Steve Stine Guitar Lesson - Understanding the 12-Bar Blues and the I IV V Chords

[@JPablo-hh9oq]

This guy explain things so clearly, and I don't even speak english (native, I mean). Thanks Sir

[@stinemusiclessons]

Thank you!

[@gilbarry3]

Steve what model of Martin are you playing here. D42?

[@tamaruapayne3207]

Absolute legend! Best guitar teacher i've ever come across. Thanks Steve

[@Charlieboy2680]

Every time I watch one of your lessons I learn something new and I also understand what I've learned. I've been playing guitar for 20 years and have had many teachers. You are one of the best ! Unfortunately I can't have one on one lessons with you, but the way you teach is so clear, I never walk away from one of your videos confused. Thank you

[@brianhay4024]

Why have I not hear this before? Amazing.

[@willjezewski5595]

This is why Steve is great. Because you watch most other lessons and they just gloss over the theory for 6 secs then focus on training the standard sounding blues riffs. Whereas Steve rather takes the time to break it down in a way that a beginner can grasp the theory in a way that makes it far easier to mentally get to the house of blues from open cowboy chord country lol

[@stinemusiclessons]

Thanks for all the kind words, Will! And never underestimate cowboy chords! :-) Just wanted to let you know, this Saturday (January 22) at 10 AM Pacific, Steve’s holding a Blues Jam Workshop for any guitarist who wants to take their guitar playing to the next level. Go here to sign up: guitarzoom.com/bluesmasterclass/webinar/registration/ The Blues Jam Workshop includes: - Tips to Turbocharge Your Blues Solos - How to Break Out of the Typical Blues Boxes for Better Solos - Tips to Solo Over Each Blues Chord | Give Your Blues Solos Direction - Learn to Make Your Guitar Sing Click the link to sign up ASAP, because space is limited. Hope to see you there, and no matter what, keep playing! - Mike from GuitarZoom P.S. Go here to check out Steve’s NEW Blues Masterclass: guitarzoom.com/bluesmasterclass/promo/

[@surenshan4632]

Hi I was stressing myself to learn the basic theory of 12 bars blue but you are a legend . Now , after have watched your clip , I am top the world to have understood . Thank you soooo much .

[@stinemusiclessons]

Thanks YOU for watching and subscribing, Suren! :-) Just a heads-up, Steve’s got a brand-new Blues Jam Workshop for any guitarist who wants to take their blues playing to the next level. Or if you just want to add bluesy mojo to your licks and solos, you should definitely check it out also. :-) Go here to pick the time that’s best for you: guitarzoom.com/bluesmasterclass/webinar/registration/ The Blues Jam Workshop includes: - Tips to Turbocharge Your Blues Solos - How to Break Out of the Typical Blues Boxes for Better Solos - Tips to Solo Over Each Blues Chord | Give Your Blues Solos Direction - Learn to Make Your Guitar Sing Make sure you check it out, and no matter what, keep playing! - Mike from GuitarZoom P.S. Here’s the tab for the workshop, if you’re interested: drive.google.com/file/d/1sZIalAGlDV1qdYQKCP6VEEqiT7bQx8Rl/view

[@randynantais214]

You just made the I IV V chords so much easier to understand. Thank you so much, now it makes sense.

[@danif.9414]

This reminds me of most songs by Cinderella, Tom Keifer being one of my favorite guitar players (and most underrated in my opinion). There is NOTHING like good ol' blues. Thanks man for all your work and your teaching skills are really something. Keep it up. I'm trying to learn a little playing again after a very long time.

[@garygerard4290]

wow, thank you for this I had some Flash yesterday and decided I wanted to learn to play guitar I literally learned more in the pawnshop about music than in my first 65 years of suckin' air I now own a guitar - your video doubled the knowledge I left the 'shop' with 'one more time - thank you

[@DaddyMandM]

Wow. Eyeopener. Thanks Steve. You make me feel like I can get on top of that hill and get a view into the promised land, if you understand what I mean

[@332SlyDog]

The "Bob Ross" of the Music World. Just playin some damn Happy Notes over here! Awesome instruction.

[@tomghim3331]

Thank you , Steve You are one of the best instructor who can teach in easiest way to learn for everyone.I just love to learn thru your awesome lesson.Thanks again.

[@whatarefriends4]

Great teacher. Great explanation

[@Mr_LA_Z]

I love the way you teach, It's so easy to understand when you explain it. Thank you for sharing this with us.

[@tristannepomuceno3447]

Woah, this was very helpful and informative! Thank you.

[@stinemusiclessons]

Thank YOU for watching, Tristan! And thanks for the kind words! :-) 　 Be sure to check out the Black Friday sale while you still can → guitarzoom.com/blackfriday/ Because right now you can get up to 95%-off Steve’s best-selling courses. Plus bonuses you’ll have to see to believe. Click the link to check it out, and no matter what, keep playing! -- Mike from GuitarZoom

[@PCasanova95]

great teaching skills, very well explained, thank you Steve!!

[@dylanarmstrong9328]

I started researching the blues because I’m interested in being a music producer. I honestly didn’t expect it to be so straightforward. I think my only problem with this is the bar chords don’t sound quite as flashy as the dominant chords since you’re just playing regular major 7th chords.

[@erikaw7767]

i hear that, but there are ways to make the bar chords more snappy... where you can start a strum on the bass notes and up stroke on the high notes, its really nice when playing lose. also you can mix the bar with 7ths.

[@tallpaul69]

Wow. Thank you. Sincerely. The right lesson at the right time for me.

[@stinemusiclessons]

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[@apoch2001]

Best theory explainer I've come across. Thanks

[@theoverwijst9407]

The second day i'm practicing my first bar chords. Doesn't sound too good but improving. And FUN!.

[@kensmyth9650]

Steve, You rule man.🤟🤟 Thanks! 🙏

[@stinemusiclessons]

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[@terrencenesamony6841]

You are an awesome teacher, greetings from india.

[@stinemusiclessons]

Thanks for the kind words, Terrence! And thanks for watching. Just wanted to let you know, there’s a special Labor Day Sale where you can get a 6 month GuitarZoom Premium Membership for only $59. Plus you get a limited edition GuitarZoom coffee mug as a free gift. The GuitarZoom Premium Membership gives you unlimited streaming of over 40 of Steve Stine’s best guitar courses, including top sellers like Guitar in 8 Weeks, Unlocking the Fretboard Connection, CAGED Made Simple, Ear Training 2.0, Acoustic Guitar, and Play Guitar For Life. The courses include tab for every lesson, as well as jam tracks. So you can play with a full band backing you up, make more progress in less time, and have more fun with your guitar. Membership gives you access to all of that for less than $10 a month. And if you order now, you get a free coffee mug. :-) Go here for details → guitarzoom.com/membership-promo-59/ Be sure to check it out, and no matter what, keep playing! 🎸 -- Mike from GuitarZoom P.S. Want to check out video reviews from GuitarZoom Members? Go here → guitarzoom.com/reviews

[@fuelerr]

yet another awesome lesson. thanks man

[@jz295491]

Steve ! Brilliant lesson ! Tx

[@stinemusiclessons]

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[@chrischamberlain701]

such a great lesson. steve, you always explain so clearly, it really helps alot! thank you!

[@joshstehmeier1691]

Steve you are truly an awesome teacher!

[@elvinlategan9857]

Great stuff . Can't be clearer mate . Thanks

[@stinemusiclessons]

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[@sidharthapatra4296]

Thank you so much sir! Such clear...lucid teaching! Thanks again!

[@RsqSqr]

Lovely guitar

[@Springsinger1]

Thanks so much! The explanation about the sliding scales, not just as chords, was eye opening. Great explanations too.

[@josephkovalovsky3050]

I am learning so much from you it's simply amazing thank you so much

[@DavidWilliams-or8og]

This video made it very easy to understand. Thank you Steve.

[@stephen9040]

You make it so simple. Many thanks Steve.😀

[@rolsenrolsen]

your teaching style is very good...very clear with just enough detail! thanks.

[@stinemusiclessons]

Thanks for the kind words, Rich! :-) Just a reminder, right now you can get lifetime access to Steve’s Essential Guitar Scales course for 50% off the regular price, plus 8 bonuses (Total Value $827). Go here for details → guitarzoom.com/essentialguitarscales/promo/ Check it out ASAP because this special offer ends tonight (9/13). And no matter what, keep playing! -- Mike from GuitarZoom P.S. Want to watch video reviews from real GuitarZoom Members? Go here → guitarzoom.com/reviews

[@davidlawson5464]

Excellent once again😊👍

[@stinemusiclessons]

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[@RFW1979]

Very helpful Steve and I agree with Tamarua Absolute legend! Helped me understand how to play blues that sounds good.

[@stinemusiclessons]

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[@Katalonianrock]

Steve, i love you man. Thanks for everything what you doing.

[@BertfromBelgium]

NOW i get it, the best guitar teacher yet on KZbin, i thought 1, 4 and 5 had to do with the circle of fifths, or the number of flats and sharps in these chords

[@calebberry3411]

Amazingly simple. Thanks dude!!!!!!

[@altrumodi5694]

thank you so much steve!! you helped me to really understand this, adn fro free lol. great teaching vibe:)

[@stinemusiclessons]

Thanks for watching, Altrumodi! And thanks for the kind words! :-) Just a heads-up, today is the last chance to get Steve Stine’s Christmas Soloing Bundle. It’s 10 of Steve’s all-time best soloing courses for 95% off the regular price. Click here for all the details → www.guitarzoom.com/christmassoloingbundle/promo/ Here’s what you get: ✅ Guitar Solos Made Easy 2.0 ✅ Blues Soloing ✅ Unlocking The Soloing Connection ✅ The Creative Fretboard ✅ Guitar Solo Builder ✅ Arpeggios Made Easy ✅ CAGED Made Simple ✅ All About Intervals ✅ Chord Chasing Mastery ✅ Expressive Soloing If you want to stop being “rhythm only” and playing lead, or if you want to take your soloing skills to the next level, the Christmas Soloing Bundle can help you get there FAST. But it ends TODAY. Click the link above to check it out, and no matter what, keep playing! - Mike from GuitarZoom P.S. Go here to watch video reviews from real GuitarZoom Members → guitarzoom.com/reviews

[@JayRedding12_12]

This was something my dad taught me when I first started playing.

[@stinemusiclessons]

Awesome! Thanks for watching and sharing your experience, Jay! :-) Just wanted to give a heads-up, if you enjoy Steve’s KZbin videos, you should definitely go here and check out the new GuitarZoom Premium Membership → guitarzoom.com/join Members get unlimited streaming of 40+ of Steve’s best guitar courses, including ✔️ CAGED Made Simple ✔️ Barre Chords Made Easy ✔️ Ear Training 2.0 ✔️ Unlocking The Fretboard Connection ✔️ Music Theory Made Easy ✔️ Play Guitar For Life ✔️ Blues Guitar ✔️ Rock Licks ✔️ Acoustic Guitar ...and many more. The courses cover a wide variety of guitar subjects, and there are courses for all skill levels. No matter where you are in your guitar journey, you’ll reach the next level FAST as a GuitarZoom Member. :-) If you want to play authentic blues songs and solos, Steve’s Blues Guitar course is the perfect place to start. Go here to watch free preview videos from the course: guitarzoom.com/products/play-blues-guitar-for-life-4 Make sure you watch all the videos, and no matter what, keep playing! -- Mike from GuitarZoom P.S. Want to check out video reviews from Guit

[@roberthopkins1085]

Thank you good friend. Its nice to go back to basics sometimes. It really does help to fill in those areas of my guitar playing that have been a bit cloudy for sometime.

[@simondorris1074]

Cheers Steve , you are a great teacher 👍🤘 great approach and explanation , legend

[@ragavdahal2181]

Stive teach guitar Guitar loves stive too

[@travosk8668]

I don't even need this but i like watching you.

[@randynantais214]

Lol, yeah Steve you are the Bob Ross of guitar instruction great job.

[@McCready12]

You are an excellent teacher

[@skylargunnarson4370]

Great lesson

[@stinemusiclessons]

Thanks for watching, Skylar! :-) Just wanted to give you a heads-up, Steve Stine’s 6-Week Soloing Challenge starts Monday, May 2. To join the challenge, go here: guitarzoom.com/6weeksoloingchallenge/promo-2/? If you want to play guitar solos with complete confidence, that sound more fluid and musical than you ever thought possible, you should definitely check it out. When you join the Challenge, you get lifetime access to two of Steve’s all-time best-selling courses, Essential Techniques and Music Theory Made Easy 2.0. With Essential Techniques, you’ll learn the secrets of building your picking speed and accuracy, strumming, bends, harmonics, and whammy bar tricks to spice up your guitar solos, and dozens of licks that will sound awesome in your solos. And with Music Theory Made Easy 2.0. you’ll discover all the music theory shortcuts you need to play freely across the entire fretboard and really get creative when it comes time to solo. Each of those courses can take your guitar playing to a much higher level. But they’re only part of Steve’s 6-Week Soloing Challenge. Because Steve’s holding 6 special live sessions, one for each week of the Challenge. There’s also a special Facebook group you can join, so you can share your progress with other guitarists. For details, go here → guitarzoom.com/6weeksoloingchallenge/promo-2/? And no matter what, keep playing! - Mike from GuitarZoom P.S. Want to check out video reviews from GuitarZoom Members? Go here → guitarzoom.com/reviews

[@Brembelia]

This would be better if you would also put up a chalkboard overlay as you talk about these things. I am someone who learns best by hearing and seeing at the same time; the seeing gives me something to anchor the hearing to. Good video; I enjoyed this. Thank you for putting this up for us. :D

[@flylippfantom8425]

Thanks 😊

[@stinemusiclessons]

Thank YOU for watching, Phillip! :-) Just a heads-up, Steve Stine’s Christmas Soloing Bundle is still available. It’s 10 of Steve’s all-time best soloing courses for 95% off the regular price. Click here for all the details → www.guitarzoom.com/christmassoloingbundle/promo/ Here’s what you get in the bundle: ✅ Guitar Solos Made Easy 2.0 ✅ Blues Soloing ✅ Unlocking The Soloing Connection ✅ The Creative Fretboard ✅ Guitar Solo Builder ✅ Arpeggios Made Easy ✅ CAGED Made Simple ✅ All About Intervals ✅ Chord Chasing Mastery ✅ Expressive Soloing If you want to take your soloing skills to a much higher level, or even if you’re just making the jump from “rhythm only” to playing lead, the Christmas Sololing Bundle can help you reach your goal FAST. Click the link above to check it out, and no matter what, keep playing! - Mike from GuitarZoom P.S. Go here to watch video reviews from real GuitarZoom Members → guitarzoom.com/reviews

[@ray3mondo]

Excellent. Thanks.

[@911kenh]

ffs, how come every one seems to keep missing that one bit I didn't get ? its simple if explained properly. Thanks...

[@Shirley0850]

Awesome lesson!

[@rockrebel49]

Thanks Steve.

[@petertuke9434]

RockRebel49 thanks Peter from Ireland

[@pawhnailitho3543]

yep again thnks steve👍👍

[@donlessnau3983]

Excellent lesson and info. Thanks a lot.

[@moshkitteh]

Such an important lesson

[@atanasdotsinski5666]

Really useful and helpful!

[@alvingalvez5520]

thank you sir

[@richardhiebl2195]

Thank you so much man, i just love the way you explain music theory. :=) greets from Austria :D

[@robw95]

Fantastic stuff! Thank you!

[@clydebarrow5261]

finally I get it thank you bro

[@thebrianbenson1967]

Very helpful, thank-you very much

[@bugsymcdonagh]

Hi Steve really cool lesson very helpful rock on man🎸

[@kenwilcox5010]

Very good lesson.

[@stinemusiclessons]

Thanks, Ken

[@martynjames5963]

I had kinda figured it out myself. But great to see it taught all the same. I am on the right track ...

[@tmf9556]

sweet

[@Dr_Mike2]

You've got another subscriber here

[@robsthedon]

💡 🙏

[@stinemusiclessons]

Thanks for watching, Robsthedon! :-) Just wanted to give a heads-up, if you like Steve’s KZbin videos, go here and take a look at Steve’s best-selling Blues Guitar course → guitarzoom.com/bluesguitar/promo/ ...and do it ASAP because this weekend you can get up to $100-Off* this comprehensive blues course when you enter code BLUES20 at checkout. Plus you these amazing Fast-Action Bonuses: ✔️ Music Theory Made Easy (Value $119) ✔️ Legendary Solos (Value $69) ✔️ Ultimate Guide to String Bending (Value $69) ✔️ Ultimate Guide to Vibrato (Value $69) ...plus a collection of Blues Jam Tracks, so you can work on your solos with a full band backing you up. If you’ve been looking for a way to kickstart your guitar playing, this is it. Because 1) the techniques used in blues guitar are used in MANY styles of music, and 2) with the FREE bonus courses, you’ve got at least a few months’ worth of quality guitar lessons. Make sure you check it out ASAP, and no matter what, keep playing! :-) -- Mike from GuitarZoom P.S. Want to check out video reviews from GuitarZoom Members? Go here → guitarzoom.com/reviews

[@movingforward6099]

Now lets all jam to green onions or watermelon man! With a little improv. that would make a cool video !

[@khusist]

make video diffirent between blues and rock music.we want to understand, plz.

[@peterainsworth7213]

Thanks Steve great , tip..

[@lenjensen2126]

My mistake you have it in a pony tail! Still the way to go !

[@stinemusiclessons]

Thanks! : )

[@lawrencepenny900]

Thank you so much Steve,until now, I would have played A,D,E as an E shaped barre on the 5th slide up to the 10th and on to the 12th.Is this a combo of an E shape barre and an A shape barre ?

[@onewheelisbetterthan2]

I mean.....this is legit

[@stinemusiclessons]

Thanks for the kind words, Brandon! :-) Just a heads-up, today (Mon 9/27) at 4 PM Pacific, Steve's holding a brand new webinar called the 4-Step Practice Plan. It’s designed to skyrocket your rhythm and lead playing in just minutes a day, so you can make faster progress and play with confidence. Go here to register: guitarzoom.com/guitarpracticemadeeasy/webinar/registration/ It's totally free, and Steve's going to reveal some awesome tips on making the most of your practice time, so you can achieve your highest potential as a guitar player. :-) Be sure to check it out, and no matter what, keep playing! -- Mike from GuitarZoom

[@Nzhoofer]

what is the count for the measures

[@firstlag]

Can you use full bar chords? I struggle with those chords that you are using.

[@abhishekmehta1726]

great lesson though

[@justinwarren4692]

So you're saying that to change the key, you change the 1 chord to a chord of the key you want to be in, and then from 2 to 5 it starts over from A to D, in which case you'd play for instance key of F you'd play F(1) and then C(4) and then D(5)?

[@stinemusiclessons]

Thanks for watching, Justin! To answer your question... not quite. :-) This is one of those times when knowing the notes on your guitar can be a big help. Here's a video Steve did that shows how to learn the notes fast: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qHXJqGWgh6trb5o To answer your question, the key of F is based on the F major diatonic scale, which has the notes: F G A Bb C D E So, for the key of F, the 1-4-5 chords are F, Bb ("B flat)," and C. In the key of G, based on the G major diatonic scale: G A B C D E F# The 1, 4, 5 chords are G, C, and D. Hope this makes sense! :-) Just wanted to give a heads-up, Steve’s holding a brand-new soloing webinar this Tuesday (April 19) at 4 PM Pacific. If you’re interested, go here and register ASAP → guitarzoom.com/6weeksoloingchallenge/webinar/registration/? …because spots are filling up FAST. :-) The webinar is part of Steve’s new 6-Week Soloing Challenge. You’ll discover how to… ✅ Play creative solos with jaw-dropping speed and fluidity even if you don’t know your fretboard… ✅ Confidently solos over any style of music without sounding like scales… ✅ Effortlessly combine scales, triads, licks, the CAGED system, and modes together without getting lost or confused, and ✅ Synchronize your fretting hand with your picking hand so you nail every note of your solo. It’s guaranteed to help you take your solos to the next level, plus it’s going to be a lot of fun. :-) Go here and sign up ASAP if you’re interested →guitarzoom.com/6weeksoloingchallenge/webinar/registration/? …and no matter what, keep playing! - Mike from GuitarZoom P.S. For more details about Steve’s 6-Week Soloing Challenge, go here → guitarzoom.com/6weeksoloingchallenge/promo-2/?

[@justinwarren4692]

Ah okay, so aside from knowing the starting note which dictates the key you're in, you don't necessarily even need to know the order of the notes that follow the first note since you're playing the same shape up and down the board. So C chord in key of F is same as D in key of G

[@stinemusiclessons]

Yes, the barre chords follow the same pattern on the fretboard, no matter what key you're in. (And I apologize, my G major scale example got put in the wrong part of my previous comment somehow. I put it where it was supposed to go.) So yes, you don't necessarily need to know the notes to play a 1 4 5 chord progression with barre chords, but being real, as a guitarist the more you know about notes on the fretboard, the better. :-) Just wanted to give a heads-up, if you enjoy Steve’s KZbin videos, you should definitely go here and check out the new GuitarZoom Premium Membership → guitarzoom.com/join Members get unlimited streaming of 50+ of Steve’s best guitar courses, including ✔️ Music Theory Made Easy ✔️ All About Scales ✔️ CAGED Made Simple ✔️ Barre Chords Made Easy ✔️ Ear Training 2.0 ✔️ Unlocking The Fretboard Connection ✔️ Chord Chasing Mastery ✔️ Play Guitar For Life ✔️ Blues Guitar ✔️ Rock Licks ✔️ Acoustic Guitar ...and many more. The courses cover a wide variety of guitar subjects, and there are courses for all skill levels. No matter where you are in your guitar journey, you’ll reach the next level FAST as a GuitarZoom Member. :-) If you want to know more about music theory, Music Theory Made Easy is the perfect place to start. Go here to watch free preview videos from the course: guitarzoom.com/products/music-theory-made-easy-2 …and here’s a link to some previews from Steve’s course All About Scales: guitarzoom.com/products/all-about-scales-3 When you become a GuitarZoom Premium Member, you get instant access to both courses as well as instant access to over 50 more of Steve’s best guitar courses. Make sure you watch all the preview videos, and no matter what, keep playing! -- Mike from GuitarZoom P.S. Want to check out video reviews from GuitarZoom Members? Go here → guitarzoom.com/reviews

[@riteshrawat4703]

Can you make a lesson on how to play the "a shape" bar chord? I have trouble doing it. Thanks

[@mucgake8763]

I'm a bit late but, you can either think off doing a normal A chord, remove the index finger and do the chord with the other fingers. Then move the shape up a fret or two, and do a Barr with your index like normal! You can also move away the three fingers and do it with a barre on the ringfinger.

[@lindaharrison3240]

I can’t play bar chords. 😕 Why won’t it work using the root of the chords?

[@asmitrai1035]

So is "12 bar blues" just that sequence?

[@stinemusiclessons]

Well, it can be so much more as you learn more, and can change quite a lot, but yes, the "fundamental" 12 bar blues starts with that sequence.

[@Bassfinder68]

Hello, I cannot afford guitar lessons, do you think I can teach myself?

[@Powernudel]

yes you can, but it's a bit more work and you need more discipline. Steve is a badass amazing teacher, also you can look up Nat Savage on guitarlessons.com for beginner stuff. you just have to put effort in learning playing the guitar and don't forget: Good things don't come easy! :)

[@YouthEnergy]

KZbin videos cost nada, my friend. Just keep jamming.

[@makmigeil]

Bassfinder68 of course you can, that's why we're all here, in the first place. it'll just take you longer to get where you want to be, if that makes any sense to you.

[@abhishekmehta1726]

use dominant chords

[@johnnydark6876]

too sound more like the blues play 7th chords.

[@jwest707]

Steve: Teaches Blues “Don’t worry about rhythm.” Srv: turns over in grave This is just a joke fyi. I know what he meant lol.

[@samiirai]

I'm sorry for this long ass comment, but I feel this is something that needs to be addressed seriously. Isn't it kind of limiting to play shape of A chords the way you do? Like, you cheating on the shape of A using two fingers, not the A chord itself but bar shape of A on D chord and the other one that uses the A shape. I don't blame you, the shape of A really sucks. But still, two fingers on a bar chord, won't that make you a rhythm player? Nothing wrong with that, rhythm is key, but I think most guitarist want to play lead stuff, yeah? Won't this be extremely limiting as a blues player as you cannot do taps, puls or slides in the middle of chords? Like you can't really make it bluesey without the funny sounds in the middle of things. The way I see it, playing the shape of A chords like you do here, is absolutely not what you want to be teaching beginners. You are teaching the foundation to someone who doesn't know any better, beginners don't know why finger placement is important and that is why you need to teach it correct the first time. Speaking from my own experience, I cheated a lot when I was a beginner, simply because I didn't know and nobody told me. Over the years I developed bad habits as I was trying to make up for the fact that I didn't play chords with correct finger placement. I had to unlearn muscle memory and half of everything I knew about playing the guitar, that is not easy, nor fun. Ofc, if you are missing fingers then yeah sure, make due with what you got, but you don't seem to be missing any fingers? Other than that, good stuff!

[@thefernhouse392]

still doesn't sound bluesy....