Hey Blues Fans,

Here’s a quick lick that’s nice to play as a lead-in to the IV chord. I’m playing this in the key of G, so the IV chord is a C7 or C9.

As I mentioned in a previous post, I discovered a really talented luthier here in Santa Fe named Jim Kath. In this video, I’m using Jim’s latest creation, the “Blues Bayou” model. It’s a hybrid tuned-chamber-solid-body-archtop that was designed for the blues. Along with the lesson in this video, Jim will run you through some of the features of the guitar. Information or ordering this amazing instrument can be found at http://www.kathguitars.com. All I can say is HURRY! because the wait list is getting longer everyday. Be sure to mention Learnblueslicks.com.

As always, have fun. Your comments are welcome.

[flv:quicklick_4-27-12a.flv 550 412]

Hey Blues Fans,
It’s been awhile. I’m glad to be back. Have you missed me?

Things here got so busy with “real” work that I haven’t had any time to make any new blues lessons. After getting a new Macbook Pro, I figured I should put it through its paces and see what it can do. I must admit, it’s a little easier than Windows.

Without further ado, here’s a Larry Carlton-style lick in the key of A, that sort of mixes the A major & minor pentatonic scale.

As always, have fun. Your comments are welcome.

UPDATE: Tab added.

[flv:larry_carlton_blues_lick.flv 550 412]

Hey Blues Fans,
Here’s a few licks, in the style of Larry Carlton, to play over the last 4 bars in a 12-bar slow blues in A. The notes are very simple, but it’s the dynamics that give it that “sweet” feel. Make sure you hit those bends and use plenty of vibrato.

As always, have fun.

[flv:larry_carlton_style_licks_and_turnaround.flv 550 412]