Electric Blues for Guitarists (JamPlay)

Master the Roots, Riffs, and Rhythms of Electric Blues

Marty FriedmanTommy EmmanuelSteve VaiEric GalesEric Johnson

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Electric Blues for Guitarists (JamPlay)

About this course

Blues is more than just a genre — it’s the foundation of countless musical styles, from jazz and country to rock and soul. In this deep and expansive course, veteran guitarist and educator Eric Madis delivers a comprehensive exploration of electric blues guitar playing, tracing its evolution through the licks, styles, and sounds of legendary artists like Lightnin’ Hopkins, John Lee Hooker, T-Bone Walker, B.B. King, Freddie King, and many more.

Across more than 200 video lessons, you’ll dive into classic blues shuffles, phrasing concepts, slide techniques, turnarounds, and expressive melodic ideas that form the backbone of the blues tradition. Eric breaks down each concept with historical context and modern application, guiding you through iconic riffs, essential scales and modes, advanced licks, and nuanced improvisational techniques. You’ll learn to solo in various positions, incorporate chord substitutions, master minor and dominant 7th arpeggios, and explore the expressive potential of slide guitar.

Whether you're looking to sharpen your lead playing, deepen your understanding of blues harmony, or develop a truly authentic electric blues voice, this course is your roadmap. With lessons rooted in tradition but aimed at elevating your creative expression, Electric Blues for Guitarists is essential for any guitarist serious about their blues education.

What you'll learn

  • Apply hammer-ons to bass licks with proper technique
  • Use efficient chord voicing transitions
  • Perform a blues turnaround with triplet feel
  • Execute proper shuffle rhythm with consistent downstrokes
  • Apply palm muting technique for rhythmic control
Release date: 05/10/2011 • 11h 29m runtime
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Sample lessons
12 Bar Memphis Blues
12 Bar Memphis Blues
12 Bar Memphis Blues
T-Bone Walker Lick
T-Bone Walker Lick
T-Bone Walker Lick
Third Position Playing
Lesson Introduction

What's included

209 lessons • 66 charts

Basic Blues Shuffle
In this lesson, Eric introduces himself and his Phase 2 lesson series. He also teaches a basic blues shuffle in the style of Jimmy Reed.
Basic Blues Shuffle
In this lesson, Eric introduces himself and his Phase 2 lesson series. He also teaches a basic blues shuffle in the style of Jimmy Reed.
Basic Blues Shuffle
In this lesson, Eric introduces himself and his Phase 2 lesson series. He also teaches a basic blues shuffle in the style of Jimmy Reed.
Basic Blues Shuffle
In this lesson, Eric introduces himself and his Phase 2 lesson series. He also teaches a basic blues shuffle in the style of Jimmy Reed.
Licks by Lightnin' Hopkins
Eric teaches a few popular Lightnin' Hopkins licks. These licks can be played over the blues shuffle from the previous lesson.
Licks by Lightnin' Hopkins
Eric teaches a few popular Lightnin' Hopkins licks. These licks can be played over the blues shuffle from the previous lesson.
Licks by Lightnin' Hopkins
Eric teaches a few popular Lightnin' Hopkins licks. These licks can be played over the blues shuffle from the previous lesson.

+ 202 more lessons

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Reviews

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Ravishankar

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03/12/25

Great

Osokin

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11/15/24

Master Electric Blues!

An excellent series of lessons from Eric Madis, presenting ideas taken from many of the greats of the genre. Lots of valuable material to work on.

JThomasRanken

Verified buyer

09/22/24

Great!

These are really well explained sessions that are well worth the cost and the time.

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