How do you get past the pentatonic box and express yourself as a blues guitarist?
The blues is the foundation for so many styles of music on the guitar, and if you get the blues down, you will be in a great position to tackle any style you want.
The problem is that most of us start with a bigger pentatonic box shape and then wonder why we end up sounding like we are just running up and down a scale. That can be very frustrating and discouraging. So how do you get past this?
The key is to break things down into smaller and more manageable chunks. Once you have that chunk down, you can add another small chunk to it.
It’s kind of like going to the gym. You don’t sit down to bench press for the first time and start with 250 pounds! That would be insane. You start with 45 or 75 pounds and slowly work your way up.
Starting with the full minor pentatonic scale to create blues solos is like starting with 250 pounds. It’s just too much at first. We will break things down into smaller components and slowly work up to the minor pentatonic scale. Once you understand the basics, it will be much easier to tackle topics like major pentatonic scales, arpeggio ideas, double stop licks, turnaround licks, and a lot more.
All 15 modules of the Blues Hound help you apply everything to music through new rhythm guitar parts, written-out solos, tips for improvising, and jam tracks so you can be the guitar player in the band. There are even video practice sessions for each new concept, so you know exactly what to practice and when to move on.
When you understand the blues, everything on the guitar opens up for you, and we are here to support you every step of the way.
Nate Savage
You'll Learn How To...
✅ Play and recognize blues chord progressions and riffs.
✅ Use major and minor pentatonic scales to express yourself.
✅ Develop blues inflections like bending, vibrato, and sliding.
✅ Jam with other people.
✅ Break blues concepts down into manageable and useful chunks.
✅ Use B.B.’s box to start playing the blues right away.
✅ Understand and play blues turnaround licks.
✅ Play double stop blues licks.
✅ Improvise over blues chord progressions.
✅ Train your ear to learn solos, licks and songs for yourself.
✅ Understand blues music theory.
✅ Use arpeggios to play over blues chord changes.
✅ See the intervals in scale shapes so you can improvise freely.
What Comes With the Blues Hound Course?
When you invest in the Blues Hound, you get:
-
All 15 Blues Hound Modules - Each module contains detailed video lessons and assignments, so you know exactly what steps you need to take.
-
Video Practice Sessions - These make it easy to know exactly what to practice and when to move on.
-
Jam Tracks - Download or stream relevant jam tracks to make learning fun and practical.
-
*Bonus - The Blues Hound Ebook - Download the full 130-page companion Ebook! This is a great way to follow along and make learning faster and more effective.
-
All the Support You Need - If you run into a tough spot or just need some feedback, we are here for you. You can email us directly, post in the student forum, or even send in a video for review.
-
*Bonus - A Complimentary 1-on-1 Lesson - If you really need some extra help, you can book a private lesson with Nate. The first one is complimentary, so is a great way to iron out any issues or clean up any bad habits.
-
A 30-day money-back guarantee.
Become a premium member or invest in the full course for the launch price of only $129.
Blues Hound Module Overview
Guitar Fam is an online guitar education community created by husband and wife duo Nate Savage and Chelsea Amber. We provide accessible learning, encouragement and a supportive community as you strive to reach your guitar goals. Learn to play guitar through online courses, 1-on-1 lessons and our student forum.
Meet the Fam!
© 2021 The Guitar Fam