The Blues Guitar Show

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 "jumping off' points for us.  Not one to miss!  Su...

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.com to subscribe to the mailing list Support the show To become a ME...

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.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe Head over to www.thebluesg...

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 your hands on THE TRIAD METHOD: https://thebluesguita...

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://thebluesguitarshow.com/product/the-triad-method/ Beco...

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 100,000 worldwide. Joe Elliott is a fan of the band and dur...

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.thebluesguitarshow.com to subscribe to the mailing list Support the sh...

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-triad-method/ Become a Blues Guitar Show Member: https://www.buzzspr...

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/ Become a Blues Guitar Show Member: https://www.buzzsprout.com/9...

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 a true electric blues champion,” Blues Blast Magazine co...

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-method/ Become a Blues Guitar Show Member: https://www.buzzspr...

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.thebluesguitarshow.com to subscribe to the mailing list Support the show To b...

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 chord tones & use the shapes as 'jumping off' point...

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: https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe Head over to www.the...

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 drenched guitar style. Treading the boards as tour support for int...

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 Head over to www.thebluesguitarshow.com to subscribe to the mail...

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. You can find Heath's courses at www.feedbackguitaracade...

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: https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe Head over to www...

“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 Douglas, Doug Martsch, Mickey and the Motor Cars, Gary US Bonds, Thomas...

In this episode we are covering the awesome double-stop licks from Chuck Berry's No Particular Place to Go. If  you want the TAB for this one make sure you're signed up to my mailing list over at www.thebluesguitarshow.com 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/su...

In this episode I'm talking with Utah-based songwriter and US Army vet Andrew Wiscombe.  A former Army Sniper turned Berklee trained award-winning songwriter, Andrew’s ability to clothe stories, words, and emotions in American roots music has received great praise from fans and critics alike. He has drawn many comparisons to some of the great contemporary songwriters/poets of our time. Wiscom...

In this episode I'm talking with David & the Devil.  I first heard of this guy through Tony Polecastro's Acoustic Tuesday show and his old Charley Hicks moniker.  This was an awesome chat and big cheers to Dave for coming on and showing some of his awesome Mule Resonators. to get your hands on THE TRIAD METHOD: https://thebluesguitarshow.com/product/the-triad-method/ Become a Blues G...

Three tips to help you learn and master acoustic blues fingerpicking. These are three of the things I would do differently if I was to re-approach learning the style.  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.com to subscribe to t...

We're looking at one of my absolute favorite acoustic songs to play. Going to California has some awesome finger picking parts and its a totally hypnotic one to play so tune yourself to Double Drop D and Enjoy!  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 ove...

In this episode I'm talking with El Nico. Nico is the front man for the X Ray Cat Trio and runs the Death Ray Cat youtube channel, he is a stellar guitarist, Gresch artist and all round great guy. His YouTube channel has grown to over 10k subscribers through his Rockabilly, Surf and Rocking guitar lessons, head over to https://www.deathraycat.com/ to check it out. to get your hands on THE TRI...