Wow guys! I love that this has been so helpful. If you dig this format (quick lesson, but always musical) I release one every day on Tonys Acoustic Challenge. Type it into Google and check it out :) Cheers!

@liufox1292

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers for this, I have been researching "blues guitar lessons free" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Have you ever come across - Wanichael Corylexander Equalizer - (search on google ) ? Ive heard some extraordinary things about it and my work buddy got cool results with it.

@LyubomirLalovMulti

3 жыл бұрын

Winner of a video, I've been looking for "play blues guitar" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Ever heard of - Wanichael Corylexander Equalizer - (should be on google have a look ) ? Ive heard some interesting things about it and my mate got cool results with it.

@kickinincrediblydopesh9936

3 жыл бұрын

Could you do a lesson on how to play Logan Halstead-far from home???

@LeonEno

3 жыл бұрын

Been hacking for years, love the blues and damn, it's still a "3" chord progression.

@g.banderas1242

2 жыл бұрын

Yes absolutely enjoyed this lick. Clarified some issues that I was having. Thanks for sharing your knowledge 🙏. Will try to keep this in my practice very simple but extremely useful. 😎

I played guitar in my teens (late ‘60s early ‘70s), but then life happened and I put the guitar away until a few years ago when I got cancer. I pulled it out to have something to do during my recovery after treatment, but my short-term memory had been devastated by the chemo, making it hard to learn anything new. Videos like this are a blessing to me because they’re simple enough for me to follow and I can even expand on them. I’ll never be able to play great, but at least I’m having fun again! (BTW, I’m now 3-1/2 years cancer free)

@thunderthestorm1

Жыл бұрын

God bless

@lindarlarson6267

Жыл бұрын

👏👏👏👏

@ryankleinert-marquez1901

Жыл бұрын

Never stop playing guitar bro. I’m not that good but I like to hear myself play I don’t wanna play for anybody I just want to play for myself as long as you enjoy what you do and you think you sound good then you’re doing the right thing

@ryankleinert-marquez1901

Жыл бұрын

You’re a strong person too by the way having to go through that.

I just had to laugh - "So, without further ado, let's get started. But, _before_ we do..." Insert further ado.

@rahuimosby8244

5 жыл бұрын

grant50 Hyjkm

@Charlietwice

4 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@toppertruthio

4 жыл бұрын

So without further ado,switches off camera,rolls a big fat one,and finks of his next move

@ranhold1

4 жыл бұрын

🎶😂

@BradCarlMusic

4 жыл бұрын

I thought the same thing! LOL

No show off fancy guitar work to prove how good you are, just a straight forward lesson that is easy to follow. Thank you. By the way, I’m eighty and just learning to play guitar. 👍👍👍

@CarlTheInnovator

9 ай бұрын

Concise and to the point. Not trying to show how great he is. I’ll be returning for more more.

Great lesson! I’m 61 years old and literally just picked up a guitar a couple weeks ago. I’ve really only been doing finger exercises for dexterity. This is the first thing I’ve really tried to play. I was able to understand and do it. Thank you for the great lesson!

@randymurrell754

2 жыл бұрын

I’m in the same boat.

@joeyvaughn5643

2 жыл бұрын

Funny. We have the same story. I played some years ago and put it down. I got into an accident with Neurological hand muscle and nerve issues. Being unwillingly retired. I'm comming back to one of my loves in hopes it will help me strengthen the muscles in my hands, possibly connect some nerves and give me some dexterity in my hands. I have plenty of time now! I'm 64yrs. Old. Good jams to you my friend.

@miguelblanco1718

Жыл бұрын

You should give up..

@sleevelessace

Жыл бұрын

hey man rather late then never im in the same boat bur a bit younger i played from 8-13, then stopped playing during highschool n after, then i picked it back up last year when i was 25 and man im so happy i rediscovered my true love for guitar and music,Keep at it! its such a rewarding hobby, helps with alot mentally

@Architect222

10 ай бұрын

Put it down. Find something better to do with your time.

This fellow has a skill set for teaching....nothing about folks' heads. Clear, concise, nothing extra, nothing to be overwhelmed or confused by. ENcouraging, not DIScouraging. A huge plus. You're a good human, Guitar Man.

@michaelwilliams9280

4 жыл бұрын

I liked the way he presented

@foesfly3047

3 жыл бұрын

Wish I could put a ❤ for this comment.

@rickfoster1078

3 жыл бұрын

Yep, light bulb. Stevie Ray jammed over this... Cool lick.

@imonehellofaretardohandals523

3 жыл бұрын

Plus he played the riff slowly making it much easier to play along.

@MrSwaga1

3 жыл бұрын

I agree it took a few attempts but once it clicked it just stayed my frustration really was just trying to see where his hand placement was but other than that it was awesome.

First time I’ve *ever* played something on the guitar that isn’t a chord. A brilliant lesson, thank you!

@diegosol25

3 жыл бұрын

Same here

@jaminlibert5051

3 жыл бұрын

Check the app songsterr or the lite mode on internet, amazing site that's where i learnd all my songs ;)

@Maltese280zx

3 жыл бұрын

The first chunk reminded me of Last Train to Clarksville.

@metalheadweeb7132

3 жыл бұрын

OMG yes man most other people are like this chord and this chord

@ikkarezlet1922

3 жыл бұрын

This is exactly me!

FANTASTIC TEACHER. If every teacher had this simple, calm, straightforward, educational, encouraging, principle-based approach, the world would be teeming with axe shredders in no time flat.

Dude, this was fantastic. I just joined a band and I’m really taking guitar super seriously now and a professional jazz musician told me every pro guitarist must have a concept of the blues. Thank you for giving me my start!

I like the way you talk to us....respectful and helpful....thank you...

@papoumkl7118

4 жыл бұрын

Looks like Jesus playing guitar 😄

@donaldtiger9519

3 жыл бұрын

Good stuff..learned something new.thank you maestro.

Great video! For the impatient like me, the riff starts at 5:14

Ha, playing since 12yrs old, I'm now 71, this is my first lesson.😅 Great to learn something new arthritis and all. Thx

This lesson was awesome. I’ve had my guitar for 10 years and have never been able to pickup anything as quickly as this! Thank you!

I enjoy Tony lessons, 4 a person like me with so many issues he has made me a guitar geek. I have been with his program 10 months and thanks to him I have PTSD somewhat controlled. I thank God for his teaching methods and encouragement to play. I am a 100% disabled veteran after 33 years of service. I was truly lost before I started playing!! He is one of the best and I subscribe to others as I never want to stop learning this beautiful instrument, but Tony started my journey and I will never forget. Yes I am a life member before the 1st month was over!

Thanks for this simple, but effective breakdown. I appreciate how after explaining it you played it slowly, instead of 150 bpm like so many do. Made it easy to grasp

This was one of the first things I learned on guitar that actually sounded somewhat like music. Essential lesson for all beginners I reckon.

I have to say, played this on my Squier Strat and it sounded awesome! At the age of 66, I'm relatively new to playing guitar, making decent progress. But this simple routine is a great addition and building block for more! Great job, teacher!!!!

@iandodd7828

Жыл бұрын

Joe, I'm 61 and just bought a Squier Strat to start out on. Can't wait to try this lick!

@Joemommuh69

Жыл бұрын

You old guys still play?

I started playing guitar when I was 6. I played up until I joined the Army in 1992. I’ve wanted to play again but never took the time to start up again. I want to learn to play the blues and I have to say that you are the first person I’ve ever heard that, even though you used some technical jargon, broke it down to simple fretting and finger work. I’m a disabled veteran and my big chunky 1988 Oscar Schmidt is so thick that it hurts my back to lean over it. I need to buy a thin model. Thanks for being a true teacher!

@TradesWithJ1K

3 жыл бұрын

ty for your service ❤️

Loved it. I can hear that " doo, da, da , da, da, doo, da da ......in my head. Just got to make my fingers move in time, in place. Practice *******

I've been playing fingerstyle acoustic for a long time and used this structure kind of, but your presentation and encouragement has me now using this as my warm up, thank you so much!

Dude, that "light bulb" def went off, amazing how simple and useful that is

Whoah. 24 years & now just expanding my path. No more Alaskan Guitar Singer Jewel songs. I’m going after the blues. Love your style of teaching !

Played rhythm guitar all my life.Now i want to play lead guitar...DEFINITELY THIS HELPS BIG TIME TO START OUT...EXCELLENT...THANK YOU...

I went at it in a completely different manner 45 years ago, but I like that you are teaching beginners to play guitar with reference points.

I was about to hang up my guitar after listening to all these 9-year old playing like Bonamassa. Now I'm forming a band calling ourselves 'The Chunk Recipe 12 Blues Band'. Thanks!

@Chavee496tee

3 жыл бұрын

@Capt Fathom 2 of the 3 piece band members got chunkified, quit and hangout in Bars now. Last count... 12 Bars!

Thank you so much for eye opening lesson on a Blues riff! I haven't been playing for years and picked up the guitar again decided not to give up, and practice practice! I am just a beginner and you inspired me to keep at it. your teaching is awesome. I can't wait to learn this riff, thank you for putting your knowledge and time into this lesson!

When I started learning (myself) playing the bass guitar out of the blue in my early twenties, without any prior musical experience, patterns were practically my base. I joined a blues band while I was still blue at bass skills, so this pattern you just explained was exactly how I perceived playing the blues 😅

So simple and so helpful not to mention and get your fingers stretching and going where they should be. I’ve been exercising with this so much lately. It’s unreal. I love it.

Tony many thanks have been struggling for months and after seeing this great video it allcame clear

Thanks for taking the time and sharing your knowledge.

After a 45 year hiatus, I'm picking up the guitar again. My first lesson was last week and I learned the 12 bar blues. I've been strumming to those 4 counts all week. Tomorrow morning I'm getting up and following this video before I go to my second lesson mid-day. This is great!

I've been playing guitar for a pretty good bit now! And I've never learned the 12 bar blues, thank you for teaching that to me. You teaching is very fluent and the simplicity of how you break everything down is wonderful! If you start an on line class I would love for my kids to start!

Great intro blues riff with lots of possibility - thanks.

First time playing the 12 bars blues, was a lot of fun, I can already see how to get creative with it. Thank you ❤

CHUNKY FUNKY I remember doing these chunks when I was 12 years old.....and the blues has never failed me yet.

Nice. I've been playing 12 bar blue for years and never realized the pattern is always 1, 4, 5 chords. I did learn something. Thanks Tony. Love the content. Keep up the good work.

The progression is as follows: first chord 4 times, fourth chord 2 times, first chord 2 times, the fifth chord once, fourth chord once, two more of the first chord.

@johnnycake020

5 жыл бұрын

The Weaponist mate you’re a WEAPON

@danorion369

2 жыл бұрын

the last 2 chords should be the 1st then the 5th. the last two people i watched got this wrong.. funny

Since you FREELY POST the tabs On screen...I subscribed. How I wish all YT guitar/bass tutors are like you. You are NOT selfish. Thank you.

I really like your style of teaching theory..... I've been playing for 15 years and you just to sight me something I wish I knew 10 years ago! I've never thought about the 12 bar blues quite like that but definitely will be applying it to my music now. Thank you very much bro. I love how you never stop learning on guitar. No matter how long you have been playing there is always something new to master!

I just learn 12 bars blues chord progressions so this is so awesome. Loop the chords and you can just have fun with this over them. Very awesome!

Thank you so much for this. I’ve been playing for a few months now and this makes so much sense. Plus it will be FUN to learn and get it down well!! 😊

This video really brought me as close to the style I want as I’ve ever been and thank you

I've been playing about a year and recently quit taking lessons, but started jamming with some friends, mostly blues and some rock. The 12 Bar Blues is one of our regulars. I CAN'T WAIT to throw this lick in there next time! Thanks!

I have been playing guitar for several years, but I only really played rhythm, with just a fill once in a while. Thank you for showing me I could be doing more than playing chords!

I'm just starting to learn blues and this was an excellent lesson. Thank you

@chrisplayz253

2 жыл бұрын

How's it going

@gailss5860

Жыл бұрын

yeah share your progress

Its so simple and fun! Never gets old playing power chords in drop d ;)

Thanks for the 12 bar flick. Beginner player, there's nothing better than feeling some accomplishment after practicing cords for an hour. You have a great approach and technique for teaching.

Instant FUN! The beauty is everybody recognizes the riff! Im re-entering learning guitar and all I can say is this is an outstanding jumpstarter and string skipping exercise. It also opens up fretboard for immediate exploration. THUMBS!

I’m fairly accomplished and I remember this being a challenge. It’s going to be be very useful for beginners so don’t make fun, play it! Thanks

wow thanks Tony. just found this while looking for something else and love it. just got a new Strat and this sounds cool! Double pick sounds good too 😁

I have been playing for around 6 months. Learned more in these few minutes than I have ever in months while watching other people. Great stuff. Adding your stuff to Marty's and I'm sure I'll be growing fast

Dude! I've been playing off and on for 10 years. I just started getting interested in playing blues style to broaden my spectrum, and this video is awesome! I've been playing with this riff for a solid five minutes straight! Fantastic teacher, great video! I'll definitely be back

great litttle blues hook, but was left hanging for you to take us into a simple turnaround

@FromTheHipp

4 жыл бұрын

was also waiting for the turnaround lol

@Tyndaal604

3 жыл бұрын

First simple blues turn around I learned was: 3rd fret low E, open low E, open A, 1st fret A, second fret A If you can understand it play it and you’ll know how it sounds!

Works just fine on a bass too!

Thank you soo much, I am 63 and played a lot when i was younger. i forgot most of the things i used to play. i had a left hand injury and it was too painfull to play. i just started playing again and your lesson opened up the world for me, i can take off from this and climb up the fret board into some great things in just a few days of practicing your lesson. cant thank you enough.

I accidently discovered Hawkeye Herman's lesson on 12 bar blues two days ago. Been hearing the term for years, never understood what it meant. In ten minutes I understood what the 1, 4, 5 is all about and was playing in any key. Now I have a blues riff to go with it and it's a really easy one to change and develop - thank you so much! 💖

Tony, I appreciate the lesson and thank you for making it so easy to see what you are doing and follow it. I have a real hard time with learning when the Instructor says something like, "this one here and third string there... You get the idea. Thank you again, Tony

I could listen to you teaching all the day long bro! Thank you!

I've played for a while and have stumbled across this "riff"or "progression" while just playing around but would forget it right after, so having it explained concisely and why and how it works has really made it stick in my brain and has been great to add to my repertoire of practice and jamming. Thanks bro I'll be liking and subbing.

just happened to find this and found it easy to play along with rather than try to emulate someone showing off his professional playing. Thanks

Well done sir… I’ve been playing for over 40 years, and still found this to be helpful. 👍🏻👍🏻

Star every lesson with the riffs, licks, chops or whatever progession you are going to share with us. Like a pictuteof the destination we are headed towards. A very quick taste of the coming banquet if you will😁

@razjoee

4 жыл бұрын

My thoughts exactly start off with a quick demonstration of the end result.

Great, I have played jazz sax. for over thirty years and picked up a guitar several times, thrashed out a couple of songs and put it away. I always wanted to play blues and now feel I can. . This is great. At 72 I am now learning to play 12 bar blues. What a revelation! I have looked at other videos which start off well and the go into showing off mode. This guy really gets it. Well done that man! Many thanks!...

I''m a senior starting a new instructor today. He demoed the 12 bar blues in A Plucking the G7, C7, D7 , these 3 note moveable chords (G7,C7,D7). Your demo fits in perfectly. I look forward to creating some music by marrying the chords and arpeggios. Thank you for the easy lesson Peter

You just taught us a bass blues progression.. that I learned 50 years ago! But I guess someone who did not grow up on these progressions will find them very useful! Well done!

@musicguitar

5 жыл бұрын

ChiTownJerry I agree. The content was extremely rudimentary but I believe it was done intentionally for a specific audience. Kudos

@avtandil1971

5 жыл бұрын

I’m 50 now and just starting to learn guitar. Second week now. How I envy you guys who learned it in your young years. Really enjoying it

This was great just starting playing 2moths ago and this is the best lesson I have found yet and I mean I'm looking like a crazy man love it thank you

@vernonnicholas178

2 жыл бұрын

Started practicing a year ago after not playing for 50 years this is a great exercise for blues!

Excellent lesson, thanks man. I’ve been playing for over 30 years but I’ve never had any real structure and it shows. I’m finally starting to put stuff together and this is exactly the type of lessons I need. 🙏🇨🇦

Perfect lesson been playing forever and then diving into theory especially hard over the last two years. This helps me tremendously because of how easy it is to move around. I love the blues anywhere from real old stuff to modern guys like Bonamassa, Jonny Lang, etc. so I just wanna start with the basics like this and just keep moving forward. Thank you.!!!

This helped me break off from just being able to play the scale...got a little practicing to do

@g.banderas1242

2 жыл бұрын

You got that right 🎙😎🎸

thank you so much......helped a lot

This is brilliant ! Picked up the guitar last week after a couple of years and was struggling to find my way back. This helped a TON

I've been playing for years and never took a lesson or read music, decided lets do some basics for the first time and I have discovered I've been using this lick since a kid... This video made me happy to know my instincts taught me the basics....

Simple and straight forward. I had already stumbled across this lick on my own, but I'm looking forward to seeing what else you have out there. Your teaching style is easy to follow.

So encouraging for someone new to playing. Brought my confidence back… thanks

I got a lot out of this tutorial on the 12 bar blues. I have been playing off and on for a number of years and tried strumming the 12 bar blues and it was so boring. But with this riff that you showed us and implementing it with the 12 bar Blue blues pattern the 12 bar blues came alive to me in a rendition I can play over and over rather than strumming it to chords. Thank you very much. Don.

Just starting after 45 yrs of drumming. You make it makes sense if that does!

yes sir, thank you.....pretty cut and dry, repeat. Thanks for a solid upload...thumbs way up!

Hey Tony, I would like to thank you for your work. I been on the one hour interlude to The Challenge and I have to say that it is really mind changing, I can recommend it to anyone who want to understand the instrument! What a shame that I didn't had the chance know and understand that those ideas when I began my journy. Bless You!

@donaldsmith411

2 жыл бұрын

Good practice piexe

Fun fact: You hear this exact riff in Johnny Kidd and The Pirates’ hit song, “Shaking All Over” but in the key of E

I'm a young 68 year old starting from scratch, thank you

Thanks so much, couldn't have passed music class without this!

BROTHER I AM BLOWN AWAY!! I'M JUST STARTING OUT, I LUV YOUR DELIVERY I WISH YOU WERE SUPER CLOSE, SO I COULD BECOME A STUDENT. THANK YOU FOR THE CLARITY BLESSINGS TO YOU AND FAMILY. 🙏

I tried to Ask someone previously, how you can connect the dots to play in any key at anytime and hs reply was "Scales, learn different scales. They will come together and you'll see where they relate." I knew that was a much simpler, and faster way to do so. You my sir, are a professional. Thank you.

Great fast way for a beginner to get moving around the neck ... Thanks for the lesson truly helpful

Basic blues taught with clarity. Well done Tony. Robyn W, from Sydney

People have commented many times about this type of stuff, but it never sank in, but started learning some blues licks and came across this, it's helped a lot thanks

WOW, this took me so many places I never thought I could go as a beginner. Having a blast playing around with my electric and acoustic, feeling like John Mayer....in my dreams

I’ve been playing random stuff on the guitar for years and came across this video and it’s great! Thank you so much, it has actually helped with my theory a little bit

The first riff instantly reminded me of "How many more times" by LZ lol, nice tutorial man.

@number1511

2 жыл бұрын

reminded me of that too, and also So excited by SRV

very helpful, four notes in each chord to get you going. I can hear a lot of great sounds in there.

I have been familiar with the 12 bar chord blues structure but never appreciated that the 4 note you share provides a lot of flexibility in the 12 bar structure. Thanks for sharing

Great to be able to play music within minutes by learning a simple pattern and by moving it around. And it's good practise for moving from string to string and moving along strings. And it fosters good coordination between the left and right hand actions.

This was the first time I've ever learned anything from a guitar video. Good work.

@goldenultra

3 жыл бұрын

Same here, even once spent a whole day watching how to play smells like teen spirit still could not do it.

At first I thought it was rubbish, next second I am playing the guitar using different strumming patterns. I've gone from a plucker to a Strummer in 5 mins. love it

Thank you. I'm gonna play this til I can do it fast. I've tried to learn chords and I've tried to learn songs from youtubers like marty music but I have such a hard time keeping with it or retaining it. But so far this is working from you. Hopefully I can progress with things like this so I can make my own licks or riffs or solos instead of just repetitive learning of songs or chords I can't do. Blues is where my heart is. Thank you.

Thank you, I can play this thing! This was the shot in the arm, I needed to continue playing.

@g.banderas1242

2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree with you bro. 🙏🎸

You’re a very teacher my boy. Even got through to me and I’m an old fart whose been trying to make sense of this for years.

@g.banderas1242

2 жыл бұрын

I here you bro. Same here 🙄🐢

Man I've been playing that for 30 years, and didn't even click to being 12 bar blues! So you blew up my light bulb, Thanks again

ABSOLTUTELY AWESOME LESSON! Thank you.

sounds alot like the basic riff in LedZeppelin's "How many more times" I love it!!!

@FromTheHipp

4 жыл бұрын

which is attributed to the mississippi blues.