12 bar blues guitar

A 12 Bar Blues Pattern shown in the key of A with chord diagrams.

In previous posts I have discussed different ways to introduce the 12 Bar Blues to students. This month I wanted to talk about using a walking bass line to accompany another guitarist or musician when playing a 12 Bar Blues. Walking bass lines are generally associated with our bass playing brethren, but guitarists can also effectively use them. In its most simplistic form a walking bass outlines (or arpeggiates) the notes of a chord using a quarter note rhythm. There are many complications…

Here is a basic 12-Bar blues study in E for guitar taken from the PDF Method "Blues For Kids - 10 Easy Fingerstyle Studies" available on jazz-guitar-licks.com

There are quite a few variations on the blues, often people will play the I chord for the first 4 bars skipping the IV chord in the second bar. Here are a few popular versions of the blues. 1. Boogie Woogie www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boogie-woogie 2. Sweet Home Chicago by Robert Johnson (in … Continue reading →

Few things scream "guitar" as loud as playing the blues. The genre is deeply tied to the instrument, and nearly every guitarist worth their salt has at least fantasized about jamming out à la B.B. King or Buddy Guy.

Andy- Guitar Teacher on Instagram: "Here‘s part 3 by request. This groove fits nicely over the V chord. The next post will demonstrate the all 3 combined into the 12-bar blues. #bluesgroove #guitarlesson #12barblues #theblues #learnguitaronline #instaguitar"

This page is designed to teach you about the 12 bar blues. As the lesson progresses, you will get a clear understanding of what the twelve bar blues is.......

EASY Cool 12 Bar Blues Guitar Intro #1 Learn In 4 Minutes EricBlackmonMu...

12 Bar Blues Progressions - 12 Keys