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12/10/24
Experence Trout
Experence is the one word that comes to mind about Walters lesson !!!!!!! He has did it all and he shares it like the Pro he is !!!!
Blues-Rock on the Edge
Blues-Rock Interactive Video Masterclass with Legendary Walter Trout
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About this course
Walter Trout’s pedigree and contributions to our musical heritage would fill multiple and significant chapters in the history of Blues Rock, from its birth to the present day. Walter cut his teeth as a sideman for John Lee Hooker, Percy Mayfield, Big Mama Thornton, Joe Tex, and many others. Then three years with Canned Heat and a 5-year stint with John Mayall and The Bluesbreakers.
In 1989, The London Times called Walter’s first solo album, Life In The Jungle, “The greatest album in the history of the blues-rock genre!” 30 albums later, Walter is still regarded as, ”one of the most talented rock and blues players on the world's stage,” as stated by John Mayall.
We thank our lucky stars for welcoming one of our all-time guitar heroes to the family with his first TrueFire masterclass, Blues Rock on the Edge. You will also thank yours as you play your way through (what can only be described) a rare, groundbreaking learning experience with the legendary Walter Trout.
”For me, being a guitar player is not about perfection and flawless execution of technique. It’s about tapping into the moment, being spontaneous, and taking risks to create something beautiful.
Using 6 of my own tunes, I’ll show you my favorite blues-rock approaches; how to build a solo with more imagination and avoid cliches, how to create more dynamic lines, how to visualize the neck, rhythm guitar strategies, inversions, practice tips, fills in between vocals, and most importantly — how to forget it all and just play!”
You can also loop or slow down the videos and work with the lessons at your own pace. All of Walter’s original song backing tracks are also included to work with on your own.
Grab your guitar, and let’s go to the edge with Walter Trout!
In 1989, The London Times called Walter’s first solo album, Life In The Jungle, “The greatest album in the history of the blues-rock genre!” 30 albums later, Walter is still regarded as, ”one of the most talented rock and blues players on the world's stage,” as stated by John Mayall.
We thank our lucky stars for welcoming one of our all-time guitar heroes to the family with his first TrueFire masterclass, Blues Rock on the Edge. You will also thank yours as you play your way through (what can only be described) a rare, groundbreaking learning experience with the legendary Walter Trout.
”For me, being a guitar player is not about perfection and flawless execution of technique. It’s about tapping into the moment, being spontaneous, and taking risks to create something beautiful.
Using 6 of my own tunes, I’ll show you my favorite blues-rock approaches; how to build a solo with more imagination and avoid cliches, how to create more dynamic lines, how to visualize the neck, rhythm guitar strategies, inversions, practice tips, fills in between vocals, and most importantly — how to forget it all and just play!”
"It makes no sense to teach you how to play “like” Walter Trout. His soloing is a force of nature. Think Ornette Coleman or Mahalia Jackson. Walter’s furious and beautifully melodic soloing is always a sermon about pure emotion and being yourself. And that’s the lesson - be honest and play with your heart wide open." - Philip DubuqueWalter will explain and demonstrate all of the key concepts and approaches as you play your way through the course. You’ll get standard notation and tabs for all of the key examples and performance studies. Plus, you’ll be able to use TrueFire’s learning tools to sync the tab and notation to the video lesson.
You can also loop or slow down the videos and work with the lessons at your own pace. All of Walter’s original song backing tracks are also included to work with on your own.
Grab your guitar, and let’s go to the edge with Walter Trout!
What you'll learn
- How to improvise by following chord changes rather than staying in one scale
- How to create melodic lines that work with chord progressions
- How to build intensity across multiple solo choruses
- Recognize the value of space and restraint in playing
- Understand the importance of developing personal style beyond copying
Release date: 08/02/2022 • 3h 07m runtime
Sample lessons
Utilizing Your Guitar's Volume Control
Demonstration
Expressive Hammer-ons, Pull-offs & Slides
Demonstration
Haunted by the Night: Solo Section
Overview
Haunted by the Night: Solo Section
Performance
What's included
47 lessons • 20 charts • 12 Jam Tracks
Blues-Rock on the Edge
Hey, Walter Trout here and welcome to Blues-Rock on the Edge.
To me, being a guitar player is not about perfection and flawless execution of technique. It’s about tapping into the moment, being spontaneous and taking risks to create something beautiful.
In this course, I'll show you many of my favorite blues rock approaches – techniques like hammerons, pull-offs, vibrato and bending. We'll discuss how to build a solo with more imagination and avoiding cliches. I'll talk about how I use the volume and tone controls for more dynamic lines, I'll give you practice tips, explain how I see the neck, explore some of my rhythm guitar strategies and a ton more.
I'll show you how I apply all of these approaches in my own playing using six of my own tunes.
Everything is tabbed and synced to the video. Using TrueFire’s learning tools, you can slow down or loop any of the video lessons to learn at your own pace.
My hope is that this course will help you find your own freedom on the instrument, push the boundaries of what’s possible, and take more chances.
So, grab your guitar, and let’s take blues rock to the edge.
To me, being a guitar player is not about perfection and flawless execution of technique. It’s about tapping into the moment, being spontaneous and taking risks to create something beautiful.
In this course, I'll show you many of my favorite blues rock approaches – techniques like hammerons, pull-offs, vibrato and bending. We'll discuss how to build a solo with more imagination and avoiding cliches. I'll talk about how I use the volume and tone controls for more dynamic lines, I'll give you practice tips, explain how I see the neck, explore some of my rhythm guitar strategies and a ton more.
I'll show you how I apply all of these approaches in my own playing using six of my own tunes.
Everything is tabbed and synced to the video. Using TrueFire’s learning tools, you can slow down or loop any of the video lessons to learn at your own pace.
My hope is that this course will help you find your own freedom on the instrument, push the boundaries of what’s possible, and take more chances.
So, grab your guitar, and let’s take blues rock to the edge.
Utilizing Your Guitar's Volume Control
In this lesson I'll be talking about the possibilities with the electric guitar and how you can utilize the controls on your guitar to your advantage to make your playing more expressive. Specifically we'll be touching on a technique I learned from the legendary guitarist Roy Buchanan, in which you use the volume control on your guitar to make your sound more vocal.
Ordinary Madness: Volume Control Solo
I this series of lessons I will be going over how to utilize and use the controls, pick ups, and tone buttons in your soloing. We'll start things off with a performance of the outro from my tune Ordinary Madness and then next, we'll break everything down in detail. Let's get started!
Ordinary Madness: Volume Control Solo
I this series of lessons I will be going over how to utilize and use the controls, pick ups, and tone buttons in your soloing. We'll start things off with a performance of the outro from my tune Ordinary Madness and then next, we'll break everything down in detail. Let's get started!
Ordinary Madness: Volume Control Solo
I this series of lessons I will be going over how to utilize and use the controls, pick ups, and tone buttons in your soloing. We'll start things off with a performance of the outro from my tune Ordinary Madness and then next, we'll break everything down in detail. Let's get started!
Vibrato Possibilities and Approaches
Now let's talk about vibrato on the electric guitar, the multiple ways you can utilize it, and how incredibly important it can be to your sound.
All Out of Tears: Solo Section
In this next series of lessons I will be demonstrating some of these vibrato techniques we talked about in the previous video. We'll kick things off with a performance of the solo section from my tune All Out of Tears, and then I'll break everything down for you in detail. Let's get started!
+ 40 more lessons
Reviews
9 results
Greenwave
Verified buyer
12/08/24
sharing his craft
The man, the legend! He had to totally relearn after his health challenge. He now inspires numpties like me to greater heights. And he is an approachable gent that wishes to share his craft!
PKramer1
Verified buyer
09/05/24
Learn to add feel!
Great lesson from one of the masters of the genre. Not so much of a "technical" lesson but more about adding your touch using various techniques to really make your playing stand out.
IamBenjamin
Verified buyer
05/15/23
Wow!
Great playing and inspiring teaching!
Ben
01/31/23
Blues-Rock on the Edge
Really inspiring and just great fun!!!
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