Basic Blues - Let's Get Started!

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  • @richgray5762
    @richgray5762 Рік тому +21

    I'm over 70 and I picked up guitar because I needed more humility. It's really working, and what better genre than the blues.

    • @GuitarAtWork
      @GuitarAtWork  Рік тому +4

      Super - hope you have a ton of fun with this one. Cheers! Shane

    • @johnsrabe
      @johnsrabe Рік тому

      This is the best comment anywhere all week. Maybe all month. I’ll check back in a few days. Thanks!

    • @nrgplay26
      @nrgplay26 9 місяців тому +2

      I’ve been working on my humility by writing my biography!

    • @johnsrabe
      @johnsrabe 9 місяців тому +1

      @@nrgplay26 For the win. Wise person.

  • @rhiwderinraytube
    @rhiwderinraytube Рік тому +7

    Thats more like it, Shane! Keep the basics coming! Eg Chord shapes across the fretboard.

    • @GuitarAtWork
      @GuitarAtWork  Рік тому +3

      Thank you Ray - I always appreciate you being here and taking the time to comment. Best to you! Shane

  • @Red23165
    @Red23165 Рік тому +5

    I will be dinner I’m 65 years old. Retired picked up Guitar as a hobby. I’ve been learning on my own. Thank you.

  • @joebond5012
    @joebond5012 Рік тому +6

    Hi Shane, you are by far the best guitar tutor on UA-cam. Very patient and passionate in what you do. Thanks

    • @GuitarAtWork
      @GuitarAtWork  Рік тому +1

      Thank you Joe - hugely encouraging. Happy to have you here with us. Cheers! Shane

  • @oldbandguy
    @oldbandguy Рік тому +4

    THANK YOU for this lesson. I'm part of your Senior Citizens Guitar At Work Club (SCG@WC) as I approach my 69th birthday. I'm a recovering drummer who decided to give the guitar a whirl not long ago. Your videos are great.

    • @GuitarAtWork
      @GuitarAtWork  Рік тому +1

      Hey thank you - that's SO great! I am very happy you've been enjoying the videos. I always have a lot of fun making them and I love to hear from people who are enjoying and benefiting - my best to you! Shane

    • @Elvis7877
      @Elvis7877 7 місяців тому

      Where is this Club?

  • @chrismatheson2561
    @chrismatheson2561 Рік тому +4

    Keep this kind of blues content coming. Love it

    • @GuitarAtWork
      @GuitarAtWork  Рік тому +2

      Thank you Chris - much appreciated! Shane

  • @JimmysGarden
    @JimmysGarden Рік тому +3

    I've never played blues looking forward to learning it, thank you Shane

    • @GuitarAtWork
      @GuitarAtWork  Рік тому +2

      Super - I think you're gonna love it - have fun Jimmy! Shane

  • @sandragirard8054
    @sandragirard8054 Рік тому +3

    Thank you so much. I have been waiting for a video like this, that explains everything about blues rhythms and turnarounds slowly.🤗🎸

    • @GuitarAtWork
      @GuitarAtWork  Рік тому +1

      Thank you Sandra / glad it was helpful. My best to you! Shane

  • @wallymurray620
    @wallymurray620 Рік тому +2

    Hi Shane, this looks like a fun one.
    Hope you’re staying warm this winter,finally warming back up here in Alberta.
    Thanks again.

    • @GuitarAtWork
      @GuitarAtWork  Рік тому +2

      Hey Wally - thanks for that - always fun to catch up with you. I heard it was VERY cold in Alberta - yikes. Take best care - play guitar and stay warm lad. Cheers! Shane

  • @atom-by5ur
    @atom-by5ur Рік тому +4

    I'm glad I can play like you do, smooth and precise.
    Then I wake up.😢

    • @GuitarAtWork
      @GuitarAtWork  Рік тому +1

      Hey! Thanks for that - keep at it slow and sure and it'll come along - most of all have fun with it! Shane

  • @mikeconner4661
    @mikeconner4661 5 місяців тому +1

    Shane's lessons are perfect. i picked up guitar at 66 - i have along road to go but Shane helps a lot.

    • @GuitarAtWork
      @GuitarAtWork  5 місяців тому +1

      Thank you Mike - that’s SO great. My best to you lad! Shane

  • @ditchgator1
    @ditchgator1 Рік тому +2

    Right ON 😎👍👍
    Always fun and the leads start coming in waves😁👍
    Thanks Shane😎✌👍❤🖖

    • @GuitarAtWork
      @GuitarAtWork  Рік тому +2

      Super! Thank you Richard - great to hear you're kicking guitar butt over there. My best to you, Shane

    • @ditchgator1
      @ditchgator1 Рік тому

      @@GuitarAtWork
      😎👍
      Hope you get a chance to try the new Yamaha Revstar RSS02T (P90s version) as its is a treat to play.
      The volume knob with the boost/focus switch is the secret weapon on this guitar 😉👍👍
      Very versatile 😎👍👍
      😎✌👍❤🖖

  • @robertsweeney9183
    @robertsweeney9183 Рік тому +3

    Great lesson.

    • @GuitarAtWork
      @GuitarAtWork  Рік тому +1

      Thank you Robert - happy to hear you enjoyed. Hope you're having fun with it. Cheers, Shane

  • @johnvancedar5354
    @johnvancedar5354 Рік тому +3

    Great one Shane, I love the blues.

    • @GuitarAtWork
      @GuitarAtWork  Рік тому +1

      Thank you Bluesman Johnny - it's so fun to play. My best to you and K! Shane

  • @paulallen9375
    @paulallen9375 Рік тому +3

    Absolutely loved the lesson thanks so much!!! Keep up the blues.😁

    • @GuitarAtWork
      @GuitarAtWork  Рік тому +1

      Hey thank you Paul - very glad you enjoyed. Happy to have you here with us! Shane

  • @joebond5012
    @joebond5012 6 місяців тому

    Thanks Shane, a great tutorial that even I can understand. Keep up the good work, your encouragement and clear technique explanation is much appreciated.

  • @markhollands606
    @markhollands606 Рік тому +3

    Shane, building on skills is a great approach. You have my vote on that. Great lesson. Nice work, mate!

    • @GuitarAtWork
      @GuitarAtWork  Рік тому +1

      Thank you Mark - I really appreciate you taking the time to comment - it really helps me to decide on material for these videos - My best to you and thank you for the encouraging words. Cheers! Shane

    • @NickNicometi
      @NickNicometi Рік тому +1

      ​​@@GuitarAtWork
      'Building Basics' is a good idea.
      I think it would be instructive to periodically post basics, then a few vids of songs that incorporate the lesson, posting a lesson, followed by a few related songs.
      If one forgets the song, the lesson can bring them back, and vice versa.
      Theory Into Practice.

  • @Billy-h7b
    @Billy-h7b Рік тому +2

    I have a Squier Tele, same colour, brilliant as usual Shane

    • @GuitarAtWork
      @GuitarAtWork  Рік тому +2

      Thanks for that - I love my Tele - such great guitars. I appreciate you taking the time to comment - always happy to hear from you. Cheers! Shane

  • @mikecochrane7281
    @mikecochrane7281 Рік тому +3

    Awesome lesson. Keep ‘em coming😊

    • @GuitarAtWork
      @GuitarAtWork  Рік тому +1

      Hey - thank you Mike - I appreciate you commenting - it really helps me to plan future videos - Best to you! Shane

  • @mcgseafrass77
    @mcgseafrass77 Рік тому +2

    Thank you Shane, good to hear from you I will surely check this out...many many thanks 👍

    • @GuitarAtWork
      @GuitarAtWork  Рік тому +2

      Very glad to hear that - hope you really enjoy this one - have fun with it! Shane

    • @mcgseafrass77
      @mcgseafrass77 Рік тому

      @@GuitarAtWork Will do 👍

  • @josephgalasso544
    @josephgalasso544 Рік тому +1

    Was just watching a Buddy Holly movie this morning What you played reminded me of him ! He is the father of Rock and Roll ! Buddy Holly Rhythm and Blues !

    • @GuitarAtWork
      @GuitarAtWork  Рік тому +2

      Fabulous for sure Joseph - thanks for that and hope you enjoy! Shane

  • @gjmarc
    @gjmarc Рік тому +5

    Shane yes this is what I have been looking for. I got tired of just strumming songs and have been looking to move around the fret board. I have been playing around with some blues licks. This is really good and I hope you expand on it. Keep it going.

    • @GuitarAtWork
      @GuitarAtWork  Рік тому +1

      Thank you Marc - that's great news - I appreciate you taking the time to comment. My best to you! Shane

  • @jdvance9356
    @jdvance9356 Рік тому +2

    Love love these videos! So unbelievably helpful! The play along are the best! 🙏

    • @GuitarAtWork
      @GuitarAtWork  Рік тому +2

      Hey - thank you JD - very happy to hear you are enjoying. I always have fun doing these videos. Thank you for being here and for taking the time to comment - it really helps me! Shane

  • @ebkp50
    @ebkp50 Рік тому +1

    Top man Shane thank you sir!

    • @GuitarAtWork
      @GuitarAtWork  Рік тому +1

      Hey thank you Keith - I always appreciate your feedback - hope all is well as can be - my best to you lad! Shane

  • @jurgengrimminger4237
    @jurgengrimminger4237 Рік тому +2

    Great Lesson. I'm from Germany and I always wanted to learn those turmarounds. Thanks so much.😊

    • @GuitarAtWork
      @GuitarAtWork  Рік тому +1

      Thank you Jurgen - very glad it helped you. Glad to have you here with us. Cheers! Shane

  • @tmac3975
    @tmac3975 Рік тому

    Hey second video from you that I have found invaluable, seriously the way you take this step by step means I can learn as I go, it's clear concise yet fun to learn, awesome job, thank you.

  • @michaelpugh6
    @michaelpugh6 Рік тому +2

    Hi Shane, I'm really enjoying this lesson. It's great to mix it up a bit with a bit of jamming, I can play along to my own backing track to my heart's content and make my own bits up as well! (Hidden Bonus - I don't have to sing!!! )🤣

    • @GuitarAtWork
      @GuitarAtWork  Рік тому +2

      Hey Michael - that's great! It sounds like you're on a very good path there. My best to you and thank you for taking the time to comment. Cheers! Shane

  • @RC60669
    @RC60669 Рік тому +2

    Thanks Shane great stuff. Your manner, your way of explaining, your encouragement, speed, visuals... you just nail it. The talent you display on the guitar matches your wonderful talent for teaching! Really appreciate it all and thank you so much from Thailand. 'Long may you run' , Cheers Rob 🙏🙏

    • @GuitarAtWork
      @GuitarAtWork  Рік тому +3

      A big thank you Rob - So great to have you here with us and I really appreciate the encouraging words. A friend of mine has a place in Thailand and I'm really thinking of visiting him there one of these days. Looks like a beautiful place to be. My best to you! Shane

  • @waynetozer3881
    @waynetozer3881 Рік тому +1

    Nice to see your Tele getting some love Shane. Perfect guitar for playing John Mayers "Perfectly Lonely". Hint hint....LOL When I get a new video notification from your channel, I know I'm going to have a great day. Love your passion. 💙

    • @GuitarAtWork
      @GuitarAtWork  Рік тому +2

      Hey thank you Wayne - really makes my day to get a comment like yours. So encouraging! I love John Mayer - will have a listen. My very best to you! Shane

    • @waynetozer3881
      @waynetozer3881 Рік тому

      @@GuitarAtWork - Thanks Shane - This is a great version of the song live with Keith Urban. Hope you enjoy it.
      ua-cam.com/video/32BjstCaRLI/v-deo.htmlsi=FQgi0ZFVdaGsg3kt

  • @GodsStoryteller
    @GodsStoryteller 6 місяців тому +1

    Starting my Blues classes with you.
    Thanks.
    A beginner.
    I subscribed.

    • @GuitarAtWork
      @GuitarAtWork  6 місяців тому +1

      Glad to have you here with us. Cheers! Shane

  • @NickNicometi
    @NickNicometi Рік тому +1

    Shane, I needed this, brother!
    Thanks🤘😉🎸

    • @GuitarAtWork
      @GuitarAtWork  Рік тому +2

      Hey Nick - glad to hear that lad - have a ton of fun with it! Shane

    • @NickNicometi
      @NickNicometi Рік тому

      @@GuitarAtWork
      I bought a Beat Buddy 2nd hand because of you.
      Had it for a while and I'm about to begin employing it while learning from your vids.
      Thanks for your simplified and generous/gentle style, Shane.
      It helps that you seem like the kinda guy I'd find myself hangin' with over a beer/coffee and some good tunes with guitars in hand.
      Cheers! 🥂

  • @rick423
    @rick423 Рік тому +1

    Nice job Shane …… looking well.

    • @GuitarAtWork
      @GuitarAtWork  Рік тому +1

      Thank you Rick - always appreciate your feedback - very encouraging. Hope all is well and thank you for being here with us, Shane

  • @danmcnamara7782
    @danmcnamara7782 6 місяців тому +1

    Great lesson! Thanks so much!

    • @GuitarAtWork
      @GuitarAtWork  6 місяців тому +1

      Thank you, Dan my best to you have a ton of fun with it. Thanks for being here. Shane.

  • @guestt-8888
    @guestt-8888 11 місяців тому +1

    I started playing guitar again after two years and learned this in two hours...really good tutorial video and energetic👍😅

    • @GuitarAtWork
      @GuitarAtWork  11 місяців тому +2

      That’s super! Happy to hear that. Cheers, Shane

    • @guestt-8888
      @guestt-8888 10 місяців тому +1

      @@GuitarAtWorkthe end is crazy u gotta teach that😮😮

  • @deborahporter2767
    @deborahporter2767 Рік тому +2

    Really helpful and fun as usual, thanks Shane👍

    • @GuitarAtWork
      @GuitarAtWork  Рік тому +1

      Thank you Deborah - happy to have you here. Best to you! Shane

  • @gmord3903
    @gmord3903 Рік тому +1

    Hi Shane. Appreciate the lesson. Thank you for pointing out the embellishments. So helpful. 👍

    • @GuitarAtWork
      @GuitarAtWork  Рік тому +1

      Fabulous. Glad you enjoyed. Thanks! Shane

  • @frankgobell5025
    @frankgobell5025 Рік тому +2

    Such a great breakdown; gives everyone a chance no matter their skill level. And in agreement with others that note how this kind of lesson gives us a chance to move around the fretboard and pick up some foundational skills. Might even want to throw in some related scales to aid with the finger movement. Thanks!

    • @GuitarAtWork
      @GuitarAtWork  Рік тому +1

      Thank you Frank - that's really great feedback - thank you for taking the time. My best to you and hope you're having fun with it! Shane

  • @louisdirect
    @louisdirect Рік тому +1

    Love this Blues lesson on electric. I will get my Telecaster plugged in and practice until I can follow you on the play along and more...

    • @GuitarAtWork
      @GuitarAtWork  Рік тому +1

      Fabulous - thank you Louis - glad to hear you'll be going at it. My best to you! Shane

  • @kevinking2468
    @kevinking2468 Рік тому +2

    Excellent lesson - very helpful!

    • @GuitarAtWork
      @GuitarAtWork  Рік тому +1

      Thank you Kevin - I really appreciate your comment - glad it helped you and happy to have you here with us! Shane

  • @buckbryant8599
    @buckbryant8599 5 місяців тому +1

    Cool thanks for sharing

    • @GuitarAtWork
      @GuitarAtWork  5 місяців тому +1

      Thanks Buck - glad you enjoyed! Shane

  • @parneypots
    @parneypots Рік тому +1

    Love ❤it!

    • @GuitarAtWork
      @GuitarAtWork  Рік тому +1

      Thank you - happy to have you here with us! Shane

  • @ronnymcmurray2301
    @ronnymcmurray2301 Рік тому

    Great video Shane.
    I own the Aeros loop studio, Beatbuddy, and mini maestro, what a great combination. I’d appreciate some more blues if you get a chance.

  • @RickeyFuller-k2g
    @RickeyFuller-k2g Рік тому +2

    Could you do a video on what software or amp you are using for that sound for this video? I have been working with Presonus Studio One. I sure would like to get direction so i could get that sound on my electric.

    • @GuitarAtWork
      @GuitarAtWork  Рік тому +2

      Great idea - thanks for that. I'm using an amp modeller/FX unit (Fractal AX8) with a bit of compression and some reverb. Plugged straight into the mixer and into the computer to record. Cheers, Shane

  • @dienadel95
    @dienadel95 3 місяці тому

    Ty for sharing this knowledge

  • @Elvis7877
    @Elvis7877 7 місяців тому

    Excellent

  • @deem9160
    @deem9160 10 місяців тому +1

    very helpful to this rookie

    • @GuitarAtWork
      @GuitarAtWork  10 місяців тому +1

      Happy to hear that. My best to you! Shane

  • @chicagoblues81
    @chicagoblues81 Рік тому +2

    They do make decaf coffee now ya know….kidding great video :)

    • @GuitarAtWork
      @GuitarAtWork  Рік тому +2

      Ha! I hear ya' my friend - I need to slow down on the caffeine for sure - Cheers! Shane

  • @ianzimmerman4381
    @ianzimmerman4381 11 місяців тому

    Great video

  • @LMacNeill
    @LMacNeill Рік тому +1

    12-bar blues is deceptively difficult. It looks easy, but it's not. Especially if you've never done palm-muting before. This is a great play-along to practice with. Definitely adding it to my list. 🙂

    • @GuitarAtWork
      @GuitarAtWork  Рік тому +2

      Thank you for that - I really appreciate you taking the time to comment - my best to you and hope you have fun with it! Shane

  • @davidwhite5729
    @davidwhite5729 11 місяців тому +1

    Hi Shane. I love your vids.
    I can't find the sheets for this on Patreon. Please help me locate them

    • @GuitarAtWork
      @GuitarAtWork  11 місяців тому +1

      Hi David - thanks for that. Glad you’re enjoying. The sheets are definitely in Patreon. Look for posts I made in Patreon Jan 25 2024. There are two of them. One has the video and the other has the sheets. Cheers! Shane

  • @dannytempleton2619
    @dannytempleton2619 2 місяці тому +1

    Shane, I can’t locate the sheet you are referring to for this video.

    • @GuitarAtWork
      @GuitarAtWork  2 місяці тому +1

      Hi Danny - it’s at patreon.com/guitaratwork
      Many many songs and sheets there. Cheers! Shane

    • @dannytempleton2619
      @dannytempleton2619 2 місяці тому +1

      @@GuitarAtWorkHi Shane. When I click for the sheets, this is all that comes up. Darn, I thought I could share a photo here.

    • @GuitarAtWork
      @GuitarAtWork  2 місяці тому

      @@dannytempleton2619 you have to join the Jumbo tier to access sheets.

  • @Billy-h7b
    @Billy-h7b Рік тому +1

    What effects are you using to get that nice sound 😊

    • @GuitarAtWork
      @GuitarAtWork  Рік тому +2

      Great question - thank you - I'm using a bit of compression and some reverb - when I heard the final video mix I thought maybe a bit too much reverb -I may dial it back a bit next time. Cheers, Shane

    • @Billy-h7b
      @Billy-h7b 11 місяців тому

      Sounds really good

  • @bunny1348
    @bunny1348 Рік тому +1

    Thanks a lot Shane for your very interesting video, as usual! It's very helpfull for me.
    Please could you speak slowler. All of us are not English native speaker...

    • @GuitarAtWork
      @GuitarAtWork  Рік тому +2

      Thank you Bunny - I appreciate you being here and hope you're going to enjoy this one. I can absolutely talk slower.....sorry about that - I get excited and have fun doing the video...and a bit of coffee maybe too. Cheers! Shane

    • @bunny1348
      @bunny1348 Рік тому +2

      @@GuitarAtWork No problem Shane, just set your metronome to 200 words per minute instead of 450!

    • @GuitarAtWork
      @GuitarAtWork  Рік тому +1

      @@bunny1348 ha! Love it!

  • @deanj3016
    @deanj3016 Рік тому +2

    🎩💙🍷..🎸

    • @GuitarAtWork
      @GuitarAtWork  Рік тому +2

      Have fun with it Dean! Cheers, Shane

    • @deanj3016
      @deanj3016 Рік тому +2

      @@GuitarAtWork
      Thank you, Sir!!
      Super GuitarMan!!

    • @deanj3016
      @deanj3016 Рік тому +1

      GOD Bless you, Feat Sir & Thank you for the Music 🎶
      🎸🎵🎶