Blues Licks 3 Lesson

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   Hey GMC! Today we will continue studying the most used licks, chords, scales and rhythms in blues.

I composed this solo for GMC students in order to incorporate the Steve Ray Vaughan style in your playing and his most important influences (Buddy Guy, Jimi Hendrix. Etc). We are going to focus in his rhythm guitar work and his chord melody style.

This lesson is a twelve bar blues in E without a turnaround in the final of the measure.

Blues progression in E:

E7 – E7 – E7 – E7 – A7 – A7 – E7 – E7 – B7 – A7 – E7 – (E7)

Scale choices:

We will use dominant arpeggios (or dominant chords) and the blues scale. (Check blues licks 2).

Backing tracks:

You have three backing tracks at different tempos to practice the exercise.

Enjoy!





Related Lessons:

Blues Licks Lesson 2

Blues Licks Lesson 1

Metal Blues Lesson


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     Lesson Questions, Feedback & Comments



Robin
post 29th April 2007


Member


AAAAAWESOME!! Got no words, awesome, just totally awesome! Cant wait to try this. PLEASE let there be a Blues licks 4, 5, 6, 7 etc. etc.!! smile.gif
Rvddps
post 29th April 2007


Member


Darn, im not the most blue's oreintated guy you will meet, but that was just awesome! keep up the good work.
Rockwouldbe
post 29th April 2007


Rock Instructor


First of all. Gabriel i appriciate what you are doing because you are a speed demon but in this lessons it looks like this is where you grow up and you feel it!!!

second i would like to add that you stroke on the Dm7 cause D it is the 7'th of E chord .

well done
Rockwouldbe
post 29th April 2007


Rock Instructor


i am teribely sorry it is E. not dm7 my bad.
GuitarDude
post 29th April 2007


Member


I'm I the only one who gets this warm feeling inside?
The Uncreator
post 29th April 2007


Fire Up The Blades, Moderator


No i get the warm feeling as well, it happens when you hear a bunch of kick ass licks.
brainlesswonder
post 29th April 2007


Member


The infamous E7#9.
kahall
post 29th April 2007


Member


Hey, I am pretty internet savvy, but now that you have removed blues lesson 2 from the main page how do I easily navigate to blues lesson 1 and 2? I love the site but I have a hard time finding things once I have seen them and want to go back to it. Am I missing some kind of site map somewhere?
Amarok
post 29th April 2007


Member


YES AWESOME LESSON!!!!! We need more of this kind of lessons biggrin.gif
Gabriel Leopardi
post 29th April 2007


GMC Coordinator & Instructor


QUOTE (Robin @ Apr 29 2007, 07:44 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
AAAAAWESOME!! Got no words, awesome, just totally awesome! Cant wait to try this. PLEASE let there be a Blues licks 4, 5, 6, 7 etc. etc.!! smile.gif



Thank you!! We will have more blues licks lessons!!



QUOTE (kahall @ Apr 29 2007, 03:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hey, I am pretty internet savvy, but now that you have removed blues lesson 2 from the main page how do I easily navigate to blues lesson 1 and 2? I love the site but I have a hard time finding things once I have seen them and want to go back to it. Am I missing some kind of site map somewhere?



You can find all the blues licks lessons in the Riffs & licks section.

http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/riffs-licks-lessons-3.htm
betschart
post 29th April 2007


Member


Gabe, you're awesome.
betschart
post 29th April 2007


Member


BTW, I'm just wondering - what gauge strings do you use for your LP?
chainsbroken
post 30th April 2007


Member


I really do appreciate you taking time out of your speed lessons to give us some blues licks. always helps us beginners stay motivated to be able to take a break from speed and just have some fun with some awesome blues licks. Keep it up!!!!!!
Boris
post 30th April 2007


Member


WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
THIS IS BY FAR THE COLLEST LESSON ON THIS SITE (for me that is)
brainlesswonder
post 30th April 2007


Member


This lesson forced me to dust off my Les Paul and take it to the shop for some work. I'd switched entirely to strats for a few years... but this guilted me into digging that baby back out.
brainlesswonder
post 30th April 2007


Member


Not a big deal but the tab is off a note here in the fourth Video.

e|--------------------------------------------|
B|--------------------------8-x-x-8-8-x-x-8---|
G|--------------------------7-x-x-7-7-x-x-7---|
D|--------*-----------------6-x-x-6-6-x-x-6---|
A|------6-6-1h-2-2-2-0------7-x-x-7-7-x-x-7---|
E|---/7---*-----------3-0--------------------|
Layzer
post 30th April 2007


Member


Yeah, love the blues licks...as an itermediate guitarist the speed licks are awesome and motivational to learn, however these blues licks aren't too hard to learn and sound absolutel awesome.

By the way you have convinced me to buy a les paul when i can afford it! Keep it up Gabriel!!!
Gabriel Leopardi
post 1st May 2007


GMC Coordinator & Instructor


Yeah! Gibson Les Paul rocks!!+

betschart: I use the standard 09 GK strings (made in Argentina).


Gabriel.-



pd: Thank you brainlesswonder! I will correct it.
flyboy
post 1st May 2007


Member


Gabriel'

thanks for the great lesons. At my skill level this is just what I need. SRV with a little theory on the side... Perfect. Your lessons have inspired me to play for 2+ hrs a day. Keep em comming
Gabriel Leopardi
post 1st May 2007


GMC Coordinator & Instructor


flyboy: I felt very happy when I read your comment!!

Thank you all of you guys!!
Gabriel Leopardi
post 1st May 2007


GMC Coordinator & Instructor


Fixed!
flyboy
post 2nd May 2007


Member


Gabriel,

Blues 3 was just as much fun as blues 2. A little like Mary had a little lamb. GREAT stuff!!! Any chance of blues 4 having some double stops and a few triplets? Those are both something I need work on. Also, would it be possible to get the backing tracks on a downloadable Mp3 file? I would like to put them on my GNX4 and set them up on a loop.

Thanks again, Your lessons have inspired to be the best I can be! And in my best Austin Powers voice..... Blues 4, yes please.
cistec
post 3rd May 2007


Member


Hi Gabriel

What pick ups on your Les Axe? and what are you using for dist/FX? Love your lessons just a little advanced at the moment.
ch00ch00man
post 3rd May 2007


Member


Gabriel, this is an incredibly awesome lesson!!! Very inspiring! Its just a little bit out of my reach, which is exactly what I need. By extending myself, and forcing myself to practice it over and over, I feel I'm getting it. 'Marry had a little lamb' is one of my favorite SRV songs, very hooky. Any chance you can do a series of lessons on the whole song, I'd love to learn the whole thing, and not just a short riff? Thanks in advance.
FaithfullyForgotten
post 3rd May 2007


Member


Hey Gabriel you know the the truth your F@#$%^& great at this blues stuff man keep it up, you wouldnt by any chance want to adopt anyone would ya?
Gabriel Leopardi
post 3rd May 2007


GMC Coordinator & Instructor


Thank you Flyboy! I will ask Kris about the backing and I promise more Blues lessons!

Thank you ch00ch00man! You can find only original music lessons here but there are a lot of guitar tab round the web!

cistec: I have never changed the original Gibson Les Paul Studio pick ups (Humbuckers). I use for this lessons my old Marshall Valvestate amp mod 8080-+

FaithfullyForgotten: Thank you! I couldn't undertand your question. Who or what do you want me to adopt?

gabriel.-
ZeCoyote
post 3rd May 2007


Member


I love it ! I won't shave before i can play this lick ! smile.gif
FaithfullyForgotten
post 4th May 2007


Member


Hey Gabriel i was asking if you would want to adopt me.LOL
Gustavo
post 5th May 2007


Member


awsome

its difficult for me
XD
Gabriel Leopardi
post 5th May 2007


GMC Coordinator & Instructor


jajajaja... Faithfullly... it isn't a good idea, I wouldn't be a good father nowadays... I'm making music all the time!!

Gustavo: Podes empezar con las lecciones de blues 1 y 2 que son más fáciles.
Kristofer Dahl
post 5th May 2007


GMC Founder & Rocker


Faithfully: Ask Pavel instead!! biggrin.gif biggrin.gif
FaithfullyForgotten
post 5th May 2007


Member


i already have and he said no looks like i cant have a dad who can play kick ass guitar....DAMN
Pavel
post 5th May 2007


Instructor


Can you imagine a 19 years old dad, practicing guitar all day and living with his parents?? hahahaha
Gabriel Leopardi
post 5th May 2007


GMC Coordinator & Instructor


jaja.. a young rocker dad! It would be extrange but amazing!
Boris
post 7th May 2007


Member


I'll adopt you, only if you pay rent.
oh i forgot to mention i suck at guitar as well.
are you still interested?
FaithfullyForgotten
post 8th May 2007


Member


hmmmmmm.....let me think about that one....what kinda of guitar do you have ha ha ha ha
Boris
post 8th May 2007


Member


lol, well i got a Gibson melody maker
edgor67
post 13th May 2007


Member


Gabriel,

I got the blues bad. Blues 1 & 2 I'm getting down slowly but fer sure. I have to go on travel for a week and then I'll look at Blues 3. The blues will be my summer project. Who knows maybe I can get a gig at Whole Foods supermarket! (Chuckle) g
Gabriel Leopardi
post 13th May 2007


GMC Coordinator & Instructor


great edgor67!! Nice project for summer!
Keep on practicing!
edgor67
post 21st May 2007


Member


Actually, this is relatively easy. Just takes repitition (aka practice) g
kiciolud
post 22nd May 2007


Member


Are you going to produce next lessons in this style? This one is done - so, don't let me waint too long!
zubeh
post 29th May 2007


Member


Wow, that sounds awesome!! Thanks for the great lesson and I can't wait to get these licks down (hopefully I'll be able to get them up to speed). Thanks again!
Bjoerne
post 29th May 2007


Member


more of these kinda lessons please ! rythm/solo in one piece , awesome! biggrin.gif
T Friggen Y
post 31st May 2007


Member


these lessons seriously rock
nothing better than some serious blues/rock guitar
NOTHING
BluesJalfrezi
post 31st May 2007


Member


Spent about an hour practising this tonight. That's more guitar practice than i've done in, ohhh, a year? biggrin.gif

The motivation came from hearing you play. Thanks.
Gabriel Leopardi
post 31st May 2007


GMC Coordinator & Instructor


It's great to hear your nice comments!!! Thenk you very much. I also like this lesson too much!! jej


It's great to hear your nice comments!!! Thenk you very much. I also like this lesson too much!! jej
edgor67
post 5th June 2007


Member


This sounds real good on an acoustic with more bouncy pull offs. Kinda SRV Delta blusey. g
Sngraff
post 5th June 2007


Member


Love it! Just like Mary had a little lamb! MORE MORE MORE!
Gabriel Leopardi
post 8th June 2007


GMC Coordinator & Instructor


yeah!! That's true! I use to play this kind of licks in my acoustic guitar all the time.
shellshock1911
post 9th June 2007


Member


what is the name of that chord that is often used in this, it's also used in Purple Haze???
Andrew Cockburn
post 9th June 2007


Theory Instructor & Moderator


@shellshock1911 - that chord is an E7#9 (or E7+9, means the same), consists of root, 3rd, 5th, dominant 7th, and augmented 9th - a great favourite of Hendrix, also used by Gilmour in shine on you crazy diamond smile.gif
adam1302
post 15th June 2007


Member


nice love the lick.
deWeLL
post 9th August 2007


Member


yes it's fantastic ... but it seems to me that the 100bpm backing track is broken at the beginning, ain't it?
cheytan
post 7th September 2007


Member


exciting !
Pavel
post 30th September 2007


Instructor


May i ask something? smile.gif Why is on every Blues scale diagram, BLUES note actually called "BLUE" note?? I just don't get it! Is it me being stupid or is it some kind of mistake? Thanks for ANY answer! smile.gif

And yeah, nice lesson Gab! smile.gif
RyanAW
post 13th October 2007


Member


Sup Gabriel,
I've been practicing this lesson for awhile and I have trouble getting the timing down on the hammer on and pull off in video 3.
Any suggestions?

Ryan
Mimbela
post 21st November 2007


Member


Nice man! Cool and easy to play with some practice
Carlos Carrillo
post 24th March 2008


Instructor


nice job!!!

fantastic lesson Gaby


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