Blues Guitar 101
basic shuffle pattern
Next, instead of strumming the chords we will play a common basic
blues pattern. Replace every measure with the corresponding measures
below.
These patterns can be played in 2 different feels
1. straight eighth note feel.
2. shuffle or swing eighth note feel.
Keep your 1st finger down on the 2nd fret during the pattern
and stretch your third finger up to the 4th fret. That way all
you have to do is lift off your 3rd finger and your 1st is already
in place.
A pattern
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D pattern
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E pattern
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These patterns are based on open position 2
note power chords. Therefore on the last A at the end of the
song play a open A 2 note power chord
straight feel
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shuffle feel
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For some basics of how to play lead in the blues
see improvisation
101.
Blues 101, page 1
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