Best Hack Music Theory Podcasts (2024)

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Episode #192 3 BIG Lessons I learned from going to Music College 15:39

25m ago15:39

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Send us a text In this episode I'm taking you through some of the lessons I learned form being at music school. This was in response to a question sent in from Steve in Dallas. Download the Triad Method: https://thebluesguitarshow.com/the-triad-method/ Support the Show. To get your hands on THE TRIAD METHOD: https://thebluesguitarshow.com/product/t…

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Lesson #72 Improvising on a 12-Bar Using the Pentatonics 10:17

3d ago10:17

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Send us a text This is a great 'hack' for playing better improvisations using the minor pentatonic scale. We start with a chord shape - build the scale off it and move it to different areas of the neck to open up our lick possibilities. Head to the folder for the tab and backing track downloads.https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1_WwAzYBpLKQBRA…

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Episode #191 How to: Back Porch Blues 10:45

7d ago10:45

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Send us a text In this episode we're looking at playing some solo 'back porch' style blues. This style is great for working on your timing, rhythm and fretboard knowledge. To get your hands on THE TRIAD METHOD: https://thebluesguitarshow.com/product/the-triad-method/ Become a Blues Guitar Show Member: https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe Dow…

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🔒 Lesson #71 Let it Be Fingerstyle Acoustic 12:19

10d ago12:19

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Subscriber-only episode Send us a text Today I'm taking you through a nice finger style arrangement of Let it Be by the Beatles. This has some tricky fingerpicking parts to it but its a great-sounding one to play and a campfire classic! Head to the folder for the tab and backing track downloads.https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1_WwAzYBpLKQBRA…

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Episode #190 Rolling Stones Wild Horses Lesson 13:05

11d ago13:05

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Send us a text Today I'm taking you through a Rolling Stones classic. Wild Horses, This song is in open G tuning so DGDGBD from top to bottom. To get your hands on THE TRIAD METHOD: https://thebluesguitarshow.com/product/the-triad-method/ Become a Blues Guitar Show Member: https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe Head over to www.thebluesguitars…

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🔒 Lesson #70 Minor Scale/Aeolian Mode Licks 12:07

17d ago12:07

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Subscriber-only episode Send us a text Today I'm taking you back through the natural minor scale and looking at some cool licks that mix the minor pentatonic and natural minor scales together. Head to the folder for the tab and backing track downloads.https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1_WwAzYBpLKQBRAz942uqQb4u-C3PcvYz?usp=drive_link Download t…

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Episode #189 5 Tips for Getting into Slide Playing 13:39

18d ago13:39

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Send us a text Today we are tackling all things slide. I take you through my top 5 tips for getting into playing slide guitar! To get your hands on THE TRIAD METHOD: https://thebluesguitarshow.com/product/the-triad-method/ Become a Blues Guitar Show Member: https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe Download the Triad Method: https://thebluesguita…

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🔒 Lesson #69 Fingerpicking Blues Chords 9:07

24d ago9:07

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Subscriber-only episode Send us a text In this lesson we go back to our fingerpicking work. Using the T123 method we look over some 7th chords and melody Head to the folder for the tab and backing track downloads.https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1_WwAzYBpLKQBRAz942uqQb4u-C3PcvYz?usp=drive_link Download the Triad Method: https://thebluesguitar…

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Episode #188 3 Exercises for Fingerpicking Blues 10:19

25d ago10:19

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Send us a Text Message. Fingerpicking! One of my favourite things to teach. Today I'm covering my top 3 exercises for practicing fingerpicking for blues players. Grab that acoustic and let's goooo To get your hands on THE TRIAD METHOD: https://thebluesguitarshow.com/product/the-triad-method/ Become a Blues Guitar Show Member: https://www.buzzsprout…

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🔒 Lesson #68 Bluegrass Licks 8:35

1M ago8:35

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Subscriber-only episode Send us a text In this lesson we look over some cool major blues scale licks borrowed from the bluegrass world! Great for enhancing rhythm playing. Head to the folder for the tab and backing track downloads.https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1_WwAzYBpLKQBRAz942uqQb4u-C3PcvYz?usp=drive_link Download the Triad Method: http…

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Episode #187 Take it Easy Solo Lesson 10:59

1M ago10:59

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Send us a text In todays episode I'm taking you through the iconic solo for Take it Easy by The Eagles. It's a super fun solos to play and is chocked full of reusable major pentatonic licks. To get your hands on THE TRIAD METHOD: https://thebluesguitarshow.com/product/the-triad-method/ Become a Blues Guitar Show Member: https://www.buzzsprout.com/9…

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🔒 Lesson #67 Major Blues Scale, Licks and Techniques 11:28

1M ago11:28

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Subscriber-only episode Send us a text In this lesson we look over the major blues scale, a couple of cool licks and lead techniques like raking & pre-bending. Head to the folder for the tab and backing track downloads.https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1_WwAzYBpLKQBRAz942uqQb4u-C3PcvYz?usp=drive_link Download the Triad Method: https://theblues…

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Episode #186 Minor Pentatonic Hacks 11:25

1M ago11:25

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Send us a text In this episode I'm talking you through one of my favorite shapes on the neck. This two string version of the minor pentatonic scale is not only a great exercise, but it is also super useable within solos, improvisations and lead work. It start on the minor 7 of the scale rather than the root note so it opens up a whole new range of …

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🔒 Lesson #66 Major Pentatonic Blues Licks 8:59

1M ago8:59

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Subscriber-only episode Send us a text In this lesson we look over a fun exercise to practice major pentatonic blues on your own without a backing track! Head to the folder for the tab and backing track downloads.https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1_WwAzYBpLKQBRAz942uqQb4u-C3PcvYz?usp=drive_link Download the Triad Method: https://thebluesguitar…

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Episode #185 5 Must Know Licks 10:45

1M ago10:45

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of the podcast I'm talking you through 5 absolute must-know minor pentatonic licks for blues solos. To get your hands on THE TRIAD METHOD: https://thebluesguitarshow.com/product/the-triad-method/ Become a Blues Guitar Show Member: https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe Head over to www.thebluesguitarshow…

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🔒 Lesson #65 Partial Chords and Using CAGED 9:27

1M ago9:27

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Subscriber-only episode Send us a Text Message. In this lesson we look at replacing some of our typical open chords with cool sounding inversions and partial chords. Head to the folder for the tab and backing track downloads.https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1_WwAzYBpLKQBRAz942uqQb4u-C3PcvYz?usp=drive_link Download the Triad Method: https://th…

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Episode #184 Top 5 Dos and Dont's for playing LIVE 18:27

2M ago18:27

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Send us a text In this episode of the podcast I'm answering more listener questions. Today I'm answering an episode request from Daniel In New Jersey who asks for my top 5 dos and donts for playing live. To get your hands on THE TRIAD METHOD: https://thebluesguitarshow.com/product/the-triad-method/ Become a Blues Guitar Show Member: https://www.buz…

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🔒 Lesson #64 John Lee Hooker Style Hypnotic Riffs 8:07

2M ago8:07

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Subscriber-only episode Send us a text In this lesson we look at a great sounding riff in the key of E using swung 8ths and triplets to create this super cool JLH vibe. Head to the folder for the tab and backing track downloads.https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1_WwAzYBpLKQBRAz942uqQb4u-C3PcvYz?usp=drive_link Download the Triad Method: https:/…

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Episode #183 What to Bring to a Blues Jam and Using CAGED for Solos 14:02

2M ago14:02

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Send us a text In this episode of the podcast I'm answering more listener questions. Today's one is all about hwhat to bring along to a blues jam and how to effectively use the CAGED system. I talk through how I approach teaching/learning to finger pick and give you some usable advice on how you can start to improve your finger style skills. To get…

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🔒 Lesson #63 Country Blues Fingerpicking 10:01

2M ago10:01

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Subscriber-only episode Send us a Text Message. In this lesson we continue to look at thumb technique and we also cover syncopation, displacement and some of the more intricate finger picking techniques Head to the folder for the tab and backing track downloads.https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1_WwAzYBpLKQBRAz942uqQb4u-C3PcvYz?usp=drive_link …

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Episode #182 How to start Fingerpicking 11:31

2M ago11:31

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Send us a text In this episode of the podcast I'm answering more listener questions. Today's one is all about how to get started with finger picking. I talk through how I approach teaching/learning to finger pick and give you some usable advice on how you can start to improve your finger style skills. To get your hands on THE TRIAD METHOD: https://…

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🔒 Lesson #62 Acoustic Country Blues - Thumb Technique! 10:19

2M ago10:19

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Subscriber-only episode Send us a text In this lesson we look at thumb technique and particularly how we can start to syncopate between our thumb and our fingers to play cool blues and country riffs Head to the folder for the tab and backing track downloads.https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1_WwAzYBpLKQBRAz942uqQb4u-C3PcvYz?usp=drive_link Down…

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Episode #181 The Answer's Paul Mahon on touring & playing with one of the UK's best rock bands 44:08

3M ago44:08

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Send us a text Today I'm talking with Paul Mahon the guitarist of one of my favorite UK bands - The Answer The Answer are a hard rock band from Newcastle and Downpatrick, County Down, Northern Ireland, UK. They have achieved success with their debut album Rise selling in excess of 30,000 copies in the UK and Europe, 10,000 on day one in Japan and 1…

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Episode #180 Information Overload! Where to start with improvising 12:55

3M ago12:55

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Send us a text In this extra episode I'm answering a question about internet information overload and where to start with improvising blues solos. To get your hands on THE TRIAD METHOD: https://thebluesguitarshow.com/product/the-triad-method/ Become a Blues Guitar Show Member: https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe Head over to www.thebluesgui…

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🔒 Lesson #61 Hill Country Blues 9:03

2M ago9:03

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Subscriber-only episode Send us a Text Message. In this lesson we look at the foundational building blocks of hill country rhythm and picking hand technique. Head to the folder for the tab and backing track downloads.https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1_WwAzYBpLKQBRAz942uqQb4u-C3PcvYz?usp=drive_link Download the Triad Method: https://thebluesgu…

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Episode #179 Surviving a blues jam and playing BASS 13:15

3M ago13:15

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Send us a Text Message. Today I'm answering some questions. I cover some great tips for surviving and thriving at a blues jam night and some cool bass riffs you could use on either bass or guitar If you have any comments/questions leave us a review or send us a text. to get your hands on THE TRIAD METHOD: https://thebluesguitarshow.com/product/the-…

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🔒 Lesson #60 Hotel California Solo Part 3 10:15

3M ago10:15

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Subscriber-only episode Send us a text Part 3! Today we finish off the part of this iconic solo we are looking over. Check the folder for this weeks TAB. If you're already a subscriber, grab this episodes TAB here: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/1_WwAzYBpLKQBRAz942uqQb4u-C3PcvYz Download the Triad Method: https://thebluesguitarshow.com/…

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Episode #178 Top 5 Tips for Acoustic Blues 15:37

3M ago15:37

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Send us a text Its been a minute sice I did a top 5 list so in answer to a listener question here are my top 5 tips for playing acoustic blues. Keep the reviews/questions coming in! If you have any comments/questions leave us a review or send us a text. to get your hands on THE TRIAD METHOD: https://thebluesguitarshow.com/product/the-triad-method/ …

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🔒 Lesson #59 Hotel California Solo Part 2 10:27

3M ago10:27

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Subscriber-only episode Send us a text Part 2! Today we are looking at the second section of the iconic solo from Hotel California. Check the folder for this weeks TAB. If you're already a subscriber, grab this episodes TAB here: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/1_WwAzYBpLKQBRAz942uqQb4u-C3PcvYz Download the Triad Method: https://theblues…

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Episode #177 Talking Guitar Solos and Music with Seth Rosenbloom 1:06:40

3M ago1:06:40

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Send us a text Today I'm talking with one of the finest up and coming blues players - Seth Rosenbloom Critics have affirmed the fact that Seth knows of what he speaks. Rock & Blues Muse proclaimed, “The future of blues is in very capable hands.” Living Blues Magazine echoed those sentiments by declaring, “Rosenbloom’s ready to assume the mantle of …

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🔒 Lesson #58 Hotel California Solo Part 1 11:35

3M ago11:35

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Subscriber-only episode Send us a text Today we are looking at the first section of the iconic solo from Hotel California. Check the folder for this weeks TAB. If you're already a subscriber, grab this episodes TAB here: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/1_WwAzYBpLKQBRAz942uqQb4u-C3PcvYz Download the Triad Method: https://thebluesguitarsho…

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Episode #176 Blues Turnarounds & Advice for Playing LIVE 17:21

4M ago17:21

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Send us a text Today I'm answering some questions. I give you a couple of great-sounding blues turnarounds for acoustic and electric blues and advice for playing live for the first time. If you have any comments/questions leave us a review or send us a text. to get your hands on THE TRIAD METHOD: https://thebluesguitarshow.com/product/the-triad-met…

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🔒 Lesson #57 Roll Over Beethoven - Chuck Berry 10:48

4M ago10:48

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Subscriber-only episode Send us a text Today we are looking at the intro licks from Chuck Berry's classic - Roll Over Beethoven. This part is steaming with double stops, pull offs, hammers and some scale mixing that just sounds awesome so not one to miss! Check the folder for this weeks TAB. If you're already a subscriber, grab this episodes TAB he…

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Episode #175 Pedal Steel COUNTRY LICKS for Guitar 11:18

3M ago11:18

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Send us a Text Message. Today we are looking at some awesome country licks. These are based on typical pedal or lap-steel licks using simple triad shapes. to get your hands on THE TRIAD METHOD: https://thebluesguitarshow.com/product/the-triad-method/ Become a Blues Guitar Show Member: https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe Head over to www.the…

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🔒 Lesson #56 Using double stops - Lead Lessons from Tennessee Whiskey 12:43

3M ago12:43

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Subscriber-only episode Send us a Text Message. In this lesson we cover the major scale - major scale chords - double stops and harmony to create lead lines. We look over part of the solo (and chords) from Chris Stapleton's Tennessee Whiskey Check the folder for this weeks TAB. If you're already a subscriber, grab this episodes TAB here: https://dr…

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How to Write a Catchy Melody • Music Theory from Glass Animals "Creatures in Heaven" 1:04

4M ago1:04

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How to Write a Catchy Melody. Download PDF Tutorial includes multitrack MIDI file If the link above does not work, paste this into your browser: https://hackmusictheory.com/album/2877864/catchy-melody Intro. British band Glass Animals are absolutely massive! At the time of writing this, they’re ranked #257 in the world on Spotify. Most artists as f…

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Episode #175 Must Know Triads For Lead Guitar 13:34

4M ago13:34

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Send us a text In this episode I am talking you through the MUST know triads for playing lead guitar. Triads are groups of 3 notes we use to make chords, there are four kinds of triad: Major, Minor, Augmented & Diminished. Today were looking at 3 shapes for the major triad. This will allow you to find root notes all over the neck, identify the chor…

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🔒 Lesson #55 Using chords to SOLO 13:05

4M ago13:05

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Subscriber-only episode Send us a text In this lesson we look at simple, movable chord shapes that we can use for creating solos. Using these techniques you can start soloing along with the chord changes and creating some great-sounding lines. Check the folder for this weeks TAB. If you're already a subscriber, grab this episodes TAB here: https://…

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Episode #174 The T-Bone Walker Style Technique 11:43

4M ago11:43

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode I take you through playing chromatically. This is a technique used in Jazz music and when added to a blues scale it gives you a really cool 'jazzy' flavour to your blues playing. to get your hands on THE TRIAD METHOD: https://thebluesguitarshow.com/product/the-triad-method/ Become a Blues Guitar Show Member: …

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🔒 Lesson #54 Adding Chords Into a 12 Bar 15:17

4M ago15:17

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Subscriber-only episode Send us a text We are going to build upon last weeks lesson and start looking at chords we can add into our 12-bar sequence to give us some extra 'jazz' and 'spice' to our sound. We look over a few different chords and intervals, where we can add them and why they are useful. Check the folder for this weeks TAB. If you're al…

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Episode #173 Ashley Sherlock Interview 1:08:41

4M ago1:08:41

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Send us a text Today I'm talking with Ashley Sherlock from the Ashley Sherlock band. Ashley Sherlock is a gritty blues rock guitarist/vocalist from Manchester. Nominated for Young Blues Artist of the Year, his music creates a modern outlook on the sounds of the American deep south with his superb vocal range, catchy melodies and rock/ blues drenche…

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🔒 Lesson #53 Chord Theory - Essential Barre Chords 13:05

5M ago13:05

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Subscriber-only episode Send us a text We are going to be looking at taking a deep dive into some chord theory. We'll be looking at how chords are built, where they come from and the essential MUST KNOWS for playing blues. Check the folder for this weeks TAB. If you're already a subscriber, grab this episodes TAB here: https://drive.google.com/driv…

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Episode #172 Albert Collins - Frosty Lead Lesson Breakdown 11:19

5M ago11:19

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Send us a text In this episode I take you through the lead intro to the song Frosty by Albert Collins. This is a great song to learn to help imrpove your speed and lead licks. to get your hands on THE TRIAD METHOD: https://thebluesguitarshow.com/product/the-triad-method/ Become a Blues Guitar Show Member: https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe…

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🔒 Lesson #52 Major Pentatonic Licks You Can Use 9:25

5M ago9:25

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Subscriber-only episode Send us a text In this lesson I'm talking you though some cool major pentatonic runs and licks that you can stat using straight away in your blues, country or classic rock jams. Check the folder for this weeks TAB. If you're already a subscriber, grab this episodes TAB here: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/1_WwAzY…

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Episode #171 Feedback Guitar Academy - Guitar Teacher Talk 57:47

5M ago57:47

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Send us a text Today I'm talking with Heath from the Feedback Guitar Academy YouTube channel. Heath is a great teacher and makes videos cover all kinds of great music from delta blues, to hill country and electric blues. We talk about picking hand techniques, studying blues greats, how to approach learning to play these styles and much, much more. …

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🔒 Lesson #51 Minor Pentatonic Standard Tuning Slide Licks 10:07

5M ago10:07

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Subscriber-only episode Send us a text In this lesson I'm talking you though some awesome sounding licks in standard tuning. Check the folder for this weeks TAB. If you're already a subscriber, grab this episodes TAB here: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/1_WwAzYBpLKQBRAz942uqQb4u-C3PcvYz Download the Triad Method: https://thebluesguitars…

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Episode #170 Using Hypnotic Boogie Blues to Fix Your Picking Hand 11:15

5M ago11:15

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Send us a text How to use droning delta/hill country blues/hypnotic boogie to fix your picking hand rhythm. Using tunes like John Lee Hooker, T Model Ford, Robert Belfour & more to work on your rhythm and hand technique to get your hands on THE TRIAD METHOD: https://thebluesguitarshow.com/product/the-triad-method/ Become a Blues Guitar Show Member:…

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🔒 Lesson #50 Minor Pentatonic Licks You Can Use! 11:11

5M ago11:11

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Subscriber-only episode Send us a text In this lesson we are covering moveable minor pentatonic licks you can use over a 12 bar. This is building on a bit from last week's lessons on Sunshine Of Your Love in the key of D. But, these licks are really cool and easy to apply to pretty much any blues song. Check the folder for this weeks TAB. If you're…

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Episode #169 Ned Evett - the King of the Glass Neck Fretless Guitar 50:35

5M ago50:35

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Send us a text “Ned Evett is the Master of the Glass-Necked Guitar” -USA TODAY Ned is THE man when it comes to playing fretless guitar and has appeared with artists such as; Leon Russell, George Thorogood, Jonny Lang, Joe Satriani, John Fogerty, Allman Brothers, Robert Cray, Eric Johnson, John Scofield, Adrian Belew, Smashing Pumpkins, Jerry Dougla…

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🔒 Lesson #49 Sunshine of your Love 11:59

5M ago11:59

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Subscriber-only episode Send us a text In todays lesson were looking at playing Sunshine of your Love. We look over the main riff, chorus and an overview of the solo. Check the folder for this weeks TAB. If you're already a subscriber, grab this episodes TAB here: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/1_WwAzYBpLKQBRAz942uqQb4u-C3PcvYz Download…

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