| It's not that kind of blues. Nobody here's a candidate | | | | variations here. In the key of A, the triads are A, D, |
| for Prozac. But if you want to be worthy of that | | | | and E. For the key of B, it would be B, E, and F#. |
| guitar you're holding, read on and let the blues be | | | | Assuming you already have a background on guitar |
| your guide. | | | | tablature and know the basic guitar chords, you will |
| Don't give up on the blues | | | | be introduced to blues guitar chords, such as the |
| Hold on to your blues guitar chords and practice all | | | | blues movable barre chords. When the first finger of |
| the time. Eventually you'll make your way to the | | | | the left hand presses all six strings across the |
| Blues Jam with your guitar. The Blues Jam is the | | | | fingerboard, the finger acts as a bar. You will then be |
| venue to show off your talent, and this all begins | | | | able to move several of the open chords across the |
| with the blues guitar chords. The magical blues guitar | | | | fingerboard. Other blues guitar chords are A 7 B, |
| sound will come later. | | | | blues rhythm guitar in C, blues shuffle boogie in E, |
| Learning the blues guitar chords include a knowledge | | | | blues rhythm guitar in A, riffs, scales and runs. These |
| of the blues scales, blues runs, major third note, and | | | | are just a few of the blues guitar chords you can |
| other important fundamentals of the blues guitar. | | | | get from online guitar sites. |
| Understanding the entire process and system will | | | | Some tips for better blues |
| equip the blues guitar player with the coveted | | | | Learning the blues guitar chords is learning how all |
| improvisation skills. | | | | these work together. So you have to learn the |
| Improvisation on the blues guitar chords can lead to | | | | chords by groups or chord progressions. Constant |
| other genres like rock, electrica, jazz, and rock 'n roll. | | | | practice will attune your ear to the different tones |
| It is unfortunate that most beginners underestimate | | | | produced. |
| the blues. Everyone wants to go the easy route and | | | | If you want a better sound when you play your |
| start playing guitar solos, but that's just wrong. To | | | | blues guitar chords, use a guitar with big strings. |
| become a good guitar player and to even go | | | | Great blues guitarists prefer bigger frets too. This |
| halfway, the blues have to be experienced because | | | | gives more space for their fingers, and there is less |
| the blues has it all. | | | | of a drag because there is minimal contact with the |
| Begin the blues | | | | fingerboard. |
| For their first lessons, beginners are given blues | | | | Wear the slide on the finger you are comfortable |
| pieces by their instructors. This has basis, because | | | | with, but practice wearing it on the others too. If |
| the blues is the best place to start when you want | | | | you are using a slide guitar, do not use a pick. It will |
| to move forward with your guitar playing. | | | | be awkward initially but you will soon get used to it. |
| The basic blues guitar lessons involve the learning of | | | | Freeing your music |
| the common blues introductions - usually in the A key | | | | When you have mastered the blues guitar chords, |
| with alternates and variations. The melody and | | | | you will eventually develop flexibility and style. You |
| harmony lessons precede the blues rhythm. There | | | | can test the different blues guitar chords in different |
| are three primary chords frequently played in most | | | | ways to create your own blues sound. And yes, this |
| blues - the 1st, 4th, and 5th intervals or the 3 chords | | | | blues will bring a smile on your face. |
| progression from a major scale. There will be several | | | | |