Archive for July, 2010

I am labeling this jam 'jazz blues' but it is not a traditional jazz-blues 12-bar progression. That is for another lesson. However, I found this minor jazz blues jam to be one of the easier jazz progressions to solo over as I made the transition from rock style guitar to blues to jazz. It is modeled on the tune "Footprints" by sax great Wayne Shorter, ... View Lesson

OK, it isn't officially validated by the Guinness Book of World Records yet. But, to my knowledge, the following 65+ jokes are the largest collection of guitar and guitarist related jokes found on the internet. Enjoy them and don't get offended! Guitar Jokes 1 Q: Why are so many guitarists jokes one-liners? A: So the rest of the ... View Lesson

Drop D Tuning is likely the most popular alternate tuning for guitar. It is often associated with modern hard rock bands and easy one-finger 'power chords'. However, in the following guitar lesson you will see that this tuning has been used by well known band for decades and has more to offer than just rock chords. To tune to Drop D is very easy. ... View Lesson

Many guitarists don't consider themselves singers. My long term advice: learn to sing! But if you want to be the band leader when you step to the stage at your local jam night, instrumentals will be your songs of choice. Fortunately, for blues guitarists there are lots of choices. The Bluesbreakers album with Eric ... View Lesson