Embark on a Journey of Evolution to Modern Blues with "Evolution to Modern Blues," an exceptional online guitar course exclusively available on TrueFire, produced in collaboration with JamPlay. Designed for guitarists who want to explore the rich history and modern innovations of blues guitar, this comprehensive course will equip you with the skills and knowledge to navigate the diverse landscape of modern blues.
Led by expert instructors from JamPlay, "Evolution to Modern Blues" takes you on a musical odyssey through the evolution of blues guitar. With 51 immersive lessons, you'll learn the essential techniques, scales, chord progressions, and stylistic nuances that define the various eras of blues, from the classic Delta blues to the modern blues-rock fusion.
This course covers a wide range of blues guitar topics, including bending, vibrato, phrasing, rhythm playing, improvisation, and more. You'll study the playing styles of blues legends, gain insights into their techniques, and develop the skills to create your own authentic and modern blues solos and rhythm parts.
TrueFire's innovative learning platform ensures an immersive and interactive experience. High-definition video lessons, on-screen tablature, and downloadable practice materials make it easy to follow along and reinforce your understanding of each concept. With backing tracks and play-along exercises, you'll have the opportunity to apply your newfound skills in a musical context, refining your timing, feel, and overall musicianship as a modern blues guitarist.
Experience the evolution of blues guitar with "Evolution to Modern Blues." Dive into the rich traditions, embrace the innovations, and become a master of the art of modern blues guitar. Enroll now and let your guitar carry the spirit of blues through the ages.
What you'll learn
Execute finger plucking technique instead of using a pick for bends
Navigate multiple pentatonic shapes across the fretboard during a solo
Use chromatic slides from minor 3rd to major 3rd
Combine major 3rd targeting with sharp 4 (#4) for sophisticated blues lines
Apply pentatonic-plus-one-note thinking to simplify improvisation
Artur discusses his new course, what you can expect to learn, and what you should know going in.
2Harmony & the 12 Bar Blues
Understanding the form of the 12 bar blues is foundational to blues guitar playing. Internalizing where the chords land and understanding the harmony is key to mastering the traditional blues form.
3Fast Change and Minor Blues
We've learned the standard 12 bar form. There are many different feels that fit within that basic form. In this lesson, Artur takes a look at a variation in the 12 bar blues: the slow change and fast change concepts.
4Fast Change and Minor Blues
We've learned the standard 12 bar form. There are many different feels that fit within that basic form. In this lesson, Artur takes a look at a variation in the 12 bar blues: the slow change and fast change concepts.
5Slow Blues
Although a very common type of blues, don't be fooled by the word "slow" in slow blues. Slow does not mean easy! In fact, it can be a challenging feel to master. Artur gives us his take on the slow blues.
6Shuffle
The shuffle is one of the core feels of blues. In this lesson Artur talks about how to "feel" the shuffle, and gives some ideas of what to play over it.
7Turnarounds
Turnarounds are lines played over the bars 11 and 12. They're commonly played on blues tunes and their function is to conclude the "sentence"(round). Like when you're reading a book and you finish a paragraph or a chapter.
Great, inspiring course from the excellent Artur Menezes. The lessons take you from what you may already be familiar with, to more advanced ideas that can really take your blues playing to the next level!
