1-Minute Blues Softly Strummed Blues Rhythm Chords

In this lesson, I'll show you how to use your thumb instead of a pick to create a smoother sound when playing chords in a slow blues song. I'll also show you how moving your hand closer to the neck can make the sound fuller with less distracting transients.

When you're playing rhythm behind a soloist or a singer, it's essential to reinforce the melody of the song and fill the spaces as needed, but without distracting from their playing or singing. That's what this lesson is all about.