Clapton - Broonzy | Key to the Highway | Acoustic Blues Guitar Tutorial

[@johnoswald9143]

Joe’s lessons are like jamming with an older wiser guitar dude, god knows how he knows what he knows, he just knows it and passes it on like a guru.

[@JoeMurphysGuitarlessons]

Thanks for posting John I appreciate it

[@CKANE1952]

Finally an instructor with a delivery, voice and temperament who is listenable.

[@JoeMurphysGuitarlessons]

Thanks Clark

[@DH1985-MB]

I'm not a beginner - been playing quite a few years and still always come back to Joes videos for a bit of guidance. His methodical and relaxed approach helps you get everything into order before you move on and take more liberties with chords/riffs. I'll always come back to these videos for help. Cheers Joe... keep doing your thing!

[@JoeMurphysGuitarlessons]

🙏

[@richardhepburn4746]

I’m a homesick 70 year old guitar playin ‘ Scouser . I get home whenever I can , and sometimes I gig and aim to slip in as much acoustic blues as I can . I often check in to your brill you tube vids - sometimes to look at a tune but often I come away with a bunch of ideas . Anyhoo , the point is here to say BIG THANKS , much appreciation , keep up the great work . We in the UK GOT HOOKED ON blues aided by people like your good self . Thanks man 😎👏✌️🎼

[@JoeMurphysGuitarlessons]

Thanks Richard for taking the time to comment. Glad you enjoyed the video. just in case you are interested i have a patreon page where i have lots of exclusive content. here is link www.patreon.com/joesguitarlessons

[@c.d1685]

By far the best teacher iv encountered. Thankyou.

[@JoeMurphysGuitarlessons]

Thanks so much 👍

[@willpeadon1002]

Thank you so much! You are straight forward, relaxed and extremely talented.

[@JoeMurphysGuitarlessons]

Thanks Will, glad the lesson helped. 👍

[@riccardoo5905]

Thank you! One of the best lessons I've seen. Clear, simple but complete

[@JoeMurphysGuitarlessons]

Thanks for taking the time to comment. Glad you enjoyed the video. just in case you are interested i have a patreon page where i have lots of exclusive content. here is link www.patreon.com/joesguitarlessons

[@DanielZuniga-ux2pd]

Thank you for you, it is a perfect lesson about blues, old and contemporary, I follow you for new lessons.

[@JoeMurphysGuitarlessons]

Thanks Daniel for taking the time to comment. Glad you enjoyed the video. just in case you are interested i have a patreon page where i have lots of exclusive content. here is link www.patreon.com/joesguitarlessons

[@philippinefandango2859]

The first Blues song I listened to, and admired... I always liked EC, and still do... Thanks for your teaching technique, and you are very patient with us laggers.... Really appreciate it Joe... Hehehe... Sometime I think my name is Joe... I live in the Philippines, and the kids yell at me, "Hey Joe"... A term that was passed down from WWII... Thanks again...

[@philipgoodall2849]

Hi. My first look at your lessons. Clear,concise instruction with a very calm, encouraging voice. I'll be back. Thank you.

[@JoeMurphysGuitarlessons]

Hi Philip Thanks for taking the time to comment. Glad you enjoyed the video. just in case you are interested i have a patreon page where i have lots of exclusive content. here is link www.patreon.com/joesguitarlessons all the best. 👍

[@BlindLemonMeringue]

great lesson, very clear picture, good lighting, clear vocals, good explanations, patient approach, thank you. I will be practicing those licks between the rhythm. Love the blues, more please along these lines.

[@twofingerspirits1479]

Great lesson and juxtaposition. Thank you very much.

[@dominicfuscoiii1724]

Thank you Thank you. You really nailed the challenges we beginners face. Timing is such a challenge and you really helped me understand what I need to do to improve.

[@joecool5670]

Hey Joe, this ( for me as a fairly beginner ) is absolutely awsome, even if i'm lightyears away from playing that stuff. Helps me alot with understanding music. Cheers.

[@JoeMurphysGuitarlessons]

Thanks Joe for taking the time to comment. Glad you enjoyed the video. just in case you are interested i have a patreon page where i have lots of exclusive content. here is link www.patreon.com/joesguitarlessons

[@Wynndell1]

Thanks for covering this song, Joe. This is my holy grail of guitar playing. I shall practice till I get it right!

[@JoeMurphysGuitarlessons]

Hey Paul, your very welcome. Hope you get something from it. The idea is that there is something everyone can take from this lesson, irrespective of ability. Start with the basics and work from there. Good luck and thanks for taking the time to comment.

[@robbyron769]

Great lesson-to see comparisons between how two maestros played them-always need new ideas for the blues-

[@JoeMurphysGuitarlessons]

Thanks for taking the time to comment. Glad you enjoyed the video. just in case you are interested i have a patreon page where i have lots of exclusive content. here is link www.patreon.com/joesguitarlessons

[@williammcilwain9143]

So that’s how Big Bill played that. I’ve wondered for years.

[@phillydupree]

Loved this one Joe!! My body of work is growing!! thank you... Be in touch soon.

[@JoeMurphysGuitarlessons]

Great to hear that Philly 👍 Nice tune

[@lewissharpe3072]

Thank you. You make it so easy to learn this song.

[@unchaleekate6746]

Ha ! i wore my fave denim shirt with dual button holes way back 80s and it truly was a trend..class A teacher here folks..hum dinger. John Thailand.

[@donpattonjr]

Thanks so much Joe! Great lesson and you are a very good teacher...really appreciate it!

[@JoeMurphysGuitarlessons]

Thank you John and thanks for taking the time to comment. All the best

[@mikearabia4030]

Another great lesson by JM. Thanks Mate

[@JoeMurphysGuitarlessons]

Cheers Mike, glad the videos are helping

[@מתיבורשטין]

You are a very talented techer

[@Beatles123ful]

Love your lessons and the detail thanks

[@osdesplugados7305]

Great lesson Joe, thank you so much!

[@JoeMurphysGuitarlessons]

Thanks Os, for taking the time to comment. Glad you enjoyed the video. just in case you are interested i have a patreon page where i have lots of exclusive content. here is link www.patreon.com/joesguitarlessons

[@ChrisOkunbor]

Thanks Joe...came for the Broonzy, but the alternative was also very interesting :-)

[@dblasterful]

Your lessons are absolutely fantastic my friend. Thank you so much.

[@JoeMurphysGuitarlessons]

Wow thank you, I’m glad you find them helpful.

[@donharper7972]

Very cool lesson THANK YOU Don

[@benmaguire4098]

Nice explanation Joe .. I have never in my musical life tried to learn any song note for note & I don't do covers as I write my own stuff .. but I do look to the old blues guy's for inspiration & having watched a lot ! of bad " How to " channels . I like your style . Thanks .. all the best

[@JoeMurphysGuitarlessons]

Hey, cheers Ben, glad the lessons work for you, thanks for taking the time to comment. All the best

[@davidgoltra9950]

Great lesson Joe. Glad I discovered your channel.

[@JoeMurphysGuitarlessons]

Thanks David

[@thealgonquin1]

Great lesson Joe! Thats Sunday sorted

[@mikearabia4030]

Another great lesson from Joe. Cheers Mate.

[@JoeMurphysGuitarlessons]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@abloke8834]

Cheers Joe. This was invaluable

[@JoeMurphysGuitarlessons]

Thanks a bloke for taking the time to comment. Glad you enjoyed the video. just in case you are interested i have a patreon page where i have lots of exclusive content. here is link www.patreon.com/joesguitarlessons

[@strayespresso9200]

Thanks for the lesson. Nice voicings

[@roberttrautwein1260]

Great lesson Joe and fun to play. I get the feeling that there are some more variations in the Big Bill Broonzie key.

[@JoeMurphysGuitarlessons]

Yeah for sure I just like to kind of make them playable to more people, folks should always explore the originals Once they have a feel for the basics

[@roberttrautwein1260]

@@JoeMurphysGuitarlessons I've been trying it with a plectrum using arpegios. On electric at the B chord, I can grab the B on the fifth string and bar at the fourth fret. Fun to get the walk down to A7. Rock on!

[@joeshea1010]

nice playing. like to hear more. lovely soulful martin tone. many thanks

[@JoeMurphysGuitarlessons]

There is lots more where that came from Joe. Thanks for commenting

[@keithskelton5596]

Thanks Joe 🙏✌🏼👏🏾👏🏾

[@thomblinn4731]

Very apt session.thanks!

[@alantay9409]

Excellent lesson. Thank you.

[@kevanmcgrail]

Fantastic lessons thanks very much for them and keep up the good work

[@JoeMurphysGuitarlessons]

Thanks Kevan for taking the time to comment. Glad you enjoyed the video. just in case you are interested i have a patreon page where i have lots of exclusive content. here is link www.patreon.com/joesguitarlessons

[@kevanmcgrail]

Hi Joe, hope all is good with you and yours. I'm tempted to become a patreon but I am not sure what it means or how long I have to sign up for . Please can you give me a bit more info about it. Many thanks. Kevan

[@JoeMurphysGuitarlessons]

@user-rz1ez7bv9t sure kevan, essentially you will get access to all my lessons whatever tier you subscribe to. So that’s 300 lessons for the price of a coffee per month. When you sign up it is monthly, so you can cancel easily. Most people stick around to be honest as there is so much and not too costly hope that helps

[@kevanmcgrail]

Thanks Joe. I will sign up tomorrow, I could do with drinking less coffee and that is a massive amount of lessons

[@JoeMurphysGuitarlessons]

No worries, be great to have you on board. I think when you invest in yourself sometimes we can get better results. Anyways like I say you can cancel anytime so not going to be any big loss

[@willemlast6047]

Thank you Joe, I can use it,, I would love a lesson where you break down the use of triplets in this kind of blues, thx again.

[@jacobadcock851]

Excellent lesson!

[@eduardompastore]

Great lesson, excellent teacher.

[@JoeMurphysGuitarlessons]

Thanks Eduardo 👍

[@albertopiedra7819]

Fabuloso! Muy bueno😊 Love your lessons.. Thank’s a lot.

[@JoeMurphysGuitarlessons]

Thanks Alberto for taking the time to comment. Glad you enjoyed the video. just in case you are interested i have a patreon page where i have lots of exclusive content. here is link www.patreon.com/joesguitarlessons

[@stephensnowdon3178]

Excellent I've subscribed

[@3cardmonty602]

Great Lesson, Joe.

[@plutogamstrumframe]

Fantastic lesson thanks

[@Graf_Ka-Ka]

Amazing. We need more BBB in your lessons! Thank you.

[@terrypack7537]

Thank you, I learned something I could use !!

[@JoeMurphysGuitarlessons]

Thanks Terry for taking the time to comment. Glad you enjoyed the video. just in case you are interested i have a patreon page where i have lots of exclusive content. here is link www.patreon.com/joesguitarlessons

[@51516]

Great lesson! Thanks!

[@bartekgierczynski]

Awesome lesson! Thank you!

[@JoeMurphysGuitarlessons]

Thanks for taking the time to comment. Glad you enjoyed the video. just in case you are interested i have a patreon page where i have lots of exclusive content. here is link www.patreon.com/joesguitarlessons

[@russellmoore7564]

Well done great style

[@erjuico888]

Thank you for this lesson! :)

[@JoeMurphysGuitarlessons]

Thanks for taking the time to comment. Glad you enjoyed the video. just in case you are interested i have a patreon page where i have lots of exclusive content. here is link www.patreon.com/joesguitarlessons

[@78tag]

It took me a while to come across your site but I am enjoying your style of teaching (getting away from tabs) - thanks. On to the next song. ...can I add this?- it would be useful to hear you announce the chords as you move through the progression while playing the riffs. I wish I had begun learning in your approach to the blues a long time ago. This is an enjoyable learning process. Thanks again.

[@JoeMurphysGuitarlessons]

Thanks for taking the time to comment. Glad you enjoyed the video. just in case you are interested i have a patreon page where i have lots of exclusive content. here is link www.patreon.com/joesguitarlessons

[@valentintolaba6093]

fabuloso muy bueno .

[@sidney292]

Thank you Mr. Murphy

[@JoeMurphysGuitarlessons]

You’re welcome thanks for taking the time to comment

[@vicwahbyphotography4866]

But terrific lesson. I think I just found my new instructor.

[@JoeMurphysGuitarlessons]

Thanks glad you liked the lesson

[@BrettLeMans]

No - at 10:00, that walk down - drop your pinky down a semi-tone/fret on the last/4th note played...it blends nicer as a turn around when you go to the 5th. Try it hot shot. ;)

[@Narizoke]

Osom lesson. Many many thxs.

[@JoeMurphysGuitarlessons]

Thanks Narizoke for taking the time to comment. Glad you enjoyed the video. just in case you are interested i have a patreon page where i have lots of exclusive content. here is link www.patreon.com/joesguitarlessons

[@davidcook8382]

I/ V/ IV 8 Bar with a V turn around instead of I/IV/V 12 bar. Great tune for drifters.

[@mikec3777]

I play it the Broonzy way. Great fun.

[@JoeMurphysGuitarlessons]

Agreed Mike lots more of this over on my patreon www.patreon.com/joesguitarlessons

[@lpbrookes2175]

Hey man, great lesson, watched a few of yours and you’re a good teacher. Keep it up. As for the previous comment "recommendation, play the song first so we know what we are aiming for" cheeky fucker, you’re doing this for free, but free ain’t enough for some folk.

[@JoeMurphysGuitarlessons]

Ha ha nice one, thanks for saying that, saved me doing it 😆 Glad your enjoying the lessons. Keep watching buddy

[@guylaurent8138]

Thanks just great....

[@goldzlot]

Your lesson is great. I have one question for you. Is it Martin Junior guitar?

[@JoeMurphysGuitarlessons]

00028ec

[@hashmark13]

Recommendation: Play the song first so we know what we are aiming for.

[@JoeMurphysGuitarlessons]

I usually do if you have watched any of my other videos. This one was different though as I was trying to illustrate two different versions. Anyways I like to change things up from time to time

[@andresdelauz4648]

Thanks! Very useful

[@JoeMurphysGuitarlessons]

Thanks for taking the time to comment. Glad you enjoyed the video. just in case you are interested i have a patreon page where i have lots of exclusive content. here is link www.patreon.com/joesguitarlessons

[@julieannepatterson3295]

your so good. strewth what was the AD converter Wat a great vid blog thingie sounds great ...

[@RadioAtlantis]

Thank you.

[@bah667]

Well done

[@barruzza]

Great lesson! Thanks so much. Are you from Ireland?

[@JoeMurphysGuitarlessons]

Liverpool

[@bobgwinn5091]

nicely taught. ty

[@kelvinxg6754]

thank you !

[@JoeMurphysGuitarlessons]

Hey Kelvin, thanks. Just in case you are interested I also have a patreon page here with lots of exclusive blues material www.patreon.com/joesguitarlessons

[@jonnsteinbeck]

Thanks joe

[@vicwahbyphotography4866]

Joe, why does soloing over F# (1st pos) pentatonic work for blues in the key of A?

[@JoeMurphysGuitarlessons]

Vic, because there is some notes which both scales share..

[@sambranch2539]

Excellent teacher, I’m really learning a lot from you. What would be a cheaper alternative to the Martin 28? Exact same size thanks

[@tombaker8045]

takamine or alvarez , older ones for sure.

[@candacevanasse3306]

Try a Zager Custom . Many people compare the Zager to the Martin 28, and to Taylor guitars. Just check out Zager.com and check it out for yourself. They are known for their easy playability and come in many models and sizes at a fraction of the price because you buy direct.

[@herbythechef7624]

You did not specify which size of 28 you want. There is a d-28, 000-28, 00-28, 0-28... etc. Youre not giving the details of what you want

[@Dutcharmytent]

Blueridge br60

[@hippyskin6490]

Cheers

[@lewislewis4240]

I’ve watched about 12 minuets of the video and it’s the only part where he’s talking about the finger picking patterns

[@JoeMurphysGuitarlessons]

Oh dear poor you, sorry to have wasted 12 minutes of your time, some people are interested in what I have to say, it’s also relevant.

[@tiagosantiago5959]

Uau! Thanks.

[@rob7335]

tnx

[@julieannepatterson3295]

your fantastic

[@JoeMurphysGuitarlessons]

Thanks Julie

[@royweddle7411]

Can anybody tell me what model Martin He's playing

[@JoeMurphysGuitarlessons]

00028EC

[@LostSpringBand]

Clapton version at 6:00

[@claytonhutchinson6832]

Where is the Mississippi River blues link?

[@JoeMurphysGuitarlessons]

Did you find it over at Patreon?

[@claytonhutchinson6832]

@@JoeMurphysGuitarlessons thank you joe!

[@jayarnbert6137]

Hey Joe;.....where y goin wit da guitar in yo hand????

[@JoeMurphysGuitarlessons]

Not the first time I’ve heard that jay 😉

[@lewislewis4240]

After re reading my comment I should of said “ this is the part when he starts to talk about finger pattern” so if I upset you I’m sorry you forget sometimes that people learn in different stages

[@JoeMurphysGuitarlessons]

No problem Lewis, as you say everyone learns at a different pace. No offence taken. All the best

[@gatoryak7332]

*should have said*

[@davyrockstar4595]

The captions are writing all over your lessons man. Nice job though.

[@samwilko9927]

Good teacher - but I agree that you should play most of the song BEFORE teaching most of it. Lovely Scouse accent!

[@JoeMurphysGuitarlessons]

Hey Sam, thanks for taking the time to comment much appreciated. The thing is Sam you can’t please everybody all the time. Plus I also like to leave you something to do! It’s vitally important for people to get the most from the lessons. Hopefully you can understand that, I do do complete performances of some of the numbers anyways hope you keep watching buddy

[@gatoryak7332]

For this lesson it makes no sense to play most of the song. There are many ways to play it. Read the description: " In this video I take a look at the Big Bill Broonzy version and the Eric Clapton version. I also take a look at how you can incorporate licks into your playing, so there is quite a lot you can take from this lesson. IF you want to hear the the two source version, certainly you can find them and listen, right? I'm glad he didn't play through them because I've heard them both many times.

[@jamesrusso2523]

Nice lesson,thank you .

[@JoeMurphysGuitarlessons]

Your welcome 👍

[@clapsting]

thanks Joe

[@andrewrobertson3499]

Thanks!

[@JoeMurphysGuitarlessons]

Wow Andrew that’s really kind of you. Thanks for taking the time to comment. Glad you enjoyed the video. just in case you are interested i have a patreon page where i have lots of exclusive content. here is link www.patreon.com/joesguitarlessons