Josh is a super gifted guitarist & teacher. He shares all his knowledge and experience with passion & humility. He can show you in three minutes what a book takes a hundred pages to explain.
It`s a few years i know Mr. Smith, all through watching his heavenly solo performances in JTC Guitar ...(into Facebook i think) but this 4-5 minutes video: I learned a lot, simply, very useful ... A real GEM Many thanks to Mr. Smith
He's just expanding on a simple concept - 12 bar blues, chords A D E, with an Am pent scale thrown in; then using passing tones like chromatic run ups (notes or chords); think of how a blues scale works beside a pentatonic minor scale. He adds 2 other well know ideas - ii V I (in A thats B E A), and the III which in A is a C. In truer terms there are dominant 7s and suspended notes here, but the premise is using: A D E 12 bar or (A flat) A x2 (D flat) D x2 x2 (E flat) E - B E A (turnaround) or the basic E (E flat) D A C. A few triad shapes will help you with the A chord (see Kind Hearted Woman Blues), and the C7 shape used chromatically (3rd fret D7 5th fret E7). There a nice D flat sound (5th string 4th fret) etc. And don't forget the A string and E string can be open and pressed as you wish. ua-cam.com/video/UZHjKY2ay94/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/tkj8S81bgvQ/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/XzXOcg_6Te0/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/YZEZJqvvxZA/v-deo.html Trouble being it isn't as easy as it looks to keep the rhythm going, mix it up add the fills and passing tones. So nail the concept then watch him and others and listen to proper Delta, Texas and Chicago blues. It helps if you try it out as finger style acoustic beforehand.
You know it's good when it feels like it's pushing you to break out but knowing it'll build and be so worthwhile when you do making the return even more satisfying. Your lessons are amazing Josh!
It would be helpful if the chord shapes were shown on screen through the progressions to make sure viewers can play what they seeing and hearing correctly.
Wow! Josh I've been playing for over 65 years and I never learned more from anyone than i have from you my friend. Esp. the Shuffle lessons. I play mostly classic Country and Blues. My Country/ Ray Price shuffles are my favs.. Keep up the good work. PS.. One of the nicest guys on You-Tube!
Josh...keep up the good work! This lesson on learning blues shuffles is the lesson I’ve been waiting to come along for the past 5 years..short & to the point! Excellent!
The "better" I get I realize I better buy a ticket, cause I will never be that good. I have to be honest, I really don't know who this guy is, but I'd love to see him live some day...whenever that is in 2-3 years.
I would have never thought about the 6 chord as I would have thought it was too close to a major 7 - 4 chord. When I play it, it does sound very "major 7th." When Josh plays it, sounds great.
What a great lesson... straight forward, focused, yet rich with info. Yes, you have to know CAGED, and enough about scales that you understand 6ths, 7th chords (and 9th chords?). But, once you've got that a bit, seeing these embellishments and applications are super cool. And, all that, under 5 minutes!
That's cool. I noticed I had to put my index finger on the G string not the B as I would usually do to play that triad, but with the 6th added, you already have the B string fretted, so you don't need the index finger on the B, so it works and sounds great! Thanks for sharing!
Because this is UA-cam, and some people have come to expect everything exactly their way - and for absolutely no charge whatsoever - and if they don't get their way, they cannot just be thankful for what they got but instead they whinge uncontrollably in public like the big babies they are...
If your thumb can’t roll over the low E it’s cos you need to change your hand position so you are holding the neck a bit like a bat in the palm of your hand. That way your thumb will naturally roll over the low E
@@humanBonsai Ive got the same problem i guess its also for playing different shape for years but i guess i have to make some adjusments thanx for the tip Dave !
You could always go with a thinner neck guitar if you aren't already on such. But I have an issue with it as well. My hand's aren't super-small but I still don't feel totally comfortable with those thumb wrapping techniques. Partly maybe because I played classical a lot during my more formative years.
Ok. So my fingers are just not fast enough yet. Ive maxed out my what you called the chicago box effort. Doin exactly what you showed already. Backwards ect. I can hear notes in my head i want to play but not yet figured out quite how yet. More effort needed. Thanks for this. I can take something from tis so it does help even though i am sure it is basic for a lot of people......BUT....it was not always basic , was it?
Too bad you didn't take a moment to show the finger positions. Can't see through your hand. So I did it thus: On strings 1-4, fret 5,7,6,7. That gives you an A6. Reach with your thumb for the base. Move that shape to strings 2-5, it becomes the V chord, an E7. By moving the E7 down you can get to IV chord, D7. Comp away.
He is teching a style, not a "note for note" composition. Anyone who can't hear his way on the guitar isn't ready for this. Guitarists these days only want the fun stuff, not the basics.
I never get tired of Josh Smith: genuineness, clarity, talent and passion. Pure gold 🫶🏼
Josh is a super gifted guitarist & teacher. He shares all his knowledge and experience with passion & humility. He can show you in three minutes what a book takes a hundred pages to explain.
Best 5min I've spent on any lesson out here. This cat is something else. You can tell he's been there and done that !!
That’s in the pure gold category of lessons. Brilliant musician.
It`s a few years i know Mr. Smith, all through
watching his heavenly solo performances in
JTC Guitar ...(into Facebook i think) but this
4-5 minutes video:
I learned a lot, simply, very useful ... A real
GEM
Many thanks to Mr. Smith
excellent lesson. in addition to being a great player, you are also an excellent teacher. thank you.
Josh Smith;
You the absolute greatest!!!
I been playing over 20 years for a living and I watch your stuff
wow. lightbulb moment here. cant wait to practice this. excellent instruction!
josh smith is one of the best modern blues guy and a classic teacher as well !
Thanks so much Josh...you're teaching skills and playing are wonderful..i look forward to more shows and lessons
Can't wait to see more Josh Smith lessons!!
Yes!
Excellent lesson, 4 minutes and 41 seconds of pure happiness ! Thank you Josh ! 🤩🤩🤩
He's just expanding on a simple concept - 12 bar blues, chords A D E, with an Am pent scale thrown in; then using passing tones like chromatic run ups (notes or chords); think of how a blues scale works beside a pentatonic minor scale. He adds 2 other well know ideas - ii V I (in A thats B E A), and the III which in A is a C.
In truer terms there are dominant 7s and suspended notes here, but the premise is using:
A D E 12 bar
or (A flat) A x2
(D flat) D x2
x2
(E flat) E -
B E A (turnaround) or the basic E (E flat) D A
C.
A few triad shapes will help you with the A chord (see Kind Hearted Woman Blues), and the C7 shape used chromatically (3rd fret D7 5th fret E7). There a nice D flat sound (5th string 4th fret) etc. And don't forget the A string and E string can be open and pressed as you wish.
ua-cam.com/video/UZHjKY2ay94/v-deo.html
ua-cam.com/video/tkj8S81bgvQ/v-deo.html
ua-cam.com/video/XzXOcg_6Te0/v-deo.html
ua-cam.com/video/YZEZJqvvxZA/v-deo.html
Trouble being it isn't as easy as it looks to keep the rhythm going, mix it up add the fills and passing tones. So nail the concept then watch him and others and listen to proper Delta, Texas and Chicago blues. It helps if you try it out as finger style acoustic beforehand.
Such a great guitarist/Artist...and Josh is giving a lesson. Amazing.👍😃🎸🎼🎶🎵
Truly, the man, the myth, the legend. What an absolute ultra chad.
You know it's good when it feels like it's pushing you to break out but knowing it'll build and be so worthwhile when you do making the return even more satisfying. Your lessons are amazing Josh!
Some great tips here, very concise explanation, love the simple D7 and E7 shapes.
It would be helpful if the chord shapes were shown on screen through the progressions to make sure viewers can play what they seeing and hearing correctly.
Wow! Josh I've been playing for over 65 years and I never learned more from anyone than i have from you my friend. Esp. the Shuffle lessons. I play mostly classic Country and Blues. My Country/ Ray Price shuffles are my favs.. Keep up the good work. PS.. One of the nicest guys on You-Tube!
Josh...keep up the good work! This lesson on learning blues shuffles is the lesson I’ve been waiting to come along for the past 5 years..short & to the point! Excellent!
I’ve only just discovered you Josh and I’m finding your videos and knowledge so interesting. So so great , thank you 👍
Great explanation. Great basics. Great lesson.
Thanks Josh! Good vibes from Barcelona 🎸🎼🌟
Indeed you are a good teacher sir Josh... Thanks allot
2:30 "...so that's a twelve bar blues with very little motion.." ...but with a lot of emotion!!!
The ”better” I get the more I discover the importance and the joy to learn and master the basics. Your lessons are great.
The "better" I get I realize I better buy a ticket, cause I will never be that good. I have to be honest, I really don't know who this guy is, but I'd love to see him live some day...whenever that is in 2-3 years.
I love this guy ! SO pleasent pal !
Fantastic! 🎸
Thank you for going A6 and not A7! You taught me some awesome stuff thank you
Love this guy
Great lesson on blues shuffles! Easy finger transitions in the way you play the voicings of the chords.
Great lesson and cool tele Josh!
The feel and groove you create is exellent.
Just guitar, and more music than play some of the bands.
Great teaching as well.
Cheers from Poland.
This is wisdom. Thanks
Great video josh...teach us some more of this stuff...thanks
Great video lesson!!!!
man josh smith is master class forsure! you have some groovy licks my guy!
What a joy. A master
I would have never thought about the 6 chord as I would have thought it was too close to a major 7 - 4 chord. When I play it, it does sound very "major 7th." When Josh plays it, sounds great.
Let’s do More!!!!!!
Great shuffle formula thx
Once again Josh, thanks for a very interesting lesson, that’s now in the memory bank 👍🏻👍🏻
I always scratch my head when I see thumbs downs on videos like this. What about this video did someone watch and says we that sucks?
Thanks Josh. Great lesson and delivery!
great lunch box lesson! Thanks
Dooood. Thanks for the free lessons..
What a great lesson... straight forward, focused, yet rich with info. Yes, you have to know CAGED, and enough about scales that you understand 6ths, 7th chords (and 9th chords?). But, once you've got that a bit, seeing these embellishments and applications are super cool. And, all that, under 5 minutes!
I just learned something! Thanks 😊
Wish all so-called tutorials were so useful and to the point! Well done!
Great lesson!
The 6 chord that's what I was missing thank you very much
Thank you joth smish
Super helpful video - thanks!!
That's cool. I noticed I had to put my index finger on the G string not the B as I would usually do to play that triad, but with the 6th added, you already have the B string fretted, so you don't need the index finger on the B, so it works and sounds great! Thanks for sharing!
Love it! Thanks
WONDERFULLY Done
Very usefull and sounds really good thanks a lot!!
Super cool! I need to learn that thumb wrap thang...
Less than 5 minutes and you go with something useful and immediatly applicable. Great lessons!
Agreed
thanx big time,Josh.not chatty at all, just instructive!
Awesome lesson
Merci❤
Thanks Josh
Loving the videos!
Wonderful lesson!!
Great great lesson
Wow that is really helpful thank you...
This is fantastic, thank you for sharing! I've subscribed and look forward to seeing more.
Thank you
Great tips 👍 Very relatable too Good job Josh
Great experience 👋😎🎶
Excellent
How could anyone give this a thumbs down? I never get it.
Because this is UA-cam, and some people have come to expect everything exactly their way - and for absolutely no charge whatsoever - and if they don't get their way, they cannot just be thankful for what they got but instead they whinge uncontrollably in public like the big babies they are...
I love that A6 but my thumb is too short to roll over the low E. My kingdom for slightly longer fingers 🤘
If your thumb can’t roll over the low E it’s cos you need to change your hand position so you are holding the neck a bit like a bat in the palm of your hand. That way your thumb will naturally roll over the low E
@@humanBonsai Ive got the same problem i guess its also for playing different shape for years but i guess i have to make some adjusments thanx for the tip Dave !
You could always go with a thinner neck guitar if you aren't already on such. But I have an issue with it as well. My hand's aren't super-small but I still don't feel totally comfortable with those thumb wrapping techniques. Partly maybe because I played classical a lot during my more formative years.
josh , great info. btw i enjoyed very much you playing with the mansquatch
Outstanding! Demystifying the blues shuffle in 4:42. Appreciate it!
Fantastic 🤩🙏🏆
Yes sir.
Sweet.👍
Great stuff Josh
Ok. So my fingers are just not fast enough yet. Ive maxed out my what you called the chicago box effort. Doin exactly what you showed already. Backwards ect. I can hear notes in my head i want to play but not yet figured out quite how yet. More effort needed. Thanks for this. I can take something from tis so it does help even though i am sure it is basic for a lot of people......BUT....it was not always basic , was it?
You are a nice guy.
Great video
Badass.
Heck yeah! Thank you, Josh. New Subbie.
I need a thumb extender for that chord
Josh, has anyone told you that you make a great teacher?
Really enjoy these vids Josh 👍🏻 Thankyou man!
Damn this is good stuff
Cool.
Nice. Any lesson on that.
Blues Alive!
What if you don't or can't play with thumb on the neck?
M a big fan of your ❤
Genius
Do I have to use my thumb that grip is hard for me?
Too bad you didn't take a moment to show the finger positions. Can't see through your hand. So I did it thus: On strings 1-4, fret 5,7,6,7. That gives you an A6. Reach with your thumb for the base. Move that shape to strings 2-5, it becomes the V chord, an E7. By moving the E7 down you can get to IV chord, D7. Comp away.
THANK YOU!
He is teching a style, not a "note for note" composition. Anyone who can't hear his way on the guitar isn't ready for this. Guitarists these days only want the fun stuff, not the basics.
I think he is quite clear. You have to stop the video and look and listen!
Not the same how he plays it but its wright
Yeah baby🤘🏻
Super economical playing