Quick Licks - In The Style of Joe Bonamassa Volume 2: Mastering the Art of Blues

A treasure trove of meticulously crafted guitar licks that will thrust your playing into the stratosphere. This collection is not just a series of notes, but a roadmap through the landscape of modern blues played with the finesse and passion inspired by the legendary Joe Bonamassa. This course is brought to you by tutor Danny Gill.

What You Will Learn In This Course

35 killer blues rock licks in the style of Joe Bonamassa. This course also includes a backing track to play over. The techniques you will learn include:

• Slow blues
• Blues licks
• Legato
• String bending

Technique Breakdown

Slow Blues

Slow blues is the bedrock of emotional guitar playing. It's where every bend, vibrato, and note choice can convey a story. In this guitar course, you'll delve deep into the slow blues, learning to express yourself with the same intensity and soulfulness as Bonamassa.

Blues Licks

The blues licks contained within these lessons are not just licks; they are the language of the blues spoken through six strings. By internalizing these phrases, you develop an arsenal of blues expressions that can be the emotional peak of a solo or the intimate whisper in a slow-burning jam.

Legato

Legato is the art of playing notes smoothly and connectedly, letting each note flow into the next. This technique, heavily featured in our lessons, is critical for creating fluid lines that sing.

String Bending

String bending is the heart of expressive guitar playing. It’s the cry within the blues, the emotion packed into a single, stretched string. In these lessons, you’ll learn to bend with precision and feel, emulating Bonamassa's ability to hit the perfect pitch with a master’s touch.

Learning with a Backing Track

Every lick, every technique becomes part of your muscle memory when practiced with context, and that's where the included backing track comes in. It provides a canvas for your creativity, allowing you to apply the licks in real musical situations. This isn’t just practice; it’s performance. The backing track will be your rhythm section, your duet partner, and your teacher, all in one. It gives you the feel of playing with a band and prepares you for live performance situations.

Joe Bonamassa’s Guitar Style

Joe Bonamassa is a paragon of modern blues guitar. His style—a hybrid of traditional blues with a rock and roll energy—has redefined the genre for a new generation. Bonamassa’s playing is both a history lesson and a forward-thinking interpretation of the blues. In this product, you're not just learning licks; you're studying the nuances of a modern master’s style. From his dynamic control to his bold vibrato and daring speed, every nuance of his playing is explored.

The Benefits of Learning These Techniques

Guitarists of all levels will find these licks and techniques transformative. For the beginner, it’s a doorway to playing with more feeling and technical ability. For the intermediate player, it’s a chance to refine their skills and inject more emotion into their solos. For the advanced player, it’s about capturing the essence of Bonamassa's style and making it their own.

Conclusion and Technique List

By the end of this guitar course you’ll have absorbed not just the notes, but the spirit of the blues. Your playing will be more fluid, more emotional, and more confident. These licks are your stepping stones to becoming not just a guitarist, but a true musician with a voice on the instrument.

Guitar Techniques Used in These Lessons:

• Bluesy Bends
• Legato
• String Bending
• Vibrato
• Slide
• Hammer-Ons/Pull-Offs.

* THIS PRODUCT IS NOT ENDORSED BY OR MADE IN ASSOCIATION WITH JOE BONAMASSA, NOR DOES JOE BONAMASSA PERFORM OR APPEAR ON THIS COURSE *