LESSONS
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Blues Series 1- Lesson 1
Jerry kicks off this series with a simple solo, ideal if you're a beginner. There are still some killer licks here however, so if you're an advanced player, there is definitely something for you here too. You'll hear a great crunchy Blues solo, which Jerry demonstrates is a result of an Ibanez Tube Screamer overdrive pedal. You'll get to use and learn a great deal of techniques in this lesson - it's all based around the Pentatonic so things are kept simple, however Jerry will show you how to spice things up with sliding, vibrato, pulling off, two string slides and bending. He explains all of these techniques in great detail and breaks down the solo into phrases so you can be sure you're learning thoroughly.
Blues Series 1- Lesson 2
This solo has a really nice melodic crunch to it, slightly mellower than the previous solo, but nevertheless definitely one to learn. Jerry ups the difficulty for this lesson, where you'll have to harness everything you've been introduced to in lesson one and expand upon it. You'll encounter all of the standard techniques which make up a great Blues solo such as sliding, bending and vibrato and have an opportunity for Jerry to help you refine these skills. There are some great licks in this lesson for you to add to your arsenal and as ever Jerry demonstrates the solo at pace and then breaks it up into phrases which he goes into great detail with. You're in great hands with Jerry, he'll make sure lesson two is a great one.
Blues Series 1- Lesson 3
Jerry ramps up the pressure even further with this lesson by increasing the note density. This means you're getting more notes for your buck and are beginning to learn how to harness a multitude of great Blues phrases. This lesson will put to the test, all of the techniques you've been busy perfecting in the previous two lessons. You'll perfect your slides here and concentrate on bending to pitch correctly, making sure your bends don't sound flat or out of place. You get a greater variety of licks in this lesson to really test your skill. As ever, Jerry will play the solo at pace and then go into detail as to the blocks of phrases, explaining everything you need to know to further your Blues experience.
Blues Series 1- Lesson 4
Jerry is back for lesson four with more crunch in the solo, coupled with more difficulty, this lesson is the turning point and will test your skill as a Blues guitarist. The bar is being raised in terms of the techniques you've learned over the previous three lessons; you'll be able to get your fingers around some lightning fast hammer ons and pull offs and perfect your bends. The focus on this lesson is to gain more control of your position shifting. A great number of learner guitarists get stuck on one part of the neck and end up frustrated by this. Jerry demonstrates how you can avoid this so you're making sure you're using as much of the neck as possible, ultimately making your playing professional and fluent. Jerry begins by playing the solo at pace, but don't worry, he slows everything down for the explanation, going through how to play each of the phrases correctly and detailing everything you need to know to get the technique perfect.
Blues Series 1- Lesson 5
In this lesson, Jerry really brings those aching Blues back to life with a great solo and some quality licks. This lesson is really an amalgamation of all of the techniques you've experienced and perfected so far throughout the series. However, Jerry will test your skill by expanding still, upon these techniques and showing how far they can be stretched with the Blues. This lesson shows how you can get the most out of a series of simple phrases using the techniques you've learned. Some of the licks in this lesson are less than obvious so this is definitely one for the intermediate/ advanced player or those curious to experience something a little different. As ever, Jerry guides you through the lesson consecutively so you know you're not missing anything important.
Blues Series 1- Lesson 6
For the final lesson Jerry raises the bar for the last time in the series. This really is the final test to make sure you've learned everything you need to play some great Blues. This solo consolidates everything you've been learning and provides some more dynamic and context to the techniques you've refined over the previous six lessons. The solo consists of some ambitious licks in the key of C, with challenging, but killer phrasing. You're definitely going to want some of these licks in your arsenal. You'll utilise more neck movement and get to learn some new techniques such as Fast Runs, Phrasing and broader Dynamics. Jerry begins with the solo at pace, as ever and then moves on to break down the phrases for you to make sure you're getting all of the information you need. If you can master this, you're well on your way to becoming a great, pro Blues player.
Blues Series 1- Tone and Gear
This section is designed to demonstrate how you can get the same, great Blues tone that Jerry has during the series, with your own kit. In this hi-definition video you'll get to see his beautiful, custom built, Waghorn guitar, made in Bristol, England. Jerry explains which humbucker gives the classic bite synonymous with Blues and things get personal when it comes to getting the right pick. He will demonstrate the effects pedal he uses in the series, the Ibanez Tube Screamer, a really famous pedal. He also talks you through those all-important amp settings on his DV Mark, Italian made amp. Getting the correct tone and sound is important to playing the Blues well, so tune in to this video and find out how Jerry masters that unmistakable Blues sound.
Blues Series 1- Scales
In this lesson, Jerry explains which scales are being used throughout the series and demonstrates how to play them. This is really important for you to know so that you can fully understand getting to grips with this style. You'll learn some more knowledge of the fretboard and begin to understand how the Blues as a genre comes together in terms of the notes and scales played. This lesson is great for those unsure about where the scales fit in to the lesson structure or those wishing to cement their Blues knowledge be understanding the basic make-up of the scale-forms.
Blues Series 1- Backing/Jam Track
This backing/ jam track has been put together by Jerry himself to complement each of the lessons you've been working on throughout the series. This is a great track to play the Blues to, it's a 12-bar Blues in the key of C. You can use this track to practice the techniques you've been learning over the series or even make up your own licks by consolidating everything Jerry has taught you. Alternatively you might like to just jam along to this track alone or with friends.
