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Ben's Blues Guitar Lessons
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11 contributions to Ben's Blues Guitar Lessons
27d •
This weekend...
Hey everyone, What's everyone up to this weekend? Anything fun planned? Going to see any live shows? Any guitar practice on the cards? If so, let us know in the comments what you're planning to work on.
2 likes • 24d
Only just seen this (oops). Had a fantastic weekend with the best gig we’ve played so far. It was Pirate Weekend in Hastings and we played on the Saturday night in a pub in the old town and it’s was rammed with people dressed as pirates. Excellent gig with a really enthusiastic crowd. This weekend coming we’ve very busy. We’ve got three performances lined up, Sat afternoon we’re on the live music stage at Bexhill carnival for a short set and then two proper gigs on Sat and Sun evening. It’ll be fun and exhausting in equal measure…!!
Apr 29 •
I Got You guitar part attempt
One of the local players around town was showing me how he played I Got You (I Feel Good) by James Brown in his band (no horn section). Essentially, he was doubling the bass line and also imitating the horns at times. Here's a minute of me attempting what he showed me. I think I'd call it a downtown shuffle... or what would you call it?
0 likes • May 6
Impressive stuff. Love the background..!!
0 likes • May 15
@Rob Wilson yes I was. That was a cool touch. Very clever
May 5 •
Live Calls
Just a heads up, for the time being I've moved the live calls to Thursday's at 7pm UK time (2pm ET, 11am PST). I was struggling to make the Wednesday time work so I'd rather be more consistent in my availability to make the calls. Hope to see you there this week if you can make it 👍
1 like • May 6
I may miss these for a couple of weeks (I’m on holiday). I might get the chance to log in.
Apr 29 •
Tonight's Live Call Canceled
Apologies, everyone, I have to cancel tonight's live call due to a family emergency. My wife has been back in the hospital, unfortunately. She has scans on Friday and appointments with Gastroenterology next week, so we'll hopefully know more by then. When I can get into the studio while the kids are at school, I shall record a little lesson for you to work through. Sorry again!
0 likes • Apr 29
No worries Ben. Take care of family first. See you all soon.
Apr 16 •
Uptown, Downtown tryouts.
Thought I’d kick off some feedback. Trying to mix up these rhythm figures and stay in time! Alesis drum machine blues setting. Definately shuffle to my ear. 100bpm. Bit slow? Trying for staccato using some left hand muting. Didn’t try the rake, which is a nice technique, so maybe cover that again for me Ben? How are you muting? Close up might help.
1 like • Apr 16
Well I liked it
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@ian-williams-7427
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