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Slow Bluesy Country Lead Guitar Lesson – EP136

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One of the advantages I have of living in Nashville is the ability to go hear great guitar players, virtually any night of the week. Some of the best sounding guitar stuff is the slow, melodic lead work that you’ll hear in a country ballad.  I tried to re-create that feel in this lesson and threw some bluesy minor pentatonic stuff in as well.  Even though this whole composition is less than 2 minutes in length, there is a lifetime of knowledge regarding fill licks, visualizing chords, and picking the notes out of those chords.

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Comments

    • Phil M says

      PING !!!! The light just went on, on the the way you can use parts of chords from different chord shapes and positions. It hasn’t improved my playing but at least i understand where my fingers should be if only I could get them there on time. Thank you for your time in producing these lesson.

    • Paul W says

      This kind of slow blues music is great hope we can have some more in the same style. My guitar has been standing in my room for too long and this lesson has made me pick it up again. Great Lesson

  5. dmundy says

    Brian, I can’t thank you enough for the inspiration and instruction you’ve given me since I became a member. I’ve dabbled since I was a teen, now 40 years later I’m really learning how to play guitar. How about a Bruce Cockburn-style lesson?

  11. charjo says

    So many fewer notes than last week but so melodic. I love it. I was surprised to hear Bruce Cockburn’s name show up as a request. His early fingerstyle playing was amazing. Thanks for everything Brian.

  13. Maradonagol says

    Excellent Brian, this piece in my opinion has more complexity than last week’s , simpler but more complex and in my case more to learn with something like this…though not my favorite style of music….it is a major learning tool.

    thanks Brian

  15. Claude D says

    Excellent Brian just love those ballads, I’ve start playing in the early 60’s, in those days didn’t have all the possibilities of tosday’s facilities, never played Country style and since I became a member, and the way you make those country lessons, I just loved it all of them. I have a final request for a slow blues lesson with a slide.I’m from Québec, Canada and really love your work, thanks again.

  16. BD Telecaster says

    Love this lesson Brian! I’ve always been a big blues fan and recently I’ve been getting into country. I love how you mix the two styles. It reminds me of the Lucinda Williams songs I’ve been listening to lately. Perfect timing for sure.
    Thank you!!

    Regards,

    Brian Dennis

  17. Havasumark says

    Brian,

    Another great lesson. I just love how you are always changing the style in all these lessons. I’m just learning so much from your lessons. It’s just awesome!!

    PS. Like the new glasses. I have to say, when this video popped up, my first thought was Vince Gill. Actually my wife and I are going to see him in a couple of months
    in Laughlin NV.

  21. Caymandiverjj says

    Hey Brian, If I am correct C F G is the one four and five in the key of C major. B flat is not. For all of us, tell us why it works so well ? Is it the five chord of another Key?

  27. orient2k says

    Hey Brian. I don’t know how you do it. Every time I put my guitar away, I am compelled to play again and again when you bring new great lessons time after time. This was awesome. Many thanks.

  28. poodlefang says

    I love this! Just the right amount of challenging for me. Even after 2 1/2 years of playing, I’m still struggling with the bar cords. There’s no way I can get my pinky to do that bend 🙁 So I use my 3 fingers there instead. Well, even with those bar cords it’s still fun. Thank you!

  34. Larry H says

    Am new with the guitar as of mid last year. This looks to be within my ability for the near term and a big time favorite genre. Plus being in the 4th quarter of a century, moving slower is the only way my fingers are going to perform. An advantage might be, time is generally available to take the guitar off the stand and get it on. Would like to see if by learning this I can get some favorites; A Closer Walk With Thee, Amazing Grace, Ain’t No Sunshine, Annie’s Song

    Great lesson Brian, and for me , just what was looking for, THANKS for doing what you do, so well. Am truly excited

  35. wrightclick says

    Great number reminded me instantly of a similar country blues tune from J.Ganapes “Rhythm and Blues you can use ” series there must be loads of stuff you can do with the C,F,Bb ,G progression .Fab and i’m only two bars in lol .

  37. Chris L says

    I just started playing guitar a couple of years ago and at 60 I don’t think I will ever have a lot of hand speed so this is a perfect lesson for me. Brian I really appreciate how you explain the why and how it works on the guitar fret board. That in itself gives me the tools to keep building my guitar playing skills.

  43. Eilt says

    thank you Brian – amazing lesson! When you where talking about country ballads I immediatly remembered one of my old vinyl albums by Roy Buchanon. I listened to “Sweet dreams” and was blown away. However, I think you love the Tele-Sound, I do and I’m shure lots of other players out there too. So what do you think about a “Sweet Dream Lesson”?

  47. Denis H says

    This is wow, thank you, you are a great teacher , I am 65 and just got back to play and you use a very nice tool for teaching

    thank you again btw I am from L’Assomption QC Canada and your are one of the best ..

  49. wolfman says

    Another great lesson! I always think I’ll never be able to master it but after a few days it starts to sound good. Thanks for having the best guitar site on the internet. Instead of waiting for new stuff I’m grateful to have all the ones you’ve already posted to learn. Keep on with the good work , it really is paying off.

  50. Denis C says

    I’ve been playing guitar for years and never getting any better but with your lessons I find I can follow and learn easily
    You break it down so well practice and practice and it comes together I live in England coming to nasville in September il look out for you
    Many thanks denis

  53. David S says

    This is one of the best lessons I have done.Caged system at its best.Advanced a lot on this one.Keep up the good work.Best teaching around Thanks so much for all you do for us. 76 yrs old
    and finally learning how to do more than play chords. Thank You, Thank You, Thank You. As Elvis would say!!!!

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