Blues Guitar with Stuart Ziff (JamPlay)

Stuart will demonstrate his own unique style of Blues guitar. He will talk about the genre and demonstrate why this unique style is a staple of American music.

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Blues Guitar with Stuart Ziff (JamPlay)

About this course

Stuart will demonstrate his own unique style of Blues guitar. He will talk about the genre and demonstrate why this unique style is a staple of American music.

What you'll learn

  • Execute the flat tire shuffle rhythm with proper circular right hand motion
  • Play the low cut boogie/Jimmy Reed rhythm pattern in three different styles
  • Apply palm muting for percussive tone
  • Lock in with bass and drums as a rhythm guitarist
  • Understand the difference between triplet-based blues feel and eighth-note rock feel
Release date: 11/06/2012 • 3h 50m runtime
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Sample lessons
Complementary Rhythm Techniques
Complementary Rhythm Techniques
Complementary Rhythm Techniques
Minor Blues
Minor Blues
Minor Blues
Blues with ii-V Change
Blues with ii-V Change
Blues with ii-V Change
Slide Blues Guitar
Slide Blues Guitar
Slide Blues Guitar

What's included

15 lessons • 14 charts • 14 Jam Tracks

Flat Tire Shuffle
Stuart doesn't waste an ytime diving into blues as he starts his series off by demonstrating one of the most iconic and recognizable blues rhythm patterns, the "flat tire" shuffle.
Rhythmic Foundation
Rhythm in blues is essential, and Stuart provides some tips on how the foundation for blues rhythm can be built.
Complementary Rhythm Techniques
In this lesson, Stuart demonstrates how to create complementary rhythms that accompany the rest of the band or layer in while a soloists takes over.
Supportive Single Note Lines
Stuart demonstrates how simple single note lines can really influence rhythm within blues music.
Minor Pentatonic Scales
Stuart moves forward in his blues series by demonstrating the minor pentatonic scale. He explains how some major artists have influenced its use within blues music.
Minor Blues
Even though they are less common than major keys, minor keys play a huge part in blues music. Stuart discusses and demonstrates minor blues concepts.
Soloing over Minor Blues
This lesson provide tips on soloing over minor blues progressions. Stuart uses a backing track to help demonstrate some basic fundamentals to keep in mind while soloing.

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Reviews

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Karl1131

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05/03/26

Blues guitar with Stuart Ziff

I really enjoy Stuart Ziff ‘ s teaching style

arpeggio5

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03/16/26

explained very clear & good examples

JC

10/04/25

Blues courses

If you could only take one blues course, this should be it.

primalscream

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02/08/25

Stuart Ziff blues guitar lesson

It’s hard to believe that for just $5. 00 you can purchase this course. I think it’s a real gem and feel like it’s definitely going to raise my playing to another level.

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