Sweep picking isn't just for metalheads. There are very subtle nuances that differentiate the traditional shredding nature of sweep picking and the bluesy version in today's lesson. While the motion and the mechanics remain the same, the articulation and feel of the playing is what distinguishes this blues technique. Scalar playing is encouraged, even though traditionally I like to break out of the minor pentatonic boxes. Channel your inner Jimmy Page and let's get started.
The diminished sound will help you cut heads in your next blues solo.
This solo has all the ingredients of a timeless SRV solo.
These awesome chords are the exclamation at the end of your bluesy statements.
The combination of major and minor pentatonic scales is something every guitar player should understand.
If you're looking for that "outside" sound in your blues soloing, you need the altered scale in your life.
Fingerplucking is the technique you need in your guitar tool belt.
Learn the surprisingly useful fingerpicking technique that John Mayer leans on for some of his songs.
Sure you know your minor pentatonic scale. But do you know how to sound bluesy?
Here's how to break out of the minor pentatonic box we all get stuck in.
Imagine you could get in a time machine and round up a handful of the best living and dead blues guitar players ever... who would you choose?
These chords will make you feel luxurious.