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How to use Major and Minor for blues

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(@robert)
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Check this out, and let me know what you think!

https://www.masterguitaracademy.com/lesson/major-or-minor-for-blues/

https://www.masterguitaracademy.com/lesson/thick-as-blues-soundslice/

 
Posted : July 8, 2021 22:42
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A really sweet sounding slow blues in A, Robert. I like the major sound very much!

It‘s a quite demanding solo, I think. No doubt, it takes a lot of sensitivity to bring out the best regarding rhythm, bending and sound, like you did. Something for the advanced player.

And I had a look at David Walliman's video „Tired of your blues lick?“.

I saw him for the first time today and I have to admit that he is a very good instructor. Very sympathetic and enthusiastic.

I like the way he explains how to leave the comfort zone of the "home base" to spice up a solo, breaking the pattern while skipping strings or to target those notes which aren’t present in the minor pentatonic (in his example) but in the chords.

He can explain and motivate very well.

Birgit

 
Posted : July 9, 2021 06:09
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Thanks, I hope you guys try to learn this solo. It's a starting point, and you can simplify as you need.

I deliberately made each lick fit the blueprint I talk about. So, I play these scales in different areas on the neck so that you can practice "seeing the scales" in different neck positions. I can do a lick breakdown of course. 

I could also provide neck diagrams of the scales for each chord.

Keep sending feedback, everyone!

 
Posted : July 11, 2021 07:39
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Nicely done solo, Robert. I for one would appreciate a breakdown on this. Just to see how it all works together. I understand the concept. A bit more explanation would be helpful...Will

 
Posted : July 11, 2021 08:33
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