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Slow Blues Chicago Slide Lesson
In Lesson 2, Micky shows you everything you need to know when it comes to playing slide guitar styles, with this look at a slow Chicago-inspired Blues lick. This lesson is about learning how you can use this style yourself as well as picking up the lick; once you're done you'll feel confident in going away and putting slow Blues solos into songs you cover or into your own music. Listen out for Micky's favourite tips and techniques that will make playing slow Blues easier for you and make you a master of slide guitar.
Slow Blues Chicago Strat Finger Lesson
Lesson 3 features Micky showing you how to play Blues guitar using your fingers rather than a pick to create a snappier, more distinct sound. As well as showing you the technique you need, Micky shares the benefits of playing Blues finger style, and demonstrates then within the lesson. You'll pick up a number of different ideas for building your own slow Blues solos, which you can then play finger style or incorporate them into your usual playing with a pick. Learn about moving around the guitar while playing the slow Blues and understand where Micky's own inspirations came from.
Slow Blues Desert Slide Lesson
Micky introduces you to Desert Slide in Lesson 4, showing you how to create a range of distinct musical effects that will make your Blues solos stand out. Micky demonstrates use of the volume and tone settings on your guitar while playing the Blues, and what they can allow you to bring into your music. Micky then moves into a selection of awesome licks, showing you how to play them with slides and a thumb pick, all while controlling the sound and tone to create whatever noise you want, whether it is a screech or something haunting and almost voice-like.
Slow Blues Les Paul- Lesson
In Lesson 5, Micky shows you some brilliant techniques and shares his favourite ideas and licks with you for playing the Blues on the legendary Gibson Les Paul guitar. This lesson will give you everything you need in order to get the most out of your guitar, with a range of different Blues licks that can be integrated into your own solos or improvised further to come up with something new and original. Take everything on board from this lesson and you'll almost have a full Blues vocabulary in your guitar armoury!
Funky Blues Lesson
The first lesson gets started with a look at Funky Blues, featuring a piece written by Micky exclusively for this series. Micky shares some great ideas for creating your own funky blues licks, working around the pentatonic scale and traditional Blues sounds and using them to take an extra step and create something individual to you. This lesson is a great introduction to this series; as well as learning how to play Micky's lick that he introduced at the beginning, you'll go away with a range of techniques that will help you to create your own personal Funky Blues sound.
Texas Strat Pick- Lesson
The final lesson in this series features Micky demonstrating how to play a range of inspirational Blues licks on a Texas style guitar. For those who enjoy playing a more aggressive style and like attacking a piece of music, this lesson is perfect. This is Blues at its grittiest and most raw, perfect if you love the Blues but want to play your instrument faster, although slower licks remain as the foundation, what you do with them is up to you. Micky shares all his tips and techniques related to playing Texas style Blues, which will leave you ready to go away and create your own Blues-inspired sounds.
Slow Blues Slant On The Blues Series 1- Backing/Jam Track
Jam out to this track that Micky has created as you go through his Slant on the Blues series. Perfect for allowing you to try out all of these Blues techniques at your own pace or practising your own rhythm and timing, this track will help you feel like you have a full Blues band behind you and help you to take your Blues guitar playing to another level.
Blues Rock Slant On The Blues Series 1- Backing/Jam Track
Jam out to this track that Micky has created as you go through his Slant on the Blues series. Perfect for allowing you to try out all of these Blues techniques at your own pace or practising your own rhythm and timing, this track will help you feel like you have a full Blues band behind you and help you to take your Blues guitar playing to another level.
Cooder Slant On The Blues Series 1- Backing/Jam Track
Jam out to this track that Micky has created as you go through his Slant on the Blues series. Perfect for allowing you to try out all of these Blues techniques at your own pace or practising your own rhythm and timing, this track will help you feel like you have a full Blues band behind you and help you to take your Blues guitar playing to another level.
Moody's Slant On The Blues Tone And Gear
In this video, Micky runs through the equipment he uses to create the distinct Blues sounds you have experienced throughout his Slant on The Blues series. Learn about how Micky sets up his amp to create his own individual Blues sound; remember to experiment yourself to find the settings that suit you, but definitely use Micky's advice as a guide. You can also refer to the other lessons to pick up on the different pieces of equipment Micky uses for each style, including thumb picks and slides.
