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How to Play Blues Guitar

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Learn the basics of how to play the electric blues guitar, including blues guitar scales, beginner blues guitar licks and blues chords, in this free music lesson video clip series.

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Summary: The instrumental and vocal style of music commonly known as 'the blues' is actually derived from a repetitive 12 bar pattern and the blue notes. It was born in the slave camps of the United States in the form of hymnals, gospel tunes and spirituals, and evolved into a highly influential genre that has inspired everything from jazz to rock 'n roll to hip hop. Blues guitar is one of the purest forms of the genre, since slaves were typically allowed to have guitars or homemade banjos. The beginnings of blues music are steeped in tradition and at their purest when combined with stringed instruments. In this free video clip series, our expert will introduce you to blues guitar by demonstrating commonly used scales, box patterns, bends techniques, shuffle patterns and tips for paying rhythm blues guitar. Tips on blues guitar solos are also included.

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Expert: John Armstrong has been teaching guitar at Keller Music for over 15 years now. He has played with countless musicians over the years, and in bands ranging from classical ensembles to rock groups. He also has a bachelors degree in Jazz and Classical guitar from the University of Cincinnati Conservatory of Music.

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