In the realm of blues guitar, there are a vast array of individual styles and fusions. We can find one of these unique fusions in the soloing styles of Jim Oblo...
Blues, as a style, is the most influential music genre that America has ever known. It's origins date back over 130 years, yet paved the way for popular styles ...
It would be an understatement to say that honing your skills as a rhythm blues player is a satisfying feat This, however, can come as a challenging feat for som...
If you just take a moment to ponder it, you can probably think of a couple of your favorite guitar solos. The ones you are thinking of are probably your favorit...
As guitar players, we have stories to tell when improvising lines. A captivating guitar solo communicates your emotions as a story with a starting point, a midd...
As we've mentioned before, there's simply no better way to learn guitar than jamming and performing with other players. It's how you learn the most thoroughly a...
Born and raised in Sweden, David Henriksson discovered his affinity for American Roots music played on electric guitar from young age. This held especially true...
Many blues guitarists use primarily just the minor pentatonic scale when learning to solo. Thankfully, this scale brings newer players up to speed quickly, lend...
There is more overlap in sonic quality between blues, country, and even rock music today than ever before. Guitar legends like Brent Mason, Albert Lee, Redd Vol...
A great solo is an augmentation of the song you're performing. It's catchy, hummable, and it's a signature of the soloist. This is the way he or she tells a sto...
Built primarily on blues music, Gospel is a relatively modern style originating in the ‘30s developing from a the influence of spirituals and hymns. In this edi...
by Steve Trovato If there's one fistful of notes that never gets old, it’s the blues scale. Once it finds its way into the hands of a young, inspired guitari...