Quick Licks - In The Style of Stevie Ray Vaughan
Course Content Overview
This course is packed with killer blues licks that will give you a deep understanding of Stevie Ray Vaughan’s unique approach to the guitar. Instructor Jamie Humphries, a seasoned pro and a regular contributor to Licklibrary.com, breaks down each lick with clear, step-by-step instructions. You’ll learn the essential techniques that defined SRV’s sound, including:
- Texas Style Blues: Master the aggressive, driving rhythms and blistering solos that are the hallmarks of the Texas blues sound.
- String Bending: Learn to execute soulful and expressive string bends with precision and control, a key element of SRV’s emotional playing.
- Blues Shuffles: Get the feel for the infectious, swinging rhythms that form the backbone of so many classic SRV tracks.
- Vibrato: Develop a wide, intense, and expressive vibrato that will add depth and feeling to every note you play.
- And much more: The course also covers essential techniques like alternate picking, legato, double stop bends, hammer-ons, and pull-offs.
To help you put it all together, the course includes a high-quality backing track, allowing you to practice your new licks and techniques in a real-world musical context.
This Course is Ideal for Players Who...
This course is perfect for any guitarist who wants to:
- Learn the authentic guitar style of Stevie Ray Vaughan.
- Develop a strong foundation in Texas blues guitar.
- Improve their blues soloing and improvisation skills.
- Add a new level of expression and emotion to their playing.
- Master essential blues guitar techniques like string bending, vibrato, and shuffles.
- Learn from a professional and experienced instructor.
What will I achieve from completing this course?
“Quick Licks - In the Style of Stevie Ray Vaughan” is more than just a collection of licks. It’s a complete learning experience that will transform your blues playing. By focusing on the core techniques and musical concepts that made SRV a legend, this course provides a clear and effective path to mastering his style. The combination of detailed video lessons, a professional backing track, and a focus on practical application makes this one of the most effective online guitar courses available for learning the art of Texas blues guitar. With Licklibrary.com, you can learn at your own pace, in the comfort of your own home, and unlock your full potential as a blues guitarist.
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Quick Licks - In The Style of Stevie Ray Vaughan: Mastering the Blues Guitar
"Quick Licks - In The Style of Stevie Ray Vaughan" is an in-depth guitar lesson series taught by Jamie Humphries designed for guitarists who aspire to master the fiery and soulful style of one of blues' greatest legends. This series focuses on the key techniques that define Stevie Ray Vaughan's (SRV) playing: Texas-style blues, string bending, blues shuffles, and vibrato. Each lesson is crafted to not only teach these techniques but also to imbue the same raw emotion and intensity that SRV brought to his music.
What You Will Learn In This Course
Killer blues licks in the style of Stevie Ray Vaughan. This course also includes a backing track to play over. The techniques you will learn include:
- Texas Style Blues
- String Bending
- Blues Shuffles
- Vibrato
Technique Breakdown
Texas Style Blues: The Raw Power of SRV's Playing
Texas-style blues is characterised by its bold, aggressive sound, and SRV is one of its most iconic practitioners. These lessons delve into the gritty, hard-driving rhythms and the blistering solos that are hallmarks of SRV's style. You'll learn how to infuse your playing with the same raw power and passion, understanding the nuances of Texas blues and how it differs from other blues styles.
String Bending: Expressive and Soulful
String bending is a pivotal technique in SRV's guitar arsenal, used to express a wide range of emotions. This series teaches you how to execute bends with precision and soul, mastering the technique to make each note sing with the emotional depth typical of SRV's playing. From subtle half-step bends to dramatic, soaring whole-step bends, you'll learn to use this technique to enhance your expressive capabilities.
Blues Shuffles: The Heartbeat of Blues Rhythm
Blues shuffles form the rhythmic backbone of many classic SRV tracks. These grooves, with their distinctive swing feel, are essential for capturing the essence of blues rhythm playing. The lessons break down various shuffle patterns and show you how to inject them with the same driving energy and swagger that SRV brought to his performances.
Vibrato: Adding Depth to Every Note
Vibrato is crucial in adding life and sustain to notes, and SRV’s vibrato was wide, intense, and full of feeling. This series teaches you how to develop a controlled, expressive vibrato, enhancing the emotional impact of your playing. You'll learn to vary the speed and amplitude of your vibrato to match the intensity of the music, much like SRV did in his memorable solos.
Practicing Over a Backing Track: Real-World Application
Each technique and lick is practiced over a backing track, providing crucial context for applying what you've learned. Playing with backing tracks helps you understand how these techniques fit within a song, enhancing your timing, rhythm, and improvisational skills. It’s a vital step in learning how to apply these techniques in live playing and jamming scenarios.
Stevie Ray Vaughan’s Guitar Style
Stevie Ray Vaughan is celebrated for his incredible guitar skills and his ability to convey deep emotion through his instrument. His playing style combines elements of blues, rock, and jazz, marked by raw intensity, technical proficiency, and deep soulfulness. Learning his style offers insights into not only playing with technical skill but also with heart and passion.
The Benefits of Learning These Techniques
By mastering these techniques, you will:
- Develop a powerful and aggressive approach to Texas-style blues.
- Enhance your expressive capabilities through masterful string bending.
- Gain a deep understanding of blues rhythms with shuffles.
- Learn to add emotional depth to your playing with soulful vibrato.
Guitar Techniques Used in "Quick Licks - In The Style of Stevie Ray Vaughan"
Upon completing "Quick Licks - In The Style of Stevie Ray Vaughan" you will have honed your skills in the following techniques:
"Quick Licks - In The Style of Stevie Ray Vaughan" is an essential course for any guitarist looking to delve into the soulful world of blues guitar. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced player, these lessons offer a comprehensive guide to mastering the style of a blues legend and infusing your playing with the same level of emotion and finesse.
* THIS PRODUCT IS NOT ENDORSED BY OR MADE IN ASSOCIATION WITH STEVIE RAY VAUGHAN, NOR DOES STEVIE RAY VAUGHAN PERFORM OR APPEAR ON THIS COURSE *
About The Tutor
Tutor Profile
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...