Play Blues On Guitar In Any Key (with this riff)

[@tacguitar]

Wow guys! I love that this has been so helpful. If you dig this format (quick lesson, but always musical) I release one every day on Tonys Acoustic Challenge. Type it into Google and check it out :) Cheers!

[@liufox1292]

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[@LyubomirLalovMulti]

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[@kickinincrediblydopesh9936]

Could you do a lesson on how to play Logan Halstead-far from home???

[@LeonEno]

Been hacking for years, love the blues and damn, it's still a "3" chord progression.

[@g.banderas1242]

Yes absolutely enjoyed this lick. Clarified some issues that I was having. Thanks for sharing your knowledge 🙏. Will try to keep this in my practice very simple but extremely useful. 😎

[@xnavynuc]

I played guitar in my teens (late ‘60s early ‘70s), but then life happened and I put the guitar away until a few years ago when I got cancer. I pulled it out to have something to do during my recovery after treatment, but my short-term memory had been devastated by the chemo, making it hard to learn anything new. Videos like this are a blessing to me because they’re simple enough for me to follow and I can even expand on them. I’ll never be able to play great, but at least I’m having fun again! (BTW, I’m now 3-1/2 years cancer free)

[@thunderthestorm1]

God bless

[@lindarlarson6267]

👏👏👏👏

[@ryankleinert-marquez1901]

Never stop playing guitar bro. I’m not that good but I like to hear myself play I don’t wanna play for anybody I just want to play for myself as long as you enjoy what you do and you think you sound good then you’re doing the right thing

[@ryankleinert-marquez1901]

You’re a strong person too by the way having to go through that.

[@stevenanders7878]

This fellow has a skill set for teaching....nothing about folks' heads. Clear, concise, nothing extra, nothing to be overwhelmed or confused by. ENcouraging, not DIScouraging. A huge plus. You're a good human, Guitar Man.

[@michaelwilliams9280]

I liked the way he presented

[@foesfly3047]

Wish I could put a ❤ for this comment.

[@rickfoster1078]

Yep, light bulb. Stevie Ray jammed over this... Cool lick.

[@imonehellofaretardohandals523]

Plus he played the riff slowly making it much easier to play along.

[@MrSwaga1]

I agree it took a few attempts but once it clicked it just stayed my frustration really was just trying to see where his hand placement was but other than that it was awesome.

[@OnTheEdge5950]

Great lesson! I’m 61 years old and literally just picked up a guitar a couple weeks ago. I’ve really only been doing finger exercises for dexterity. This is the first thing I’ve really tried to play. I was able to understand and do it. Thank you for the great lesson!

[@randymurrell754]

I’m in the same boat.

[@joeyvaughn5643]

Funny. We have the same story. I played some years ago and put it down. I got into an accident with Neurological hand muscle and nerve issues. Being unwillingly retired. I'm comming back to one of my loves in hopes it will help me strengthen the muscles in my hands, possibly connect some nerves and give me some dexterity in my hands. I have plenty of time now! I'm 64yrs. Old. Good jams to you my friend.

[@miguelblanco1718]

You should give up..

[@sleevelessace]

hey man rather late then never im in the same boat bur a bit younger i played from 8-13, then stopped playing during highschool n after, then i picked it back up last year when i was 25 and man im so happy i rediscovered my true love for guitar and music,Keep at it! its such a rewarding hobby, helps with alot mentally

[@Jfknosc0pe1]

Put it down. Find something better to do with your time.

[@seamusdoran9851]

No show off fancy guitar work to prove how good you are, just a straight forward lesson that is easy to follow. Thank you. By the way, I’m eighty and just learning to play guitar. 👍👍👍

[@CarlTheInnovator]

Concise and to the point. Not trying to show how great he is. I’ll be returning for more more.

[@jordanbaurain2858]

super cool video, I like the simplicity, everyone should have patience to listen and understand.

[@adrianbruce9429]

First time I’ve *ever* played something on the guitar that isn’t a chord. A brilliant lesson, thank you!

[@diegosol25]

Same here

[@Orbarden]

Check the app songsterr or the lite mode on internet, amazing site that's where i learnd all my songs ;)

[@Maltese280zx]

The first chunk reminded me of Last Train to Clarksville.

[@metalheadweeb7132]

OMG yes man most other people are like this chord and this chord

[@ikkarezlet1922]

This is exactly me!

[@joesan3597]

Great video! For the impatient like me, the riff starts at 5:14

[@dennismcwhertersr.1768]

I enjoy Tony lessons, 4 a person like me with so many issues he has made me a guitar geek. I have been with his program 10 months and thanks to him I have PTSD somewhat controlled. I thank God for his teaching methods and encouragement to play. I am a 100% disabled veteran after 33 years of service. I was truly lost before I started playing!! He is one of the best and I subscribe to others as I never want to stop learning this beautiful instrument, but Tony started my journey and I will never forget. Yes I am a life member before the 1st month was over!

[@geoffoconnor3646]

Thanks brother! I've been playing for a while, been practising blues licks for about 6 months now. Good lesson. Great instructions. Useful little rhythm!

[@joeglazewskicmtlmt6476]

I have to say, played this on my Squier Strat and it sounded awesome! At the age of 66, I'm relatively new to playing guitar, making decent progress. But this simple routine is a great addition and building block for more! Great job, teacher!!!!

[@iandodd7828]

Joe, I'm 61 and just bought a Squier Strat to start out on. Can't wait to try this lick!

[@Joemommuh69]

You old guys still play?

[@jeannettehellen214]

I like the way you talk to us....respectful and helpful....thank you...

[@papoumkl7118]

Looks like Jesus playing guitar 😄

[@donaldtiger9519]

Good stuff..learned something new.thank you maestro.

[@GnomehollowatDHF]

I started playing guitar when I was 6. I played up until I joined the Army in 1992. I’ve wanted to play again but never took the time to start up again. I want to learn to play the blues and I have to say that you are the first person I’ve ever heard that, even though you used some technical jargon, broke it down to simple fretting and finger work. I’m a disabled veteran and my big chunky 1988 Oscar Schmidt is so thick that it hurts my back to lean over it. I need to buy a thin model. Thanks for being a true teacher!

[@jaydengoldfish]

ty for your service ❤️

[@SundarBJJ]

FANTASTIC TEACHER. If every teacher had this simple, calm, straightforward, educational, encouraging, principle-based approach, the world would be teeming with axe shredders in no time flat.

[@michaelbrooks4307]

I'm a TAC member (Tony's Acoustic Guitar) and this is typical of his concise, laid back and friendly style! Kudos, I love this kind of stuff!.

[@michaelschwartz8922]

Epic!!! An actual TEACHER

[@washywashie]

Dude, this was fantastic. I just joined a band and I’m really taking guitar super seriously now and a professional jazz musician told me every pro guitarist must have a concept of the blues. Thank you for giving me my start!

[@paulgordon6949]

This was one of the first things I learned on guitar that actually sounded somewhat like music. Essential lesson for all beginners I reckon.

[@grant50]

I just had to laugh - "So, without further ado, let's get started. But, _before_ we do..." Insert further ado.

[@rahuimosby8244]

grant50 Hyjkm

[@Charlietwice]

😂😂😂

[@toppertruthio]

So without further ado,switches off camera,rolls a big fat one,and finks of his next move

[@ranhold1]

🎶😂

[@BradCarlMusic]

I thought the same thing! LOL

[@evanglynnyiiro873]

You're an awesome teacher, thanks 😁

[@maryalferez4204]

Normally I dont mind blues....but i stayed on just give myself a moment to listen to a blue riff that can be played in any key.......but later.... I am enjoying this new discovery of blues.....via this riff....try it, guys!....thank you,Sir,......from the Philippines.

[@micangelis9171]

Guys totally nuts, made it look so simple whereas the books, well lets say 'complex', great stuff keep it up, cheers buddy

[@therealgamewarrior]

The progression is as follows: first chord 4 times, fourth chord 2 times, first chord 2 times, the fifth chord once, fourth chord once, two more of the first chord.

[@whatsdaddoing1]

The Weaponist mate you’re a WEAPON

[@danorion369]

the last 2 chords should be the 1st then the 5th. the last two people i watched got this wrong.. funny

[@MrFlanners]

just happened to find this and found it easy to play along with rather than try to emulate someone showing off his professional playing. Thanks

[@checkyourself-ish]

Instant FUN! The beauty is everybody recognizes the riff! Im re-entering learning guitar and all I can say is this is an outstanding jumpstarter and string skipping exercise. It also opens up fretboard for immediate exploration. THUMBS!

[@Bussjaeger]

Whoah. 24 years & now just expanding my path. No more Alaskan Guitar Singer Jewel songs. I’m going after the blues. Love your style of teaching !

[@edwardsimmonds521]

This was the first time I've ever learned anything from a guitar video. Good work.

[@goldenultra]

Same here, even once spent a whole day watching how to play smells like teen spirit still could not do it.

[@CBooze176]

Nice. I've been playing 12 bar blue for years and never realized the pattern is always 1, 4, 5 chords. I did learn something. Thanks Tony. Love the content. Keep up the good work.

[@anniejorna7593]

Awe thankyou , your awesome 🙏🙏🙏

[@richardfinney3179]

Oh thank you I'm 67and I'm a collector of instraments I've got a few very nice guitars so it's about time I learned to play your a good teacher for me I like how slow and clear you teach God Bless ya

[@ChiTownJerry]

You just taught us a bass blues progression.. that I learned 50 years ago! But I guess someone who did not grow up on these progressions will find them very useful! Well done!

[@musicguitar]

ChiTownJerry I agree. The content was extremely rudimentary but I believe it was done intentionally for a specific audience. Kudos

[@avtandil1971]

I’m 50 now and just starting to learn guitar. Second week now. How I envy you guys who learned it in your young years. Really enjoying it

[@dannymccoy1783]

Played rhythm guitar all my life.Now i want to play lead guitar...DEFINITELY THIS HELPS BIG TIME TO START OUT...EXCELLENT...THANK YOU...

[@theloniouscoltrane3778]

Since you FREELY POST the tabs On screen...I subscribed. How I wish all YT guitar/bass tutors are like you. You are NOT selfish. Thank you.

[@MinReyLin]

Excellent lesson! Thank you, Tony!

[@StevenLacey-b2r]

Awesome stuff. Extremely helpful. I'm on my way. From Australia...

[@gargemil1]

Simple and straight forward. I had already stumbled across this lick on my own, but I'm looking forward to seeing what else you have out there. Your teaching style is easy to follow.

[@AF-gg8lw]

This lesson was awesome. I’ve had my guitar for 10 years and have never been able to pickup anything as quickly as this! Thank you!

[@used2haveanikon1]

Thank you so much for this. I’ve been playing for a few months now and this makes so much sense. Plus it will be FUN to learn and get it down well!! 😊

[@jeffhopper3269]

A nice vid for a new student like me . Thanks . .

[@j.r.scaryy]

A riff that can be taught to the masses, including myself. After so many years out of the studio and music playing world, THIS video has given me confidence. I will run your channel to my niece who's coming along with her guitar playing. Teaching and jammin with her in a few months. Good vibes. Thank you!!

[@lovecwtchgamerl6500]

tell me which song of blues is this please boiS!!!???

[@laurene0503]

I'm just starting to learn blues and this was an excellent lesson. Thank you

[@chrisplayz253]

How's it going

[@gailss5860]

yeah share your progress

[@roberthart4160]

Thanks for this simple, but effective breakdown. I appreciate how after explaining it you played it slowly, instead of 150 bpm like so many do. Made it easy to grasp

[@pennywells4820]

You should have played the riff first before teaching it, I don't know what I am trying to learn, until it's too late.

[@andrewwazagow9120]

@Penn Wells he simply caught you to watch the video by dirty little trick of promising a lot, then giving a very least . How american.

[@MrMrfreedom1]

@@andrewwazagow9120 What country do you live in?

[@andrewwazagow9120]

@@MrMrfreedom1 Earthly one.

[@smokingsection3358]

Watch video twice

[@jcdenton4534]

@@andrewwazagow9120 Rather derogatory and stereotypical, don't you think?

[@allenmckinney-vk6ib]

Thank you soo much, I am 63 and played a lot when i was younger. i forgot most of the things i used to play. i had a left hand injury and it was too painfull to play. i just started playing again and your lesson opened up the world for me, i can take off from this and climb up the fret board into some great things in just a few days of practicing your lesson. cant thank you enough.

[@jocelynhenkel4]

Thanks a heck of lot.....you are super duper!

[@redmed10]

Great to be able to play music within minutes by learning a simple pattern and by moving it around. And it's good practise for moving from string to string and moving along strings. And it fosters good coordination between the left and right hand actions.

[@tonyb4259]

Loved it. I can hear that " doo, da, da , da, da, doo, da da ......in my head. Just got to make my fingers move in time, in place. Practice *******

[@robindixon4502]

So encouraging for someone new to playing. Brought my confidence back… thanks

[@crazyade9556]

People have commented many times about this type of stuff, but it never sank in, but started learning some blues licks and came across this, it's helped a lot thanks

[@scotttyburski713]

Great explanation of 12 bar blues.

[@Chavee496tee]

I was about to hang up my guitar after listening to all these 9-year old playing like Bonamassa. Now I'm forming a band calling ourselves 'The Chunk Recipe 12 Blues Band'. Thanks!

[@Chavee496tee]

@Capt Fathom 2 of the 3 piece band members got chunkified, quit and hangout in Bars now. Last count... 12 Bars!

[@Deennissee]

Tony, I appreciate the lesson and thank you for making it so easy to see what you are doing and follow it. I have a real hard time with learning when the Instructor says something like, "this one here and third string there... You get the idea. Thank you again, Tony

[@precisionbrown6829]

I’m fairly accomplished and I remember this being a challenge. It’s going to be be very useful for beginners so don’t make fun, play it! Thanks

[@BruceShadley-yk6nx]

ill check it out, thanks!

[@gregperez919]

Wonderful advice. Thank you. I’m a beginner retired guy. I am so enjoying learning to play guitar. You advice has indeed help. Me understand how to be a better player.

[@johnwirtes6835]

Thank you so much for eye opening lesson on a Blues riff! I haven't been playing for years and picked up the guitar again decided not to give up, and practice practice! I am just a beginner and you inspired me to keep at it. your teaching is awesome. I can't wait to learn this riff, thank you for putting your knowledge and time into this lesson!

[@guitarlex4981]

I could listen to you teaching all the day long bro! Thank you!

[@Smargiasso33]

The first riff instantly reminded me of "How many more times" by LZ lol, nice tutorial man.

[@number1511]

reminded me of that too, and also So excited by SRV

[@damageinc3089]

Dude, that "light bulb" def went off, amazing how simple and useful that is

[@bearclaw2727]

Thank you so much for this.... Playing gtr is a form of therapy for me lately, and your explanation is clear and concise.... Peace

[@berniarmstrong]

Works just fine on a bass too!

[@rosco1pug]

great litttle blues hook, but was left hanging for you to take us into a simple turnaround

[@FromTheHipp]

was also waiting for the turnaround lol

[@Tyndaal604]

First simple blues turn around I learned was: 3rd fret low E, open low E, open A, 1st fret A, second fret A If you can understand it play it and you’ll know how it sounds!

[@papajoeknows8355]

Well done sir… I’ve been playing for over 40 years, and still found this to be helpful. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@RobertLawson-m4h]

Great, I have played jazz sax. for over thirty years and picked up a guitar several times, thrashed out a couple of songs and put it away. I always wanted to play blues and now feel I can. . This is great. At 72 I am now learning to play 12 bar blues. What a revelation! I have looked at other videos which start off well and the go into showing off mode. This guy really gets it. Well done that man! Many thanks!...

[@peterbond1585]

I''m a senior starting a new instructor today. He demoed the 12 bar blues in A Plucking the G7, C7, D7 , these 3 note moveable chords (G7,C7,D7). Your demo fits in perfectly. I look forward to creating some music by marrying the chords and arpeggios. Thank you for the easy lesson Peter

[@peterrussell3744]

You’re a very teacher my boy. Even got through to me and I’m an old fart whose been trying to make sense of this for years.

[@g.banderas1242]

I here you bro. Same here 🙄🐢

[@richardalley5250]

As fairly new player this to me is awesome. Thanks...

[@whatsdaddoing1]

Guitar is practice practice practice. Try to do 2-3 hours per day. You’ll seem quite good to others when you are 1,000 hours in.

[@zachfree6126]

First time playing the 12 bars blues, was a lot of fun, I can already see how to get creative with it. Thank you ❤

[@paulh7589]

I went at it in a completely different manner 45 years ago, but I like that you are teaching beginners to play guitar with reference points.

[@jorgemarques2028]

Man thanks for all your effort and the rift went pretty awesome not just for a 12 bar also 8 bar too but I was playing bass with a blues band for the first time and for being honest with you it worked way better than if I was playing guitar and just for adding a little bit of my own, after the first whole chunks as some sort of bridge instead of playing the whole last chunk I just played the root tha half bar then for the second half of the bar played any of the others at random but of the same chunk, also I played twice each note just for chorus and the whole time I was doing it like umm in Spanish is called "sincopado" you know the signature blues accident in te rithym that is not simetrical... anyway thanks for your kind effort 👌

[@ImMoonMan]

This video really brought me as close to the style I want as I’ve ever been and thank you

[@gregp.8107]

Hey Tony, I would like to thank you for your work. I been on the one hour interlude to The Challenge and I have to say that it is really mind changing, I can recommend it to anyone who want to understand the instrument! What a shame that I didn't had the chance know and understand that those ideas when I began my journy. Bless You!

[@donaldsmith411]

Good practice piexe

[@rontrivane]

You never demonstrated how this lick sounds in a song.

[@burtrummacey1859]

Shacking all over

[@moetivation2378]

Take a listen to the song Green Onion it’s based off this

[@lamper2]

@@burtrummacey1859 shaking or shakin' but shacking is good too

[@Life-is-a-Dance]

open your ears fella it's everywhere in the blues, try playing the same riff but hit each note twice at speed and with feeling you'll be amazed.

[@sahamal_savu]

@@Life-is-a-Dance I hit the notes twice instinctively because I've heard it played that way so many times before, it really sounds unmistakably blues.

[@iea1andrew]

Simple, but, as Tony promised, mindblowing as far as helping to understand a ton of theory. This is the first lesson I've seen from Tony. I am wondering if there is a lesson on ideas to spice up these. four 1/4 note patterns.

[@Flukey_1970]

Nice little lick been looking to play more blues on my acoustic this is perfect practice thanks

[@davidlalremruata]

Star every lesson with the riffs, licks, chops or whatever progession you are going to share with us. Like a pictuteof the destination we are headed towards. A very quick taste of the coming banquet if you will😁

[@razjoee]

My thoughts exactly start off with a quick demonstration of the end result.

[@carmencruse8680]

I’ve been playing random stuff on the guitar for years and came across this video and it’s great! Thank you so much, it has actually helped with my theory a little bit

[@isaiah30v8]

Sounds better if you double each note and play in a shuffle rhythm!

[@kless001]

isaiah30v8 was going to say this! One of the first things I learned.

[@archierri]

and insert a delay pedal!

[@isaiah30v8]

@Kaptain Kid Whaaaaaat! It's not about me? Damn --

[@winstonchurchill624]

Kaptain Kid Bro, why are you getting so mad. You are literally just hitting the string two times instead of once.

[@aaroncrosby2173]

Your an idiot!!!

[@darrinbe6452]

fantastic lesson, really really helpful, thanks

[@randyberg8442]

I’m totally blind and playing acoustic. Thanks for teaching me this. It’s pretty cool. 7:51 🎉

[@rodneysmart9774]

That tutorial and two shots of bourbon and I'm God of the campfire for an hour.

[@jamesroskilly6651]

Thanks so much, couldn't have passed music class without this!

[@shaneeubanks6396]

This helped me break off from just being able to play the scale...got a little practicing to do

[@g.banderas1242]

You got that right 🎙😎🎸

[@shoney61]

Brilliant.Thank you so much.Opened my eyes.

[@claytongross5657]

Best video I have seen yet from anyone. I am a beginner beginner and have zero understanding of music but after surviving multiple car accidents because of drunk drivers it's extremely hard for me be able to focus or remember certain things, my point is that after 20 years of searching I think I found something that might help me and if this works for me you have no idea how much this means to me. So pleased continue with your awesome work.

[@shadowark26]

Its so simple and fun! Never gets old playing power chords in drop d ;)

[@hendro2060]

Your guitar is so beautiful

[@tessapaul5184]

Tony many thanks have been struggling for months and after seeing this great video it allcame clear

[@Dtrain-kq8kd]

very helpful, four notes in each chord to get you going. I can hear a lot of great sounds in there.

[@bartbraverman5979]

I don't play guitar, but I've tinkered with the piano and I thought you 12 bar blues riff was, indeed, mind blowing. Thnx.

[@roberthicks2562]

it was confusing at first then the more i did the more it sounded like music now i do know it and can move it.

[@vocalion9519]

Sounds like this was the basis for Zeppelin’s “How Many More Years.” Very handy.

[@MsChetanrocks]

How many more times*

[@theroadking547]

Thanks for taking the time and sharing your knowledge.

[@garnGad]

Tony , is a gifted teacher and is passing on his skills and knowledge in a way that is very easy to follow. It’s not easy to make informed instructions on how to play guitar on video, as a look through the many maestro’s here on KZbin show’s instructions that are harder to follow due to the presenters ego or nervy rushing through the process, btw people can slow these down in speed to follow directions easily. Someone said should’ve shown the riff first ??? This guy Tony been playing and passing skills and wisdom for a long time , and someone who has only just learned how many strings and what a fretboard is, is telling him how to teach. You’re lucky you found this channel, and if you stick around and want to play , this is the guy to learn from.

[@jontommomoa7846]

I would say that your learning platform is the best I've ever seen/heard hear, hearing play by ear ppl would appreciate. Stay blessed friend.

[@Jay-di4io]

Good stuff man, thanks..🤙🏽

[@TheDoggyStylee]

Play the thing in the beginning. Then i know if I wanna learn it

[@frankmerion9558]

You're an awesome teacher. Thanks for sharing.

[@themightychippy3756]

Don't even own my first guitar yet but played ukulele for 9+ years. Had plans to buy a guitar. Finished a gardening job for my grandad and picked up his old guitar by the side, watched this video and can now play 12 bar blues. Pretty thrilled! Could you ask for more?

[@jaydkoia410]

Awesome vid thanks mate