Take Out Some Insurance Jimmy Reed Lesson

[@Echzachtly]

Great lesson Johnny and perfectly fitting for me, my band started covering this song recently so will definitely put this to use!

[@JohnnyBurginBlues]

right on knock em dead Zach!

[@randyrich2039]

Great lesson, as always. There is a point of confusion with this song though, (as there is in most of the J.R. recordings) that I thought I'd share. It makes all the sense in the world to play the bridge changes like this; two bars of 4 (A), two bars of one (E), two bars of 4 (A) and stop (some guys hit a 5 (B), chord on the stop because of the melody Jimmy sings). It makes musical sense and 90% of the bands in the bars over the years play it that way, (with the rest either a 5 chord or a one chord). We've all done it. But, what I hear (and maybe I'm just wacked from years of beatin' myself and my ears to death), but I'm hearing three bars of the 4 chord at the top of the bridge, one bar of the one, then two bars of the 4 chord and an E note (trilled?) for the rest/stop. I don't mean to hijack your lesson, I'm just puttin' in my 1/2 a cent. Most likely Jimmy meant two bars of 4, but just spaced out and hung on it for an extra measure. Dose it matter? Not really, it's just there if you want it. I dig your lessons Johnny, I've been going back over the old standards recently because over the years they get messed with and we forget how we learned them (or tried to learn them) way back when. Your lessons are very helpful for us older cats tryin' to get back to the roots, besides the cats startin' out. Thanks. PS. There's another way to play that little two note fill chord. 3rd string 11th fret with 2nd string 10th fret, then 3rd string 9th with 2nd string 9th fret. Kind of like playing part of an F# minor to an E major. I can't tell if it's what was played but I always liked it for that. Try it out and see if you like it. Thanks again. Peace.

[@JohnnyBurginBlues]

i agree and shoulda caught that. and it sounds cool that way! And I appreciate your kind words. thanks for your note Rich.

[@randyrich2039]

@@JohnnyBurginBlues Right on, Johnny. I don't like to highjack another cat's lesson, but I know you're cool, so I just tossed it in mix. You'll find out though, when you try it that way you're mind will say, "hey man"! "What the hell"? (ha ha) It takes a few run throughs to pull it off without trying to correct it. But the question remains, should we copy the mistakes (if it really is a mistake). I guess at the jam session go with the standard flow, but if you have a band you can decide on it and get the other cats on the same page. When it comes to covering Jimmy there'll always be some confusion and or conflict. Like explaining to the bass player why you're using an A bass note for a B7 chord (don't forget to duck). But, it ain't nothin' but the blues. Later. R.R.

[@JohnnyBurginBlues]

@@randyrich2039 after you described it I could totally hear it! it's all good! thanks a lot bro chip in anytime!

[@randyrich2039]

@@JohnnyBurginBlues Yep, once you hear it, you can't unhear it. Have fun, over and out.

[@ronj9448]

I'm taking a class and the instructor charted out the changes with the "3 bars of 4..." so this conversation was interesting to me thanks for sharing!

[@burstcasino]

Love the D shaped chord for a nice change of pace. Also the walking lumpy G and B string chord pattern. Good stuff.

[@JohnnyBurginBlues]

thanks man! they were racking their brains I think to put little twists on their formula all the time, and they came up with all kinds of cool variations

[@burstcasino]

@@JohnnyBurginBlues So many ways to lump de lump...

[@tomweiver2285]

thanks keep them coming, love the blues

[@JohnnyBurginBlues]

right on thanks so much Tom

[@smokyboy86]

I love your lessons! Great job!👍🏻

[@JohnnyBurginBlues]

hey smokyboy thank you!

[@paul3387]

Another top notch lesson Johnny! Thanks for passing on your tips and tricks.

[@JohnnyBurginBlues]

I appreciate ya Paul!

[@johngdrakeguitar]

Lump baby! Absolutely #1 bedrock of the blues.

[@JohnnyBurginBlues]

rock on John! damn skippy!

[@trampasnewberry2626]

Thanks for another great lesson. Will be in the woodshed with this one tonight !

[@JohnnyBurginBlues]

right on trampas thank you!

[@jipes]

Great number well explained Johnny

[@JohnnyBurginBlues]

thanks a lot jipes!

[@darrenharper7085]

Hey johny, after the 22 44 55 what strings to you hit to make the cool noise at the end of each bar?

[@JohnnyBurginBlues]

it's an A, then open strings, then an E chord, with a hammer on on the 1rst fret of the G string thanks Darren! that little move is in LOTS of songs Slim Harpo Jimmy Reed, etc.

[@forrestnaujock5447]

That’s the kind of rhythm guitar I want to play

[@JohnnyBurginBlues]

right on Forrest! thank you!

[@2009framat]

Tony Sheridan!!!!!

[@JohnnyBurginBlues]

yes. I had no idea thanks a lot man!

[@aCloudOfHaze]

Lump de lump de lump de lump de lump

[@JohnnyBurginBlues]

yep. when it's played well it makes people happy! thanks for watching!