above.

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...

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