Acoustic Blues Guitar - How To Jam Alone As A Beginner

[@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

[@kxzlive8763]

Welcome to quarantine

[@84kjk]

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

[@einarjuel]

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

[@mattthewhale8796]

Glad i'm not alone there

[@welsersalas]

*nervous laughter*

[@smallon]

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

[@flylippfantom8425]

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

[@JaysonT1]

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

[@nicot9305]

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

[@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

[@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

[@philip6419]

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

[@chipsticky4464]

3:57 lol I feel like he was lookin right at me laughing at me because I can’t keep a tempo.

[@jamestyson769]

Stgg

[@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

[@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!

[@jens1475]

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

[@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!

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@ribbonsofeuphoria5744]

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

[@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.

[@Alfreds.Romero]

Hey Griff ol'bud,ol'pal, G took all my stuff even E-mail down so haven't gotten back to you

[@jeffwarner4225]

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

[@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.

[@KortgaardTDL]

Does the "riff" at 0:50 have a name or maybe someone have the tabs for it :)?

[@playpro123]

It’s a basic blues shuffle that you can easily look up on youtube or just google.

[@KortgaardTDL]

Alright thanks :)

[@radomaleshkov51]

GAHAAH you can't just randomly... Play.. All over the PLACE!!! xDDDD xGHXghAXhgahxhgxAxhg

[@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!

[@colinobrien9306]

If you’re going to say “for beginners” you can’t approach it like an advanced player. Slow it down. Dumb it down, especially the language. As a beginner, this was NOT helpful.

[@dipsi64]

I understand your coment, but a beginner who has been playing less than lets say 9 months, can't rly be thinking of improvising or jaming yet. Jhust keep in mind that some one that's been playing for a year and a half, is still a beginner.

[@sillykanji]

That's a dang nice Taylor.

[@WoolyBuggerPicker]

Yep, apart from the aged Tusq nut and saddle color.

[@luismedrano653]

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

[@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 🎸

[@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.

[@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 👍

[@unkygeesaint7532]

Perfect lesson for beginner...

[@makanbeneran]

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

[@jschoenzy9416]

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

[@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.

[@ettnollbajen9945]

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

[@williamrogers1803]

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

[@SimplyHappy101]

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

[@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 🇨🇦

[@christophertorres9340]

That's cool. Would be good if you could add the square with the numbers amd lines

[@t.m.225]

Sorry, but too much information without description.... What chords are these, after talking about the blues scale, you're shifting to an other level ... Couldn't follow...

[@davecozzie1]

Iv just tried playing what youve just taught in this video.. sounds poo

[@radio.wolfman]

😂

[@shakeyfly]

THIS CHANGED MY GUITAR JOURNEY... Thank YOU!

[@pinglollo6283]

Excellent explanation, thanks for uploading, liked and subscribed.

[@TrueBigfoot]

Sorry but this is way too fast for a beginner. 5 open, three open, two open in quick succession. Beginner is like 5 open, hold on......right got it, next.

[@bluesguitarunleashed]

I have to move fast in the video, but if it's moving too fast for you, use the pause button and take your time.

[@TrueBigfoot]

@@bluesguitarunleashed please take a look at Justin guitar lessons on how to take it slow. Pausing and rewinding is not practical on KZbin.

[@BCBlue]

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

[@manulotu6353]

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

[@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.

[@Gaboarincon]

This is video is too good what the hell

[@bassguitarmalta]

Great lesson. The instructor looks like Steve Carell.

[@John-D.]

Show the "Charleston" blues"strum. 🎸🙏 I was jammin today with "Crossroads" by Eric Clapton which morphed to "Rocky Mountain High" then "Funk 49".

[@zenbuilder8801]

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

[@shannondelima3028]

I can't count while soloing wtf. That's an underrated skill damn

[@robwalker7575]

Metronome (a cheap one) or tap your foot, always try to keep the1 2 3 4 going in your head, the way this guy counts it is perfect. Once you nail it it will stick, persevere my friend. 👍🇬🇧

[@My_2_bobs_worth]

Maybe I shouldn't have started with the 2nd solo of comfortably numb.But being a compete novice at 4..eh25🙄🤥By writing down all tabs and frets, after 3months.of trying to find 1"BEGINNER,S( IDIOTS GUIDE) Must be politically incorrect .I've found I can turn TV down & my solo is getting there.& By taking a small piece of ADVICE VERY QUICKLY 😅from all of the10 second lessons from the 16m BEGINNER (or 15m.50sec) LOOK AT ME. I,M FAB . Not all , as I've noticed.i have picked up a cpl of chords. BUT I can't watch another 1000 BB CLAPTON'S. To find a few. Who remember us frustrated guitar Virgin's

[@LucianoCavalcantedosSantos]

Let's rock Ops let's blues! Removing the spider web and dust from my old guitar...make my wife Crazy again! Thanks a lot

[@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!

[@onemeterpeter7137]

"A beginner.. maybe an advanced beginner" ...well I'm a master beginner

[@D.L.Edison]

Excellent tutorial on the E minor scale, thank you!

[@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...

[@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..

[@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...?

[@tonyanthonyfowler]

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

[@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

[@J0HNJ0RDAN]

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

[@HABIBARTCRAFTSTUDIO]

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

[@DennisAnthonis]

Excellent lesson! I’m a fingerpicker (mostly a Travis pattern picker) who is almost fearful of a plectrum but wishes to overcome all that to be able to do this. I notice you’re “cross-Picking” the scale rather then Simple downstrokes. Is that technique absolutely essential for soloing between chords? And if so, do you have a lesson for cross-picking? Glad I discovered you; subbed you!

[@hiramyawicks1287]

I have just started to learn the guitar. Could you please show how you strum with your right hand too. Thank you.

[@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.

[@luigiaddatu1731]

I like the blues but I don't know where to start. I don't know what to play on KZbin. I'm into rock & metal but I wanna try something new.

[@alwaysrockn2009]

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

[@yosoyperez-ley2096]

If you go to the music store for jam and using guitars you can’t pay? Dude!! better stay at home using your grandpas guitar .. Or you just need some attention at the guitar place... if that case please call your momma ... stop acting ridiculous ✌️😬

[@tomference4618]

..how do I "stop" just playing randomly all over the place? Can't seem to count without getting lost.

[@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 ..

[@daverichardson1956]

I’m sure you are a great teacher but you lost me ten minutes into your video. I you want to keep your audience, give them a nugget to keep them intrested. Talking about egyptions and what not bores the hell out of me. I would have loved to actually learn something, but the drivel killed it for me.

[@skebqc]

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

[@maxtheunicorn44]

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

[@nikhilvanam5532]

Hi Griff Hamlin, How did you record the audio ? Could you please share the signal chain ?

[@joenginjo8235]

고마워요 색다른 코드를 배우고싶었어요 Thank you I wanna study something special chord.

[@nooopp]

How did everyone before phones learn to play cuz DAMN.

[@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 🙏❤

[@stevebirchall35]

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

[@lucasartori4815]

Hello from Italy! Great lesson! And beatiful guitar, awesome sound, actually which model from Taylor is it? 👍🎸🎼

[@BlacklightPropaganda]

Ciao di America! Non molto persone parle Italiano qui... Spero a turno prossimo anno :) La mia famiglia e in Biella e Grottamare

[@AddilynneLastname]

why do people act like one position of the pentatonic/blues scale is the whole thing like there's four other positions hun, not to mention borrowing from major/minor scales and exploring the neck more

[@tangomechanic]

The dislikes are because he does not show the fingering of chords. Not everyone is advanced and the teacher simply does not care.

[@pie1337]

That's just random on the scale without any purpose and it doesn't even sound good. No one is ever going to get better with this kind of pointless practice.

[@Elodie830]

Wondering if i should get strings lowered more closer to neck, or buy better string or just play electric bec all these open notes hurt my fingers but sounds good acoustic. Who uses light strings?

[@urbanprojectz]

Don’t really like the lyrics of this song.

[@Recovery12Life]

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

[@xucaen]

When I Google Em blues scale, all I get is the Em pentatonic but they are calling it the blues scale. Can you provide the TAB for the Em blues scale? Or post a link to it? Is really like to practice it but I can't find it anywhere. ✌️🙏🎸

[@bluesguitarunleashed]

This is in A, but just move it around as needed: bluesguitarunleashed.com/pdf/major-minor-blues-boxes.pdf

[@MrDack3d]

I wanted to follow along but I couldn't it was just too fast. plus no chord pictures as guides didn't help.

[@johnliddle9799]

...I'll just play that super easy B shuffle.....WHOA!!

[@gutoman1]

what is the trick tot hit the lower e and a string at the same force? if i play, the e sound is the strongest, i hardly hear the a string, if i listen to you, you can hear the a string much better, please help a beginner from the netherlands

[@rabibratadey6819]

Awesome Amazing Beautiful Wow Great Idea

[@stonednbroke1]

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

[@andrewspain9276]

I dont get how at 2:16 you say "heres an e7 chord" but then when u play it you switched your fingers to a different chord?

[@s.r.345]

Dude trying to reach and teach beginners try going slower and point out what ur doing each time u go to fast for beginners

[@user-qd4my4te4f]

Stop talking

[@gunner4206]

Do you have a video showing how to strum and add the bass like you did in this video before you added the licks?

[@lynncoker696]

Good teacher

[@climatecrisisfiction]

Please stop talking us to death. Start by playing the tune, then break it down

[@danielbythelake5802]

Made me subscribe....thanks ....hoping there is more like this....

[@danidimesss]

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

[@wadedeeds1738]

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