Tuesday, January 1, 2008

About Blues Application

Today we will dive into blues guitar.

Blues guitar is one of the most intriguing and interesting genres that is out there.
It has a rich history, interesting people and a way of expressing emotion unlike any other style of music.

Essentially, blues tells a story of one's life experiences and has various themes ranging from travel to current events. Blues isn't as frilly as other genres of music. It is raw and uncensored and as far as the guitar is concerned, one of the best venues to let your creativity soar.
You won't be criticized for your technique here, rather, you'll be praised for your ingenuity. Within the realm of blues guitar, there are many different subspecialties. There is delta blues,
Many guitarists fail to realize is that legendary players such as Eric Clapton and Stevie Ray Vaughn were all blues players. Many of their songs were inspired by blues and created a whole new generation of pumped up guitarists.

Unfortunately, many people fail to make that connection and blues is often underestimated by aspiring guitarists. The reality is that blues is only what you make it.
While I respect those who choose not to play blues, I have little tolerance for ignorance. You have heard it said time and time again throughout this newsletter that blues has been the foundation for many of your favorite styles that you enjoy today.

The riffs.
Blues lead uses a multifaceted approach that is based upon smooth bends, hammer on's, pull off's and many other classic techniques. The way they are delivered is what sets blues apart. First off, blues rarely, if ever, follows one set rule.
However, there are numerous patterns that have made blues famous. You can branch off of these patterns into your own unique style.

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