Buddy Guy – Teachin' the Blues (Hot Licks)

In this remastered and enhanced Hot Licks video series, Chicago blues legend Buddy Guy passes on what he learned from Jimmy Reed, Guitar Slim, T-Bone Walker and Lightning Hopkins. Just some topics you'll learn are 9th chord licks, pick versus fingerstyle, turnarounds, special rhythm parts, and much more.

Videos

• Intro (03:01) - The great Buddy Guy welcomes you to the course.

• John Lee Hooker and Blues in E (11:18) - In this video, Buddy discusses the playing of John Lee Hooker and playing Blues in E.

• Blues in A (04:33) - Buddy plays some blues in the key of A.

• Jimmy Reed Style (03:10) - Buddy talks about the Jimmy Reed style of playing.

• T-Bone Walker and Classic Riffs (09:28) - In this video, Buddy discusses T-Bone Walker's style of playing and demonstrates some classic riffs.

• Little Walter and Jazz Piano Rhythms (03:36) - Buddy talks about the Little Walter style of playing and as well as jazz piano rhythms.

• Using a Pick or Fingers (03:12) - Buddy shares his thoughts on playing with a pick or your fingers.

• Emulating Slide Guitar (03:50) - In this video, Buddy shows how emulates slide guitar sounds.

• Boogie Riffs and a Turnaround (03:31) - Buddy discusses playing boogir riffs and gets into turnarounds.

• Tone-String Gauge and Pick v. Fingers (09:43) - In this video, Buddy tackles the subject of the difference of tone-string gauge and pick versus fingers.

• Stealing Licks - The Buddy Guy Sound (06:33) - See how to get the "Buddy Guy sound."

• Drop D Tuning (01:24) - Buddy tunes down and demonstrates playing in Drop D.

• Lightnin' Hopkins (03:10) - Buddy talks about the Lightnin' Hopkins style of playing.

• Outro and Credits (03:07) - Buddy wraps up the course.