Acoustic Blues Guitar - How To Jam Alone As A Beginner

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  • Опубліковано 4 чер 2024
  • A lot of times when you're somewhat new to guitar, it's hard to play along with anyone else or a jam track, but you still want to play.
    So in this video you'll see a couple of ways that you might want to approach playing by yourself and making up a blues that actually sounds like music and is fun for you.
    For more about Jamming The Blues Alone on your guitar, check out the full course here:
    bluesguitarunleashed.com/get-...
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  • @alanfrehley1373
    @alanfrehley1373 4 роки тому +652

    It's times like this I realise I'm not even a beginner!

    • @darkodonev7733
      @darkodonev7733 4 роки тому +1

      Xd

    • @cashmandillian4600
      @cashmandillian4600 4 роки тому +5

      Yeah but you've done well with Kiss Mr Frehley 😉😎🤣

    • @alanfrehley1373
      @alanfrehley1373 4 роки тому +10

      @@cashmandillian4600 unfortunate shared surname my friend

    • @kxzlive8763
      @kxzlive8763 4 роки тому +8

      Welcome to quarantine

    • @84kjk
      @84kjk 4 роки тому +3

      Lol, for real. I can do it but sounds terrible with sticking with the timing of the original groove.

  • @TheBnjmnlrd
    @TheBnjmnlrd 4 роки тому +62

    This is all I've ever wanted to do on guitar. Learn as I'm exploring what my soul needs to say through the guitar. Everyone else already said what they needed to in their songs. I wish to chill and speak my own sorrow through the blues. I really appreciate this!

  • @audnbob1
    @audnbob1 5 років тому +399

    This is great, thank you! I'm a 52 yr old wife/mom and finally picking up my guitar again now the kid's are grown and gone and the Blue's was an area I never treaded on because back then, I was all about rock but I want to now! My brother is fantastic at it and I'd love to play with him some day! Never to old to learn!

    • @youssefpacho7939
      @youssefpacho7939 5 років тому +4

      U can do it keep practicing

    • @alex-ip1er
      @alex-ip1er 5 років тому

      Many thanks, I been tryin to find out about "blues guitar lesson advanced" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Have you ever come across - Wanichael Corylexander Equalizer - (Have a quick look on google cant remember the place now ) ? Ive heard some decent things about it and my friend got excellent success with it.

    • @elaineschiavone998
      @elaineschiavone998 5 років тому +11

      So great to read your post Audrey! I'm a 57 year old woman/mom who is doing the exact same thing so it was really great to hear from a kindred spirit!

    • @goingbonzo5923
      @goingbonzo5923 5 років тому +6

      Fantastic, I am a 54 year old empty nester grandpa. I'm looking to play with others but cant seem to find anyone who takes it to serious.

    • @nicot9305
      @nicot9305 5 років тому +5

      @@goingbonzo5923 I think nowdays you need to post videos of yourself playing. I'm 59 and living in Austin, TX, which considers itself a "music town". But it takes time to find the right style of people. Oh, and you'll be pleased to know that younger folks are fine with us!

  • @nicot9305
    @nicot9305 5 років тому +42

    Excellent video for anyone not used to "goofing around", which is a much needed skill!

  • @mojo9291
    @mojo9291 5 років тому +420

    It's so great that John Oliver takes the time out of his busy schedule to teach us the blues.

  • @philip6419
    @philip6419 4 роки тому +28

    The "Blues" scale I learned was different. You explaining it as you show it.. is great.

  • @tito.tarantula
    @tito.tarantula Рік тому

    There are so many vids on this subject but you've truly managed to explain the process in a short and understandable manner, Griff. Thank you, much appreciated. Timing, timing, timing...

  • @richg1746
    @richg1746 4 роки тому +9

    You are an awesome instructor Griff. You make it look easy and you take out a lot of the rigidness by encouraging a freedom when playing individual notes.

  • @ribbonsofeuphoria5744
    @ribbonsofeuphoria5744 3 роки тому +7

    As someone who struggles with rhythm and ‘noodling musically’ I really needed this lesson. Love your content and inviting style of presentation. Thanks.

  • @jens1475
    @jens1475 5 років тому +30

    Thanks a lot for that lesson! I'm definitely a jam-beginner and I really dig your approach.

  • @Rebellovw
    @Rebellovw 4 роки тому +4

    This is like the second video of yours that I've watched - and man they are spot on - what needs to be done concisely w/o taking so long to explain. I'm coming off a burn out break and just starting back up - counting, and keeping rhythm - you've given me a great start to a practice routine. Thanks a ton - I'm hooked on this channel.

  • @JohnSmith-sw4tn
    @JohnSmith-sw4tn 4 роки тому +10

    I've been playing for off and on for about 7 year's now I'm just now getting the filling of the blues thanks griff

    • @sparhawk6541
      @sparhawk6541 3 роки тому

      notice band members never stand still? try nodding your head while you're doing it. keep the same pace with the nod.... bit like tapping the finger on the table for every second on the clock, only without the tap. that'll help you out a bit. then it becomes more about experience. the reason professionals are dancing around is more about them keeping their own time, as they can't always rely on the drums. sometimes that section doesn't have the drums lol.

  • @kenjones5138
    @kenjones5138 5 років тому +6

    Simple but effective. I like it. Never really considered counting out loud before. Been playing 50 plus years and the timing always seemed to come naturally. I can "feel" when to change up. Never too old to learn a new concept. Good lesson.

  • @teeoh9192
    @teeoh9192 5 місяців тому

    I've been waiting 25 years for a video like this! I've always thought I could play blues RHYTHMS, but I never knew how to add fills like this! THANK YOU!

  • @rebeccaabraham8652
    @rebeccaabraham8652 5 років тому +1

    I’ve been trying to play guitar - and the blues - for more decades than I can remember.... and finaly a clear, simple explanation that fits in with all the knowledge I’ve accumulated! Now I need to get the beast out of the cupboard... and plug in!

  • @riffdigger2133
    @riffdigger2133 3 роки тому

    Counting is important. Subdividing the beat. Good time is crucial. You are teaching great instruction. Shuffles, Time is everything, swing, straight. Love the Blues.

  • @williamrogers1803
    @williamrogers1803 2 роки тому +3

    Wonderful lesson, as always! These blues lessons have really elevated my enjoyment and made look forward to practicing. Thanks!

  • @sparhawk6541
    @sparhawk6541 3 роки тому

    best part about blues, is literally anyone can play it. even better part about blues is with appreciation, you also enjoy it. it's one you can do at any time, any place, anywhere.... and always sounds so good. the world needs more blues... we'd have less wars lol. thanks for reminding me about this, i've been away from the guitar for a bit too long and i'm re learning what i used to do. this gave me a headstart on that lol.

  • @user-ub5jr1vs9g
    @user-ub5jr1vs9g 5 років тому +1

    Well taught man, you never think how simple music is at first because awesome sounds so hard but this video made it work. Thank you for your teachings, they'll go a long way man.

  • @SimplyHappy101
    @SimplyHappy101 2 роки тому +2

    This has been the first video that helped me find out how to play and make something up when I’m playing. Thank you so much! I am in the stage where I’m ready to move in from just strumming. I’m definitely ready to hit that intermediate stage, and I just really want to thank you for this vid

  • @shakeyfly
    @shakeyfly 9 місяців тому +2

    THIS CHANGED MY GUITAR JOURNEY... Thank YOU!

  • @jschoenzy9416
    @jschoenzy9416 Рік тому +2

    This is exactly what I want to learn, thank you! Sounds great, looks fun.

  • @manulotu6353
    @manulotu6353 5 років тому +2

    Its been ages since I wanted to know how to make this jamming sound. Thanks for the chords...wonderful.

  • @Recovery12Life
    @Recovery12Life 2 роки тому +1

    The first three minutes of this lesson changed me forever as a VERY new beginner!

  • @tonyanthonyfowler
    @tonyanthonyfowler 5 років тому +2

    been playing for a few years, this is pretty cool...its always a good idea to see something new

  • @Chavez3d
    @Chavez3d 5 років тому +8

    This is a damn good lesson I have been using it to work on learning new licks. Super fun to take two or three licks and work them in as you keep time and change chords. Thanks for the idea!

  • @nreyntje
    @nreyntje 4 роки тому

    I have watched many video to try and get the blues, and these videos are the only onces that made me get it!!!! Thank you very much!!

  • @BillSwartwout
    @BillSwartwout 5 років тому +1

    Excellent, Griff. Making stuff up as I go along - basic E blues shuffle - based on what you demonstrated - it is (actually) a lot of fun.

  • @GSin21
    @GSin21 3 роки тому +18

    Been snooping through a bunch of blues lessons/tutorials and this is definitely one of the most helpful ones I found yet. Clear instructions and explanations. Well done!

    • @zeroalphaser
      @zeroalphaser 8 місяців тому

      Clear instructions?? Where??????

    • @jimwing.2178
      @jimwing.2178 5 місяців тому

      @@zeroalphaser Come back when you are ready.

  • @D.L.Edison
    @D.L.Edison 4 роки тому +4

    Excellent tutorial on the E minor scale, thank you!

  • @makanbeneran
    @makanbeneran 4 роки тому +4

    Dude, you makes blues looks easy and simple. And thank you for the lesson.

  • @taylormatthews7488
    @taylormatthews7488 3 роки тому +11

    I’ve been playing since I was 10 years old currently 17 almost 18. My dad taught me how to play. I’ve always been really good at it and knowing how to do all the bends and taps and arpeggios whatever...but there’s something I never did really learn at the beginning and that was blues! I’ve always been pretty shy about playing blues and solo with some backing tracks or whatever like soloing by myself. My brain almost shuts down and I get confused as In, idk what notes to play and put together. Holy shit...it’s starting to click,everything my dad has tried to tell me is starting to click....IT DOESNT ENTIRELY MATTER (It does but anyways) ABOUT NOTES ITS WHAT YOU FEEL AND TRUSTING YOURSELF AND HEARING THE MUSIC KNOWING WHAT KEY YOURE IN AMD SO ON AND SO FORTH. Thanks you helped my brain click

  • @blainesenior9981
    @blainesenior9981 5 років тому

    My favorite lesson I've seen in months.

  • @alwaysrockn2009
    @alwaysrockn2009 5 років тому +2

    Great video!!! First one of yours I have seen and I can't wait to see more. Rock on!

  • @garyj6006
    @garyj6006 5 років тому +1

    Thanks! You've helped immensely in getting me out of a rut and moving forward!

  • @iraceruk
    @iraceruk 5 років тому +4

    This is great - thank you so much! You are a great teacher and it's lessons like this that really motivate and inspire beginners like me 👍

  • @davidmercer4058
    @davidmercer4058 Місяць тому

    FANTASTIC, blues is my favourite genre. This is how I've wanted to play the last five years!

  • @nodgelyobo1
    @nodgelyobo1 5 років тому +1

    Bought Griffs 'Acoustic Guitar Blues ' Dvd set for xmas, and making slow progress. He's a great teacher and micro manages every move he makes, which is the way I like it,he has a way of making things I thought I'd never be able to do look easy.....Great fun cheers Griff..

  • @buddhamus
    @buddhamus 5 років тому +17

    Nice lesson. I consider myself an intermediate guitar player; I've played for a few years and have worked the pentatonic blues scale for a while. This lesson gave me some great tips on how to practice using those scales (and work on my timing) without sounding like I'm just playing scales. Thanks.

    • @nicot9305
      @nicot9305 5 років тому +1

      Yeah! Just playing scales gets old! And backing tracks are ok, but...
      This is a great skill to have!

  • @BrianWhitmerMusic
    @BrianWhitmerMusic 5 років тому

    Nice lesson and solid advice. What you've described here is a great method to start ramping up one's skills (and courage) to start jamming with others.

  • @luismedrano653
    @luismedrano653 5 років тому +8

    This has finally broke me down and learn how to count. I been playing for 10 years.

  • @robertclark5060
    @robertclark5060 2 місяці тому

    As always, a great lesson! You are a fine teacher. Thank you!!

  • @jeffwarner4225
    @jeffwarner4225 5 років тому +14

    What a great lesson, I just found you on the Tube, thank you for this!

  • @zenbuilder8801
    @zenbuilder8801 Рік тому +1

    Excellent lesson. I think this should be the very first lesson for young player wanting to learn the blues. Well done. jeff

  • @matthewcrich5951
    @matthewcrich5951 3 роки тому +3

    Great lesson, Griff. It reminds me somewhat of Link Wray’s epically awesome, “Rumble”, with his E minor pentatonic rundown. The blues notes definitely add some flavor. Easily do-able by this beginner. Thanks for all you give back to the guitar community. Cheers from 🇨🇦

  • @Budbusta
    @Budbusta 5 років тому

    HAPPY NEW YEAR Griff. Thank you for teaching me.

  • @jnorm0075
    @jnorm0075 5 років тому +2

    Perfect start

  • @rustknale3818
    @rustknale3818 3 місяці тому

    Wonderful insights Griff. Appreciated.

  • @bigshuff
    @bigshuff 5 років тому

    Some good stuff here that I will bare in mind thank you for your time and know how.

  • @lordjoemott1683
    @lordjoemott1683 5 років тому +261

    Man I just wish you tube was about 25 years ago. This would’ve made playing a lot easier.

    • @harrykuheim6107
      @harrykuheim6107 5 років тому +13

      That's no Shit....Lessons were few and far between then....now they are all over UA-cam...any style you want... any level....Free 24/7

    • @willwilburn9473
      @willwilburn9473 5 років тому +5

      I first learned in 1960's and 70's. The technology that is available now was like "if only someone could make" .........

    • @whatabouttheearth
      @whatabouttheearth 5 років тому +7

      Yup. I learned in the 90s with no internet, now Im like an old man, "back in my day I walked 10 miles uphill both ways to go to the library with my guitar and read guitar books!!!"

    • @JeremiahsArchive
      @JeremiahsArchive 4 роки тому +4

      For real. THIS is what the web was built for.

    • @TokyoBlue587
      @TokyoBlue587 4 роки тому +1

      I wish I had UA-cam as a teenager...I would have learned instead of giving up since my parents wouldn't pay for lessons

  • @sandragirard8054
    @sandragirard8054 2 місяці тому

    Thanks Griff. More videos in like this please. Short, sweet and very explicit.👍👍🎸So helpful.

  • @thesword2380
    @thesword2380 5 років тому

    Thanks. Love your approach.
    I'm taking it up.

  • @Mihauros
    @Mihauros 4 роки тому

    Looking forward to starting. Erik is a great teacher.

  • @jasonwalton6979
    @jasonwalton6979 4 роки тому

    Thanks a lot! Using this every day to get better at improvisation! Very helpful.

  • @josephpelto1438
    @josephpelto1438 11 місяців тому

    This is sick, cheers to the next two weeks of mastering this.

  • @stringman509
    @stringman509 3 роки тому

    This has been so helpful as I've had trouble getting my licks in but all OK now thanks to you best wishes Colin UK

  • @JailhousePhilly
    @JailhousePhilly 5 років тому

    EXACTLY what I was looking for and for EXACTLY the same reasons :)

  • @renren520
    @renren520 3 роки тому

    Ty so much John you gave me back my pleasure in playing again. I ve been playing for years n years but I m just starting to play blues really and know some, but you make it eassier for me this way. So ty ty ty I subscribed and will learn as much possible from ye!!! Enjoy yer day bye

  • @skebqc
    @skebqc 4 роки тому +9

    I wish you made videos 20+years ago! I never seen one giving actual great advice. Thanks man!

  • @edwardescobar6593
    @edwardescobar6593 4 роки тому

    Thank you so much for you time to show us the blues I finally think I got it .

  • @stevebirchall35
    @stevebirchall35 5 років тому +1

    Great video bro,lots of information that is easy to understand in 8 minutes look forward to seeing more.🎸🎶🎼🎵

  • @billallen3429
    @billallen3429 4 роки тому

    Full on guitar tricks member and could not comprehend how to start improvising. You helped me so much. Next is trying to figure how to move up and down the neck within scale. Thank you!

  • @randyschwager84
    @randyschwager84 2 роки тому

    Great info! Perfect for me right now! I can’t wait to get home from work tonight and practice it!

  • @ettnollbajen9945
    @ettnollbajen9945 5 років тому +7

    Great tutorial to colour up my jamming.
    Thank you sir
    Subbed!

  • @federicoreteguis8774
    @federicoreteguis8774 4 місяці тому

    As a beginner, I truly appreciate this. Thank you .

  • @PRoth63
    @PRoth63 3 роки тому

    Really good. Well done. Nothing else but the blues! Thanks

  • @dr.handychandra6485
    @dr.handychandra6485 3 роки тому

    Great teaching from Blues Master.
    Thank you.

  • @munk58
    @munk58 5 років тому

    Oh yeah...nice clear explanation of implementing those riffs.

  • @eugenehvorostyanov2409
    @eugenehvorostyanov2409 4 роки тому

    Thank you for a lovely advice, brother. ❤️❤️❤️

  • @justinmark11
    @justinmark11 2 роки тому

    love this, really opened up the blues, Thank you!

  • @unkygeesaint7532
    @unkygeesaint7532 4 роки тому +9

    Perfect lesson for beginner...

  • @BillLowenburg
    @BillLowenburg 2 роки тому

    Great suggestions, nice demonstration. Thanks!

  • @cindyziegra2596
    @cindyziegra2596 4 роки тому +3

    Just saw this has helped me greatly. Thank you

  • @shalyarkh2633
    @shalyarkh2633 3 роки тому +1

    You just made my day thanks for the lesson

  • @kirkmcknight113
    @kirkmcknight113 3 роки тому

    My friend that was awesome, if you ain't having fun you won't progress JMO. We get so set on having to learn that we forget we supposedly are doing this for our enjoyment. This particular process would be SO much fun. So I got to learn it from this video and remember to have fun doing it. First time listening to your channel and thoroughly enjoyed it. Thanks for Sharing with us.
    Kirk n TX!!

  • @ericburnett8163
    @ericburnett8163 5 років тому

    This is exactly the kind of thing I've been looking for. Thank you!

    • @timothymcnamara8456
      @timothymcnamara8456 5 років тому

      How is the blues scale different from the minor.pentatonic scale?

  • @RaulDiaz3d
    @RaulDiaz3d 2 роки тому

    I do appreciate you making this video

  • @johnwilliamson9467
    @johnwilliamson9467 4 роки тому

    Just what I needed. I am 67 and still learning. UA-cam is magnificent

    • @mathewkromeo2934
      @mathewkromeo2934 4 роки тому

      I learned how to tie a bowtie because of UA-cam 🤣

  • @facetono
    @facetono 5 років тому

    Thank you thank you thank you. Exactly what I was looking for.

  • @normanfawley7379
    @normanfawley7379 4 роки тому

    Thank you ! Very good.I enjoyed that,saved it for practice later.

  • @sambenton45
    @sambenton45 2 роки тому

    This video is so great! Nice porch playing practice. Really enjoyed it and yes great counting practice.

  • @jeffjohnson7381
    @jeffjohnson7381 2 роки тому +3

    Love the Blues and Your lessons are really good for me and my style of music….would love some delta slide lessons in this same format…thanks 🎸

  • @Brandon-ob9rg
    @Brandon-ob9rg 3 роки тому +2

    THIS IS GOLD!!!

  • @Justin14379
    @Justin14379 2 роки тому

    This is the only video that has helped me. And I have already written my own bluesy song.

  • @bigteno4597
    @bigteno4597 5 років тому

    Thanks Griff, love your stuff.

  • @genghistron00
    @genghistron00 Рік тому

    Thanks fella! Straight to the point and Funny you said 'on the porch playing style' I was on the porch watching this video. I'll check out more of your videos for sure!

  • @kentpolcyn1670
    @kentpolcyn1670 8 місяців тому

    I really do love your videos. You keep it simple.

  • @nickbain8687
    @nickbain8687 4 роки тому

    That blue note always hits just right

  • @wadedeeds1738
    @wadedeeds1738 5 років тому +1

    Thanks. Great
    This is all I personally care about just fun at home.

  • @tonychestnut904
    @tonychestnut904 4 роки тому

    So approachable! Thank you!

  • @stonednbroke1
    @stonednbroke1 3 місяці тому

    So glad I found this lesson, thanks man. Subbed. 😎

  • @billpalmisano
    @billpalmisano 4 роки тому +1

    You just blew my guitar addled mind.

  • @drewfitz7861
    @drewfitz7861 5 років тому

    Thanks Griff, awesome tutorial that helped mucho.

  • @mnr146
    @mnr146 4 роки тому

    Thanks for the video. Very interesting and helpful. I am going to try practicing like this.

  • @einarjuel
    @einarjuel 3 роки тому +140

    "Can't just... Randomly... Play all over the place..." *Nervous laughter

    • @mattthewhale8796
      @mattthewhale8796 3 роки тому +7

      Glad i'm not alone there

    • @welsersalas
      @welsersalas 3 роки тому +2

      *nervous laughter*

    • @smallon
      @smallon 2 роки тому +2

      Felt that one in my soul lol maybe gotta watch a couple more of his videos

    • @flylippfantom8425
      @flylippfantom8425 2 роки тому +3

      I don't always play but when I do it all over the place 😅

    • @JaysonT1
      @JaysonT1 2 роки тому +1

      Idk what he's talking about. I do it all the time....

  • @heisenbooger
    @heisenbooger 5 років тому +1

    You cleared up so much for me.

  • @bryannelson3462
    @bryannelson3462 5 років тому +1

    Cool little lesson to add some color!

  • @volodiamacovei3573
    @volodiamacovei3573 2 роки тому

    amazing... not a meta but a free and direct language for understanding and enjoy music... thanks.

  • @robertsegrest5071
    @robertsegrest5071 4 роки тому

    Fn awesome. Glad I found this.Very cool

  • @tomsexton4880
    @tomsexton4880 5 років тому

    Great lesson,, I'm a 52 yr. old guitarist who is picking up once again. Back when I was younger the guys I knew who played didn't want to show you their tricks leaving the kids who didn't have money for lessons in the dark. Please share more!!!