Blues Shuffle Rhythm
** UPDATE: After you’ve mastered this lesson, take a look at this: http://www.learnblueslicks.com/blues-lesson-chordal-blues-lick-in-a/. Once you learn both, try combining them. It’s pretty cool. **
Hey Blues Fans,
Are you tired of playing the same ol’ shuffle pattern? Here’s a nice little chordal shuffle that will add some spice to your rhythm playing. I’ve broken it down into three parts: Part 1 is played over the A7 (I-chord); part 2 is played over the D7 (IV-chord); part 3 is a series of passing chords through the E9 and D9 chords and the final turnaround. You can transpose this up and down the neck if you want to play it in different keys.
As always, have fun.






Sounds great.
Very Cool……I can do it!!
admin Reply:
November 21st, 2009 at 9:30 am
Of course you can.
This is great. These type rhythms have always been difficult for me to pick up on. You explain it very well and make it easy to learn. I appreciate it. I’m always looking forward to finding new lessons on this site. Please keep it up.
admin Reply:
November 21st, 2009 at 9:32 am
I struggle with rhythms, too; so, you’re not alone. Glad you’re enjoying the site.
Graeat lesson. Thanks very much.
admin Reply:
November 21st, 2009 at 9:33 am
You’re welcome. Enjoy all the other lessons.
sounds like swing jazz guitar ala duke robillard……ty muchly
admin Reply:
November 21st, 2009 at 9:34 am
I really Duke Robillard. Thanks for the comparison.