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Solo Blues Guitar Lesson on Electric Guitar – EP194

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In this blues guitar lesson, you’ll learn how to play a solo composition on electric guitar in the key of B. Far too often the assumption is made that everything that you should learn on electric guitar is with the intention of playing in a band or with a group of musicians, so I created this stand-alone blues composition for electric guitar as a tool to help you improvise, but also as a composition to play for others when you plug into an amp. I’ve also intentionally not included any open strings so that you can easily transpose this to another key.

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Comments

  2. JohnStrat says

    Another very useful lesson with a tun of takeaways this will keep us busy Brian. The Idea is also great because I would love to have a good number of solo pieces up my sleeve.
    Thanks JohnStat

  11. guitarmanny says

    I have no word’s, but Wow,what a great lesson and more,I’m sure glad I found your lesson’s on the Web. The blues and Jazz are the best,I hope to visted your home in the near future,so see you soon and thank’s again for your time.

  13. Johan L says

    Sounded really sweet! Especially some parts were awesome! It’s time for me to give the Les Paul some love and put down the acoustic, so this lesson had perfect timing for me.

  25. blake d says

    this one was very enjoyable -i really liked learning things that sound like the guitarists I’ve been listening to for many years. I plan on going through this one over and over again. the more I do it the better it sounds!

  26. drlknstein says

    wow! Part one is crammed with great licks..I ve been thru it 2 and a half times…still working on it..you must have been inspired with that piece of art of a guitar.

    this will be a classic for me.

    don t let the you tubers hold you back…….and boy they really got their moneys worth with this one……..

    and I always appreciate your explanations- not long winded..it s called good teaching.

    “

  27. Bill F says

    Classic lesson, Brian, with a tremendous amount of material to work with, so as usual, many thanks for your time and
    effort in sharing this with us. I am also someone who appreciates your “ramblings ” as I find you have a knack for articulating in a simple way some things that are complex to me. There are a lot of people who do talk a lot, but say nothing- not the case here, so “ramble on”, so to speak. Finally, as a huge fan of Clapton, as you are, I want to tell you how blown away I was to see/hear your 2 minute compilation of how to apply those blues licks against your backing tracks right at the end of your Blues Lead Module. I don’t know how many AM members have heard it, but if you haven’t, check it out, particularly if you are a Clapton fan. There are times you can close your eyes and swear that was Eric himself. You’ve got the 335 tone dialed in perfectly, but your phrasing/ articulation of some of those licks was incredible, particularly the vibrato, bends, and trills. Really stunning performance and i can see how much you have studied him and are able to capture the essence of his genius. It was also great to just see you jamming outside of your normal lesson format. Would love to see more of that. Well done indeed!!

  28. eames28 says

    Love your lessons and explanations. It would be nice to have the notes of the pentatonic scale on your tab PDFs for those that have a poor memory but like to improvise.. Years ago my guitar teacher wrote it on each lesson paper and I found it extremely helpful. Yes, I realize that you already have enough extras for each lesson and I appreciate all the work you put into your lessons.
    Cheers, Rob

  31. Simon G says

    Hi Brian, Great lesson. Only problem I have is my tablet doesn’t do the live tab very well (if I stop it or rewind the sound goes which – obviously cans it). There were a couple of bits where your “ramble” would have really helped. So another vote for that. Chords are my weakness so a middle finger here and a ring finger there really help!

  32. steph_70 says

    This is excatly my type of music… but i get frustrated. I’ve playing for a pretty long time, and still have trouble learning licks. No matter our how much i practice, never sounds right, or get the speed and then i get discouraged and stop playing for a while. Is it possible i’m just not made for fast playing…. ! Any advice Brian or anyone.

  34. Sarah J says

    Brian that is what I always liked about your lessons. I don’t think you talk too much. I think you are teaching the whole time. You just got to listen a minute or two past after you do something because you explain it further than go back and show it again.

  35. roy b says

    Hi Brian

    I loved the lesson its definately along the lines of what I want to hear and learn easier said than done.
    But its doable I feel.
    I think lesson shows not only your teaching skill but your accomplishment as a player lots of great nuances and tones.

    one personal goal is to eventually play a long slow blues about 3 mins long right thru so is it possible to do something like that maybe several lessons great in their own right but could link together?

    thanks

    roy

  38. Rick Z says

    Hi Brian:
    I am wondering if the second measure first note A played with count of 1 beat both in sheet music and on screen tab view play along and second 16th note. In your introduction solo seems that first A note is a 16th and second held one beat. Only comment on this as was wondering why could make my play match your first video introduction. Both work well. Otherwise agree with others very nice group of licks to add ones skill set.

  39. Frodo Fender says

    Even Norwegians have the Blues sometimes… and your lesson EP194 helps it coming out in a beautiful way 🙂 I just love this lesson with all the bluenotes and variations. I am bad at imitating other guitarists , and I instantly or unvoluntarely turn “How to play like…” lessons into my own interpretations. Therefore your lessons work perfect for me, because they lead into an open landscape.

    Almost like nature itself here where I live close to the Oslofjord 😉 And congratulatons with EP 200!!! And those new speedy lessons make you wake up – I will use them as a warm up for the regular EPs.

  40. Geunyun P says

    Wow. What a great lesson l. I’m Korean and recently decide to become a premium member.
    There are so much usefull lessons that I have to catch up. Really approciated. And I would put a quiestion whenever I have. Thanks.

  41. James C says

    Hi Brian, Have love the last 10 songs. I love them all, but they just seem to get better and better. Thank you for all your hard work and dedication to Music in General and teaching. You are really great and I recommend you and this site all the time.

  42. John M says

    This is a really great lesson and an awesome track, you make it look so easy! The timing on this one is so important, which is one thing I’ve been struggling with & this is really given me a challenge & really helping me to improve! Thanks for all the great lessons

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