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Learn 3 Unique Blues Rhythms, Played Over The Same Jam Track – EP167

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Playing rhythm in a band doesn’t always get the respect that it deserves. Rhythm is essential to any ensemble of musicians and is the glue that holds everything together – defining the parameters of the song. This blues guitar lesson is made up of 3 very different sounding rhythms that you can be played over the same 12 bar blues backing track. Notice how the feel of the song completely changes depending on the rhythm that is played.

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  1. Ted R says

    When I first joined this site, I was excited. However, I thought I’d give a month or two and that should be enough. That was eight months ago, and I won’t ever leave. This is quite simply a phenomenal site and worth every penny. I really, really enjoy it week in and week out. Thanks Brian.

    • Frank S says

      Thank you Brian for your detailed and easy to understand lessons.I just became a premium member last week and I feel it is the best money I ever spent. I am a 57 year old beginner however I did own and played a Stratacaster 35 years ago. I just purchased another used one in March and I am relearning to play using your lessons.

    • Frank S says

      Thank you Brain for your easy to understand detailed lessons. I became a premium member last week and feel it was the best money I ever spent. I`m a 57 year old beginner, however I did play a little 35 years ago. I am relearning to play my Strat now using your lessons and I am really enjoying learning so much in a very short period of time.

  4. Aussie Rick says

    Another great one thanks Brian. It is very timely for me because I’ve been up until now been focusing on lead and woefully neglecting rhythm guitar. Now that I’m at the stage where I want to jam with others, or put down a rhythm track and play lead over it – I’ve suddenly become aware of how weak my rhythm playing is.

    I’ve recently been working on it and have found, to my surprise, that I’m not only getting a real buzz out of playing rhythm, but that it has also forced me to really work on my timing – which is benefiting my playing overall. This lesson will be a great help.

    Thanks again Brian.

    Rick

  5. jimbostrat says

    Now somebody out on those lush hills of Tennessee is actually listening to me!! I’ve been hankerin’ and jonesing for more cowbell….I mean cool blues rhythms and Brian has delivered here in triplets!! Now I’ve gotten adventurous and connected back to several of Brian’s earlier original blues/jazz rhythms (like my favorite once again…..good ole Robben Ford or EP031 and his nice ‘lead ins’ with 13th chords) and before long I feel I can almost withstand any jamming challenge!! Tons of ground covered here in EP167 just in time to have to work over the weekend and I’m truly beginning to see the real connection Brian discusses here with great rhythm and confidence translating into very tasteful and not run of the mill soloing!! It’s almost like……….Brian’s done this lesson for my birthday present (yesterday but better a wee bit late than never!!)!! Jim C.

  7. Allan says

    Cool for cats Brian very informative and very enjoyable great with the backing tracks lots of different things you can input into this lesson, every week look forward to see what you come up with then I try to add my input. Great site Great Teacher cheers mate.

  14. sunburst says

    I feel the love too! very important explanation of what to expect should one (like me) should I decide someday to get out and play.. Should anything go off wrong after this lesson , i’ll just blame the drummer and bass player lol ..but yes this is fun and excellent lesson!

  18. Steve M says

    Another great lesson Brian! I play rhythm with another guitarist and can’t wait to try this out with him. Could you go into more depth in another lesson on some of the fills we might use with this to build a little library to choose from?

  19. drlknstein says

    a very most excellent lesson- a lot of fun -and informative as always….I especially like the 3rd part with the “mary had a lil lamb” vibe. I love that song. the SRV version kills and the buddy guy version is pure rocking blues. I play it almost very day to warm up-….thanks

  23. iqzero56 says

    Great Radiators like rhythm on the first one. I had an old nylon in my hands and yes it gets too high from the D up.. but if you use the A form for the D and do the little lick it is easily reachable …. first hammer on in the D position.. the second using the D (A form).

  25. Nick_66 says

    This is the style I really love! Great lesson again Brain!

    By the way, I find it easier to wrap my thumb around the neck to hit the low E string (position 5) rather then using my indexfinger. My personal preference.

  26. Guy S says

    Hey Brian,

    One question – is there a methodology behind NOT having the lesson follow a traditional blues progression – a la AAAA DD AA EDAE? It seems to my ear and the tab, that all three follow a AAAA / DD / AA then EE / AA in the last 4 bars ? vs E/D/A/E in the last 4 bars? Any insight or expansion on the lesson you could provide would be of great help in getting my “sea legs” in playing the blues stronger – especially in the turnaround portion of those last 4 bars.

    I noticed the same issue in EP 127 Key to the Highway and didn’t realize what was happening until my jam mates pointed out what I wasn’t doing right! Thanks for the great lessons otherwise!!

  29. Bret S says

    is it possible to add a tempo adjustment feature to your practice jam tracks? I would like to play along at a slower speed and gradually increase the tempo. The features in your video breakdowns would work perfect because when you click the gear icon you can change the tempo and even transpose to another key. If you can add that feature you wouldn’t have to post your jam tracks in multiple keys anymore as that option would already be existing.

  32. Alan B says

    Hi Bryan,
    just love your lessons, however I can’t get anything in the “Settings” to operate when I click on the “cog”. (My system is windows 7)
    Can you please help ?
    Kind regards,
    Al from down under

  33. André Schrade says

    Dear Brian

    (sorry for my poor English – ist not my mother tongue)

    Thanks for this great lesson!

    With regard to the 3d rythm, 2nd bar,4th measure: in the instruction part you indicate an upstroke, here, but in the other versions it seems to me that you prefer a downstroke.

    with kind regards from Switzerland
    André

  34. William L says

    Hi Brian, I am loving your site. Every lesson has some great “take aways” Only problem, I am having trouble with the player for the second part of the lesson. It craps out part way through. I start over with same result. An y suggestions?

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