This practical workshop introduces the blues, looking at playing techniques such as turnarounds, shuffles and basic basslines, demystifying ‘V-IV-I’ blues chord sequences and introducing fundamental blues techniques such as finger picking, hammer-ons and pull-offs, using examples from classic Blues recordings.
Players need to be comfortable with the chords of E, A, D and B7 and be able to change confidently between them. It will also be helpful if you have some knowledge of the E minor and A minor ‘pentatonic’ scale. (You can see the scales from the link on our website or email education@stables.org for a copy) Participants will need to bring a 6 string acoustic guitar.
Tutor Joff Watkins is an accomplished blues player who combines performing and teaching, including leading the highly popular blues harmonica workshops here at The Stables.
(The follow on workshop Blues Guitar 2 takes place on Saturday 14 November.)
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