Free Lesson Friday

4 B.B. King Licks That Break Out of Box 1

4 B.B. King Licks That Break Out of Box 1


  • Description (click to expand)
    May 26th, 2026

    It's pretty easy to tell when someone is stuck inside of Box 1 and doesn't know how to mix in the major notes that lie just inside (and outside) the shape. In this lesson, I'll teach you 4 B.B. King licks that break you out of your Box 1 habit, mixing in all the notes that you're missing. These licks fit together as a phrase at the start of a 12-bar chorus in a swing blues song like "Every Day I Have The Blues". This excerpt is taken directly from my recently updated B.B.'s Influence: Swingin' Blues course.

    Tags

    Key:A
    Tuning:Standard
    Topics: Blues Licks
    Difficulties: Intermediate
    Artist: B.B. King
    Songs: Every Day I Have The Blues
    Styles: Swing Blues

    Comments