Plug-N-Play BB King Style Easy Blues Solo…
5 Easy Blues Solos
Want to play cool solos but feel like those fingers just won't move that fast? These 5 textbook-worthy solos have nothing faster than an 1/8th note yet they pack all the feel and soul of your favorite solos by BB King, Albert King, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and others.
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Main Video Lesson
Slow Speed Play-Along
Full Speed Play-Along
Downloads
The Intro Video (MP4)Mac users should use the MP4 version.
- The Intro Video (WMV)
Windows users should use the WMV version.
Slow Speed Play-Along (MP3)This is an audio only version of the Slow Speed play-along
- Full Speed Play Along (MP3)
The full speed audio only play along track
- Jam Track In G
This is the jam track I was playing over. When you have the solo down, try playing it against the band without my help.
The TAB for the solo example.This is the TAB and standard notation for the solo. There may be a scale pattern or 2 that you are not familiar with but you won't need them just to learn this solo. In the full version of the 5 Easy Blues Solos course there is an encyclopedia of scale patterns and everything is covered thoroughly.
One of the things you want to do before you even really get into this is just listen to the full speed (and maybe even the slow speed) play-along tracks to really get the melody in your head.
It's really helpful if you can hum along with it first, then try to learn the notes. And there is nothing faster than an 1/8th note and that's on purpose.
234 Comments
James Rose
September 21, 2013Hey Griff, Really nice lead and examples but I am a Dunderhead and am more visual. Can you please post the entire tab? This would help me greatly in learning this fantastic solo. Peace Tim
Peter Baglioni
March 12, 2015Hi Grif
Your coaching is extremely helpful, I was wondering if you would consider changing the camera angle to face more toward the tuning pegs on the guitar so that I or we could see the tips of your fingers, and where they actually touch the fret board.
Thanks Peter
Kirk Nolen
May 19, 2017Thank you, Griff. I love ya, brother! ~<(:oD)=BigSmileKirkn
PAUL
August 15, 2018wish you had the cords and tabs. then its basicaly the patterns,all over the fret board.
also, your very out of focus, maybe leave your gals’s of when adjusting the focus, lol! thanks Griff!
Thomas
August 15, 2018Best show ever. I like it thank’s
Damir Hudorovic
February 21, 2022Griff
You are ultimate educator and presenter.
Thank you
PAUL
January 16, 2019EASY PEEZY! GLAD YOU PUT THE TABS THERE. JUST LISTENING, I GOT IT. IF YOUR EVER GET A CHANCE, GET THE CD WITH CLAPTON AND BB KING, “ON THE ROAD”. I SWEAR, THIS SOLO, SOUNDS JUST LIKE WHAT BB PLAYS IN ONE OF THE TUNES ON THE CD. ERIC DOSE A GREAT JOB OF COMPING WITH HIM. SO I’LL LISTEN TO THIS AND THEN ONCE I HAVE THE SOUND IN MY HEAD, ITS ALL READY FOR ME TO USE THE TABS AND GET THIS SOLO DOWN, PLUS I SAW MANY OTHER LICKS TO PLACE IN WITH A TRIPLET.
I THINK IT WOUD SOUND GOOD IN A SLOW BLUES. THANKS GRIFF, AS ALWAYS YOU GAVE ME SOME INSITE!
Marcae
January 26, 2023Hey Griff, I though your slow play along was awesome for me as a never played the guitar before other than trying to make any cohesive sound out of it, I am putting my foot in the water though, so thank you for this email and clip to watch, I guess some may forget you actually provided it at no cost and very generous on your part, thank you!
A Roggero
September 21, 2013fantastic. Thank you Griff for all these extra videos etc. It’s hard to keep up with you! so much coming all the time on top of the beginner Course and Unleashed Course i purchased.
Great stuff, though, great teaching, I am getting along slowly as I am no spring chicken, but really enjoying every step.
Robert Winter
September 24, 2013A Roggero.
How old are you? I am 80 yrs old. and just ordered Blues guitar unleashed.
Bob
Donald Endres
September 25, 2013Im two years from the big 70. Still cant seem time to practice.
William Andersen
October 1, 2013Hey guys! I’m 68 and have the course as well… getting time to practice is the problem… so much to do as time starts to fly by.
MAny thanks to Griff for all his excellent material and generosity in imparting info to all of us ageless wannabes… 😉
Neil Isselhardt
October 3, 2013dittos!!!
Gsry Ingraham
July 17, 2014I’m only 64. Feel like the kid here. Great stuff, Griff. Thanks.
Geoff Arnold
May 4, 2016Practice time is something you schedule. If you try to “find” time to practice/play, something will always come along to interfere. Schedule the time and that makes it a part of your routine. You schedule the time you go to bed, the time you go to work, a doctor’s appointment; TV programs are scheduled, too, as are many things. Do the same with practice/playing time and it’s always at say, 7pm every day for a half hour.
Rod Woolley
February 24, 2021I recommend you have an acoustic guitar on a portable guitar stand placed somewhere conspicuous that you pass by quite often. Then you will pick it up for a short practice whenever you are reminded by seeing the guitar and the urge takes you. Having a set schedule holds no appeal for me now I am retired, but perhaps that would work well for folks who have to go out to work.
Frederick Falk
October 2, 2013Having fun @ 81
JoeyBall
January 29, 2015Feeling free @ 63
becksblues
May 18, 2017i´m will be 65, and learn all of Blues Guitar unleashed.
very, very good Instuction.
mike
May 3, 2016Thanks for all you send out. I have 5 courses already and have come to realize at 70 I’m not going to be able to play multiple triplets flawlessly. Still working on BGU solo 4 at about 90%. I know the counting is something I need to make myself do, but I get bored with it quickly. When I play acoustic and sing the words to the song, it seems so much easier to get the timing right, no problem. Quicker results, of course I don’t play real fast songs. Zac Brown’s Knee Deep is about as fast as I have learned to play. That Boom Boom Boom video you sent out recently was fun to learn.
Pete
July 24, 2021Am 72, but still only 22 in many ways. Been play’n since I was 13, but still learning a lot thanks to Griff.
Art Martinez
October 7, 2013Just a thought; I read and saw a study done on those who play and study music that they are likely to keep an active and more productive mind than those who don’t in their later years. 8 1/2 yrs at the age of 51, I began learning guitar. I couldn’t keep or even knew what a 4/4 beat was. I studied each day and would play along at our church with the youth band just to help out and to learn to play along during their practice time. After learning enough basic chords and getting some timing down, I would get our churches worship band sheet music and sit back stage and try to play along. It took awhile, but I am happy to say that I now play every Sunday as an official worship team member for the past 5 yrs. Every day, I try to practice 30 minutes, putting aside TV, etc. It’s my “down time” I call it. I continue to learn and study and absorb as much as I can. Griff’s BGU course and his other DVD’s along with his free teachings have helped me to open up more and gain the confidence I need to challenge myself to be a better player. Don’t get discouraged Mr. Roggero! We all start off as beginner’s, and while I’ll never be a Griff or a Clapton, I feel blessed to have the love for music and to be able to reach for my guitar and find peace through music.
Rod Woolley
February 24, 2021Sounds like the hymns in your church might get a little “blusified” with a few Clapton licks thrown in between verses!
barrelhse@gmail.com
October 8, 201363 here. Many thanks to Griff for all he does for us.
Christine Davies
September 11, 2017God bless you sir and for your found happiness, your message brought a tear, I hope you will always find happiness with your guitar.
Don 't be a whoosh. I am 20 years older . Age does not exist except in the head . So it is not the years in your life, it is the life in you interests and in your guitar
August 26, 2018Don ‘t be such a whoosh. I am 20 years older . Age does not exist except in the head . So it is not the years in your life, it is the life in you interests and in your guitar
Kim
April 5, 2022I’m 62 and I’m also moving along slowly thru the beginner Blues Course
Glenn Piearcey
September 21, 2013Sorry Griff… keep getting “html5: Video file not found”…… The download links seem to be working though, so I’ll do it that way.
Chuck Fleming
September 21, 2013Wow!, that’s cool! Okay, no more teasing! Send me my course!
Gustaaf Van Bellegem
September 21, 2013Hi Griff,
As usual….Great stuff .
Thanks….
HAROLD LEE
September 21, 2013html5 Video Files Not Found – Is all I got!
Tom HOPSICKER
September 21, 2013I like it. Thanks. I’ll get back to this when I’ve conquered solos 4 and 5 of BGU. There is some great advice starting at 30:15 on how to learn a solo. I felt like you were speaking to me personally:)
Steve -
September 21, 2013Yet again, another excellent lesson.Thanks a lot Griff.
Robert Norris
September 21, 2013Great lesson Griff!
Thanks for this 😉
Friend -
September 21, 2013Thanks Griff! This is what I need 🙂
Friend -
September 21, 2013Gracias Maestro! Muy bueno!
Gerald Leftwich
September 21, 2013Seems like every video I check out now seems to suggest (…at least subliminally) ‘…see there!… this is what you’ve been neglecting!’ So for me, it’s gonna be a “head-first” dive back into SWS! The jewel I carried away from the main video lesson was how to facilitate switching from major to minor runs, with the change from index finger to ring finger (,,,or vice versa) to commence the run.
“So what have you been doing with the rest of your study time, Mr. Tarquinnian?” Well, truthfully Teach,…some advanced chords and rhythm techniques, and an exploration of Dorian, Aeolian, Phyrgian, and Mixolydian modes and techniques for lacing them through the major and minor pentatonic/blues scales.
I will however, as stated above, re-commit myself to the SWS work, as it is indispensable for getting to where I want to…and need to be as a guitarist.
Ding Hoy!
Tarquinnian (aka Gerry Leftwich)
John T Mon
May 19, 2017sorry Gerald,what’s SWS?
Jerry Green
September 21, 2013I will be buying the suite of solos once released for sale. Again, thank you so much for your excellent instructional material.
Richard Croce
September 21, 2013The essence of BB done in a manner which will help you to become more musical in your lead playing. I see how it ties into bgu, major blues scale soloing and 4 note solos. Fantastic! Will be on the lookout.
Dan Conley
September 21, 2013Right on! Super tasty solo that is right in my “wheelhouse” at the moment. The additional material; play along videos, backing track and tab are very helpful.
Bishop -
September 21, 2013Yet again, another excellent lesson.Thanks a lot Griff
Terry Williams
September 21, 2013I could not get the video to open.
Kate McCabe
September 21, 2013i know this is a great lesson…..if I could see the video correctly. something about these types
of videos that just don’t work. youtube: no problem. just going to have to order the DVD 5 series
when it is ready!! thanks …
Dan Huffman
September 21, 2013another great one.
thanks Griff
Dennis K Sky
September 21, 2013Dennis Sky Thanks Griff another good example sounds really good it will be a pleasure to practise on.
Michael Philpott
September 21, 2013html5:Video file not found is all I get too. (UK recipient).
If I try to download the intro it’s telling me it will take 4 Hrs!! Anybody else
got any problem like this? How long should it take to download 323Mb?
I’m not on fibre optic link.
Albert Garcia
September 21, 2013Great soko run.
Mike Rollett
September 21, 2013Guess I know what I’ll be working on for the next week or so. Great idea Griff! Don’t stop at five. We’ll buy them as fast as you can make them.
Jeffrey Burwash
September 21, 2013Love the blues. As always Griff , you inspire us all as guitar players. Keep up the great work that you do. It will help future guitarist to believe in their dreams to one day hear themselves playing the blues as inspired as you are to teach it. I Love your courses. BGU is great.
David Hunter
September 21, 2013Hi Griff – I do not know where you find the time to produce this top of the charts videos. I signed up for your Blues Course a few months ago and never expected such continual support.
Many thanks from one of your fans – across the pond – in Oxfordshire, UK.
I know you have a lot of things in your working week – but could you squeeze in some music theory. I have a real problem translating all the quarter notes, triplets, etc into the “One and a two and a three and a four”. I end up having to listing to each music bar on the video over and over to get it right. If I could figure out the timing from the music tabs that would be a huge step forward.
Keep up the great work.
Marion White
September 21, 2013After two years of lessons and going nowhere I am starting over at square 1. (this is a pick,ect.)this lesson renewed my will to try.Thanks.
Henry Rodriguez
September 21, 2013Great stuff, just what I needed, as I’m not fast enough to do anything faster then this timing. Thank you so much. Can’t wait to see what other solos you have cooked up.
Bruce Syers
September 21, 2013Another great lesson! It’s very complete with the video, audio and backtrack. You do a great job of making it simple yet challenging. The emphasis on timing and counting is great too- you cover every neede aspect to get this down pat. Thx for the great job. Your an excellent teacher.
David Malecki
September 21, 2013Absolutely Griff! More great stuff to work on. Please keep these coming. Really looking forward to each and every one. Many thanks!!!
Greg
September 22, 2013Good lesson Griff. It’s much appreciated!
Dennis Belanger
September 22, 2013That’s the way to break it down Griff! I enjoyed focusing on BB’s style and the tabs, backing tracks really helped too. Please keep them coming. Thanks a bunch.
Peter Lawrence
September 22, 2013thanks once again great lesson , wish the guitar track went for a lot longer, it would help me lots all the very best pete
Doug McCarten
September 22, 2013Thanks so much for your patience in the breakdown of these great licks.
Gary Stonley
September 22, 2013Lots of neat little things to use elsewhere…a lot of fun…thanks Griff! Oh, and your hairs getting pretty long…looks good buddy!
Garry Medina
September 22, 2013no video came through, only sound
Christopher Brown
September 22, 2013This is a fantastic lesson love this music and great licks thank you sooooooo much
Lee Bishop
September 22, 2013Yes, this is a great lesson on the style of BB King. But, along with the lead it would certainly make me a better guitar player if you included a 12-24 bar video example of how to play the rythum guitar which is on the backing track. (Showing the intro & outro as well). If you are using a backing track from your 29 examples of rythum guitar course, please reference which rythum example you are using. In becoming a well rounded guitar player, it would be nice to be always be taught the rythum guitar part which accompanies each lead guitar example you present us in your various lessons whether in a purchased course or sent out via email.
Sergio Barros
September 22, 2013Great lesson! It helps a lot!
Colin Campbell
September 22, 2013Thanks a lot Griff as this solo sounds good without the need to be able to play at a lightning fast speed!
Ken Reimer
September 22, 2013Great Griff!
Daniel Kaufman
September 22, 2013Griff, Love this. I’ve been improving my timing but this will be icing on the cake. Dan
Jeffrey Sklan
September 23, 2013great videos…thank you.
M VANDERKOLK
September 23, 2013thanks for the lesson Tab would be great for me to pick up the notes to play
M VANDERKOLK
September 25, 2013i found the TAB silly me
Gary L.
September 23, 2013Great lesson! It really shows how you get that “blues feel” into the solo. Great technique. Can’t wait to start working on it! Thanks again for a really great lesson!
John Bartlomiejczyk
September 23, 2013Great lesson Griff..looking forward to all 5
Johnny B
Dominic Mancini
September 23, 2013Griff,
This Solo Lesson is, at this point, a top favorite! Just listening to it makes you want to rock and play it. I’m working on it and will do so daily until I can try doing it at a jam after a beverage or two.
Thanks Much!!
Dominic
mike zeoli
September 23, 2013Griff, I have been playing along with your lesson,and after a few tries, I am able to play at the slower tempo. I will keep trying to eventually play at full speed. It is a great way to learn to play along with a band. Thanks for sending. Mike Z.
John P Caines
September 23, 2013Hi Griff, Thank You for another great lesson/video love your style of teaching .I will be working on this solo and the others when ready .Thanks John.
Robin Chaster
September 23, 2013This a great lesson and I do appreciation your commitment to detail.
Thank you
Richard Pope
September 23, 2013Hi Griff,
Thank you very much for all your hard work. You are the greatest. I look forward to having this and more on a DVD. I’m not much for down loads.
Richard (Rick) Pope
Charles W Craven Jr
September 23, 2013If you keep teaching, I will continue to keep learning….I enjoyed this lesson and the way it was presented.
You don’t teach to copy, but teach how to play.
I read this one somewhere this week (probably FB) – “Your left hand is what you know and your right hand is who you are.”
(quote is from Roy Bookbinder via Frank Goodman)
What I know, is what you have taught me. My plans from there is to let out who I am.
Starting to get excited and having fun!
Thank you.
Robert Pickett
September 23, 2013I think this will be a good thing for me. As I am already a guitar player, I’ve never really played much blues. So this is a whole new avenue for me. It’s kinda like starting all over again except you already got a jump on the learning curve. I;ve already learned one thing, is that you don’t want to do this on an acoustic .
It will kill your fingers. So I went and got an electric guitar. lol
GRANVILLE MELLOR
September 23, 2013Great Griff , one to practice, practice, practice.
Thanks
ROSALIND STOBBIE
September 23, 2013Hi Griff
What a great lesson as always.
It’s really good of you trying to help
So many people to play better.
I don’t know how you find the time.
Thank you.
Gregory Evans
September 24, 2013Pretty cool site work on the videos. Well done!
Gerry Phillips
September 24, 2013Hey Griff … I got all the files with no problems … great stuff … 99 per cent learned in one sitting … just have to work on the vibrato thing … but it’s still a cool lesson … thanks a lot.
Willie Shuler
September 24, 2013Griff this is outstanding this makes me get in the mood again
Tony L
September 24, 2013Awesome lesson….one can see how the 4 note solo pattern really comes into play…For intermediate and beginner players we need more of these type lessons – helps us feel good about our learning and playing abilities. It is cool to play a little BB King like, I’m all in – sign me up for the course!
Skip A
September 24, 2013Really great stuff Griff. The mixture of textures by moving from major to minor patterns really helps to understand how to think about and get to know the music thoroughly.
William Watkins
September 24, 2013Thanks Griff! I always appreciate your videos and tips. Thank you!!
Dieter Hornemann
September 24, 2013I like the slow version. Thanks griff
Ken Lock
September 24, 2013Hi Griff,
Thanks
Haven’t got the solo itself down yet but I really like the two note chord rhythm track. I got a huge amount out of listening to this and trying to play it verbatim – its not quite straight out of your BGU lessons…, you are using a few chord variants throughout which sounds great and has turned on the lights to a whole new area of creativity for me where less is more.
Stephen Ingram
September 24, 2013Thanks Griff, my LP IceT is called Lucille for this one. How about a ‘Thrill Is Gone’ type lesson? I was listening to it this morning and it made me feel ‘Completely Well’- that is epic
Donald Smith
September 24, 2013Don Smith
I cant get the video only the audio,regards Don
Peter Crozier
September 24, 2013Fantastic—have most of your dvds and cds—just bought your blues jam tracks double cd—-wish i had this bb king backing track.
You must have quite a few fans in melbourne and aussie land by now.When are you coming over to drink some real beer?–pity we dont make jack daniels here.
Jo Huckson
September 24, 2013Thanks Griff this is exactly what I want to learn keep it coming
Stephen Barnett
September 24, 2013Thank you Griff, excellent lesson as always.
Joe Hancock
September 24, 2013These types of lessons are the best kind because they are fairly simple yet sound incredible !!!!!!
Please keep them coming !!!
lynn
September 25, 2013Thank you, I love these lessons. thanks agin.
lynn
September 25, 2013thank you, your great. thanks agin
James Sternberg
September 25, 2013Long time no hear Griff,
I like the lesson. relatively easy for me and I still learn something every time you
send out this music. please,please keep it up!
thanks again. hope to hear from you soon.
Jim (songwriter)
Phill Martin (PeeJay)
September 25, 2013Hi Griff. Thanks so much for this, it’s just the ‘kick up the pants’ I needed to get me started again after a 6 month bout of depression. It feels good to get back to playing again. Thanks again and keep ’em coming. best regards. PeeJay
Friend -
September 26, 2013Hallo Griff !
I always like´d BB:s style and this is a very nice way to get into his style. You have a very good way to give us things to learn.
I´m very greatful to you !
Thank´s very much.
Regards from George “The Swede”
Nola Roden
September 26, 2013Another Fantastic lesson.. Just ordered the 5 Easy Blues Solos.. I am stoked….. These sound awesome. I am working the Blues Guitar Unleashed…These will be a nice addition to my other lessons I’ve gotten. Thanks Griff for all the nice lessons….
Theodore Alexander
September 26, 2013Great! I would like the comping tab also. Really helps me get the timing and mechanics of it.
Earl Koziol
September 26, 2013Thats great,hope to have that one down by next week when our band gets together.
Theodore Alexander
September 27, 2013The third solo comp concept from Blues Guitar Unleashed works perfectly with this.
Luther Redd
September 28, 2013Thank you Griff for the shuffle in G. I’ll have to work it , thank you, Luther
Alan Warner
September 30, 2013Great Lesson Griff. Its Alan from ESSEX in the UK and I have got real slow B/B so all lessons in download formats are welcome. I cant play them in real-time!!!
Again many more thanks.
Ernest Salazar
October 3, 2013Your short lessons are very helpful, It keeps me from getting bored playing the same stuff. I have bought (2) of your courses and it keeps me practicing to continue to improve! keep up the good work.
Terry Carver
October 3, 2013Griff this is the kinds of lessons I love. You did what needed to be done, easy to understand and follow. Great job!
Jerry StCroix
October 3, 2013I may be slow, but the way you teach allows me to practice at my speed & enjoy the feelings the blues offers! Thanks
Dean Posey
October 4, 2013Smooth , the easy sounds make for great listening , so glad I found
Your site. The improvement in my playing is thanks to you . But I have to laugh , count time and play , I can’t chew gum and walk,
and when I watch your hands I wonder if there is enough time .
Thanks , each new bit breaths hope into old bones.
Dean
Anthony Barnett
October 6, 2013Hey Griff that is a banging little solo, cant wit to try the other four.
bishop
October 8, 2013hey griff that sound great thanks keep up the good old blues sounds ((((Smile)))
thewhos.me@hotmail.com
October 8, 2013This is great playing and I thank you for your time and effort in helping us, MICHAEL Adelaide S. AUSTRALIA
Jim Hindhaugh
October 9, 2013Hey Griff, you’re the man and as usual the content is awesome… Jim
Bruce Sankey
October 9, 2013The rhythm part sounded the best. l just do not do well with these anal dink ,dink, dink, style lessons , To anal for me , isolated dinking notes are like watching paint dry to me. lt did sound good with the rhythm behind it .
ajwoot13@gmail.com
October 9, 2013Thanks for everything Griff.
Got to say though, that I understand what you are teaching but why does my mind feel more blown away after watching this lesson? Maybe a count pattern with the tabs would help. I guess I can do it myself but run the risk of getting it wrong. Keep up the good work and thanks again.
Friend -
October 10, 2013Griff, I’m also a pretty old guy. I’ll be 65 years old in November. BAck in high school, I used to be in a band, and we used to play surf music. The way you teach your listners about playing the “blues” is pretty easy to follow. You are a very good teacher, in my opinion. I enjoy watching and listening to you play the …”blues”.
Bob
October 10, 2013Hi griff, working through BGB , practicing this lesson while waiting for the rest of the course to come, its all coming together just need to get up to speed.
clinbarce@gmail.com
October 10, 2013Awesome solo! Thanks a lot. I wish I can play as good as you.
Friend -
October 11, 2013I’m sure glad I found your sight. Super instructor and easy to listen to. Freakin awesome dude.
Jim Weeks
October 11, 2013Thanks for all the easy to follow lessons and all the great tips on timing and the art of the solo. This one was great as always. I’m 66 and try to find a little time each day, if only for a few minutes, to pick up my Strat and get into one of your videos to help me forget about the work day. Currently trying to find a few guys close by that would like to get together a jam a bit and trade notes.
Thanks again
Joe Brumfield
October 12, 2013very nice griff
Friend -
October 12, 2013You’re a great teacher Griff. Thank you for your amazing videos…
thewhos.me@hotmail.com
October 12, 2013HI Griff , IAM a bit late with HAPPY BIRTHDAY this is a great solo and iam glade you take the time to show us, the 1 problem I have is I can not get that creamy sound I have a les paul, and a vox 120 VT + there are all these settings on it but it does not give the sound I want,I have no pedals, but you can buy a set up for $400, but I would get your dvds if Ihad that money, it would great to get that sound. Michael ADELAIDE S. AUSTRALIA
Friend -
October 12, 2013th
Friend -
October 12, 2013From France, Hello Griff thank you very much for this lesson
dj_philonline@yahoo.co.uk
October 13, 2013Interesting, noticed in my early years trying to copy some of the Eric Clapton bluesbreakers that he would go “out of the box” as you say, in those days pre internet it was listen to a bit on the old casette tape then rewind and try and work it out and quite often stop and say “where the hell is he going now?” its starting to make sence now many years later, great lesson Griff keep up the good work.
charliegaspebluew@ymail.com
October 13, 2013Great stuff man thank you !
paco247@live.com
October 14, 2013Hey Griff
You’ll never stop to amaze me with showing us how the Guitar GREATS have managed to get such sounds composed and delivered to all the music lovers in this world … FANTASTIC JOB Griff !!!
Friend -
October 15, 2013every time I look you up on my pc i’ll learn something !! thanks Griff !
geneb4760@gmail.com
October 17, 2013videos did not come thru.
Jim Sauceda
October 19, 2013Dear Griff
Is there anyway to get any of the backing tracks to these solo’s shown here, or do have to buy this
Thanks
Jim
Luther Redd
October 20, 2013Hey Griff , that is what I have work on is my count. thank you. Luther
Idiotwind
October 23, 2013Thanks Griff, makes me sound like a pro! Great instruction as always. 🙂
Friend -
October 27, 2013Hello friend , i,m a late starter but i am here and listening as a struggling musician i like your preivious stuff and must go back to our semi beginning giff .? So thanks for these parts i did`nt have to pay for as ikm too poor to pay unfortunetly …nonethe less my spirit is intact …so again thanks for already sent material Mr.Giff . Brian Black Vancouver ,Canada ..Peace an Goodwill to you !
Tom
October 30, 2013Hi Griff I’m 63 and a part time player . I play mostly in the winter because summer is filled with golf, fishing taking care of the yard also deer hunting in the fall along with cutting fire wood . I do like your viedos keep up the good work. tv
Tim Young
November 10, 2013Hey Griff
This is the best hour I have spent playing in a long time……. was is desperate need of something to re light my fire……………….. thanks
Coy Miller
November 22, 2013I love it. I want the DVD for all 5 solos. Where is the order information?
Coy Miller
PS I’ve heard you make short a comment a couple of times about your “jazz lick” which is the pentatonic scale a half step up (or down?). I would love more information about this.
Thanks,
Coy Miller
j.teus15@yahoo.com
November 27, 2013hi,,, hello there,…. i really like your style,,. but my problem is, i dont know how to apply your blues pattern to my standard , pop , disco and western music… can you help me? thanks a lot,… joven
Friend -
November 27, 2013Really cool lesson Griff, wish i had that Gibson you are playing. Cheers !
charlesdale@bigpond.com
November 28, 2013BB King was the whole reason I got in to playing. Thanks for the incredibly generous imparting of knowledge. And great playing.
mike.henry@eu.jll.com
December 2, 2013Great lesson
Thanks
drichard@goaj.org
December 10, 2013Could I please get the tabs Griff? Great job, thanks alot. dale richardson
Manasa Nukuvou VURAVURA
December 11, 2013Great Mr Griff, thanx a lot for the short clips you’ve been send all this time, God bless
Linda Moke
January 5, 2014I loved this lesson!! I really loved how you showed the tie in with the chords~major then minor!! Thank you!!
Alexander Blue
May 11, 2014Did it again Griff … another great course … THIS was the one I was waitin’ on … Thanks man … VERY cool solos !
You folks readin’ this need to know I have purchased this course and if you think this one tune Griff’s givin’ you free is cool, wait till to buy the course and check out the others !
Al
May 28, 2014You are the man griff.. That’s that!
roy
August 4, 2014great for me. I needed the counting exercise
Dennis Hamilton
January 29, 2015I turned 74 dec 2014. I have been practicing almost every day. My short stubby fingers are trying but when i strum the chords some of the notes are dull
Thanks for the free videos and words of encourgement. I only started the beginning of 2015 but im determined.
BobbyP
January 29, 2015Another great lesson Griff many thanks
Douglas
January 30, 2015This is quit the lesson. Keep them blues coming
Buddy Lee Rimar
February 3, 2015Yo Bo … At 76, my grandson has shown an interest in becoming in what I use be,your on line streams keeps him inspired and learning …I just wish I could afford it,not crying poor mouth, but would like to thank you for all of efforts and teaching
God Bless …
Patrick
February 9, 2016Great. I have been practicing don’t answer the door and you opened the door I was looking for
Bernhard C
February 10, 2016Thanks Griff, You are a great teacher and a generous one.
Bernhard.
E J
February 10, 2016Thanks, your the man !
kevinKevin hartmann
February 24, 2016Thank you very kindly for all the devoted time and energy you spend for the assistance you share with people who desire in learning delightful Blues music. And etc. Yes- Mr.Gil, I have received all electronic messages and files. Mr Kevin Hartmann.
02KnowBetter
May 4, 2016It’s a trip in the Wayback Machine. A lesson from back when you had hair! As usual, thanks for the free course teaser Griff. I’m pretty backed up on BGU courses that I haven’t finished or even started. This course has been on my wish list for a while.
John Flash
May 4, 2016Griff that was great. I printed it along with so many others although listening I can almost get in time by watching you and listening. I am trying to learn how to count though. The timing is KING ..right? Well after I go threw it a few times in sections, that is best for me anyway. But I will know on the 10th if I have any money this month as well as other months I am usually broke before I even get my mear 720.00 but it is better than living under a bridge… I always look forward to your lessons in the emails. I always get something new and sometimes cannot keep up with my TREASURE CHEST MATERIALS…I am so glad that I found you….
Steven Siegel
September 16, 2016I am a BB King Fan from years ago. He has a style that is truly very hard to get the grove of. Good style of getting the rhythm into peoples heads.
daniel
May 18, 2017Very kind of you Griff. Another great lesson, Thanks so much!
Mandy
May 18, 2017Thanks so much Griff. I have recently tuned my guitar to 432Hz and started playing again and tonight found your email re this blues.
Am going to give it a try again and love how you teach it – so thanks again.
william tiffner
May 18, 2017I getting instructions thru facebook for a while now and with your help I am really picking the blues up even though I have limited hand movements. Many thanks a bunch.
Di
May 19, 2017Uh hello!! Haven’t been up to it for health reasons Sorry ! Unsubscribe me. Thanks for everything
Cliffordwishar
May 19, 2017I want to learn how to play the guitar the blues how much you can call me at 720 951 4304
Bob Payette
May 19, 2017Pretty sure I own this box set already but thanks
Bob
Above Average Joe
May 19, 2017While I liked the content, the display resolution is terrible. It’s had tp watch on any modern display.please consider a high def camera or some sort.
BTW, I’m no spring chicken either. I’m 2 months short of 61 years young.
Joe
Above Average Joe
May 19, 2017correction:
My typing really stinks! 🙂
While I liked the content, the display resolution is terrible. It’s hard to watch on any modern display. Please consider a high def camera of some sort.
BTW, I’m no spring chicken either. I’m 2 months short of 61 years young.
Joe
Wanda Conely
May 19, 2017Call me at 901 949 4990 with the information i need.I dont need or want guitar lessons.I dont play games.Im too old for all this bullcrap and i surely dont deserve all tbe running around.
Rick
May 19, 2017Griff, outstanding, after a long layoff, getting back in the grove, thanks for your help!
Philip Holmes
May 19, 2017I haven’t been able to keep up with your lessons.lately as my left hand and wrist aren’t working too well. Hopefully I’ll be back in the saddle soon.
Regards,
Phil
John
May 19, 2017Great videos. I am getting back into it.
Thanks
John
james burton
May 19, 2017my new email address
james burton
May 19, 2017shannashadow16@comcast.net is my new email address
Jim O'Rourke
May 19, 2017This has helped me to make progress. I’ve been noodling some of those phrases but this puts it together thanks!
Dj
May 19, 2017Griff
Been watching your videos for the last 6 years.ive been playing for a long time,never been much of a lead guitar plaer.your vids have helped me tremendously becoming a better lead player. You make it enjoyable to learn. I think your a great teacher Thanks.Keep on posting those great informative videos.
Mike
May 20, 2017Hi Griff. I want to thank you for your lessons and advice over recent years for my learning much more than the ‘Cowboy Chords’ that I grew up with.
At nearly 73 years old you continually prove to me that it’s never too late to learn something new on the guitar. Thanks again my friend.
Jim O'Rourke
June 5, 2017Many thanks for the cool B.B. licks. I can do these now. Jim
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junior becerra
July 7, 2017wel I was whatching and I found out the bbk is the shit and also that it kinda sounds like no doubt i aint really all that in to them but gwen is still hot got to go to work talk later griff
nice appregios keep up the good work maybe we could work on some new cords
Robert
September 9, 2017Thanks Griff.
This is so helpful plus all the downloads are great ….
Robert …. UK
Alfred Swindler
September 10, 2017Hey Bubby I sure like the way you work that neck and great feel I like It a lot.
Big Al
Odorico Carvalho
September 10, 2017Here in Brazil, sometimes a lose something you say due to my poor English, but your teachings are so precious that I cant keep going on. Thanks.
John J Bury JR
September 10, 2017you make things so easy. I have picked up more during this time then ever before
Oiva Rein
September 10, 2017Griff,
Thank you for the great lesson, it will be a big help for me.
Oiva Rein
September 10, 2017Hi Griff,
Thank you for the great lesson, it will be a big help for me.
ed brady
September 11, 2017Liked the King licks. Went to allot of concerts. Till the last one at the Russian river all he could do was sit an no longer play. Thank you for the memories. Great hard working road traveling guitar man. Saw the original Tan Lucial guitar 335 Gipson. Hollow body. When he changed to enclosed A series black body, it changed his tone allot, but no longer had feed backs. Interesting stuff.
Bill McManus
September 11, 2017ThanksBro. I finally opened up your GIFT. Wow I can’t wait to get home from work today and attack this awesome lesson. Your inspiring Brah!
Tony Muñiz
September 11, 2017I live on the island of Puerto Rico and just got electrical power back along with wifi. I’ve not been able to follow you because of the situation but will start soon
Kevin Ray
September 12, 2017Getting a slow start but have been amazed by the few lessons I’ve opened. I will have a lot more free time soon and am looking forward to the remaining lessons.
Patti Hoskins
September 12, 2017Can this be done with an acoustic guitar?
Rich Cibelli
September 12, 2017Griff,
Thanks for the lesson, I need to make more time for listening and fewer minutes just playing. In the end I know your feedback always helps..
Looking forward to more great stuff from you…
Charles
September 12, 2017Lovely stuff to learn and enjoy while getting better ….got to get down to working on it…thanks a million.. Charles
Poppa Madison
September 12, 2017The gift of freely giving is truly the greatest gift of all, and the most personally satisfying and rewarding.
Thanks for YOUR GIFTS aplenty Griff !
:Best wishes
Poppa
Kenny Meyer
September 13, 2017Griff
Another AARP member here ( 66 )been pickin since I’s twelve. Hey, you are the BEST.
I really like your instructions I mean you are a natural teacher . I’m on the cliff ,one more
video like this I’m there .
Kenny
Rudy Kubasta
September 13, 2017I would like to take your course.
Thanks
Rudy
JBJr
September 14, 2017Thanks for your persistence and effective teaching style. You have been very helpful. I am a sax player who like to use guitar ideas on the sax. I truly appreciate your effort.
Thanks again.
JBJr
A.V.Gast
September 14, 2017On my own timeline (early in the A.M. When I get home everyone is sleeping and I do the lessons thing…. I wake them with GREATNESS…..
thank you,
A.V..Gast
Bev Forsyth
September 14, 2017You are still the best guitar teacher on then net! Thanks for sharing your lessons!
Bev Forsyth
September 14, 2017You are still the best guitar teacher on the net! Thanks for sharing your lessons!
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Robert Barfield
January 13, 2018thanks good stuff cant wait to show this off
RA’LOW
John S
August 15, 2018Hi. This is all great. Newbie here. Just starting out. Something I never got an answer to that I am confused about is above the tab for the solo are chord references i.e G7 etc. Is someone else (i.e the band) playing that in the background or is that an indication that that is the key the piece is in or both? Can someone clarify and please forgive my ignorance!!!!
John S
August 15, 2018Hi. This is all great. Newbie here. Just starting out. Something I never got an answer to that I am confused about is above the tab for the solo are chord references i.e G7 etc. Is someone else (i.e the band) playing that in the background or is that an indication that that is the key the piece is in or both? Can someone clarify and please forgive my ignorance!!!!
Francis
October 20, 2018Yes you are such a great coach who never give up on your subjects thanks so much
Patricia Scholtz
October 29, 2018I’m super stoked to be working from your lessons. They’re much easier to follow than other lessons I wasted money on. Thanks again.
Mike
January 24, 2019Hi Griff,
I’m always having trouble counting. Would it be possible
to put “timing marks” i.e. 1,2,3,4 or 1, +, 2, +,3 etc with the notes under the correct count on the tab PDF’s?
As always, Great Lessons!
Mike
Rudiger
February 5, 2019Thanks Griff, great lesson
Tea
February 7, 2019This is great & I am working on it.
Roland
March 8, 2019Griff, Thanks for a “Great” Lesson Package. I’d like to order your higher end one but I’d like to ask just one question 1st. The backing tracks, that you get in the package, are they the “SAME” tracks that you hear in all 5 of the Lessons. I especially like the one in Lesson #2 so I want to make sure its included. Thank You and I’ll order as soon as I hear back from you.
Ellen Harvey
March 25, 2019Ugh, you bastard Griff. In a day and a half I pretty much have nailed this first solo. The best production I have ever been through. Now I HAVE to get the rest of them. I truly appreciate such a nice lesson to get me out of the rut I was in. 67 in a week and I can still learn. The second 12 bars were not done as clearly as the first, but I did get it. Not much vibrato, yet, but I will get that to with time. <3
Lionel Ouellette
April 8, 2019Been playing for 57 years but this old dog can still learn new tricks. Thanks Griff, you make your lessons very easy to follow.
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Richard Zbyszewski
August 19, 2019Hi Griff, you really are a great teacher, I’ve been playing (trying to play) guitar for a long time, I’m 72. My wife encouraged me to take the plunge and invest in BGU, and I haven’t regretted it for a minute. Thanks for making me a better player.
Jack Flash Flash
August 24, 2019I have the course but cannot play the videos so I will have to go onto your site to see it again. That is untill I get a way to ply the videos….
AnneMarie
February 13, 2020This is great. Thank you for providing us with this special treat!
tom paine
March 17, 2020This is excellent..As usual, I love your teaching style…Your insistence on counting is so helpful…Thanks
Steven. Siegel
March 18, 2020Nobody played or at present had or has his style.
I did spend a year on getting his notations booked into my brain. He told.me once just slow it down.
He played from his heart mind and sole. And new every note on the fret board at any fraze of bending. He was the master of his guitar.
Wade
May 29, 2020Awesome post! I love it!!
For us looper people, I am trying to nail my own G 12 bar blues background…. think I can figure it out and at least get close though….
I love it! Very inspired!
Larry E Mortis
June 2, 2020Great lesson thanks
Jim Pyron
April 13, 2021You’re the man Griff. Whenever I feel frustrated or lazy your hard work and dedication to teaching gets me back on the horse. Thanks again!
Thomas Guitarman
May 6, 2021NICE job explained very well
Rusty Allen
June 6, 2021Hey Griff,
Thank you kindly for making this blues lesson available to folks like me.
I took up the guitar last October fully knowing that it would not be easy for me but beings that I’m retired I’d have some time to devote to it. I had no idea how fast I’d love it. I’m not very good but all things considered, I’ll get there. Just need to get my hands on a better guitar.
Love the channel
Richard Sigmen
July 30, 2021I appreciate the simple way in which you lay out the progression. I will keep trying, I am a little more than a beginner but still struggling to get the paratonic down. I play some picking but mostly cords.
Thank You
Rick
Mike Harvey
September 9, 2021I’m closing in on 73 and enjoying retirement, especially learning guitar. The recent purchase of a 2001 Strat has really upped my motivation. All those years in Jr. High and High School band significantly helps with the counting and basic music theory. I’m in full agreement with Griff. Count religiously until a metronome lives in the back of your head. It really makes everything so much easier. I don’t know who said it, but “if you can’t sing it or hum it, you can’t play it” becomes even more true as every year passes. And, before I forget, Welcome to Texas, Griff.
Dane
September 9, 2021“Leave A Comment And Tell Me What You Think…” I think you’re a genius Griff. There’s only two of you on the big bad blues Internet that I would say that about. Thanks for helping us learn in a way that works.
Dale
February 27, 2022Hi Griff
I’ve been with you for some time
Quiet n here
I had a TBI
Lost my playing ability my musical presence
I play along learn
Had to learn like walk-in n talking again
Trying to relearn playing ability
Happened when technology was beginning to arrive 1988…..I played an electric guitar…never fully realizing then “where electric was gonna go with technology
Thanks for being there aiding my recovery
Dale Strohmaier
Norman Foster
March 9, 2022Thanks so much for that ,this will help me a lot,as always First Class.
David locke
May 6, 2022I griff love your guitar lessons I would to buy as much as can from yr blue guitar unleashed and sum blues jam tracks but you don’t send yr stuff to Australia do yr think you will start sending your lessons over seas agian
Win Morgan
June 22, 2022Griff — Just have to say thank you! I’ve purchased several courses from you and find your laid back and friendly presentation so helpful. I originally learned 3 finger picking from Dave Van Ronk and am now, a bit late in the game (at 78), working on improvising and soloing. Your videos are terrific and greatly appreciated!
ross mcconnell
June 22, 2022finally slow speed leaves playing with idea’s slow blues grows from it then fast speed dials you in to play rockin’ it
Charlie Husar
November 15, 2022Thanks, Griff. I enjoy your videos and have bought a couple courses. I am primarily a Fender Jazz Bass guy, but I do some guitar. Question: Your string bends look effortless (or maybe it’s muscle). What gauge strings do you typically use? Do you ever down tune ala SRV?
Jimmy D
April 6, 2023Great lesson ever
Donnie Ellis
July 3, 2023Awesome, love it!
Richard floyd
October 27, 2024I gone through some pretty rough years here lately and decided to open an email that u sent as a gift and I’ve never been a true guitarists cause I never thought I was esentic (strange) in good way of course. Also not good speller either as you can see. I payed in a little 3 piece garage band in my early 20’s. We got real tight with all original music until hot shot guitarists kinda swooped in and took the band to place I didn’t like and of course their was partying going on and was trying stay off of dope. Iam not talking g about pot, iam glad they finally are legalizing it. But I don’t smoke but I worked alot of men during being a supervisor and t
I have worked alot men as a supervisor for other company’s and then of my own company of 18 men and I much rather see a man smoke at night eat and go to bed rather than a man drink a pint and wake still half drunk. Sorry I went off on a tangent, anyways I ki da got kicked out of the band with the excuse of they didn’t think I should be around it but that was BS. SOmusic left a real sower taste in my mouth but when open up your free gift it ignited something in me so sorry for the long spill l got excited about the guitar. So long way around things, thank you so so much. I can tell you’re a kind person by doing the things you do for free. Iam 62 year young man on a fix income but by God I will try to support you son. Your truly God bless you