How to Play Blues on the Ukulele

Charles Sedlak shows you the Rumba Blues - a great tune to spice up your playing using a hammer-on! You say you don't need any spicing up, but nobody believes you. Watch the lesson, please, for everybody's sake.

Charles Sedlak shows you how to master the 12-bar blues and a moveable 12-bar pattern. We will begin in the key of G. Pay attention and you'll never need another lesson, ever again (just kidding, you'll need more, much, much more).

Learn how to play the Delta Blues with this great guitar lesson. You'll see how to play the blues song "Walking Blues", two different versions, in the style of both Muddy Waters and Son House. "Walking Blues" is credited to Son House, who recorded the song for Paramount in 19 ...more

Are you piano neophyte frustrated with your scale drills and constant replay of "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star"? Learn how to play the blues - no joke - by watching this video. Built exclusively for beginners, this tutorial teaches you how to start jiving with some fun blues ri ...more

As a musician, whether it be Piano, Guitar, Bass, vocals, what have you, learning the Blues is incredibly important to not only being a better musician, but also to passing on the heritage of American music in general and keeping it alive! In this fantastic lesson you learn ho ...more

The blues is where it all began. Before you learn how to play rock or jazz or metal, you should start with the blues. Learning the basic 12 bar form can help you feel out measures and develop your sense of direction in music, and learning how to play the shuffled rhythm will h ...more

So you just bought your Ukulele but you have never played one before, you don't know what to do with it except make it sound like a cat being strung across..., won't go into too many details, you get the point. In this video you will learn the anatomy of the Ukulele as well as ...more

Sorry all of you Justin Bieber fans, this ukulele lesson is for the Third Eye Blind song called "Never Let You Go". It's a very detailed uke lesson, complete with chords, strumming and picking parts. This may be a little hard for ukulele novices, but definitely something worth ...more

Check out this video from Berkleemusic.com and watch as Associate Professor at Berklee College of Music, Michael Williams explains minor blues progressions for the rhythm guitar in the style of BB King's "The Thrill is Gone" in this Berklee guitar lesson.

In this five part video tutorial you will learn how to play lead blues guitar. Learn how to bend notes, play pentatonic scales, 12 bar blues rhythms and some blues licks. Follow these lessons and you will be playing blues guitar in no time. Part 1 of 5 - How to Play lead blues ...more

Want help playing slack key on the ukulele? Check out this video for a long lesson. Part 1 of 6 - How to Play the ukulele in slack key. Part 2 of 6 - How to Play the ukulele in slack key. Part 3 of 6 - How to Play the ukulele in slack key. Part 4 of 6 - How to Play the ukul ...more

Popularized by artists like Son House and Skip James, Delta blues is not only one of the oldest forms of blues music, it is among the most stylistically distinct and technically rewarding to play. In this video guitar lesson from YouTube user deltabluestips, you'll learn how t ...more

Check out this music tutorial video that shows you how to play "Hesitation Blues" by Gary Davis on acoustic guitar. Using a mixture of animated fret diagrams and live playing, this instructional video demonstrates how to play the Reverend Gary Davis's classic. This is aimed at ...more

Learn some ukulele basics and how to play "White Sandy Beach." Part 1 of 2 - How to Play the ukulele with basic instructions. Part 2 of 2 - How to Play the ukulele with basic instructions.

Learn how to play pentatonic blues on the electric guitar

Learn how to play a blues based intro to 11th position on harmonica with this tutorial. Pick up your C harmonica and play along in a minor cross harp position (2nd). We're playing in Gm but the music will switch to Bbmaj7. Watch this how to video and you will be able to play a ...more

Want to play Michael Jackson's "Billie Jean" on the ukulele? Learn how with this free video ukulele lesson. Whether you play the ukulele or bass kazoo, there is no better way to improve your chops than by learning to play your favorite songs. Not only is it more fun and much e ...more

This tutorial teaches you how to play a jazz blues in 11th position with a harmonica. The Bb Blues in 11th on a C diatonic harmonica is the perfect position for a jazz jam. Watch this how to video and you will be able to play the jazz blues in llth position on the harmonica. T ...more

Play the ukulele using a fingerstyle pick with tips from this video. Play the G chord, the C chord, go back to the G chord, and then play a D chord (which is open).

The Status Quo guitarist Francis Rossi offers some tips for budding rock stars. Check out this instructional guitar video and learn how to play a blues shuffle on the guitar. Learn a few basic techniques as the instructor silently guides you along the learning process. This vi ...more

Learn to play simple Blues Guitar licks in the key of F. A well-paced tutorial leads you through changing Chords as well as the F Blues Scale. The guide eventually introduces three Blues Licks to practice with.

The ukulele is a beautiful and unique stringed instrument that is perfect for the traveling musician because it is so portable and relatively inexpensive. The ukelele is a version of a small guitar that originated in Hawaii. In this tutorial you will learn how to play your uku ...more

Learn how to play the blues scale in the key of C on the piano or keyboard. This blues lesson is ideal for beginner pianists.

Learn how to play "Landlocked Blues" by Bright Eyes. Capo on the 3rd fret Here are the chords that are used in the VERSE, watch the video to see what order you play them in: C: X32010 G: 320033 Am: X02210 The "he shot me dead" part: X32310 CHORUS: Am: X02210 G: 320033 C: ...more

Learn how to play a blues shuffle in the key of E on electric guitar.

Playing blues is cool, but you will have to learn some special techniques in order to get the best sound possible. This video will show you how to properly play a nice blues song using an acoustic guitar. You will need to practice the song for a while, because it contains som ...more

Watch this video to learn how to play the ukulele chord progression in "C"! Start with C, A minor, F, and G7. Or try C, F, C, and G7. Or C, F, C, and G7. You'll get the hang of it.

In this how to video, learn to play a blues song improvising over four chords on the piano or keyboard. This piano tutorial is for beginner to intermediate students.

Learn how to play these great blues licks on the piano or keyboard. This video is for advanced pianists.

Learn how to play 12 Bar Blues in A Minor played with Reggae off-beat Triads on the piano. Note: A=1 D=4 E=5 (E Major) This 12 Bar Blues Progression/Pattern =1-1-1-1, 4-4-1-1, 5-4-1-1

Learn how to play this common blues lick in the key of G on the piano or keyboard. This piano tutorial is great for intermediate pianists.

Learn how to play some complex blues licks in G on the piano or keyboard. This piano tutorial is designed for the advanced pianist.

Check out this video to learn how to play the minor chords on the ukulele! Play A minor, B minor, C minor, D minor, E minor, F minor (my favorite), and G minor.

Want to play a medley of "Where is the Love" by the Black Eyed Peas, "Superman" by Five for Fighting, "She Will Be Loved" by Maroon 5, "Collide" by Howie Day, "No One" by Alicia Keys and "I'm Yours" by Jason Mraz? Learn how with this free video ukulele lesson. Whether you play ...more

Want to play lead guitar in a rock band? Well, you have to learn how to play the blues first. Most popular rock songs have roots in the blues guitar style of playing. This blues guitar lesson covers five licks in the second position of the minor pentatonic or blues mode. These ...more

Check out this ukulele lesson by Ken Middleton. Although this has a rather tongue-in-cheek title, it is a serious lesson for learning how to play Leonard Cohen on the ukulele.

In this tutorial, we learn how to play the blues with an electric guitar for beginners. Blues is a great gateway into learning more types of progressions of music. To start, you will need to have your favorite guitar and a basic knowledge of music. Next, you will need to learn ...more

Because of its portability, the acoustic guitar can be wonderful songwriting device. However, having a pocket symphony in your head–or pocket, as it were–does you little good if your hands aren't on board. Fortunately, YouTube user Sawlon is here to help you train your head an ...more

Watch this instructional guitar video that shows you how to play simple Blues Runs in basic keys, all on two strings. This is just a simple collection of basic runs that beginners can incorporate into their playing - just gets away from basic chords a little. There's a short d ...more

Do you dream of standing on stage in front of millions of fans with a guitar in your hand? You could make this dream come true, if only you could play the guitar! This guitar tutorial series from Robert Renman teaches you the basics of guitar playing along with a few beginner ...more

Popularized by artists like Son House and Skip James, Delta blues is not only one of the oldest forms of blues music, it is among the most stylistically distinct and technically rewarding to play. In this video guitar lesson from YouTube user deltabluestips, you'll learn how t ...more

The ukulele is a beautiful and unique stringed instrument that is perfect for the traveling musician because it is so portable and relatively inexpensive. The ukelele is a version of a small guitar that originated in Hawaii. In this how to video, Aaron shows some other methods ...more

Learn how to play a walking bass pattern and and pretty funky right hand riff on the piano or keyboard. This blues lesson is great for intermediate to advanced pianists.

Learn ukulele basics from this video. This is great for beginners. Learn the C chord, the F chord, and the G chord.

This how to video covers a rather complex blues technique which involves moving around the piano or keyboard smoothly and swiftly. This lesson is designed for the advanced pianist.

Pete Sears shows you how to improvise a blues scale in E and G. Great practice for aspiring blues pianists!

Watch to learn the three finger roll picking technique on ukulele.

Learn to think of chords as movable "shapes". This lesson isn't blues specific but this concept is applied to the blues in this lesson. Check out the tab here: http://betweenthelicks.com/blues-guitar/blues-chord-shapes http://betweenthelicks.co

In this lesson by Jody Worrell we'll learn a lick straight out of the A Minor Blues Scale. It's got some twists and turns in it that make it have a really sophisticated sound.

Popularized by artists like Son House and Skip James, Delta blues is not only one of the oldest forms of blues music, it is among the most stylistically distinct and technically rewarding to play. In this video guitar lesson from YouTube user deltabluestips, you'll learn how t ...more

In this how to video, learn to put together the right hand and the left hand when playing the blues on the piano or keyboard. This piano tutorial is ideal for beginner pianists.

The ukulele is a beautiful and unique stringed instrument that is perfect for the traveling musician because it is so portable and relatively inexpensive. The ukelele is a version of a small guitar that originated in Hawaii. In this tutorial you will learn the correct left han ...more

This guitar lesson focuses on the blues scale and shows you a bunch of tricks to help you use it wisely. The blues scale is based on a minor penatonic scale, but includes the flat 5th note. Most popular rock songs have roots in the blues scale. Learning the forms of the blues ...more

How to play some basic blues guitar licks; get professional tips and instruction from an expert on playing guitar and music theory in this free music lesson video series. Part 1 of 50 - How to Play basic blues guitar licks. Play basic blues guitar licks - Part 2 of 50. Click t ...more

Play drums using basic beats and time signatures, different equipment and musical styles like jazz, funk and rock; learn how from our professional drummer this free drum tutorial video series. Part 1 of 16 - How to Play a blues shuffle on the drums. Play a blues shuffle on the ...more

Want to play lead guitar in a rock band? Well, you have to learn how to play the blues first. Most popular rock songs have roots in the blues guitar style of playing. This blues guitar lesson shows you how to play "Mississippi Blues" by Willie Brown. Check out this blues guita ...more

The ukulele is a beautiful and unique stringed instrument that is perfect for the traveling musician because it is so portable and relatively inexpensive. The ukelele is a version of a small guitar that originated in Hawaii. In this two part tutorial, Jody Kamisato of Ukulele ...more

Although mainly demonstrational, this video shows you how to play "Tennessee Blues" on guitar. This video is intended for advanced players who learn easily by watching or listening. Read the useful tips posted below to aid your guitar learning: Some singers and songwriters lu ...more

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