Must Know Blues Grooves; Chord based riffs for rhythm guitar. The ultimate lesson for all levels!

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Patreon.com/AlexFarranGuitar for TABS & Backing tracks!

[@coverdaddys]

In an overcrowded field. These lessons stand out. Great stuff.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Ah thanks buddy, that's very kind 🙏🏻

[@SlideDogsMusic-rw3zk]

Awesome. I came across this and instead of lying in bed watching it picked up my guitar and followed along. Great teaching style for intermediate and above. I’ll be back.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

@@SlideDogsMusic-rw3zk thanks buddy, that’s so good to hear! 🙏🏻

[@pKova55]

NO filler! No wannabe entertainer! Straight to the Point √√ Keep 'm com'n!

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thanks buddy! 🙏🏻

[@pKova55]

@@AlexFarranGuitar Thank YOU! √√

[@luckydog-287]

Minor 3rd at 3:45 ! > Super !

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thanks buddy! 🙏🏻

[@luckydog-287]

@@AlexFarranGuitar - Learning from you from Nashville, here. You remind me of my buddy Frankie Diamond Voukas who still owns a flat in London, but moved back to Sidney. Awesome! Great channel!

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thanks man, I appreciate that! 🙏🏻

[@freddylopez7536]

One of the coolest channels on the tube. Your playing is second to none and how you teach and inspire is as marvelous as it gets. Thank you so much sir. f

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Wow thanks Freddy, that’s very kind! 🙏🏻🧡

[@markfisher1215]

Another banger lesson from the tone master himself-the best of best KZbin guitar lessons ( and I’ve searched quite a few over the years) worth checking out Alex’s channel

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Ah thank you Mark, you’re too kind mate! 🙏🏻🧡

[@davidlockwood9915]

Great lesson Alex. Right on the button and so important for intermediate guitarists. Amazed at your vocabulary and if there is more it’s beyond me. Played around with this stuff for years and there is plenty of new ideas here. Thank you!!!

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thanks David, I really appreciate that! Yes indeed, this is just the beginning!.. much more to add to this in follow up lessons 😎

[@dfineman100]

Alex, fabulous lesson. So basic, so appreciated and so brilliant. Thanks for what you do.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thanks buddy, I’m so glad you enjoyed it! 🙏🏻

[@15320HA]

You really are a great player but an equally great teacher. Those two things don’t necessarily go hand in hand. So glad to have discovered your channel this year. Respect brother.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thank you for the kind words my friend, I really appreciate it! Glad to have you with us! 🙏🏻🍻

[@rafa_guitar]

Incredible lesson Alex, you gave us a bunch of really expandable ideas to play and have fun with it, thanks a lot, have a nice weekend!

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thank you my friend, enjoy adapting these ideas and loving them round to different keys! 👌🏻

[@sukienukie551]

Absolutely superb lesson yet again!! Thank you Alex!!

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

My pleasure Sukie, really glad you enjoyed it! 🙏🏻

[@TheYearThree]

Great idea for a foundation to base lessons off of! I love bluesy rhythm guitar and there are some very useful nuggets of information here. Thanks!

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Glad it was helpful mate! Much more to follow! 👌🏻

[@josevalles2136]

Huge amount of information in a concise package!! Awesome stuff man . Thank you! I’ve just retired and started playing some guitar. Lots of info in small amount of time!!

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Glad to help buddy, thanks for leaving a comment! Sounds like you’ve got a great plan for your retirement! 👌🏻😉

[@DusanStanic]

Thanks! Most people take it for granted, but it is not easy to transfer knowledge. Some have it in them and beyond that they are willing to share. It's just to be thankful for that.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Ah thank you mate, that means a lot! I really am passionate about teaching.. I’ve been doing 9 private lessons every single day since 2008 so I have a fair bit of practice with it. Still always looking to refine things and make these lessons more efficient. 😎

[@stevewilson7915]

Great lesson Alex!!! I'm glad you covered some of the early Beatles style that I grew up with. They sure did some great rock covers and wrote so many classics of their own. Cheers

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Spot on Steve, people don’t give the early stuff enough credit! Some of my favourite recordings are the live BBC compilations.. some killer rough rock n’ roll jams there 👌🏻

[@simonmodig]

Fantastic lesson. Back to basics. And some new tricks I haven't thought of

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thanks Simon, glad you liked it! 🙏🏻

[@chocablues]

Keef! I love it Alex! "Two fings, I'm gonna show up late, and I ain't gonna hang around"

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Haha 🍻

[@danlakatos5271]

I really enjoyed this video. Was a whole lot of fun. Thanks for posting this ❤

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

My pleasure dude, glad you enjoyed it! 😎

[@GarryHunt-ri9ys]

Just wonderful Alex, thank you. So looking forward with anticipation to some Billy Gibbons. It’s such a beautiful song and one of my eternal favourites❤❤❤

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

My pleasure Garry! That video will be coming very soon!.. it’s a favourite of mine too! 😎

[@grahamtutton1987]

Brilliant lesson Alex. Something for all levels. Subscribed. Looking forward to more 😊.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thank you Graham, really glad you enjoyed it! Welcome aboard mate 🍻

[@jguinn1]

Great teacher and great playing! Such good stuff.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thanks so much for the kind words mate! 🙏🏻

[@martynspooner5822]

Thanks a lot always but always something to learn which is what makes it so fun. Cheers

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

@@martynspooner5822 glad you enjoyed it Martyn! 🙏🏻

[@jaguarsunburst1570]

Amazing Lesson Mr. Farran.!! 🎸🎶🎸

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thanks so much! Glad you liked it 🙏🏻

[@miyavizim]

A few days of break and you came up with something that we can actually use in Blues Jams, part two please!

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Haha thanks buddy, indeed!.. part two coming very soon! Much more rhythm guitar work coming in general for that matter 👍🏻

[@elrafa782]

Awesome! Even if just scratching the surface. We guitarists always about solos, it has to stop, beginning today, with Mister Alex 🙏 Well done mate, a nice new serie.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thank you buddy! Absolutely!.. out in the real world and playing with others, we only spend maybe 10% of our time soloing.. so we better take real pride in our rhythm playing! 👌🏻😅

[@malcolmbenn1051]

Well that was fun, you do know your tone. The mention of a 69 Fender Deluxe Reverb brought back memories .. back then I played through a 68 Deluxe Reverb ..... man I wish I had never sold that amp. Cheers.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thanks Malcolm! Oh man, these old Deluxe’s are just the best!.. I’m sure you could find another one! 😎

[@malcolmbenn1051]

@@AlexFarranGuitar Hey Alex ... using a Fender Vibro Champ and a Boss 63 Fender Reverb pedal these days... getting old means lighter gear :)

[@TommySG1]

Hello Alex, I just ( thankfully ) stumbled across your channel and this lesson was nothing short of fantastic, thanks so much! Tommy~

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

My pleasure Tommy!.. thanks for the kind words my friend 🙏🏻

[@paulianhodgson]

that Tele looks and sounds AMAZING!

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thanks mate! Check the tone talk near the end of the video for info on the pickups etc 🤗😎

[@adamjg4]

Put me in a good mood when I woke up this morning.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Very glad to hear that Adam, thanks so much for the comment! :)

[@Phillip-y6d]

Yeh Blues does that 😂

[@ringoshub]

Alex, this is amazing ! I just spent four hours working on it, learned so much and had so much fun. Can we get a volume 2 on this topic ? Pretty please 😊

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Oh absolutely!.. much more blues rhythm playing coming up. Glad you enjoyed it so much! 🙏🏻

[@mrbluetone8977]

Great lesson, thanks. Guitar tone is on point.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Cheers mate! Glad you enjoyed it 🙏🏻

[@GuitarguyRichard56]

Very useful lesson. Thanks. Great teacher

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thank you Richard! 🙏🏻

[@druwk]

lol 😂 when you put the kaleidoscope effect on during the David Gilmore reference 😂 Great lesson. Filling in the Swiss cheese of my technique with these things. Thank you 😊

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

😅 glad you enjoyed it mate! Thanks for the comment 🙏🏻

[@diogo9107]

Thanks for the lesson, great content.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@thomakharris80]

Just stumbled on your channel, top-tier content, my guy!! Very very helpful.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thanks mate! Glad to have you here with us! 🙏🏻

[@feelixsimo833]

Just subscribed, thank you for tacking the time to make these tutorials

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

My pleasure buddy, thanks for the comment and the sub 🙏🏻

[@Chimp_No_1]

Fantastic lesson ! Thank you for sharing !

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

My pleasure!

[@josealbaposse]

Excelentee!!! great lesson!!! Gracias totales!

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thanks buddy, glad you liked it! 🙏🏻

[@iananslow494]

Fantastic lesson

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thanks buddy, glad you liked it! 🙏🏻

[@juxiblues]

Awesome lesson, Alex! 👍🏽

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it! 🙏🏻

[@Шизлманизл]

I just recently thought that I lack an arsenal of grooves I can whip out on a jam, if I could ever find someone to jam with lol Would love to see some kind of series on the variety of grooves in different genres that lend themselves well to some fun times! Thank you Alex!

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

That’s a great idea buddy, and will definitely be coming soon. I’ll do a steady series of essential rhythm chops in different genres, and will build on them as time goes on too 👍🏻

[@CleverNameBot13]

Saucy fellow, you. Good, useful and fun lesson. The neck pickup in that Telecaster sounds great!

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thank you Tim! I’m so pleased with these pickups, honestly! 👌🏻

[@guyguyguyjean]

usually when trying to play one if your lessons i get overwhelmed quite quickly,you make everything sound sooo great,i think with this one the easier options are very well broken down Looking forward to seeing if i just simply suck :))) Thanks

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thanks for the comment mate. You definitely don’t suck!.. it’s just all about solid practice. What you put in is what you get back out 👌🏻

[@avalanche9026]

Great tone young man

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thank you so much! 🙏🏻

[@ASimon-zm6gd]

Great lesson. Thank you very much!

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

You’re so welcome buddy! 🙏🏻

[@heypockyway6652]

Those sig. pickups sound phenomenal Alex 👌 must have taken a lot of work for you and Stu dialling them in. Great lesson as always

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thanks buddy, glad you like the tone! Yes indeed.. much back and forth and refinement went into these. I’d never put my name on anything I didn’t fully believe in 👌🏻

[@michaelthomas4982]

Perfect. Throw off those chains. Beautifully presented Alex.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thank you Michael! 🙏🏻

[@GuillermoGuzman-nm8nb]

The sound is great and lesson too.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thanks so much! 🙏🏻

[@benbarclay8603]

Great ideas! Thx for shedding some light into possibilities, I’ll be checking out more! Can’t wait to practice this! Signed a frustrated intermediate guitarist lol

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thanks Ben, really glad you enjoyed the lesson! 🙏🏻

[@sn00pgreen]

that's a lovely tele tone

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thank you so much! 🙏🏻

[@marinolorrai855]

fantastic as always!!!!thanks!!!!

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thanks buddy! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@faluzo1978]

Very useful stuff Alex! Thx!

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Glad it was helpful! 🙏🏻

[@vincejunior280]

Another great lesson....thanks so much.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

My pleasure buddy, glad you enjoyed it!

[@kimhall9755]

Another slice of cake with with a blues finisher..😊

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

@@kimhall9755 sounds like quite the morning! 👌🏻😎

[@doublej1881]

Great bite-sized lesson Alex. Pleased to hear you are planning a full lesson on 'Sure Got Cold After the Rain Fell'. It's one of my favourite songs and showcases BFG's blues mastery. I purchased your transcription of a solo from the song some time back and will be keen to get your take on (hopefully) the rest of the song when you get to it.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thanks mate, definitely a favourite of mine too! 👌🏻😎

[@ggus8512]

It looks like you’re using the bridge pickup, but it has a dual pickup twang. Very nice valve amp sounding tone to me. Thanks much for lesson.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thanks mate, these new pickups are pure magic! Glad you liked the tone and the lesson :)

[@aminahmed2220]

What a fantastic video have a wonderful weekend Alex also happy last day of August ❤😊 also happy early September ❤😊

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thanks so much my friend! Happy September to you too! 🍻🧡

[@karllongbottomguitars9192]

Superb 👌👌

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thank you Karl! 🙏🏻

[@karllongbottomguitars9192]

​@@AlexFarranGuitar, nearly 44k subs💥, 50k by the end of October

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Man, that'd be very cool indeed! 🤞🏻

[@yetanotherflippinusername5174]

Apart from the superb playing and lessons, I love the vibe you've managed to build with the lighting & decor - that shade of green on that wall, lovely! (and the hats / fashion doesn't go unnoticed of course! 😉). How about a video on tips for creating a space ike this for the aspiring musician? It must have taken a lot of thought, and surey helps with the whole approach to practice and recording. Have you done videos on your recording equipment and process? or one on your collection of guitars & amps and what has led you to this point? We guitar geeks all love those! Looking forward to more Bluegrass content as well 🤞

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thank you for the enthusiastic words my friend, much appreciated! I will certainly do future videos on my gear, my recording process and how I set my studio up etc. And for sure.. many bluegrass lessons coming soon! Hard to fit everything in that I want to do, but I guess that’s why I’ll be here doing this for many, many years to come! 🤪

[@yetanotherflippinusername5174]

@@AlexFarranGuitar three cheers to that! 🍻

[@charliemcgrain]

Great work, many thanks. Subbed.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thank you Charlie! 🙏🏻

[@guitarman1956]

Nice lesson. One chord for your consideration would be the 3rd chord in Sure Got Cold After the Rain by ZZ Top. For the 3rd chord, try this: 1st finger at G2..3rd finger at D5 and your 2nd finger at B5.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Cheers mate, glad you enjoyed it. Ah yes, a voicing I use very often in country playing, the top 3 notes of a first inversion A7 👌🏻😎

[@MBRMrblueroads]

And all necessary to be a git tar man i love them all 👍👍

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thanks mate, glad you dig it! 🙏🏻

[@JiMMY-my1ds]

This stuff is just great

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it! 🙏🏻

[@nickk8416]

Great stuff!! Thanks.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Glad you liked it! Thanks for commenting Nick 🙏🏻

[@dgmg1578]

Slow=smooth cheers mate 👍

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Glad you enjoyed it buddy! 🙏🏻

[@delray420]

Nice good stuff!

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Cheers mate! 🍻

[@douginny]

First timer. Subscribed

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Welcome aboard mate! 🙏🏻🍻

[@jimmypickles1123]

Lmao, I loved the Pink Floyd psychedelic visual gag.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

😉😆☮️

[@beandog100]

What a great 25 minutes this is. Thanks! Your pickups sound tremendous.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thank you buddy!.. glad you enjoyed spending the time with me! I’m so pleased with these pickups.. they’re my new tone “standard” 👌🏻🔥

[@RodolpheSalomon]

Thanx mate, these are well knowned grooves but it is a brilliant idea to take the time to analyse them and truly understand them... By the way, i never miss a video of yours, i love the setting, the studious ambiance and of course the super original content... But i've just realized I never saw you smile, not even once 🤔 Hope to see your teeth on the next one 🤣 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Haha thanks mate! You’ll have to follow me over on Instagram to see me in my day to day life, where I assure you I smile at least once a day 🤣

[@jamesvanzyl4758]

Fantastic..

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thank you James! 🙏🏻

[@ProbableCauseBluesBand]

Great ideas!!! New subscriber!!!

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thanks buddy, much appreciated! 🍻

[@solotinto1]

Gracias...

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

My pleasure buddy!

[@dougdriever8058]

Would love to have the pdf of this awesome lesson. Having trouble obtaining it. Suggestions

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Hi mate, check the links in the description if you want to get hold of the PDF for it 👍🏻

[@soulrelaxlife720]

And this ladies and gents is the Blues Bible chapter I

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thanks so much! Really glad you enjoyed it 🙏🏻🧡

[@danieli.9252]

Hey Alex, just grabbed the lesson materials after hearing you say there's even something for beginners here. I'm going to put that to a serious test! And now for a random question -- would you ever do (or have you ever done) a rundown of how you create these videos? I'm interested in charting my progress on YT and I'm not sure of the best way to record both my voice (just talking) and the guitar. Looks like you have a trusty SM7B there, the podcaster's special! Cheers, and hope you're well...best, Danny.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thank you Danny, I really appreciate that! Hope you enjoy working on it! 👍🏻 Yeah that’s a good idea for a future video!.. I was going to do it as a Patreon exclusive “behind the scenes” type thing, but could also show some of the process on here too. To sum it all up.. time consuming! 🤣

[@borowland5744]

I just subscribed.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Cheers buddy, glad to have you on board!

[@kennethharris2215]

“I’ve heard the real deal and I understand the culture.” Right on the nose.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Glad you liked that! Thanks for the comment mate 🙏🏻

[@finoroverato7640]

Hey Alex I recognize your voice from the sunbear pickups review. Are they your favorite humbuckers for the semi hollow guitar. How bout tele and strat pickups? Is there a go to

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Hey buddy, yeah they’re deffo my favourite humbuckers for my 335 .. funnily enough, check out the “tone talk” section of this video where I speak about my new signature Sunbear “Farran-Five” pickups.. they’re my favourite tele pickups without a doubt 👌🏻

[@finoroverato7640]

@@AlexFarranGuitar thank you for the tele info too. I have Lindy Fralin split blade pickups on mine. Definitely check Sunbear. Thank you kindly. You also play great and tasty Cheers!

[@rodneysmith6716]

what delay pedal are you using? great lessons

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

I use a Strymon Deco for slapback delay, but anything will do the trick really. I also like the classic DD3.. nice bright and punchy repeats 👌🏻

[@northernlight_official]

Hey, Alex I got most random question ever. Firstly I liked your lesson, it is the first of yours I watched of you, and will check out more of your videos. Secondly what English accent are you speaking? As a secondary English speaker I am just curious (Norwegian). In my understanding you sound like John Cale who is a Welsh-English speaker who lived in America. Is that anywhere close to your accent? I would be so pleased if you asked my most random conundrum. Cheers.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thanks buddy, I appreciate that and yes, do check out some of my other lessons. I have tons of stuff out there! And to answer your other question; I have a pretty standard “midlands” accent. I’m from Nottingham. People often think it sounds a little more southern because it’s quite a bit more neutral than the more extreme midlands accents. 😎

[@CherylWalkingstick]

Cool

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Cheers Cheryl! 🍻

[@RobiRaw]

My brother this is such a great lesson. I wish I had the money to be a patron subscriber but as a disabled elder veteran living on 1375 dollars a month I can’t afford it. Barely surviving as it is. Every thing goes to bills and a little food, never enough though. Maybe you could just give me access to the material for this one lesson. Would take me months to master it anyway. Peace and Love

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thanks for the kind words Robi. Drop me an email at.. [e-mail] and I’ll get you sorted 👍🏻

[@SuchaDoofus]

What amp are we hearing? Sounds good....

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Glad you enjoyed the tone mate, don’t forget to watch the “tone talk” section near the end of the video! (On top of that I also always put the gear in the video description) 👍🏻

[@twelve-t4c]

damn ..that jerry reed style lick is gonna take yonks to master ..

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Take your time.. it’ll be well worth the effort! 👏🏻

[@twelve-t4c]

@@AlexFarranGuitar you are correct of course ...n those pick ups sound great alex .. i mean gggreat

[@Welinwms]

Ohhhhh!....

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

🤗🍻

[@michaelcraig9449]

Got tabs for this stuff?

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Yep, pay close attention to the video! (they're available at the links in the description!)

[@joesilveira3871]

alex great thanks im a better guitar player just watching you

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

That makes me very happy my friend!.. thanks for the comment 🙏🏻

[@mandolin-george-uk]

22 hours 😢

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Hang in there George!.. hopefully you’ll think it was worth the wait! 😅

[@mandolin-george-uk]

@@AlexFarranGuitar I’m sure it will be. As always

[@mandolin-george-uk]

@@AlexFarranGuitar I lost connection at the vital moment. I wil need to catch up - very hard when you produce so much

[@gerdhermannwinkelhaus9879]

You i mean.

[@tyronejoihnson7046]

Eric Clapton: no, I will never do videos with lessons. You either can play or you cant’t”

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

@tyronejoihnson7046 that’s quite possibly one of the stupidest things I’ve ever heard 🤣🤦🏻‍♂️

[@sober-southoftheborderever3591]

Nice, but you hardly explained how to do. For beginner/intermediate player (and old) it is hard to learn. Thank you anyway, you play so well!

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

I give more than enough information on how to do it! Remember that I also provide painstakingly detailed tab and notation with all of my lessons. This is how you learn! If I was to describe every single finger movement, the video would be 4 hours long and 90% of my viewers would’ve switched off after 2 minutes! 😆

[@tbee65]

Nice.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Cheers buddy!

[@kodiakdjd]

Alex, what does "the Join this channel" - Get access to membership perks, Friend of Farran $4.99/month get us versus the patreon page? Thx, Dan

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Hi Dan, thanks for asking. It’s simply a way to support the channel and the work that goes into it all. People often message me asking how they can make a donation, and the “buy me a coffee” route was always the standard way. But KZbin memberships is intended as an alternative to that. As such, the perks are quite simple, you receive a special icon next to your time when commenting or posting in live chat, and your name features on my channel’s main page as a way of thanks. (I myself am a member on a handful of channels, not to unlock anything, but just to support the work) Cheers mate! 🍻