Blues Rock Guitar Soloing

This guitar video lesson features top-rated session player Mat “Gurminator” Gurman teaching one of the most important music lessons you will ever take, regardless of the style you play. Mat demonstrates the art of phrasing, the key to all improvised music.

Videos

• Introduction (01:27) - Mat Gurman welcomes us to the course.

• Tone (03:56) - Mat Explores the importance of tone in blues rock guitar playing and techniques to achieve desired sounds.

• Blues Scale (03:00) - A detailed breakdown and exploration of the fundamental blues scale for soloing.

• Chromatic Blues Scale (01:01) - Further expanding on the blues scale, introducing chromatic elements for added flair.

• Tuning (00:44) - An instructional segment on proper tuning for optimal performance.

• Chromatic Blues Scale 2 (03:01) - Continued exploration and application of the chromatic blues scale.

• Passing Chords (01:01) - Instruction on incorporating passing chords to enhance the musicality of guitar solos.

• Phrasing (01:12) - Focus on the art of phrasing and its significance in creating expressive guitar solos.

• Santana Style Song (01:08) - Learning and applying guitar techniques characteristic of Carlos Santana's distinctive style.

• Billy Gibbons Style (00:56) - Exploring the guitar style of Billy Gibbons, known for his work with ZZ Top.

• Keith Richards Style (00:46) - Delving into the guitar style of Keith Richards, iconic for his role in The Rolling Stones.

• Robben Ford Style (00:58) - Studying the guitar techniques and style of blues guitarist Robben Ford.

• Jimi Hendrix Style (01:48) - A breakdown of Jimi Hendrix's revolutionary guitar style and techniques.

• Eric Clapton Style (01:16) - Exploring the guitar style of Eric Clapton, one of the most influential blues rock musicians.

• Stevie Ray Vaughan (00:49) - Analyzing the techniques and style of the legendary blues guitarist Stevie Ray Vaughan.

• How to Phrase (01:24) - Further guidance on the art of phrasing in the context of blues rock guitar playing.

• Intent-Execution-Experience (03:38) - Mat Gurman discusses the interconnected elements of musical intent, execution, and the overall experience for the guitarist.

• Song Example (00:58) - Demonstrating the application of learned techniques in the context of a complete song.

• Chord Comping (01:54) - Mat discusses chord comping in Blues soloing.

• Comping Example (00:58) - Applying chord comping techniques within a musical example.

• Licks (01:26) - In this video, Mat gives a few thoughts on licks.

• Wrap-Up (02:39) - Mat wraps up the course.