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1-Minute Blues

1-Minute Blues

SRV’s “Chitlins con Carne” Octave Mystery

SRV’s “Chitlins con Carne” Octave Mystery


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    Sep 16th, 2025

    In his cover of Kenny Burrell's song "Chitlins con Carne", Stevie Ray Vaughan played octaves over the melody, but at times it sounds like there's a 3rd octave on top. In this lesson, I'll show you how this 3rd octave could be played using an E-Form chord shape.

    Tags

    Key:B
    Tuning:E-Flat
    Topics: Blues Licks
    Difficulties: Advanced Intermediate
    Artist: SRV
    Songs: Chitlins con Carne

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