| You know what they say: "If you've got the | | | | If you have just started fundamental lessons |
| blues, you've got the juice." Indeed, blues | | | | or still feeling your way around guitars, |
| guitar music is the Mecca of all guitar | | | | learning the blues guitar chords will |
| music. After all, you can't get any better | | | | definitely not be a piece of cake. But fear |
| than that head bobbing and feet tapping | | | | not because frequent practice makes perfect. |
| rhythm that courses through your very soul | | | | Set an hour or two for added lessons in blues |
| like a fine wine or a hot cup of coffee. | | | | guitar chords. Know the basics, practice and |
| | | | prepare, then go learn those blues guitar |
| Blues guitar chords and guitar lessons, | | | | chords. And yes, definitely in that order. |
| anyone? | | | | |
| | | | How do I learn the tricks with blues guitar |
| There are several reliable blues guitar | | | | chords? |
| chords and guitar lessons online and offline. | | | | |
| These are all managed by experienced and | | | | First, you need an acoustic or electric |
| schooled guitarists. Online sites can have | | | | guitar. These should have steel strings and |
| you playing the blues faster than ordinary | | | | have the standard tuning of E-A-D-G-B-E. You |
| lessons. Once you sign up for instructions, | | | | must have the aptitude to read tablatures. A |
| you will be regularly provided with | | | | good chord book and some blues music CDs, |
| progressive guitar coaching. There are also | | | | preferably of your blues heroes, will help |
| sites that offer 200 lessons for exclusive | | | | you along, or at least, inspire you. The last |
| members. | | | | and most significant tool you need is your |
| | | | ability to discern the tonal quality of the |
| If you want to learn speed guitar playing | | | | guitar. |
| with your blues guitar chords, the Internet | | | | |
| is a minefield for sites that hasten your | | | | The step-by-step blues guitar tutorials will |
| accomplishments with the trickier aspects of | | | | take you along the 12 chord progression, via |
| guitar playing - fingering, phrasing, and | | | | audio examples, blues tablature, MP3 jam |
| picking, useful techniques if you dream of | | | | tracks, detailed instructions, and video |
| playing like the greats, such as BB King, | | | | demonstrations. |
| Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, and blues rocker | | | | |
| Anna Popovic. | | | | You will need to master the primary elements |
| | | | - pentatonic scale, chord structure, and the |
| The homepages of several sites have a list of | | | | different right hand rhythm styles. As you go |
| lessons for beginners, intermediate, | | | | along, make sure you are absorbing the blues |
| advanced, and legendary. Each category is | | | | guitar chords dictionary, including |
| marked by a number of guitars graphic. Two to | | | | visualizing chord arrangements on the guitar. |
| three guitars indicate the difficulty level | | | | |
| of the lesson, so start with the appropriate | | | | When you are ready, you will be introduced to |
| tutorial. And no, skipping levels won't help | | | | the more complex diminished and augmented |
| you. You're only fooling yourself. | | | | chords. Some cynics scoff at the idea of |
| | | | guitar scales lessons. But little do they |
| Learning blues guitar chords | | | | know that the great guitarists have learned |
| | | | to add depth to their blues by applying their |
| Learning blues guitar chords online affords | | | | extensive knowledge and appreciation of |
| you flexibility of time. You can schedule the | | | | scales. This also boils down to learning the |
| hour for your training according to your free | | | | organization of the fret board. |
| time. Learning or slacking, it's your call. | | | | |
| Take note, however, that you have to be | | | | Playing the solo |
| consistent with your lessons. A daily dose of | | | | |
| guitar instruction will have you playing like | | | | Playing the solo starts with learning the |
| a pro in no time. | | | | rhythm part of the blues guitar chords. It |
| | | | can be compared to the blueprint that is used |
| Of course, you must have a guitar to practice | | | | as a guide for solo blues artists. In solo |
| on. If you don't have one, well, go get one, | | | | playing, the notes are played one by one, and |
| otherwise you're a sitting duck. Playing | | | | this is accompanied by the rhythm guitar. In |
| blues guitar chords are often demonstrated | | | | contrast, the rhythm plays the note of one |
| online to give you an idea how the chords are | | | | chord all at once or is plucked in |
| played. The instructor gives explanations | | | | progression. |
| before, during, and after the demonstration. | | | | |
| Your background information, basic guitar | | | | So, with all that said, do you think you can |
| skills, and understanding of the triads are | | | | be the next Jimi Hendrix with your blues |
| essential tools for your advanced training. | | | | guitar chords? |
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