In this lesson we will examine the G blues scale on guitar up and down the entire neck. Many guitarists like the key of G because of the variety of songs in the key, the ability to incorporate open notes and it has many of the chords we are so familiar with. Sure it is called a blues scale but there is no requirement to only use the scale with blues songs. In fact, many of the most…
Here is a blues guitar practice routine that will be both challenging and enjoyable with a goal to make you a more versatile guitarist. While many people assume that blues is a limited genre anyone who plays it knows the possibilities are endless. 1. Finger Exercises Chances are you have been doing finger exercises since you picked up the guitar. If so, that’s good. Don’t stop. If not, start today. The benefit of finger exercises include loosening your…
Whether you play rock, country or pop music, there are certain old school blues songs every musician should know. Every music genre has its key tunes .Jazz cats should know Misty, My Favorite Things, and Take Five. Rock guys need to know Johnny B. Goode and Smoke On The Water. Even if they don't ever want to play them, chances are they know how play them. Here are some of the selections for the blues. Blues has been…