Blues Style Level 2

In this chapter you will expand your knowledge of blues style lead playing. You'll learn how to build your own blues licks by using the pentatonic scale and a few basic techniques like hammer-ons, pull-offs, bending and varying the rhythmic phrasing.

In this chapter you will expand your knowledge of the Three Kings of Blues: Albert, B. B. and Freddie. You'll get a break down on the tone, phrasing and licks of each of those blues legends in order to build your own repertoire of lead fills.

n this chapter you will expand your blues lead playing technique with in depth exercises on phrasing, vibrato and bending. You'll get a lot of opportunities to put that knowledge to use in practice tunes!

In this chapter you will expand you knowledge and skill in blues style lead playing with more conceptual and concrete skills. You'll cover using a capo, a slide hybrid picking, targeting chord tones, alternate tunings and styles.

In this chapter you will learn a variety of blues style rhythm riffs and approaches. You'll take an in depth look at alternate blues forms, styles and finish with turnaround exercises from a variety of style sources.

In this chapter you will get more in depth about various regional blues styles. You'll learn what distinguishes old school Delta blues from uptown Chicago blues, the differences between Texas and New Orleans blues; and get an intro to jazzy blues and British flavored blues. As always, you'll get a lot of opportunities to put that knowledge to use in practice tunes!