6 Influential Blues Rhythms

In Lesson 2 we look at a groove heard in "Ledbetter Heights" by Kenny Wayne Shepherd. I start by showing you a basic version of the groove, then how to apply it to a 12-bar progression. We start in the key of E, and you'll learn how to shift the opening lick to a different spot on the fretboard because of the open strings.

Lastly, I show you how to use the rhythm in the key of B, which opens up several different ways to play the same fundamental rhythm, applicable to any non-open key.

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In Lesson 3 I break down the signature rhythm heard in Mannish Boy by Muddy Waters. Because this rhythm is so simple, I teach you several ways to play it, with single notes, and with chords. We focus on the key of A at first, then move to the key of E.

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In Lesson 4 I teach you the techniques used in the rhythm for "La Grange" by ZZ Top. First I show you the basic rhythm, then several ways to dress it up with single notes and chords.

Then I show you how to play it in the Key of A, first using open strings, then in the standard position. Then we move to the key of E and finally the key of G.

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In Lesson 5 I show you how to play the signature rhythm from "Good Morning Little Schoolgirl" recorded by Junior Wells with Buddy Guy. I start with the most basic version then show you a couple techniques to make it more polished. Then I show you how to play it over a 12-bar progression in the key of A.

Lastly we move to the key of E and I show you how Kenny Wayne Shepherd expanded on this rhythm for his song "True Lies."

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In Lesson 6 I teach you the rhythm from "So Excited" by Stevie Ray Vaughan. We start with the most basic version of the rhythm and how to play that over a 12-bar progression.

Then I teach you the techniques that Stevie used to transform this basic rhythm into the fat, grooving rhythm we hear in his recordings.

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