Keb' Mo' teaches right hand thumb pulse

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Keb' Mo's lesson is aimed at players who want to get comfortable with the basics of traditional country blues and then go on to more contemporary blues-based tunes. Working in the key of E, Keb' shows how turnarounds and harmonized scale passages can be the basis for developing fluid phrases in a Robert Johnson style blues tune. He teaches his original tunes Perpetual Blues Machine and Angelina, both in A and employing a rhythmic alternating bass style. Keb' Mo includes some jazz-oriented chords (F7b5, G13 and E11) that add spice and interest to the songs.For Henry, Keb' switches to his National steel guitar and discusses the basics of slide technique. This compelling, evocative piece combines many of the elements that make Keb' Mo's music so distinctive -- a solid basis in tradition along with a contemporary sensibility that brings it right up to date.This DVD, with its enhanced picture and sound quality, and instant access to anything you want to work on, will help you learn many of the elements that make up solid traditional or contemporary blues guitar playing.Review:"...a well-rounded lesson that should appeal to a variety of players.... He shows how to take three or four simple chords and absolutely kill with them." - Guitar Player MagazineStudent Review:"I recently bought the Keb' Mo' DVD and went through the disc step by step. At the end of the series I finally realised that this was more than a method series teaching repertoire. In my opinion It opened my creative mind. I have since then managed to create my own versions of blues songs by other artist instead of merely coping. I recomend this to all those who are willing to take a step in creating own renditions of songs. Keep it up Homespun."
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[@quarter_moon_and_a_guitar]

I've never heard an instructor say this, but the easiest way I found to do this is tap your foot and thump the thumb with every tap

[@dancassidy7471]

Thanks to both of you much appreciated. Keb I am such a fan! Your heart and soul comes out in the words of your songs.

[@quarter_moon_and_a_guitar]

I know the white guy can play, but dude, it's hard to look cool next to Keb'

[@homespuntapes]

Start slow, breaking down the syncopation and then as you get more comfortable build up speed. It takes a long time to develop the right hand. Just stick with it.

[@bartekgitara]

"It`s OK to play nothing sometimes" - Well said...

[@einfussganger]

I sound best when I'm playing nothin'. Once I touch the strings, it's all downhill.

[@homespuntapes]

Yes. Fran was his instructor and was an important part of his musical development. Thanks for tuning in to Homespun's channel. More coming soon!

[@aliadawn]

Thanks for posting this video. It's exactly what I was looking for today!

[@stringmanipulator]

Keb Mo is a wonderful guitar player .. and he's got a great great voice to go with it, the tribute to mckinley morganfield when keb plays can't be saticfied is earthshaking .. and then continues with the two trains runnin' .. WOW .. I love blues

[@flipspiceland64]

Space......nothing that exists can do so without the space surrounding, weaving in and out of it.....best said by Keb Mo...."it's o.k. sometimes to play nothing". Learned and forgot that a long time ago. Thanks for the reminder, Keb.

[@saffordpastor]

wonderful video...learned quite a bit from it....Thanks Keb...

[@guitarist213]

@tinpanalley67 The guitar Fran is playing is a Recording King Model K circa mid-30's. Made in the Gibson factory, like a Kalamazoo. It has the Carson J. Robinson name on the headstock.

[@reckonimokie]

I bought this DVD "The Blues Guitar of Keb Mo" and it is excellent. Thanks Keb Mo.

[@b.j.thomas8606]

i want it! is there tab with it?

[@nick4985]

I have an Epiphone Blues master guitar like this for sale in the UK - lovely blues guitar

[@AurProspector]

This vid has helped me so much with my timing! Thanks so much! More please

[@barbarasalisbury4023]

LIKE Roy Bookbinder,Keb' Mo Is a driving force in hard country blues revival as I.If he ever Checked out my plethora specializing in BLIND WILLIE MCTELL @ Barbara Salisbury 141 vids @ KZbin I would be honored and eternally grateful.Tried to email him at his mgmnt. before shows at Rochester,N.Y. Eastman theatre but the delivery failed after two weeks.Sharon Dorn Foehner of St Louis MO Played Utrecht ,Holland with Keb' Mo. And all he could talk about is McTell and R.L.Johnson,so I wish he could taste my work.Chris Young!

[@jesuslivesus]

Mojo baby

[@vyger6336]

Been playing the guitar since I was 12, all I want to do is learn to plaY like Rev Gary Davis but that thumpin' thumb just keeps throwin me off..Damn you guys make it look so easy but I know it's not

[@theriven1]

sure - go on and work hard :D 2 years later...you won't ask again, you will know : ) each day...just work and practice ; ) ask Tommy Emmanuel...

[@JohnKesselChannel]

good players good teachers

[@martinaxman2033]

McCabe's is the greatest place on earth. I went there once way back and I almost couldn't leave. Sure wish I ran into Fran, but I had a ToTal blast trying out all the outstanding instruments! (in CT here) Thanks so much for this clip!!

[@bluesonthelake]

Thanks Keb' and Mr. Banish...C'mon you Indian lakers,pick up 'dat git-tar and start to groove....so cool...so cool!

[@PeluMaad]

@SuperBeanson ....Have you ever heard of Blind Boy Fuller, Bo Carter, Tampa Red, Joe and Charlie McCoy...???

[@WillieBeard]

Love Keb' Mo'

[@Romanaro]

love keb mo', but just play some blues in your player and start to play your guitar! Everybody did it... If i found a dvd to sing like this i'd buy it! ;)

[@SarahLaughingBand]

I didn't mean to find this video, but my Epiphone Blues Master was in my lap while I was watching. Same color and model as Keb's.

[@timhealy7958]

Lg

[@davidcarr90]

This DVD is so expensive, is it even worth it?

[@hm333333]

Anyone know which (open?) key this lesson is in???

[@getupanddosomething]

great vid for some fingerstyle! keb mo is the MAN!

[@reckonimokie]

What brnad of guitar (parlor) is he playing?

[@b.j.thomas8606]

ready to buy! is there tab with the dvd?

[@HMJohnsonGuitar]

So cool and natural!

[@12Radius]

Good lesson here !!

[@jasmoism]

more keb mo please

[@Paul1963music]

Muy bueno !

[@Brembelia]

Excellent lesson!

[@o1kric]

Keb Mo - cool cat ;)

[@MrWopwink]

wots the make of that geetar old Keb's got there?

[@charlesanderson8624]

might be a little late, but it looks like an epiphone blues master