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Author: Ben Martin

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Welcome to The Blues Guitar Show! Your free audio guitar teacher, focusing on all things blues guitar, records, rocking music theory and gear.

Covering all the genres in the Blues world from  Delta to Rockabilly.

Each Monday I release an episode packed with information, exercises, songs, licks and interviews with some of the best players around to give you Passion, Practice and Perseverance for your guitar playing journey! 

I'm a born and raised blues guitarist, studio musician and teacher on a mission to help you master the music you love.

Through this chart-topping podcast and interviews with some of the worlds best, our mission is to help dazed and confused blues pickers like you grasp the skills you need to go from ‘campfire’ to on fire.

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Website: www.thebluesguitarshow.com


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Subscriber-only episodeSend us a Text Message.Today we are looking at the intro licks from Chuck Berry's classic - Roll Over Beethoven. This part is steaming with double stops, pull offs, hammers and some scale mixing that just sounds awesome so not one to miss!Check the folder for this weeks TAB.If you're already a subscriber, grab this episodes TAB here: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/1_WwAzYBpLKQBRAz942uqQb4u-C3PcvYzDownload the Triad Method: https://thebluesguitarshow.com/the-...
Send us a Text Message.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/subscribeHead over to www.thebluesguitarshow.com to subscribe to the mailing listDownload the Triad Method: https://thebluesguitarshow.com/the-triad-method/Support the Show.
Subscriber-only episodeSend us a Text Message.In this lesson we cover the major scale - major scale chords - double stops and harmony to create lead lines. We look over part of the solo (and chords) from Chris Stapleton's Tennessee Whiskey Check the folder for this weeks TAB.If you're already a subscriber, grab this episodes TAB here: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/1_WwAzYBpLKQBRAz942uqQb4u-C3PcvYzDownload the Triad Method: https://thebluesguitarshow.com/the-triad-method/
Send us a Text Message.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' points for playing lead lines.to get your hands on THE TRIAD METHOD: https://thebluesguitar...
Subscriber-only episodeSend us a Text Message.In this lesson we look at simple, movable chord shapes that we can use for creating solos. Using these techniques you can start soloing along with the chord changes and creating some great-sounding lines.Check the folder for this weeks TAB.If you're already a subscriber, grab this episodes TAB here: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/1_WwAzYBpLKQBRAz942uqQb4u-C3PcvYzDownload the Triad Method: https://thebluesguitarshow.com/the-triad-method/
Send us a Text Message.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/subscribeHead over to www.thebluesguitarshow.com to subscribe to the mailing listIf you find this stuff useful leave...
Subscriber-only episodeSend us a Text Message.We are going to build upon last weeks lesson and start looking at chords we can add into our 12-bar sequence to give us some extra 'jazz' and 'spice' to our sound. We look over a few different chords and intervals, where we can add them and why they are useful.Check the folder for this weeks TAB.If you're already a subscriber, grab this episodes TAB here: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/1_WwAzYBpLKQBRAz942uqQb4u-C3PcvYzDownload the Tria...
Send us a Text Message.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 international artists, The Kris Barras band, The Quireboys and Laurence Jones. ...
Subscriber-only episodeSend us a Text Message.We are going to be looking at taking a deep dive into some chord theory. We'll be looking at how chords are built, where they come from and the essential MUST KNOWS for playing blues. Check the folder for this weeks TAB.If you're already a subscriber, grab this episodes TAB here: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/1_WwAzYBpLKQBRAz942uqQb4u-C3PcvYzDownload the Triad Method: https://thebluesguitarshow.com/the-triad-method/
Send us a Text Message.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/subscribeHead over to www.thebluesguitarshow.com to subscribe to the mailing listIf you find this stuff useful leave me a review on Spotify or Apple P...
Subscriber-only episodeSend us a Text Message.In this lesson I'm talking you though some cool major pentatonic runs and licks that you can stat using straight away in your blues, country or classic rock jams. Check the folder for this weeks TAB.If you're already a subscriber, grab this episodes TAB here: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/1_WwAzYBpLKQBRAz942uqQb4u-C3PcvYzDownload the Triad Method: https://thebluesguitarshow.com/the-triad-method/
Send us a Text Message.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.feedbackguitaracademy,com or by searching Feedback Guitar Academy on YouTube. to get your hands on T...
Subscriber-only episodeSend us a Text Message.In this lesson I'm talking you though some awesome sounding licks in standard tuning.Check the folder for this weeks TAB.If you're already a subscriber, grab this episodes TAB here: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/1_WwAzYBpLKQBRAz942uqQb4u-C3PcvYzDownload the Triad Method: https://thebluesguitarshow.com/the-triad-method/
Send us a Text Message.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 techniqueto 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/subscribeHead over to www.thebluesguitarshow.com to subscribe to the mailing listIf you find this stuff...
Subscriber-only episodeSend us a Text Message.In this lesson we are covering moveable minor pentatonic licks you can use over a 12 bar. This is building on a bit from last week's lessons on Sunshine Of Your Love in the key of D.But, these licks are really cool and easy to apply to pretty much any blues song. Check the folder for this weeks TAB.If you're already a subscriber, grab this episodes TAB here: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/1_WwAzYBpLKQBRAz942uqQb4u-C3PcvYzDownload ...
Send us a Text Message.“Ned Evett is the Master of the Glass-Necked Guitar” -USA TODAYNed 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 Dolby, Jake Shimabukuro, Tony Furtado.In this episode we talk about him bu...
Subscriber-only episodeSend us a Text Message.In todays lesson were looking at playing Sunshine of your Love.We look over the main riff, chorus and an overview of the solo.Check the folder for this weeks TAB.If you're already a subscriber, grab this episodes TAB here: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/1_WwAzYBpLKQBRAz942uqQb4u-C3PcvYzDownload the Triad Method: https://thebluesguitarshow.com/the-triad-method/
Send us a Text Message.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.comto 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/subscribeHead over to www.thebluesguitarshow.com to subscribe to the mailing listIf ...
Subscriber-only episodeSend us a Text Message.Today we are looking at our classic minor pentatonic scale, but in a whole new way. This is a scale run you NEED to learn to help your blues improvisations! Check the folder for this weeks TAB.If you're already a subscriber, grab this episodes TAB here: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/1_WwAzYBpLKQBRAz942uqQb4u-C3PcvYzDownload the Triad Method: https://thebluesguitarshow.com/the-triad-method/
Send us a Text Message.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. Wiscombe has shared the stage with the likes of Ray Wylie Hubbard, .38 Special, M...
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