Acoustic Blues Guitar - How To Jam Alone As A Beginner

[@audnbob1]

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]

U can do it keep practicing

[@alex-ip1er]

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]

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]

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]

@@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!

[@TheBnjmnlrd]

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!

[@kenjones5138]

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.

[@nicot9305]

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

[@tito.tarantula]

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...

[@philip6419]

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

[@mojo9291]

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

[@metriczeppelin]

He moves too quickly....

[@thesteggy]

Hahahahahaha

[@corwinturner9449]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 John Oliver.

[@BangOng]

I laughed so hard

[@TheMichaelseymour]

its not john oliver idiot ......its steve carrell

[@teeoh9192]

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!

[@taylormatthews7488]

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

[@sparhawk6541]

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.

[@alanfrehley1373]

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

[@darkodonev7733]

Xd

[@cashmandillian4600]

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

[@alanfrehley1373]

@@cashmandillian4600 unfortunate shared surname my friend

[@kxzlive]

Welcome to quarantine

[@84kjk]

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

[@ribbonsofeuphoria5744]

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

[@geckojudo2024]

Thank you for putting this video out! I'm a beginning guitar player and needed some ideas on how to practice the blues since I'm not that fast, yet (still at that accuracy over speed phase). I appreciate the counting instruction as well because sometimes I mess that up or get off a beat if I don't count to myself. I've never thought it was stupid to count in my head, and you've just reinforced the idea that it's a good thing to do. This entire video was helpful. Thank you again! I'm off to play my guitar some more!

[@rebeccaabraham8652]

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!

[@johnwilliamson9467]

Just what I needed. I am 67 and still learning. KZbin is magnificent

[@mathewkromeo2934]

I learned how to tie a bowtie because of KZbin 🤣

[@shakeyfly]

THIS CHANGED MY GUITAR JOURNEY... Thank YOU!

[@richg1746]

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.

[@tomsexton4880]

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!!!

[@davidmercer4058]

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

[@riffdigger2133]

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

[@Recovery12Life]

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

[@JohnSmith-sw4tn]

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]

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.

[@OakAthainNerin]

“Playback speed” is a great tool here folks. For anyone still using this awesome video

[@buddhamus]

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]

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

[@J0HNJ0RDAN]

3:57 "This counting thing" Dang math back to haunt me again. So THIS is when I'll need it... thanks teach. 😅

[@GSin21]

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]

Clear instructions?? Where??????

[@jimwing.2178]

@@zeroalphaser Come back when you are ready.

[@JohnHeuerYYZ]

Love this! Just goofing around on the couch and you can sound like a real guitarist to others who have no idea about guitar lol. Foundational scales are so underrated by us hacks.

[@nodgelyobo1]

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..

[@marcuskobel6562]

Dude, the "keep track of the song while you are playing " or "imagine the song in the background " is exactly the hardest part! I play acoustic for over 20 years and I still have issues with that.

[@Rebellovw]

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.

[@federicoreteguis8774]

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

[@josephkingston9252]

This guy is really good with guitar playing the blues I've watched some of his other videos. I like it that he's clean-cut , he has not filthied His face with tattoos, he goes to show you that a person could act intelligent look intelligent be intelligent and not color yourself up with tattoos and look like a freak and not be a needle junkie to play the blues, this guy's clean-cut , handsome, intelligent, and he teaches very clear headed ,evenly paced, where you can understand what he's saying, he explains things very well , his videos are nice and clear, thank you so much my friend for sharing your time and Talent with others to help enrich their life ,give their life a higher degree of quality.

[@urlocalhoodlum1820]

Joseph Kingston are you gay

[@zenbuilder8801]

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

[@jschoenzy9416]

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

[@lutheradkins3623]

Mr. Frehley.. I know the feeling .. years ago I finally learned - if it makes me feel this bad just leave it! There are many other sources that are much less complicated .. this works for me .. hope it helps you ..

[@JDavidChilders]

What really helps me a lot is a metronome. I use a metronome app on my phone to keep time for me while I practice. Once I get my time down and know what it should sound (feel) like, then I can move out onto the front porch and not be afraid of sounding like a goof. :-) Thanks for the helpful video, Griff!

[@redrock1963]

David Childers - ............."and not be afraid of sounding like a goof". I hear ya brother.

[@robertfulton4306]

N n

[@harrykuheim6107]

There are Backing Tracks for free on KZbin...they are more fun than a Metronome

[@ptj767]

There's a little guy counts out the timing for me...He's my metrognome!!

[@jonda2282]

Lol, that's good.

[@tomstreissguth455]

Great little lesson. I just started out and this was a big help.

[@Proudlymale]

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

[@luismedrano653]

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

[@Justin14379]

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

[@lordjoemott1683]

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

[@harrykuheim6107]

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

[@willwilburn9473]

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

[@whatabouttheearth]

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]

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

[@TokyoBlue587]

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

[@BillSwartwout]

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.

[@kirkmcknight113]

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!!

[@podunkest]

if you're just learning this, or keep finding similar videos but want a tad more, hammers and pulls can sound really good on the high e and the B string, do a 3-0-3 or a 0-3-0 hammer/pulls on either or both strings, however you like, and if you can incorporate a slide or hammer/pull like 2-4-2 on the G after the 0-3-0 on the e and B, it sounds fancy af and isn't that hard, if you follow. It's also a great way to practice hammer ons and pull offs if you're still learning this too as they are done with an open string mostly. Once you hear it, it fucks after you get it workin lol, maybe mix in some bends, too. Great beginner video though, this guy is a great teacher. And if you know basic pentatonic scales (basically every Zeppelin tune and most popular blues songs/classic rock songs heavily lean on pentatonic scales, they are literally everywhere and are the basic bread and butter of much of Rock n Roll), you can also mess around sliding your ring finger down to the 5th, 7th, 14th frets (that is not an exhaustive list) and throwing some little basic pentatonic licks in there, or even transition into a full blown solo, or just find some easy ways to build on what he taught here, too; try it out or look up related videos. That would be a great place to build on all the videos I see that teach delta blues in E or any blues in E, really. A really good piece of info that many of my former students seemed stuck on too was that you do not have to play scales in the exact same order, in fact you can basically do anything you want within the confines of the notes of said scale (and even outside the confines if you experiment and learn lol), do not be afraid to experiment or deviate from what you are "taught" - there are no rules in music just guidelines, don't let formal education zap your creativity. This may seem obvious to more experienced guitarists, so be nice if you're reading this; but I have had a shocking amount of students basically ask that question in one form or another. Don't obsess too much over what exactly you're learning and what you're doing, just keep playing and listening and train your ear. Blues is pretty easy, you don't have to be Bach to play the blues lol, the theory will come if you are consistently practicing and you'll pick up the patterns and have all kinds of "A ha" moments just by naturally exploring the genre and the scales/chords, etc. That's why it's so damn fun, and once you get more proficient, you can really open it up by basically doing the same shit you started with just with more flair and more detail to your playing.

[@williamrogers1803]

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

[@nreyntje]

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!!

[@subcultural1758]

When I was a kid I wanted to play metal I started out breaking my guitar..... Now I'm more into country and blues And I pawn my guitar This is a good channel for me Thank you

[@MartynStandage]

Great tips, thank you.

[@pkbrown58]

Great counting drill to nail down. I like to put my 12-bar rhythm pattern on a looper and solo over it for a one-man jam session.

[@billallen3429]

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!

[@makanbeneran]

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

[@bodhi9464]

Thanks mate… enjoyed this clip 🎸🎶🇦🇺

[@danidimesss]

clicked on this video just to get an ad for your lesson too hahaha im already here

[@jens1475]

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

[@user-ub5jr1vs9g]

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.

[@manulotu6353]

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

[@OakAthainNerin]

This is so super helpful!! Thank you 🙏 this was seriously a break though moment for me. You just spelled it out perfectly so i could understand

[@sambenton45]

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

[@matthewcrich5951]

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 🇨🇦

[@RevelleeTN]

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!

[@tonyanthonyfowler]

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

[@HABIBARTCRAFTSTUDIO]

Awesome Awesome Awesome. Your video is so nice. Another great performance. It is a cool. Have a great week my dear friend friend.

[@Roman-is4jj]

Thank you. Good ideas.

[@jcmac7709]

Steve isn’t just an awesome actor but also a great guitar instructor

[@RaulDiaz3d]

I do appreciate you making this video

[@mittu-littu]

its really good and helpful

[@BCBlue]

That is often my problem: I randomly play all over the place. This was very helpful. Thanks much.

[@jeffjohnson7381]

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 🎸

[@Michael-ou4lq]

Great can't wait to try and learn this

[@skebqc]

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

[@robertclark5060]

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

[@nicolen.9642]

I have no one to play with, so I play by myself (my own blues too...). 12 bar blues...thanks for the lesson about the scales. Nice stuff 🎶🎶🎶

[@josephpelto1438]

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

[@sddarkman619]

thank you, most people call the minor pentatonic the "blues scale" when they don't include the "Blue" note!

[@randyschwager84]

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

[@sandragirard8054]

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

[@volodiamacovei3573]

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

[@Chavez3d]

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!

[@stringman509]

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

[@BrianWhitmerMusic]

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.

[@nickbain8687]

That blue note always hits just right

[@renren520]

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

[@jaymay7957]

I have just figured out how to go horizontal and it feels so good

[@iraceruk]

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 👍

[@budgreene8142]

Thank you sir

[@mikel917]

Nice breakdown of the counting process!

[@edwardescobar6593]

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

[@rustknale3818]

Wonderful insights Griff. Appreciated.

[@BillLowenburg]

Great suggestions, nice demonstration. Thanks!

[@shalyarkh2633]

You just made my day thanks for the lesson

[@D.L.Edison]

Excellent tutorial on the E minor scale, thank you!

[@maxtheunicorn44]

I mean this with all respect. You look like an American John Oliver. Thank you so much for the lesson!

[@후요미]

My brain : ok i understand! My hands : for what!? My mouth : 1 e n e 2 n e e 3 e..um what? My guitar : huhh.....when playing...?

[@jkyoft78]

Awesome lesson Mr Griff.

[@kentpolcyn1670]

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

[@NTh3L3tt3r]

That moment you realize you've just begun. Amazing.

[@paulbriggs3343]

HEY MAN THANK YOU! I UNDERSTAND THE E MINOR BLUES SCALES BUT! STRUGGLING TO SEE WHERE YOUR FINGERS ARE POSITIONED WHEN YOUR PLAYING THE BAR GROOVE IN BETWEEN - MAYBE YOU COULD SHOW THIS ON A LINK WITH TAB WOULD BE GREAT 🙏❤

[@garyj6006]

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

[@pikeywalters9940]

very good lesson been watching you videos for while. ty

[@jessieallen6058]

Thank you. Very educational for me.