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Jazzy, Blues Lead Guitar Lesson in B Flat (Includes “Out of the box” Licks) – EP352

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In this week’s guitar lesson, you’ll learn a blues lead that’s played over a B flat shuffle which includes several “out of the box” type licks, designed to make your lead sound more sophisticated. This is perfect for those of you that are looking to add a little more jazz to your blues leads.

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  4. Bill B says

    Wow, this sounded fantastic! I’m sure it’s loaded with some great nuggets as well. Really looking forward to digging into some uncharted territory
    ( for me at least).
    Once again, you never disappoint! Thanks so much

  8. jerryeaton says

    Thanks for the lesson awesome lesson Brian. I have been seeing a lot of the recovery efforts on the news for the people affected by the tornado. Lots of great work by the people of Nashville and especially the country music community. I hope you and your family didn’t sustain any damage or hardships. I have been a member since you posted the B B King Blues video in 2010. Everything I know, I learned from your videos… I just wish I knew everything in your videos. Thank you for all the great lessons. Looking forward to another ten years.
    Jerry

  10. jimbostrat says

    B flat is such a vital (and versatile) key, Brian!! Everyone serious about playing guitar in a band professionally or at least really wanting to play behind a really hot horn section owes it to themselves to master this key or at least get very comfortable and understand all the cool nuances and more sophisticated jazzy blues licks as Brian amply demonstrates here!! It’s most definitely worth the effort!! Jim C.

  14. Hank V says

    FINALLY ! Some soloing material to use with the 100 Robben Ford Bb blues swing lessons out there! Thanks Brian ! I’ve been looking for something like this for a long time. Right on target

  18. jimbostrat says

    If you folks love this latest lesson from Brian then trust me……if you haven’t discovered it yet, you owe it to yourself to work on Brian’s earlier and just as fantastic EP031 (Robben Ford style) jazz/blues rhythm course!! Not because I recommended it but because this lesson too is shock full of goodness and concepts!! Jim C.

  34. Steve U says

    There I was all proud of myself that I managed to get this down fully up to speed with the tab play-a-long and then get through the whole thing on my own with the slow backing track.
    Just tried to play allow to the full speed version. It was like jumping out of a speeding car and trying to run, I managed about a bar and a half before going A over T.
    oh well, going to go and lick my wounds and then trying again tomorrow.

  35. timothy9 says

    As another 10 year subscriber, I’ve been meaning to tell you how enjoyable it’s been to watch you grow and change as a musician. The earlier lessons were great intro’s to the styles of great but slowly we’re learning who YOU are as a musician.
    It’s a real treat to listen and learn from you.
    All the best…keep on picking but wash your hands:)

    • Brian says

      Thank you Timothy! That’ s amazing that you’ve been here that long. I stopped doing the “in the style of” lessons a while ago for the very reason you hinted at. I started realizing that I had my own style, which is a combination of all of the others. Makes it much easier for me to just do something I like, instead of trying to be someone else.

  36. paul s says

    Absolutely a great lesson and I can’t get over what a fantastic comprehensive website you put together
    with just about every feature one can imagine.
    You definitely give everyone something to look forward to on Friday evenings.
    Paul

  37. Buster89 says

    I love this lesson and the fact you start emphasising on the landing notes, something I always struggle with timing wise.
    In terms of the back catalogue of lessons, I agree with Jimbostrat, EP031 is indeed one of your best composition in that style.

    • Jeff L says

      Thanks Brian, this is a great lesson. I enjoy playing on an acoustic, but have trouble getting full bends on the G and the B strings and wonder whether I should try harder and not worry about breaking the string? Or just slide up 2 frets instead of bending a full note up? Any advice? thanks, Jeff

  42. Steven m says

    Brian , Thanks for the great lessons . How about a lesson that features Spanish flavored phrasings that we
    could use to dress up songs like ” When Rita Leaves ” by Delbert McClinton . Many lessons I’ve seen require
    specific chord progressions to achieve the sound . I’d like to flavor my playing and my songs with these sounds .

    Thanks again .
    Steve

  43. houliAK says

    I really liked the explanation of the target notes since that is an area I have struggled with also. The diminished 7th chord explanation hit a “chord” with me too! Great stuff!! Ive been an acoustic player all my life but a buddy lent me his Strat and it was a blast working through this lesson with it. I can see the possibility of an Epiphone Casino in my future because I love that jazzy blues sound. Besides, John and George loved the Casino too.

  45. Les Brown says

    Man it must be great to have all that music running through your head. We sure do appreciate that you share it with us. I learn more from one lesson with you than any 10 from other online instructors.

  46. Mark M says

    Just a great lesson this week. I’ve been trying to learn some jazzy fills for a while and this lesson really helps. Maybe some Western swing soon would also be fun. Keep safe – keep them music coming!

  49. Joel R says

    Hello Brian .
    Only 5 years membership,and already 93 bookmarks.
    Great lesson,Great teacher,and Great music .
    As usual.
    I have bought an electro acoustic Hummingbird guitar ,visiting CMA festival 5 years ago .
    Very Nice to play jazz .
    Thanks from France.
    Joe .

  52. Peter A says

    Thanks Brian,great lesson,more of this please.But what of all the spelling mistakes ? Is it my computerer yours ?

    “In dis week’s guitar lesson, you’ll learn a blues lead dat’s played over a B flat shuffle which includes several “out of teh box” type licks, designed to make your lead sound more sophisticated. dis is perfect for those of you dat are looking to add a little more jazz to your blues leads.”

    Even in some of the comments.No big deal,just unusual that the same words are mis-spelt.

  54. Riff Raff 60 says

    This one was a real challenge for me. Forced my fingers into unfamiliar territory but that’s just what I needed. On blues leads I always seem to revert back to comfort zone licks. My play was getting repetitive and boring. You are forcing me to go where my brain dictates instead of where my fingers naturally fall. Great lesson.

  55. jimbostrat says

    I have to again comment on how great I feel this lesson and this pertinent style of lesson is by Brian………I’ve gone on and on in the past about how great his acoustic blues lessons are and these are still my favorite but Brian also have a great knack of taking some great blues concepts and extending these into colossal complete lessons………with ideas we can take everywhere and use immediately! This one’s no different and Brian also has this gift of reading ahead of areas where we need a repeat in perspective to fully grasp what he’s teaching! Anyone of us can study and practice this Bb blues lesson and shine with anyone……in any key and be better musical blues men and women because of it!! Again, easily one of my top 5 favorite ActiveMelody.com lessons!! Jim C.

  57. Jeff L says

    Seems my question wound up as a reply to someone else’s comment earlier… So let me try again:

    Thanks Brian, this is a great lesson. I enjoy playing on an acoustic, but have trouble getting full bends on the G and the B strings and wonder whether I should try harder and not worry about breaking the string? Or just slide up 2 frets instead of bending a full note up? Any advice? thanks, Jeff

  58. William L says

    Hey Brian from stormy Long Island, Nova Scotia. One more time, great lesson. Lots of challenges for an ol’ guy like me! I was lucky to pick up an Epi ES 339 and I am banging away on this piece. Lovin’ it! Stay safe!
    b

  59. Lin H says

    Great lesson Brain. Glad to be playing this on my Epiphone ES-335 Pro. It sounds wonderful. Since we are all locked down, you have given me plenty to do, and I can’t think of a better way to spend the lock down playing your lessons. Thank you. I appreciate you.

  62. Michelle G says

    Love this swing lesson! Really looking forward to being a premium member now and getting all the extra learning tools!
    I was making this harder than it needed to be trying to figure out the second half by myself.
    Thanks Brian!

  64. Rambalin' Rose says

    I struggled with this lesson for a long time. But since you revamped your intro courses and did a special focus on triads, this lesson has become much easier. A lot of what you said in the triad lessons is practiced in real time here, especially about the 6 and 9 chords. Thank you Brian!

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