Song Lesson: Let's Get Down to Business

In this lesson, Seth Rosenbloom will perform B.B. King's timeless tune "Let's Get Down to Business" in its entirety. This performance will reference each guitar part that you will learn throughout the duration of this course.

In this lesson, we will explore the guitar techniques required to play "Let's Get Down To Business" by B.B. King. This song, structured around a 1-4-5, 12-bar blues pattern, offers variations in the lengths of verses and transitions coming out of solos. The lesson will cover the key of A-flat, focusing on the A-flat, D-flat, and E-flat power chords. Specific attention will be given to the finger positions at different frets on the strings. Starting with an intro solo on the one chord, the lesson also delves into the different forms of vocal verses, each with their particularities, such as the elongated one chord found in some B.B. King tunes. The standard 12-bar blues for the guitar solo, and unique aspects like the half chorusy verse coming out of the solo, will be analyzed. The lesson will culminate in practicing the entire song with a focus on playing along with the band, capturing the essence of a live performance.

Now its time to practice "Let's Get Down To Business" by B.B. King with Seth Rosenbloom. You will be guided through the different chord progressions, unique structures, and playing techniques that make up this blues tune. Remember to utilize TrueFire's learning tools to enhance your practice experience, such as the ability to slow down the performance, ensuring you can keep up with the intricate parts of the tune. Don't miss out on the Tabsync feature, which allows you to view the tabs in real time as they are played, giving you an authentic learning experience.

Ready to take your practice to the next level? This segment of the lesson allows you to play "Let's Get Down To Business" along with a band. Be sure to Utilize TrueFire's cutting-edge learning tools, you can adjust the speed of the performance to match your comfort level and use the Tabsync feature to view the tabs in real time as they are played by the band. This immersive experience simulates performing in a live setting, helping you to hone your skills and gain confidence as a blues guitarist.

In this lesson, we will explore the rhythm guitar part for "Let's Get Down to Business," focusing on the key of A-flat, using chords like A-flat major or dominant seven, D-flat major, and E-flat major. The lesson will provide step-by-step instruction on playing the main riff in A-flat and highlight variations within the song's structure, including an elongated one chord for eight measures instead of the typical four in a 12-bar blues pattern. Special attention will be paid to the intricacies of the rhythm fill, main riff, and techniques like using a "claw" for certain chords. The lesson will also guide through the different parts of the song, from the intro solo staying on the one chord, the vocal verses with their unique form, to the guitar solos played over a standard 12-bar blues, and a half verse kind of chorus emerging from the middle guitar solo. The complexity of the recording, with inconsistencies in the original track, will also be addressed, allowing for experimentation with different approaches.

Now its time to practice "Let's Get Down To Business" by B.B. King with Seth Rosenbloom. You will be guided through the different chord progressions, unique structures, and playing techniques that make up this blues tune. Remember to utilize TrueFire's learning tools to enhance your practice experience, such as the ability to slow down the performance, ensuring you can keep up with the intricate parts of the tune. Don't miss out on the Tabsync feature, which allows you to view the tabs in real time as they are played, giving you an authentic learning experience.