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Slow Blues Licks
I really enjoy Anthony's SRV flavor! He's a great teacher and his favorite guitarists seem to line up with mine!.
50 Slow Blues Licks You MUST Know
Crucial phrases, concepts and slow blues guitar techniques you MUST know
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About this course
There's no hiding behind a slow blues. That's the bad news. The good news is you don't need fancy fretwork, blazing technique, nuclear effect racks, or a giant Marshall wall to pull it off either. All you need is soul, a pair of good ears and a versatile vocabulary of slow blues lines and moves. You bring the former to the table and Anthony Stauffer will deliver the latter in this collection of 50 Slow Blues Licks You MUST Know.
Anthony organized the collection into five groups representing the five most common styles of slow blues tunes. You'll not only learn the lick itself but also where it fits within a standard 12-bar progression. Anthony performs the lick over a rhythm track and then breaks it down for you note-by-note, move-by-move. You get all of the tracks, tab, notation, Power Tab and Guitar Pro files.
The first group of licks is inspired by the inimitable B.B. King. You'll start with B.B.'s signature opening lick, work through several more soulful lines, and then pick up on a few of B.B.'s tastier chord runs.
Albert King influenced Stevie Ray Vaughan ala Texas Flood and this second group of must-know lines pass on those coveted big Texas-sized bends, killer call-and-response licks, intense vibrato moves, screeching multiple strings bends, octave jumps, approach notes, repeating hammer-ons and slinky slides.
Next up is a series of searing slow blues moves inspired by Eric Clapton and Freddie King; lots of major and minor licks, a few choice call and response phrases, an essential descending hammer-on and pull-off combo and a Freddie King-ish force-of-nature vibrato lick.
SRV may have been influenced by other great Texas blues players but he in turn influenced the rest of us with his fresh, innovative prowess on the fretboard. Long story short -- this fourth group of licks will inject more than just a bit of that prowess on your own fretboard.
The final group of licks are all derived from one of the greatest slow blues of all time -- Jimi Hendrix's Red House. Most of these are Jimi-powered but a few tip their hat to Johnny Winter as well; triads, trills, screaming bends, slippery slides and a few hammer-on chord embellishments.
Master these 50 Slow Blues You MUST Know and you can still leave the fancy fretwork, blazing technique, and effects at home, but that Marshall wall will sure sound mighty sweet now.
Anthony organized the collection into five groups representing the five most common styles of slow blues tunes. You'll not only learn the lick itself but also where it fits within a standard 12-bar progression. Anthony performs the lick over a rhythm track and then breaks it down for you note-by-note, move-by-move. You get all of the tracks, tab, notation, Power Tab and Guitar Pro files.
The first group of licks is inspired by the inimitable B.B. King. You'll start with B.B.'s signature opening lick, work through several more soulful lines, and then pick up on a few of B.B.'s tastier chord runs.
Albert King influenced Stevie Ray Vaughan ala Texas Flood and this second group of must-know lines pass on those coveted big Texas-sized bends, killer call-and-response licks, intense vibrato moves, screeching multiple strings bends, octave jumps, approach notes, repeating hammer-ons and slinky slides.
Next up is a series of searing slow blues moves inspired by Eric Clapton and Freddie King; lots of major and minor licks, a few choice call and response phrases, an essential descending hammer-on and pull-off combo and a Freddie King-ish force-of-nature vibrato lick.
SRV may have been influenced by other great Texas blues players but he in turn influenced the rest of us with his fresh, innovative prowess on the fretboard. Long story short -- this fourth group of licks will inject more than just a bit of that prowess on your own fretboard.
The final group of licks are all derived from one of the greatest slow blues of all time -- Jimi Hendrix's Red House. Most of these are Jimi-powered but a few tip their hat to Johnny Winter as well; triads, trills, screaming bends, slippery slides and a few hammer-on chord embellishments.
Master these 50 Slow Blues You MUST Know and you can still leave the fancy fretwork, blazing technique, and effects at home, but that Marshall wall will sure sound mighty sweet now.
What you'll learn
- Execute step-and-a-half hammer-on/pull-off patterns at the 10th fret position
- Play a Johnny Winter-style blues lick
- Navigate unconventional lick timing and endings
- Start a 12-bar blues solo effectively with a strong opening lick
- Understand Clapton's approach to short repeating licks with dramatic endings
Release date: 12/01/2012 • 3h 35m runtime
Sample lessons
Trainwreck Bends
Lick 16
Retrace Your Steps
Lick 19
Clear Some Space
Lick 32
Signature Note
Lick 45
What's included
53 lessons • 50 charts • 50 Jam Tracks
50 Slow Blues Licks
Welcome to 50 Slow Blues Licks You Must Know! Slow blues has always been intensely personal to me, ever since ‘that' sound grabbed my attention over 17 years ago. Slow blues guitar can communicate a wide range of emotions, all within the same song.
I have chosen licks from a select few of my favorite artists, and chosen licks that capture the signature aspects of their respective styles. The licks are divided into 5 groups, matching up with 5 different styles of slow blues songs. There are also 5 backing tracks, one for each group of licks.
In addition to learning how to play each lick, you'll learn the best place to play it within a standard 12-bar progression. In slow blues, knowing what to play is only half the journey. Knowing when to play it is equally important.
If you're a stranger to slow blues, it offers very little to hide behind. There's no complicated chord changes, or fast driving tempo. Just a few chords and a slow beat. This course will help you feel more at home by building up your arsenal of slow blues licks. Let's get started.
I have chosen licks from a select few of my favorite artists, and chosen licks that capture the signature aspects of their respective styles. The licks are divided into 5 groups, matching up with 5 different styles of slow blues songs. There are also 5 backing tracks, one for each group of licks.
In addition to learning how to play each lick, you'll learn the best place to play it within a standard 12-bar progression. In slow blues, knowing what to play is only half the journey. Knowing when to play it is equally important.
If you're a stranger to slow blues, it offers very little to hide behind. There's no complicated chord changes, or fast driving tempo. Just a few chords and a slow beat. This course will help you feel more at home by building up your arsenal of slow blues licks. Let's get started.
B.B.'s Intro
We'll start this course with a group of licks that are influenced by B.B. King. You'll find that they sound great in a song like "Sweet Little Angel". You can use the first backing track for the course with each of the licks in this group. The first one is B.B.'s signature opening lick, and anyone learning his style should know it well.
Tiptoe
This lick shows the incredible dynamic range of B.B.'s playing. It's a perfect lead in for a subdued, soulful, solo chorus. You'll want to leave plenty of space at the end of the preceding chorus for dramatic effect. Most of the notes are played quite delicately, but pay attention to the accents, they provide the contrast that makes this lick sound great.
What's That Note?
Have you ever been stuck trying to learn a B.B. King lick, unable to figure out what you're missing? In Lick #3, you'll see how a single note can add extra sophistication to a simple lick. B.B.'s playing was deceptively simple, and in this lick you'll see how easy it can be to miss important notes in his playing.
Two Steps Forward
B.B. King is known for making his guitar talk, but to my ears, his playing also communicates physical movement. This lick reminds me of someone dancing a few steps forward, then backward, and forward again. It's also a great example of B.B. mixing major and minor together in the same lick.
Over The Top
This is another lick that communicates movement. When I hear B.B. play this one, it sounds like someone pulling themselves over a cliff onto level ground. This feeling is created by the consecutive ascending bends, but also because the chord progression is climbing from the I chord to the IV chord as this lick is played.
Approaching the IV
You can add a lot of polish to your soloing by playing licks that highlight the changes of the chord progression. In this lick, B.B. gently accents the transition to the IV chord at bar #5, then follows the accents with a wide bend, adding just enough tension to the lick.
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Reviews
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mhamle01
Verified buyer
07/06/22
What's Not To Like
Slow Blues! And legendary guitarist's licks.
duggerh
Verified buyer
07/03/22
Nice Tutorial
Nice and slow.
dwaggitt
Verified buyer
06/16/22
Slow Blues
I found the course very informative. I liked the instructors approach
Brenda
10/28/21
Slow Blues Guitar Techniques
A very dynamic and diverse lesson, where Anthony does a great job, the sensations that he transmits in each of his compositions is spectacular. The content he shows you is of very good quality, not only can you learn guitar licks but you also have tips and learn techniques that provide variety for a larger repertoire. A great teacher from whom you can learn a lot and improve your level.
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