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Building The Blues Series 1- Lesson 1
In this first lesson Denny kicks off the series by demonstrating a really simple five note pattern, derived from the Minor Pentatonic scale, played, in the key of A. Denny provides a great deal of information following the demonstration of this pattern, showing that even the simplest of note patterns can make a great deal of music. He takes you through, in detail, how to play the licks and introduces techniques like expression, dynamics and vibrato. This lesson is in the style of Blues legend B.B. King, a perfect way to begin building the blues.
Building The Blues Series 1- Lesson 2
Denny continues jamming into the Blues in lesson two. In this lesson he introduces another pentatonic box, which he calls the B.B. King Blues box. He'll demonstrate how to play it in detail, which will compliment what you've learned in lesson one. This extends the Major Pentatonic box, demonstrated in the previous lesson which is sweeter sounding. Denny will show you how to use notes outside of the main solo to help you to develop your Blues playing and begin to develop complexity and show you how to link the first to solos. This is a simple, great lesson for those new to Blues.
Building The Blues Series 1- Lesson 3
Denny ramps up the pressure in this video by using it as a combination of lessons one and two. He demonstrates how to link the two previous scales, with an extension, to gain the ultimate Blusey sound. You'll get your fingertips around a long scale form, which spans most of the neck; this will build upon your foundational knowledge and you'll also learn how to join notes on the fingerboard with slides. This will allow you to begin to learn and create longer melodic lines, which differ in character.
Building The Blues Series 1- Lesson 4
Here, Denny extends the Minor Pentatonic scale to cover even more of the neck as well as connecting it with the 'Blues Box.' He'll also demonstrate the addition of notes to what you've already seen, namely the Flattened Fifth - transforming the Minor Pentatonic into what is generally known as 'The Blues Scale.' This expands on your knowledge and provides you the opportunity to really break away from the pentatonic and create something original. Denny demonstrates some additional techniques, such as the fast sliding technique helping to connect phrasing along the neck, ultimately creating that lovely long line up the fretboard.
Building The Blues Series 1- Lesson 5
This lesson begins to get a little more complex, in order to progress your skills. Denny adds in a few extra notes to further break away from, and superimpose upon the Pentatonic. You'll definitely hear some great new sounds such as the 3rd, 6th, and 9th. This addition of Major tones over the licks you've been learning will make your playing sound a little more chromatic and Denny will also show you how to use your bends to access the chances smoothly and professionally.
Building The Blues Series 1- Lesson 6
Demonstrating how to get lovely fluid lines over a Blues scale, in this lesson, Denny builds further upon what you've been taught in the previous six lessons. He'll show you, in a comprehensive demonstration at the beginning, how all of what you've learned can come together to create what Denny names his: 'SuperScale.' You're beginning to get a fuller, chunkier bluesy tone in this lesson. He'll explain Neighbour Tones and go into great detail as to how to link everything you've learned and how to target the right notes in your progression. This is a great lesson for the intermediate player and you're next step into becoming a Blues master.
Building The Blues Series 1- Tone & Gear
In this section Denny explains the gear he has been using to get that classic Blusey tone you've heard and enjoyed in the previous lessons. He'll take you through what guitar he's been using and also explain those all important amplifier settings. There is some really vital information here to help you get the best tone for the Blues you'll be playing and is a great round off to the series.
Building The Blues Series 1- Backing/Jam Track
The Jam track you'll hear now is a timeless chord progressions which was produced in the style of Jimmy Hendrix's famous "Redhouse." Denny put together this track himself which is great because it is specifically designed to compliment everything you've been learning within this series perfectly. You'll hear this chord progression time and again with Blues jam tracks, so you're in good hands. Use this jam track alone or with friends along with everything you've learned and you will definately become a better Blues player.
