Advanced Blues In 6 Weeks - Week 5

Guitars Lessons by Stuart Bull

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Advanced Blues In 6 Weeks - Week 5 Guitar Lessons

Dive deep into the soulful world of blues guitar with "Advanced Blues In 6 Weeks - Week 5," a comprehensive course designed to expand your blues guitar mastery. This week's focus brings a rich palette of techniques to the forefront, including major and minor pentatonic rhythm motifs, note placements, major pentatonics for soloing, the use of the open high E string, the E diminished chord, and dominant arpeggios. Each technique is carefully explored, providing guitarists with the tools to add depth and emotion to their playing. With an emphasis on real-world application, the course also features a performance by the tutor and includes a backing track for practice, offering a holistic learning experience. This course is taught by Stuart Bull.

Guitar Lesson Overview

Major and Minor Pentatonic Rhythm Motifs

The exploration of major and minor pentatonic rhythm motifs opens a gateway to understanding the foundational language of blues guitar. Learning these motifs equips players with the ability to craft compelling rhythm sections that are both versatile and emotionally resonant. This segment of the course highlights how these scales can be interwoven to create dynamic musical textures, enhancing the player's improvisational skills.

Note Placements

Mastering note placements is crucial for expressive soloing and melodic construction. This course segment delves into the strategic placement of notes within a solo, teaching guitarists how to emphasize certain notes to convey emotion and build tension. It's a skill that elevates your playing from mere notes to a storytelling medium.

Major Pentatonics for Soloing

Focusing on major pentatonics for soloing, this lesson unveils the brighter side of blues soloing. Learners will discover how to integrate major pentatonic scales into their solos, adding a sweet, melodic contrast to the typically gritty blues sound. This technique broadens the guitarist's expressive range, offering new avenues for creative soloing.

Using the Open High E String

Utilizing the open high E string introduces a sonic sparkle to blues playing, offering a technique to embellish solos and rhythm parts with high-pitched, resonant tones. This lesson explores the strategic use of this string to enhance musical passages, adding texture and vibrancy to your playing.

The E Diminished Chord and Dominant Arpeggios

The incorporation of the E diminished chord and dominant arpeggios into blues guitar playing brings a touch of sophistication and complexity. These harmonic elements introduce tension and resolution, key components of musical storytelling. This course segment guides guitarists through the use of these techniques to create more engaging and emotionally charged music.

Performance by the Tutor

Witnessing the techniques in action during the tutor's performance provides an invaluable learning experience. It demonstrates how these techniques can be seamlessly integrated into a cohesive and expressive blues performance, offering students a model to aspire to. Seeing the practical application of lessons in a performance context bridges the gap between practice and real-world execution.

Benefits of Using a Backing Track for Practice

The inclusion of a backing track is a crucial tool for practice, allowing guitarists to apply what they've learned in a band-like environment. Practicing with a backing track helps in developing timing, improvisational skills, and the ability to play in harmony with other instruments. It simulates a live performance scenario, preparing students for playing in a group or solo performances.

Guitar Techniques Used

This comprehensive approach to advanced blues guitar in Week 5 of "Advanced Blues In 6 Weeks" ensures that students not only learn the technical aspects of these techniques but also understand their musical application, enriching their overall playing experience and skill set.







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Technical Details

  • Code

    RDR0398

  • Artist

    Stuart Bull

  • Media

    Online Stream, Download, DVD

  • Media format

    PAL + NTSC

  • Genre

    Blues, Modern Blues

  • Skill level

    Expert, Suitable For All

  • EIN No

    5060088824610

  • 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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