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Blues Guitar With a Tempo Change – Rhythm and Lead – EP182

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In this blues guitar lesson, you’ll learn how to play a I, IV, V blues chord progression with a dramatic tempo change. The I chord is always played in a faster tempo. Going back and forth between these two tempos and learning how to slow down between them will help develop your sense of timing. You’ll also be playing both rhythm and lead parts in this.

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      • squirewire1963 says

        Hi Brian, It is a gorgeous guitar! When you do your video how about maybe starting out by showcasing your guitar collection and how you store/display them? We see you playing them all the time and it would be interesting seeing that too. Love your site!

        • Jay J says

          Great Lesson Brian can’t wait to start working on it. Beautiful guitar. I agree with Squirewire1963, looking forward to a video on the new guitar, and would love a little description of your others, and how you store and display them. I always take notice of what guitar you use for each lesson. I almost am just as anxious to see the guitar you use as I am to see the content of the new lesson.

  5. Jeem says

    My take on the first few bars was John Lee Hooker. Shoot, even if I just get that part down it’s way cool!
    And so is that guitar! I like how the binding tails off in a finished design just above the neck p’up.

    Thanks for another great one Brian!

    Jim

  23. charjo says

    Brian, you can’t showcase that guitar ever again. From what I can see the scale length is unfairly short and the price tag is astronomical. I’m sure you must have gotten an exceptionally good deal.
    John

  27. timothy9 says

    This lesson is a great illustration of why rhythm playing is really the bedrock of being a good guitar player. If you can get this stuff down, you can call yourself a guitar player.
    Time to practice!

  28. DKB says

    That’s the best way for me personally. You go her then here do this then this. When there is a lot of discussion after every note, it like trying to count money while someone is asking me questions, I loose my place. Not a criticism just explaining this is how I ( me personally) learn easiest. I will play the video SEVERlAL times.
    By the way Thanks for the Active Melody Tee shirt. When I explain to people where and how I got it , they are IMPRESSED. Then when I tell them what a great teacher you are, I can see the excitement on their faces. Great new Gibson by the way. Merry Christmas.
    I am having a hell of a time returning to parts of the Blues Lead course once I start a chapter if I stop, I t marks me as having completed and will not let me return. This happens on my work computer and home I pad.( whoops just told on myself, I do study your lessons at work). I am a driver I can do what I want with my down time. Watch a lot of Brian’s lessons then go home and jam with your lesson at home. Sincerely Dennis BERRY

    • Don D. says

      Hey Dennis, I read what you said about having completed a part of the lead course and not being able to get back to the completed part. That shouldn’t be happening (I’m thinking you are a premium member—if not, I don’t know what the routine is). Please try it again, be sure to double-click. If it still locks you out, please contact Bryce (Bryce-AKguitar). He’s the guy who solves everything. Just put the “@” in front of the name in parentheses (touching the name, no space, like @XXXXX, hope that isn’t someone’s name) and it will “page” him to your comment.

    • Don D. says

      Congratulations and welcome! There’s a forum here where you can share your progress videos or anything else music-related (or beyond) that’s on your mind. It’s in the dropdown, third from the left. It’s a great tune but a tricky one, I think, changing tempos, hard for me—I’m scanning the comments for tips, not finding any yet. Good luck!

  40. drlknstein says

    great vibe there on this lesson

    I loved the clapton mega lick on part 2

    and I was mesmerized by that guitar when I first saw it-…..your bonus vid explained it all…just a gorgeous red fantatic instrument.. most interesting history- your enthusiam was obvious..like a kid at christmas….fun to watch….it looks like a piece of art to me

  42. Michael J says

    G/day Brian,
    Fascinating story about the history of the instrument, mate. I have to say that I realised a similar dream a few years ago with my own “Dream Guitar.” So, although the background is nowhere near as significant as what you have there, I certainly understand where you’re coming from. There is a point where the financial aspect becomes a little bit “By the way,” So warmest congratulations on making it happen, and, yes I reckon we all look very much forward to seeing it again in the future.
    Wishing yourself and your family a very Merry Christmas, and a happy and safe 2017.
    Michael J. Downunde.r

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