In my latest video, "Blues Solo Secrets: 12-Bar Blues Solo Breakdown," I dive deep into how to mix major and minor blues scales to create dynamic, expressive solos. I break down each lick from a 12-bar solo I composed, showing how to blend different scales, including the hybrid blues scale, for maximum impact. Whether you're looking to sharpen your blues improvisation or learn new techniques, this tutorial will give you the tools to level up your playing!

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In this video, we present a captivating blues solo playthrough, showcasing expressive techniques and a rich emotional depth. Follow along as the guitarist delivers a smooth performance filled with soulful bends, intricate phrasing, and dynamic contrasts. After the solo, we dive into a detailed bar-by-bar analysis, breaking down the techniques and musical choices employed throughout the piece. This segment aims to enhance your understanding of blues guitar, providing insights into improvisation, timing, and melodic construction. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced player, this video offers valuable lessons to elevate your playing...

In this lesson we create a hybrid blues scale that combines notes from different scales to enable us to play more diverse and complex solos.

In this lesson we cover how use both major and minor pentatonic scales simultaneously, as well as blues scales and other best practices for improvising.

In this lesson we cover how to play major pentatonic scales and how they relate to minor pentatonic scales.

In this lesson we cover the proper technique for bending strings and some common licks that utilize them.

In this lesson we cover the proper technique for bending strings and some common licks that utilize them.

This in depth and comprehensive lesson covers all things regarding the 5 SHAPES of the MINOR PENTATONIC.

This lesson is all about drilling the E and A string patterns for the minor pentatonic. 4 detailed exercises with tabs are included.

Continuing with Minor Pentatonic Scales. In this lesson we learn how to move two common shapes up and down the fretboard so we can play a minor pentatonic scale in all 12 keys.

The first lesson in a longer series that covers everything regarding Pentatonic Scales. In this one we dive into open position minor pentatonic scales.

The first lesson in a longer series that covers everything regarding Pentatonic Scales. In this one we dive into open position minor pentatonic scales.

Basic chord theory for guitarists. This is an in depth lesson on spelling chords, naming intervals, and discovering scale and chord formulas.

This song is super fun to play. It uses just 3 chords, has a great groove and surprisingly challenging strum pattern.

This is one of the best songs for beginner guitarists. It uses only A, D and E and follows the same simple strum pattern for the whole song.

More practice with open chords. This one has some tough strumming and chord switching.

Another timeless song that utilizes CAGED chords and the tricky F chord, as well as a challenging sweep picking pattern.

Another timeless song that utilizes CAGED chords and the tricky F chord, as well as a challenging sweep picking pattern.

A classic tune to practice some of our CAGED chords.

An in depth look at open position Dominant 7 chords (E7, A7, B7, D7, G7 & C7) as well as a fun introduction to playing a 12 Bar Blues.