Instructor
Jonny May
Course
Intermediate
03:12:54

The most comprehensive course on Blues licks and riffs! You’ll learn 60 essential riffs, including single-note riffs, double-note riffs, ostinatos, runs, & how to combine riffs.

Course Objectives
  • Learn 7th chords and the 12 bar blues form
  • Master the 4 left hand comping patterns
  • Understand how to use the blues scale and slides
  • Explore single-note riffs, double-note riffs, runs, and more
Learning Focus
  • Basslines
  • Groove
  • Improvisation
  • Riffs
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Really Fun!
Great repertoire of blues riffs to use in your own playing. It really motivates me to become a better player, thanks Jonny.

Course Lessons

1
The Bible of Blues Riffs 1 – Lesson 1
23:14

12 Bar Blues Form, Shuffle Pattern 1 & 2

2
The Bible of Blues Riffs 1 – Lesson 2
32:39

2 Left Hand Patterns, the Blues Scale, Single-Note Riffs

3
The Bible of Blues Riffs 1 – Lesson 3
34:12

Sliding, Single-Note Riffs

5
The Bible of Blues Riffs 1 – Lesson 5
37:18

Double-Note Riffs, Ostinatos

6
The Bible of Blues Riffs 1 – Lesson 6
36:48

Runs and Combining Riffs

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