Advanced Blues In 6 Weeks - Week 3

Guitars Lessons by Stuart Bull

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Advanced Blues In 6 Weeks - Week 3

Dive into the heart of blues guitar with "Advanced Blues In 6 Weeks - Week 3", a meticulously crafted guitar lesson package from Licklibrary.coms Stuart Bull. This course is designed to immerse you in the sophisticated world of blues, with a special focus on the Robben Ford Style traditional blues. Through a comprehensive suite of lessons, students will explore a variety of techniques including open position licks, off-note grouping phrases, open string motifs, scale connecting positions, and the nuanced art of Robben Ford style string bending. Each technique is broken down into digestible segments, ensuring learners of all levels can advance their skills and bring depth to their blues playing.

Guitar Lesson Breakdown

Robben Ford Style Traditional Blues

Embrace the soulful essence of traditional blues with a modern twist. Learning the Robben Ford style, students will discover the subtleties that make blues guitar so emotive and timeless. This technique enhances musical expression and injects a unique personality into your playing.

Open Position Licks

Open position licks are the foundation of expressive guitar playing, offering a gateway to mastering the fretboard. These licks not only improve finger dexterity but also enrich your musical vocabulary, essential for improvisation and solo performances.

Off-Note Grouping Phrases

Off-note grouping phrases introduce an element of surprise and sophistication to your playing. By emphasizing notes outside the standard scales, this technique develops your ability to create tension and release in your solos, making your improvisations more interesting and dynamic.

Open String Motifs

Incorporating open string motifs into your playing brings a new layer of texture and resonance. This technique allows for the creation of lush, ringing tones that can add depth and character to any blues composition.

Scale Connecting Positions

Mastering scale connecting positions is crucial for fluid movement across the fretboard. This skill enables seamless transitions between scales and chords, making your solos more cohesive and melodically engaging.

Robben Ford Style String Bending

String bending, inspired by Robben Ford, adds emotional depth and expressiveness to your playing. This technique is pivotal for articulating feelings and nuances in blues music, allowing for a more authentic and soul-stirring performance.

Performance Context

The inclusion of a performance by the tutor is a cornerstone of this course, providing students with a real-world application of the techniques covered. Watching a skilled musician execute these techniques in a performance setting is invaluable, as it demonstrates how to integrate them into a cohesive piece. This not only serves as inspiration but also as a practical guide on how to apply these techniques in a musical context.

Backing Track Practice

Practicing with a backing track is a transformative experience that elevates your musical journey. It simulates a live ensemble environment, teaching timing, rhythm, and improvisation in a practical setting. This method reinforces learning, ensuring that students can apply what they've learned in real-world scenarios, enhancing both their confidence and performance skills.

Guitar Techniques Used

In addition to the core techniques taught in "Advanced Blues In 6 Weeks - Week 3", the course references a wide array of guitar techniques available in our glossary. Explore these links to deepen your understanding and mastery of guitar playing:

Each of these techniques contributes to a versatile and comprehensive skill set, enabling guitarists to express themselves with greater creativity and technical proficiency. By exploring these techniques, students can further enhance their musical expression, develop a deeper understanding of guitar mechanics, and refine their personal playing style.


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Technical Details

  • Code

    RDR0396

  • Artist

    Stuart Bull

  • Media

    Online Stream, Download, DVD

  • Media format

    PAL + NTSC

  • Genre

    Blues, Modern Blues

  • Skill level

    Expert, Suitable For All

  • EIN No

    5060088824597

  • TAB Included

  • NB: If purchasing as 'DVD', please ensure that your DVD player fully supports the 'Media format' (PAL + NTSC) that this product is available in, as indicated above.

About The Tutor

Tutor Profile

Stuart Bull

As co-founder of LickLibrary and Total Accuracy, Stuart plays a tremendous part of all the goings on in LickLibrary today. Looking at our entire catalogue, the entire contribution from Stuart is phenomenal and has had an impact on tens of thousands of aspiring guitar players the world over. Stuart's professional...

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