This is an opening solo in G similar to Eric Clapton’s version of Reconsider Baby off the “from the Cradle” album. I like the flat-5 sound (4th fret, A string). The whole lick is demonstrated, and this video breaks down the first part. This lick is a little more advanced, so take you time with it.

his is a blues lick that every player needs in their arsenal. Stevie Ray Vaughn, Eric Clapton, Billy Gibbons, Buddy Guy, et.al., all use this lick at some point. It’s not hard: Pick up the high E string with your finger, while at the same time picking down on the other notes with your pick. This lick is shown in E (12th position), but it is movable anywhere on the neck.

Here’s a nice little blues lick shown in B. You can easily transpose it to any key. It uses bends, hammer-on pull-offs and some 6ths. Enjoy.