Easy Slow Delta Blues Lesson

[@BluesGuitarInstitute]

Hey folks, two things: 1- Sorry about the audio, it's too quiet and I can't turn it up after the fact. Sorry about that, hope it's not an issue for you but it might be. 2- I recorded a playthrough with no instruction, just playing. You can find it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sIWWgGmhnJxjna8 Happy picking!

[@briancurry3931]

Thanks for adding the full playthrough.

[@patrickbuster8341]

Is that a capo above your nut?

[@BluesGuitarInstitute]

@@patrickbuster8341 Yes, I keep it there most of the time. Best way I know of to keep from losing it 👍

[@phillipholt6005]

I thought my new computer I received yesterday took a walk. WHEW!!!!!

[@xavierkost9264]

His speaking voice sounds totally like Bill Paxton

[@kimballard8362]

Nice one John, just taken up guitar at 72 years, lol, blues was always my first love since longtime, and this slow delta stuff is is not to hard to come to terms with for an older beginner player.

[@patbianco7671]

Hi Kim.. I'm just about your age and just bought my first guitar a couple of months ago. I agree, this lesson is great.. I think I can actually play it.😊

[@kimballard8362]

@@patbianco7671 Hi Pat, yes good tune for us slightly older beginers🤣 I got this one down in four days, dexterorty is OK memory is anoughther story, just practice over and over and the fingers know where to go, fingerstyle me.

[@bigtsshackfestival9563]

Doesn’t matter when u start. As long as u start, and love it, then that’s it. Pick it up everyday my brothers and sisters

[@theresewalters1696]

This is great! Something I can do and enjoy the sound. I'm 62. Good company.

[@markwhitby9320]

Agreed. Right there with you at 67 and four months into the journey.

[@jace865]

Hey, it’s Bill Paxton teaching blues guitar.

[@StarDarkAshes]

I thought about mentioning the same thing even the voice is the same it could so easily be his brother

[@stellaj76]

Game over man....game over

[@cwhyde36]

Duuuude one of my favorite iconic actors and came here to say the exact thing!! It’s actually kinda startling the resemblance!! RIP bill

[@mikerojas6626]

Bill Paxton isn't gone ... he has just moved on to his real passion ... teaching blues guitar

[@franckvoitier6292]

Spot on dude spot on 😀😀😀

[@jamesgreen2908]

learning the blues from your videos. is a lot safer than meeting someone at the crossroads at midnight

[@italocaynes9317]

Underrated joke🤣🤣🤣

[@Atom247]

I met the guy at a graveyard

[@robertedwards6743]

Do not seek the traysure

[@craigm6745]

Now that’s funny, I don’t care who you are

[@extremeelectronics1033]

Jamming with the soggy bottom boys now after learning this.

[@jeromerice3448]

You don’t just teach blues, you preach it!

[@911aDay]

Ok, so I've only been playing for about 3 years, this is by far one of the most rewarding, not-so-hard delta riffs out there, thank you, John!

[@steveavant9727]

I love this sound! It’s like from a movie soundtrack where someone has found themselves alone in a place they really shouldn’t be!

[@BluesGuitarInstitute]

😂😂😂

[@StanVice]

Swamp music

[@georgetebbens3524]

Cool lesson. I've been learning to play Blues guitar since I was 14 years old, 44 years ago. I've lived in Chicago my entire life. I've seen many, many, Blues legends at local live music joints in Chicago in the 1980s. I've picked up Blues riffs from listening to records over, and over, and over again. But this particular riff, as easy as it is, is new to me. I've never bended the minor 3rd on the 5th fret of the D string a half step up to the major 3rd -- or, more "Bluesy", partially up to the major 3rd. I usually hammer-on the G-sharp (major 3rd) from the open G (minor 3rd). Pretty cool. Thanks. I'll definitely incorporate that into my repertoire.

[@ipuya]

I'm a complete beginner. Started during pandemic. Blues, and in particular Delta blues, is what drives me to improve and this was an awesome lesson! Just subscribed. Thank you again!

[@BluesGuitarInstitute]

woo hoo! awesome to hear that you just got started. Thanks for the sub and good luck with the material. Cheers! 🎸😎👍

[@Jamestele1]

I subscribed, because anyone who understand that Delta Blues deserves respect. It is both more sophisticated and less complicated than most people would imagine.

[@johnriley8314]

John I dig ANY & ALL blues...especially DELTA blues... THANKS so much for all ya do...It is DEFINETLY appreciated by me ( & many others Im sure)..Stay Safe & PEACE

[@chrisrat2720]

I'm from German and love the Blues all my Life but I start Guitar for about 4 years but you help me so much on my Bluesy Guitar and want to thank you from my heart - best help to let it Roll !!! All good times for you an stay healthy - ☻ A white skin but a deep black soul - Rock'n'Roll is my Home ☻✌☮

[@jeffro4kag206]

Excellent! Every time I pick up a Guitar I always want to play the blues and the harmonica too. Thanks for this great lesson!

[@jonathanyoung6397]

This is perfect for me. Easy enough to pick up quickly and I absolutely love the slow and soulful nature of these early delta blues songs. More please!

[@BluesGuitarInstitute]

Great to hear!

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[@CC-qb9sm]

Great lesson John! Definitely interested in more Delta blues, also like that some of the lessons are more advanced and some are easier to pickup on and get down. Good variety. Best quote of the lesson: “It’s all about emotion”. I’m definitely OK with these slower, easier, soulful lessons! Have a great week!

[@BluesGuitarInstitute]

Thanks so much, CC. Really appreciate that my friend. Play On!

[@quantumcelt]

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[@quantumcelt]

Yeah I’m

[@MrTireiron]

Thanks!

[@BluesGuitarInstitute]

Thank you! Really appreciate that and hope you have a great day!

[@jimc6687]

Look what I came across on YT!! Still holds up as classic material, Lightnin'!!

[@BluesGuitarInstitute]

Hey, Hey Jim!

[@valedslinger6290]

What a great lesson sir. Easy to absorb. I have played all those little trips and stuff, but all scattered around during blues noodles. But I never have a real template or know what I'm playing. I just bang around and find stuff that fits etc. It's cool getting delta stuff. Now I can act like I know all about delta blues lol. I been playing, but not performing for around 30 yrs. But default of time and now KZbin, it's starting to stick. Never knew delta patterns . Very cool. Gives ya a great ride with cool sounding tones . Thanks.

[@peterb5]

So simple to follow along and sounds great, I’ll be subscribing! I just played my first blues song guys, Thanks again buddy!

[@DonaldJamesRiemer]

I really liked this. I'd love to see a capstone - played all the way through - end to the video that I could listen to and rehearse with. Thanks for offering minus a paywall!!

[@1961jammin]

Nicely done....excellent lesson for beginners and older players needing a refresher or ideas. Love to see the tradition of acoustic blues still carrying on today!

[@BluesGuitarInstitute]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks, Jim!!

[@1961jammin]

@@BluesGuitarInstitute You're most welcome! Glad I came across your channel!

[@helinspector]

Amazing teaching, John! Thanks a lot, man, cheers from Colombia!

[@robertquietphotographer]

Great lesson thanks, started with guitar at almost 74 a few weeks ago. I am able now to play the first 4 measures, which is already a great satisfaction! Next measures will come...

[@Kelly-fk3oi]

I just plugged extension speakers into my computer for louder audio. The lesson sounds rich and warm. John thanks for everything including the playthrough. Cheers, Kelly

[@BluesGuitarInstitute]

Thank you Kelly!

[@muxi0121]

I'm slowly getting it! Really loving this lesson. Thank you sir

[@BluesGuitarInstitute]

Great! And thanks for watching and working on this one. Play On!

[@druidlololol]

Delta Blues is the best!

[@towlie337]

Great blues lesson! From Bill Paxton himself no less! Awesome!

[@AlbertoHernandez-jr9ey]

Hey man thanks very much my name is Tony I'm 64 just starting to play the guitar I'm from New Orleans living in Florida real cool I'm digging it bro thank you

[@nativelands6190]

I visited dockery farm and the Robert Johnson’s crossroads last November it inspired me to learn the blues

[@BluesGuitarInstitute]

That trip is on my bucket list and I'm hoping to check it off soon. Great that you got to do that. I'm sure it was really impactful. So very cool, thanks for sharing. 👍

[@ronfairweather5933]

Outstanding! First time tuning in, first time trying to learn a Delta Blues sequence. Great step-by-step and I have been working on it for weeks as a newbie guitar player. Love it. It will be perfect to have "in the pocket" when sitting around a campfire this summer. Thanks kindly John! (Vancouver, BC)

[@dabiededoo]

haha.. in in minutes and have to say i love this with that triplets and fast bends really is something amazing.. i have no problems with sound volume, can always put mine on higher if needed (without you explaining that it have to be triplets and tabs i couldnot follow it.. so thanks) also gratefull that i find this channel now.. love blues

[@uulssjaja5136]

Ti seguo da molto tempo... tutto quello che suoni è molto facile con le tue mani, ma imitarti è molto difficile. Hai una professionalità nel sound molto raffinata. Bravissimo!!

[@larry88008]

i appreciate that u count it out so that we keep the rhythm.

[@cardi60]

Hi, started playing the uke, and then took up the guitar, at 71 always wanted to play the blues, but I think the delta blues is great for beginners to learn first so thank you. already signed up with active melody, but next year Might just give you a go. thank you.

[@williamsherman1089]

Great easy lesson, I love this music, it says so much with so little. I wish they had KZbin forty or so years ago when I started my addiction to guitar lol.

[@StanVice]

I love this! I spent a lot of time learning it. Now, I am relearning it with attention to my mechanics. Some foks will say "there's not a wrong way to play it if it sounds right". I get that. But, there's always a righter way to play it that might work better.

[@pineknot14]

Great lesson! Just getting back into acoustic blues and i'm so glad I found your KZbin channel!

[@BluesGuitarInstitute]

Thanks for the comment! Play On! John

[@aaronl5072]

This is one of the best instructional vids I've seen!

[@jezdavis1865]

Thanks very much. Fifty years old, started playing about a year ago and there just seems so much out there that it’s daunting where to even begin. In general I’m not one for random internet clips but this was an excellent and easy to follow along lesson, especially for someone who’s always been both fascinated by and drawn to the heartfelt and authentic sound of Delta blues. I’ve just subscribed and I’ll definitely be going through your videos for more. Thanks again, great job.

[@Slayer-t5u]

👍

[@fritzruttimann1517]

A superb Delta Blues beginner lesson. Thank you John!

[@BluesGuitarInstitute]

Glad you liked it!

[@Nabilion89]

Great lesson.. Hope to see more of these soulful delta blues lessons Love from Morocco

[@stonersteve420]

Hey John, Thanks so much for the lesson. You might already know this bit that little blues bend is called a curl. ☺️

[@FatCrashTestDummy]

Thank you for your channel and the way you instruct. Breaking it down like this is perfect and delta blues is a wonderful sound. I played as a kid and am getting back into it at 50. This is perfect for me. Great job!!!

[@chrysballerano4187]

Love you teaching style. Everybody shows the fretboard from the same angle out here in the crowd. I would like to see the view from your eyes. I cannot see through your fingers or anyone else’s they’re all the same.Like when you’re bending the fourth or the fifth I can’t tell which finger using weather on the fourth of the fifth I have to guess as with many other notes put the camera where your eyes are so I like you can see what are you really doing. Thank you

[@aprylrittenhouse4562]

Omgosh just woke up and found this. Had crappy day yesterday. This is just the ticket to get lost in my guitar. Thanx just subscribed

[@BluesGuitarInstitute]

Thanks for the sub!

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[@georgebrown-sq6rh]

Great stuff . Love the Delta Blues , so full of character. .Great way you presented your lesson

[@steveavant9727]

Hey John, I’ve come back to this one after it’s been on the back burner for a while. I pretty much have it down but it sure sounds better when you play it!

[@BluesGuitarInstitute]

Good work, Steve!!

[@DarkStern88]

You are amazing! I really enjoyed learning this piece from you!

[@peteroldfield-edwards3545]

Thank you John, learned this piece and can now play it all the way through. Can now have fun with it getting the those bends and phrasing personalised. Cheers

[@BluesGuitarInstitute]

Congrats! That's great news, Peter. Good work.

[@Sitaro.]

Great tutorial, thank you!

[@iamra8826]

This guy has a very relaxing voice and teaching method, and yes I swear he must be related to the late Bill Paxton!

[@BluesGuitarInstitute]

Thanks and....probably not related...but that would be cool :)

[@TheGorillafoot]

Well I know what's going to be played by the camp fire while passing around a bottle of whiskey this summer. Great lesson!

[@BluesGuitarInstitute]

Have fun!

[@joek7210]

Great seeing the tab under your demonstration. Awesome lesson!

[@BluesGuitarInstitute]

Glad you liked it!

[@markstacey2906]

Loved the lesson man...Pretty easy but sounds very interesting and impressive...Many thanks...

[@JoaoPedro-kp5px]

finally soething playable! thanks dude, you're the instructor i was looking for

[@BluesGuitarInstitute]

Glad I could help!

[@reinotsurugi]

I find these simple lines so much more difficult. You have to nail it. Either you got it or you don't.

[@dj2fly1000]

LOVE IT. great lesson. 😁😁

[@enkuneheyob3499]

Exceptional lesson. I just can't appreciate more

[@allanedgar8499]

Thank you Lightnin Hopkins!

[@leandroviecili1279]

Great lesson. Very good teaching pace, however I missed to hear the full 12 bars altogether to see/hear the final result!!!

[@BluesGuitarInstitute]

yeah, that was a miss on my part but so many folks requested it that I linked a playthrough video in the pinned comment. Just the playing without the lesson. Hope that helps!

[@martinsaunders2186]

Great lesson a lot of fun and the Tabs make it super easy to follow. Thanks John.

[@BluesGuitarInstitute]

Thanks! Happy New Year!

[@jontasdemir6761]

man, this guy is underrated. wow

[@BluesGuitarInstitute]

Thank you 🙏

[@richardlindquist5936]

Great material, thanks! This wonderful music needs it’s own recognition and needs to be played!! I’ll be back Thanks!

[@javierrosales9207]

Great stuff John. Just bought my first guitar, and blues has been something I’ve fallen in love with. With my small hands it makes it a bit of a challenge. Hopefully delta blues will be easy for me.

[@danroberts999]

John absolutely loved this lesson thank you, best tutor on KZbin.

[@VS-ce5os]

More delta blues please...from western Australia

[@egbertwieringa1220]

Bedankt

[@BluesGuitarInstitute]

Thank you, Egbert! Really appreciate that. Cheers!

[@64tophe]

Been a member of your blues guitar institute for a year and just renewed my subscription. Best online course for blues guitarists IMO. Keep up the good work.

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[@BluesGuitarInstitute]

Awesome, thank you! Happy to have you on board!!!

[@gordonbezanson4710]

Canadian pride in your hands there . Beauitful

[@harrybaier3722]

Very good - I LIKE IT - Greetings from Germany!

[@BluesGuitarInstitute]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@robertlabayen2460]

Absolutely thankful for this!!

[@AdamZuk1982]

Great lesson ! Thank You :)

[@kyle-roche]

Nice. Love the slower lessons

[@BluesGuitarInstitute]

Glad you like them! Thanks!

[@neleig]

Thank you. I appreciate it.

[@woutert8036]

Hi John, I loved your lesson. As a beginner (1 year) this really is something that even I can play. The biggest problem for me is the tempo and timing. It would really help me if you started or ended the video with a full play through.

[@leimaniax]

Agreed. First of all - just to say that I love John’s lessons, and appreciate the effort and thought that gets put into them. Thank you J. Great work as always. Yes, the timing is tricky in places, (eg bars 7 & 8). It’d be helpful to have markers for “1-and-a-two-and-a-three-and-a-four-and-a” so we could know where exactly some of these notes fall. Hey, I know it’s probably easy for the more experienced folk out there, but if this is intended for us beginners, it’d be super useful. Thanks John.

[@NickSmokeyTV]

@@leimaniax that’s when you let your heart feel it out 🙏❤️

[@stephaniegutierrez765]

I love this tune. One day I'll get it!!!

[@BluesGuitarInstitute]

you got this, Stephanie!!!

[@silmarilocho9308]

Tu clase está genial para pricipiantes como yo! Gracias!

[@BluesGuitarInstitute]

Glad you liked it!

[@joshuacates4317]

Wow this is so easy to change up I thought I was messing up actually it's ready easy to add to hear keep up the amazing job guys thanks to you all I can play a little blues now

[@paulwalsh3758]

I'm a fairly advanced blues player but i always drop into this site and usually find something interesting. Great site for anyone starting out or intermediate player for acoustic blues.

[@BluesGuitarInstitute]

Hey Paul, nice of you to say that. Really appreciate it. Play On!

[@willreidy5851]

Great lesson, thanks from London mate

[@BluesGuitarInstitute]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks, Will. Cheers!

[@rowandude06]

thx for taking the time and posting this

[@stephbootie6514]

Great phrasing John.

[@johnhobday3365]

Love this guy - such passion for the music and a really great instructor

[@BluesGuitarInstitute]

Thanks, John!

[@mrcollinsbhs7909]

More like this! Love it!

[@BluesGuitarInstitute]

You got it!

[@garygeurts8407]

Very helpful John. Many thanks!

[@BluesGuitarInstitute]

Glad it was helpful! Cheers, Gary!

[@petegalloway2466]

Cheers for this John. This is perfect timing for me. My good lady has got me a Fender FR50 for my 50th! And aiming to learn the blues. Loving this tutorial 👍🏻🙏🏻 thank you from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@BluesGuitarInstitute]

Woo hooo! What a good lady, indeed! Enjoy it and Play On, Pete!

[@petegalloway2466]

Thanks John, will do. Liked, subscribed and turned in on Tuesdays ✌🏻😊

[@tkelkis]

Thank you for this lesson. I will subscribe.

[@BluesGuitarInstitute]

Thank you! Happy New Year to you!

[@vickitroman6691]

Gee thanks for this. Just found you on utube. Definitely subscribed. Love delta blues. Cheers

[@BluesGuitarInstitute]

Cheers! Thanks so taking the time to comment and happy to have you subscribed. Play On!

[@reynaldoescamilla6396]

Your the best, thanks from San Antonio, Texas,..

[@johnnytheb26]

I really enjoy your guitar lessons I/ve got the hang of alternating bass notes because of your help

[@BluesGuitarInstitute]

That's great news, John! Keep on picking!

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[@danieljarrett7862]

STEP ONE : TUNE YOUR GUITAR DOWN HALF A STEP . Awesome lesson mate 👍

[@BluesGuitarInstitute]

Thanks, Daniel!

[@sebjohnson5028]

great lesson! Great intermediate step from the real real basic stuff on to something that sounds more tuneful! But I do miss a full play-through. When I stick everything together, I manage to make it sound like two or three different tunes :)

[@abtrusemoose69]

thankyou sm! i learned this and i love it!

[@trev_philips]

Man that voice is satisfying af

[@salm8990]

I enjoyed your video. Thanks so much

[@ger1love]

I love the tabs! keep them up!

[@liseeistrupschrder4888]

Goodnesses. Really great lesson. Thanks 👏🏻👏🏻

[@noelmciver737]

Great lesson mate. Thanks from Noel in Perth Western Australia.

[@BluesGuitarInstitute]

Thanks for watching!

[@AgnieRF]

Absolutely love this tune, What a great lesson, thanks!

[@alg1717]

Great teaching bro! Game over man lol

[@BluesGuitarInstitute]

hahaha, thanks!

[@designerdye8055]

Thank you for the lesson. Great content easy to understand and follow.