Guitar Solo Transformation: One Note to Pro! (Blues Scale Trick)
By Dustin Hofsess
Blues Guitar Mastery: Bending, Phrasing, and Runs
Understanding the Blues Scale
The foundation of this lesson is the blues scale. We'll explore its unique intervals and how they contribute to the expressive nature of blues guitar. Mastering the blues scale is key to creating authentic blues phrasing and solos.
Bending Techniques
Learn various bending techniques, from precise half-step bends to full-step bends and vibrato. We'll cover proper finger placement and control to achieve clean, expressive bends that add emotion to your playing.
Blues Phrasing
Develop your phrasing skills by learning how to create musical sentences using the blues scale. We'll explore rhythmic variations, note choices, and rests to craft compelling and expressive phrases.
Fast Runs and Improvisation
Once you've mastered the fundamentals, we'll delve into creating fast, fluid runs using the blues scale. We'll also explore techniques for improvising solos over blues backing tracks, incorporating all the techniques learned throughout the lesson.
From Pentatonic to Blues Scale
This lesson will bridge the gap between the pentatonic scale and the blues scale, showing you how to incorporate the characteristic blues note to add depth and character to your playing.
One-Note Difference
We'll explore the subtle yet significant difference between the pentatonic and blues scales, and how that single note opens up a world of expressive possibilities.
Technique
blues scale, bending, phrasing, runs
Musical Theory
blues scale, pentatonic scale
Style
blues
Duration
15:18 min
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