15 Essential Blues Guitar Licks - With TAB!

[@RollingStoneZzzzz]

I think there is enough meat here to chew on for along time! It's my belief that mastering this video you have built a SOLID platform to to become a blues man! Das 😎 all! Das 😎 cool! 👍❤️

[@claytonowenby1531]

After watching probably a 1000 videos on here I have to say this 1 is by far the best. Great player and teacher very easy to understand and he doesn't leave you hanging wondering what the hell comes next. I'm now finally learning something worthwhile thank you so much.

[@RuggedYuppie]

There are simply not enough comments on KZbin praising Bobby for his exceptional and indispensable online blues guitar course. This video does a great job of showing that he teaches not just technique and execution, but really gets across the soulfulness of a really wonderful blues solo while showing how to express that “feeling.” I can’t recommend highly enough. I have no affiliation other than that I’m taking the course and am loving it!

[@absolutebluesguitarlessons2722]

RuggedYuppie - Once again, thank you so much for your kind words. It really means a lot to me! Cheers!

[@georgecottrell7755]

I am so happy I stumbled on to this lesson. "When the student is ready the teacher shall appear". Bobby is obviously a very talented guitar player, but that alone does not make a good teacher. His ability to explain what he's doing and why is outstanding, which is so important for any type of online lessons. The pace of his lessons for me is also just right, in that Goldilocks zone. Awesome! I've signed up. Do it people!

[@Smudgie]

If you're ever in town to see me and my band you will find me playing this exact solo. I will of course use it in a different key and do my damnedest to make it look spontaneous.

[@absolutebluesguitarlessons2722]

That's great! Glad you got a lot from the lesson!

[@apgardude]

Agree. Definitely a solo worth copying. Chock full of classic blues elements. My fave is the run-on descending lick in bars 7&8 of the second chorus.

[@billyclub9863]

At least you admit it👍🏼 It'll change over time & get your flavor on it. But definitely 24 good bars

[@juno7893]

Which town?

[@dalton7145]

Blows me away that this channel only had 4.9k subscribers when this guy plays better( and teaches) than 99% of all other instructors in KZbin land! Amazing!

[@absolutebluesguitarlessons2722]

Thank you very much, Dalton. Much appreciated!

[@saoosyngkon1523]

I think i just found the best blues teacher thank you

[@absolutebluesguitarlessons2722]

Thank you very much!

[@ericmohler5609]

I decided to pay for full membership. Glad I did. Bobby is an excellent teacher. The subject is blues and only blues. Bobby introduces all the little nuances that turn a simple I, IV, V and pentatonics into a full fledged master class for beginners to expert. This is the real deal. Well worth it!!

[@absolutebluesguitarlessons2722]

Hi Eric. Thank you very much for the kind words. It really means a lot. I hope you get a lot out of the course. All the best, Bobby

[@javiercisternasnajle]

How much is the course?

[@bobsaturday4273]

hey ! it's really great to get a blues guitar lesson from somebody who actually plays it right and knows what he's talkin about

[@absolutebluesguitarlessons2722]

Thank you very much.

[@truthseeker474]

Thank you for sharing.Really helpful and interesting. Regards from Asia.

[@keithnorris2109]

Thanks a lot for a great video. I'm just picking up the guitar after a "short" - 32 year - break in playing. Lessons like this are exactly what the doctor ordered!

[@absolutebluesguitarlessons2722]

Thank you very much.

[@rennytambura7421]

i don't clearly understand blues sounds...until i hear this and i began to like them....appreciate it so much

[@JamesBrown-wm2xt]

Hea, greetings from Cajun country great lesson. Been playing since i was 12 now I'm 70 and my band played this type of blues all over, i just wish I would have had lessons like this when I got started great lesson and keep it up Thanks man

[@absolutebluesguitarlessons2722]

Thank you very much. You'll find many more free lessons over at absolutebluesguitar.com

[@joeayad2577]

about time someone is making sense , this guy is magic , thanks so much

[@stephenchadwick1305]

wow bobby thanks been learning this weeks finally blues i can play and taught me alot steve manchester uk

[@absolutebluesguitarlessons2722]

Thank you very much!

[@scoobydoo4087]

I just came across your channel. Surprised that I never saw it before. 11:21 Great lesson. I started guitar three years ago and trying to learn how to solo.

[@johng2880]

I've been working on this for a couple of days and making good progress. Bobby is good to work with as he comes across as a genuinely nice cat who knows he's a badass, but he's happy to share his knowledge in a laid back way.

[@absolutebluesguitarlessons2722]

Thank you very much!

[@rita55cucc]

Thank you this is the best lesson happy music

[@lerouxloots2424]

Why did KZbin take so long to recommend this channel to me?! This channel should be home base for anyone wanting to dive into what blues guitar is all about...

[@absolutebluesguitarlessons2722]

Thank you very much!

[@drumcrazy72]

Thank you, Bobby. This is the best lesson I’ve ever seen. I’ve progressed out of sight in 12 hours practicing this lesson and my confidence has finally arrived. I’ll be joining your site. Amazing teacher.

[@absolutebluesguitarlessons2722]

Thank you very much!

[@toddknaster9731]

Not sure how anyone can give this a thumbs down. Awesome lesson, awesome playing. Having you play the solo with the track and then break down each lick is a great format and makes it a lot easier to get the phrasing correct. Your an awesome musician and teacher! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@absolutebluesguitarlessons2722]

Thank you so much, Todd!

[@TheVatonaught]

don't waste time thinking about the downers bro.

[@thechampiontreeentertainme8632]

I know I'm super late commenting on this but it has propelled me light years ahead of where I was. Cannot thank you enough for the fun and freedom you've given me to keep jamming!

[@absolutebluesguitarlessons2722]

Thank you very much. There are a many more free lessons on our website. No signup necessary. www.absolutebluesguitar.com

[@denisshadbolt]

As I have seen you many times with your Floyd appearances and been amazed at your solo skills, I can only thank you for these lessons, which give us mere amateurs a chance of at least enjoying some kind of guitar experience, thank you again Bobby.

[@absolutebluesguitarlessons2722]

Thank you very much.

[@debbiemolden1319]

Great lesson just validated everything I was hearing

[@absolutebluesguitarlessons2722]

Thank you very much!

[@iancumbers494]

amazing a true blue blues teacher finally found my peace of mind

[@absolutebluesguitarlessons2722]

Thank you very much.

[@davecarsley8773]

Not everyone that can play guitar well can teach guitar well, but this dude is a good teacher!!

[@absolutebluesguitarlessons2722]

Thank you very much.

[@robbarker7738]

What an excellent lesson! I've been playing 40+ and now I'm suddenly getting twice as good. I'll never get outta these blues alive. Many thanks!

[@absolutebluesguitarlessons2722]

Thank you very much.

[@mdub1762]

Bobby. Thanks you for awesome. lessons. Best blues explanation i have seen on the interweb. Game changing info

[@absolutebluesguitarlessons2722]

Thank you very much!

[@hermestrismegistus2163]

Best video for understanding playing chord tones over the 1, 4 and 5 chords

[@absolutebluesguitarlessons2722]

Thank you very much!

[@Ronno4691]

This is a GREAT intro to playing a 12 bar Blues solo! The V (or Five) chord licks are especially good and it all sounds so slick and impressive with lick No.8 being so well constructed starting on an E note and resolving to an E note! 15 quid a month for your Blues course is a steal. Folks, Bobby knows his stuff!

[@absolutebluesguitarlessons2722]

Thank you very much!

[@dingopes3847]

Great example of using cord tones of underlaying chords and frazing.. happy i found this before sleep.thanks..

[@absolutebluesguitarlessons2722]

Thank you very much!

[@richardhartley1139]

Thanks for the Tablature Bobby. Great Guitar 🎸 teaching friend. Your a Modern Robert Johnson.

[@absolutebluesguitarlessons2722]

Thank you very much!

[@brianjohnson217]

Absolutely spot on when you say that the blues is easy to play but hard to feel. I have to say you put this lesson over brilliantly

[@absolutebluesguitarlessons2722]

Thank you very much!

[@billyclub9863]

I was the opposite. I could feel it, but not play it. Every little step is foreword tho. Patience

[@NataliaMKing-kl9lc]

Thank You!

[@jstnxprsn]

I'm an old player who has been trying to learn some new theory to improve my playing, particularly blues. I've picked up lots of odds and ends, but you, my friend, just put it all together for me. You were exactly the right teacher for where I am and I am extremely grateful. - Jstn

[@absolutebluesguitarlessons2722]

Thank you very much!

[@sirkrutchbluesman3009]

I AGREE WHOLE HEARTEDLY 👍🎸👏

[@GT-bz9nc]

I've only been playing for a few months, and this is one if not the best teaching video I have come across. Never really listened to a lot of blues, but then I found myself absolutely enjoying the style after following a few beginners to intermediate blues guitar lessons on KZbin.

[@aureliobrighton1871]

Congratulations ... if your hands and belly feel your guitar as natural as your head and feet .. and you follow his words and playing equally in harmony . you are firmly on the road to a lot of magic and pleasure :)

[@dok5822]

Thanks, that's a real Blues lesson...I'm a beginner and these licks will help me a lot! Here in Brazil, we also love Blues!

[@swordfish211]

Excellent lesson. You have a very calm and clear way of describing what you are playing and why. I have been moving around the A minor pentatonic scale in all five positions for a while but wandering between them without any sense of purpose. I am 69 years of age and intend to learn this solo before I die. Thank you so much, I really have learnt a lot by watching this video.

[@absolutebluesguitarlessons2722]

Thank you so much for the kind words.

[@colink4823]

Great vid. Subscribed on the strength of this vid 👍

[@jimc6687]

Where have you been all my fretting life???!! This one lesson is phenomenal and allows me to diversify and place punctuation marks on similar licks I've known but this guy really puts class and emphasis with great explanations behind them all!! I want to enroll or sign up as this is exactly what the Blues doctor ordered for me and my current intermediate level!! Jim C.

[@absolutebluesguitarlessons2722]

Thank you very much, Jim!

[@41663]

It is so helpful with the tab. I really appreciate it . Thank you sir

[@absolutebluesguitarlessons2722]

Thank you very much!

[@scoutrifle6827]

Wow, glad I stumbled across this-great explanation and demonstration and perfect pacing. Thanks!

[@winfielddixon5166]

One of the best blues lessons on KZbin, great job!

[@bassimat]

Thank you, amazing video

[@robertwilliams1770]

I really like the way he breaks it down so you can eat it

[@fadeskywards1245]

I made it to the end of the lesson. Now only to connect the licks. Thank You!!!

[@quemteensinousabia]

hello Bobby, very good your model of explanation, congratulations! you remind me of Ian Gillan from DP kkkk..

[@DavidYarber]

Bobby, after seeing you in Brit Floyd (in person) absolutely blow everyones mind with your unbelievable playing, it seems weird to have you come down to the level of a beginner like me and teach basic blues. Kinda like Chopin teaching a five year old how to play "Chopsticks" on the piano! Great stuff, man. Wonderful teacher! Many thanks!

[@absolutebluesguitarlessons2722]

Thank you very much.

[@anthonyangelis1094]

i could listen to you play all day Bobby! But i gotta pracice too! Thank you so much for all your GREAT lessons! i learned 'shine on you crazy diamond' and 'time' and 'money' PF songs from you, and so many blues licks and techniques from you! thank you! you are a great teacher

[@absolutebluesguitarlessons2722]

Thank you very much, Anthony.

[@-GuitarZero]

Good lesson with a ton of licks. Thanks!

[@absolutebluesguitarlessons2722]

Thank you very much!

[@luciengamerful]

the bar that starts at 10:42 is just excellent ! thanks man

[@absolutebluesguitarlessons2722]

Thank you very much!

[@MrSkeyxc]

Thank You so Much for this "Amazing" video. Your time and effort is greatly appreciated. Your style is extremely smooth and a wonderful depiction of the Blues. You, also, have the perfect personalty for instruction. I'm 72 years old and still playing the Blues on all of my Guitars, Drums and Keyboard.

[@absolutebluesguitarlessons2722]

Thank you very much.

[@textsmsmaster9884]

WOW .. Bobby .. this Multi-Part Blues Shuffle Lesson and the Video Production is absolutely AMAZING !! .. the let's Dive In Teaching Approach with your Skills in the Craft Simply Blow Me Away .. I've been playing at Guitar a long time .. It's the Most Comprehensive Blues Guitar I've ever Seen on You Tube .. Let Me ReCap .. Thank You!!

[@absolutebluesguitarlessons2722]

Thank you very much!

[@textsmsmaster9884]

​@@absolutebluesguitarlessons2722 .. working out on these 15 licks has created new muscle memory .. it's created a whole different approach to blues for me too .. I play using 4 finger 4 fret so emphasis is more on using ring and pinky fingers .. I see you stretch the middle finger across a couple frets where I use the ring and pinky fingers to slide and bend so I'm set up for the index finger in position .. but I still use 3 fingers dominate for runs like Clapton .. but I modified when I started jazz stuff, DiMeola, Eric Johnson, Larry Carlton with heavy alternate picking and hammer ons .. I would have never been able to imagine playing your blues in this lesson without countless hours of alternate speed picking, 4 finger srength and muscle memory in all 4 fingers and applying some fretboard music theory .. I'm immersing myself deeper into understanding how to lead into the chord changes, hitting target and ghost notes that don't necessarily fall withing the triads, 1,3,5,7 , arpeggios or relative scale patterns .. wheew .. I really appreciate you .. I subbed to your channel with bell and will be surfing your website while I really challenge myself into integrating my ear and picking blues .. look for me down the road my friend

[@dontlookatmeever]

An absolute killer tutorial, Bobby. I've been looking for the right tutor for 2 months, and I reckon my search is over. Thank you.

[@absolutebluesguitarlessons2722]

Thank you very much!

[@spencergreer8099]

Glad you're back.

[@kennethbrooksbank3290]

Absolutely brilliant lesson. Some sites give lots of licks to practice but to have these as all part of one blues solo is fantastic. For an average guitarist like me, these were not too difficult to play and internalise.

[@absolutebluesguitarlessons2722]

Thank you very much, Kenneth.

[@ricklester8498]

Great lesson. It's so rewarding when I run across gems like this.

[@absolutebluesguitarlessons2722]

Thank you very much!

[@peterwaksman9179]

It is such a pleasure to encounter an instruction about melody rather than scales. Really useful.

[@absolutebluesguitarlessons2722]

Thank you very much!

[@nigil7386]

One of the best blues lesson I’ve ever seen 👏👏👏

[@absolutebluesguitarlessons2722]

Thank you very much.

[@MrHutch1000]

This is the video I've been looking for the past 5 years. Well done sir!

[@PIANOSTYLE100]

It is very good.

[@TheVatonaught]

That's how you do that? Glad I checked this video out ! I search the fret board and wonder how? How?

[@billyclub56]

I needed this. Thanks!! -Marty Schwartz

[@coloaten6682]

Bobby blows the rest away, doesn't he?

[@dougmcrae4378]

Just discovered you and I must say your technique and style is superb. Really y love it and will be diving in more. Keep up the great. work!!

[@RollingStoneZzzzz]

Fantastic Lesson! I'm in! Subscribe immediately! Thanks! ❤😉👍🏻

[@jamesconnor5893]

I agree with all the positive reviews. This is probably the best blues lesson i’ve ever seen. Has it all. Thanks heaps Bobby. You’re a legend.

[@absolutebluesguitarlessons2722]

Thank you very much for your kind words, James!

[@zoltanszabo5045]

Thank you very much !

[@alexgallo5110]

The name of the game is rhythm and being fluid..... You excel at it, if only I had a teacher when I started all those years ago. Something special about your playing.... Thank you so much... I m from Lisbon Portugal.

[@absolutebluesguitarlessons2722]

Thank you very much!

[@ccine515]

I subscribed to your page before this lesson was finished playing. So well thought out and laid out. From demonstrating the rhythm and lead, to showing the licks in real time along with the demonstration. Plus the tab while teaching the lick and explaining where you are in the progression is a huge positive. One, if not the best single lesson I've ever seen. Kudos, well done.

[@absolutebluesguitarlessons2722]

Thank you very much, Chris.

[@apgardude]

Wow... what a great lesson! Thank you. You nail so many of the classic sounds of blues guitar in that one solo.

[@absolutebluesguitarlessons2722]

Thank you very much.

[@adamtarran]

Superb lesson, some tasty licks and all the explanations, theory with it as well (very important). No point in learning licks if can't find where they are and when to use them. Thank you. Only thing that baffles me is why anyone would down vote this!

[@absolutebluesguitarlessons2722]

Thank you very much!

[@coloaten6682]

Incredible playing! Just signed up to your Absolute Blues course and really excited for what lays ahead. Everything is provided on the course, except, of course, the practicing! I'm really inspired to start my guitar journey at 56. Thanks Bobby!!

[@absolutebluesguitarlessons2722]

Thank you very much!

[@JC-tv5zx]

THAANK YOU...This is my key to a good blues solo.. You did me a great favor...

[@absolutebluesguitarlessons2722]

Thank you very much!

[@dabiededoo]

i dont know why i only now find this channel.. but i am happy i did... i wrote 12 tabs licks on paper from this video.. thank you.. have wrote the channel down as well go watch more of it tomorrow.. i always look for blues, love blues or some good jazz.. imnot too good yet.. but i liked these all and could follow everything (except the rhytm begin part was a bit to difficult for me..) im in week 13 or 14.. always looked for blues, but never found this before.. even it has blues in the name so idk why..😂😅

[@absolutebluesguitarlessons2722]

Thank you very much!

[@davidmellor918]

You are too generous! This is lick gold! Just give me a couple of years to fumble my way through it and I'll be straight back for more. Seriously, brilliant 👏 👌 👍

[@absolutebluesguitarlessons2722]

Thank you very much!

[@anthony.welch628]

This guy is an absolute genius blues guitarist teacher!❤

[@absolutebluesguitarlessons2722]

Thank you very much!

[@edgarsnake2857]

Outstanding. Thanks.

[@absolutebluesguitarlessons2722]

Thank you very much!

[@Luiz-di7yf]

Spectacular! Congratulations!

[@codylawson6857]

dude this has been the best lesson i have on on youtube your an outstanding player and teacher

[@absolutebluesguitarlessons2722]

Thank you very much!

[@thesuccessfulbarber]

I've been playing for 20 years and I learned a lot from this video

[@absolutebluesguitarlessons2722]

Thank you very much!

[@barnabywilde374]

thank you for the time in making this fine lesson. the chords are getting easier now after a few times through. this lesson was a "next step" for me, and it's perfect.

[@yvesthomas9735]

Super super super fun to learn ! Gives the impression to not be a beginner anymore !! Thank yooooouuuuhooouhouhou !

[@PIANOSTYLE100]

It's A Great thing when you learn something like this. Grasshopper Remove the stone from my hands. Progress..

[@timeistooshort2933]

Beautiful man...I've finally found a teacher I can comfortably learn from yeee haaa👌👌👌👌

[@absolutebluesguitarlessons2722]

Thank you very much!

[@cashmandillian4600]

Hey Bobby, just like to thank you for showing me and giving easy to follow lessons....thanks mate very much appreciated by beginner like me

[@absolutebluesguitarlessons2722]

Thank you very much!

[@SilverPaladin]

Dude, this lesson is saving my life! I have actually learned every lick and now I am working on stringing them all together! For the first time I will be able to play a whole fucking song!

[@absolutebluesguitarlessons2722]

That's great, Steve. I'm glad the lesson has helped!

[@SilverPaladin]

@@absolutebluesguitarlessons2722 It is really strange. At first it seems like too much and overwhelming and after working on it for an hour each evening, I can do the whole solo! This is awesome!

[@leimaniax]

Haha, man, I totally feel your stoke! Well done. Same boat!

[@patrickbardet7799]

Sounds so great and far from impossible , gotta to learn it ! Love it !

[@chiliman321]

After watching ton of guys..Today I had a major breakthrough thanks to this video..That sliding shrill sound i could never figure out..a grace note slide...2nd lick there is was!! woo hoo..i got sounds now I never had ! You got madd skills my friend!! A major thanks!! The freakin light-bulb is lit!

[@absolutebluesguitarlessons2722]

Thank you very much!

[@kathehun6034]

There are a lots of gold nuggets in this lesson for all level thank you Bobby !

[@absolutebluesguitarlessons2722]

Thank you very much!

[@stephenmunns4205]

Probably The Most Valuable FREE Blues Guitar Lesson You’ll Ever Take - took the words out of my mouth Bobby. You are a legend mate. Everything makes perfect sense and at exactly the level of competence that I need. I've been pissing around and gleaning bits and bobs for years - You've just opened a million doors for me. Thank you!!!!!

[@absolutebluesguitarlessons2722]

Thank you very much, Stephen!

[@Cajun58]

This is great and you didn’t bore us with endless talking. Enjoyed it and subscribed. Looking forward to digging into your other video lessons.

[@absolutebluesguitarlessons2722]

Thank you very much!

[@stevesargant5041]

Great lesson taught at just the right pace. One of the best i've watched on KZbin. Thank you.

[@absolutebluesguitarlessons2722]

Thank you very much!

[@MrAnthony000004]

great lesson

[@AffiBlues]

What an enlightning lesson to get started for real. I think, most of us are a bit tired of too much talkin about minor and major blues boxes. Well, it's very comfortable places to be, but in this lesson we get a straight forward lesson how to build a genuine blues solo - without a lot of theory. Thank you so much. This lesson made me much more confident playing my share of solo in the band. Btw, you're a very good guitarist......and teacher as well. Greets from Denmark :-)

[@absolutebluesguitarlessons2722]

Thank you very much!

[@sat8vai14]

Been thinking I could kinda play blues for years....but Ive learnt more in the 42 minutes of this video...Cheers matey.....and new subscriber...

[@absolutebluesguitarlessons2722]

Thank you very much.

[@rodolfomollerimatias8860]

The Best teacher..

[@absolutebluesguitarlessons2722]

Thank you very much!

[@raysist5020]

THANK YOU MAN !

[@stevenreynolds8793]

Fabulous lesson

[@larryk3408]

The best of this type of blues tutorial I've come across. Great work Bobby.

[@absolutebluesguitarlessons2722]

Thank you very much!

[@joserivera898]

God bless this man

[@JC-tv5zx]

Well well man...These licks are not as simple as I thought they were..For the first 3 I needed two nights... This is really great stuff...finally someone who explains patiently and even with tabs...this will be one of the solos I can play... Thanks

[@absolutebluesguitarlessons2722]

Thank you very much.

[@stealthwarrior4870]

Possibly I discovered a little late -- about the best blues guitar licks I've heard here on KZbin! Inspiring! Keep it going!

[@absolutebluesguitarlessons2722]

Thank you very much!

[@PIANOSTYLE100]

Knowledgable too.