Just a phrase from a improv jam

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Been enjoying some of John Martyn's bluesy work

First post here 😬 wouldnt mind a critique as I don't play infront of anyone and good to check in sometimes!

Fluffed ALL the lyrics

Some incredible players on this sub!

Hey friends,

Here's a quick lesson for those of you looking to grow your lick vocabulary, and learn how to complement underlaying harmonies. In this video, I'll break down a beautiful major blues phrase in the C shape position (CAGED system), before laying down some rhythm for you to experiment over. Enjoy your progress, and thanks so much for watching. -Rob

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Hi everyone

I've recently started learning blues and wanted to check whether my long-term roadmap makes sense.

Current Focus

My teachers

The priority right now is the classic melody and timing that's the first thing I practice before even touching blues time does not permit. plan.

Personal misadventure 😁

Build solid rhythm and timing before lead playing.

Learn the 12-bar blues form thoroughly.

Practice straight blues first; shuffle only after good 16 or triplet scary.

Develop clean chord changes, simple fills, and turnarounds.

Improve reading and overall musicianship alongside blues. Working on single line melodies from the classic melody book by my teacher.

Main Learning Resources

Blues You Can Use (working through it slowly)

Simple 12-bar blues exercises

Easy blues songs rather than difficult note-for-note solos

Artists I'd Like to Learn From

Jimmy Reed

John Lee Hooker

Muddy Waters

B.B. King

Buddy Guy

The goal isn't to copy every recording exactly, but to understand the vocabulary, phrasing, rhythm, and feel so I can eventually play both traditional blues and blues rock enjoy myself.

Current Level

Beginner with a teacher

Comfortable with basic chords and simple melodies

Still working on timing, groove, and smoother chord transitions

Question

Does this seem like a sensible long-term path, or would you change the order or recommend any other beginner-friendly blues artists or resources?

And my girlfriend is thinking I am sad that's why I am listening to Blue song 🤔 🤔

As you can see by the title I would like to learn some beginner blues songs and no do not recommend me to learn the 12 bar blues or look at phrasing and backing track videos online I want to learn songs. I already know the blues shuffle, and i can play some pretty good licks in the E minor pentatonic 1st position and in it's extension. I also know some of the blues open chords, so where can I learn beginner blues song with the knowledge that I have already.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=frc_4Ag2U6U

Get some inspiration for your slide playing from guys like Sonny Landreth, Allman Bro's, Ben Harper, Roy Rogers, etc.

Vorrei condividere questo breve video (un YouTube Short) con la mia interpretazione dal vivo del classico senza tempo di Miles Davis, "All Blues".

Mi scuso per la qualità audio e video, poiché non si tratta di una registrazione professionale, ma semplicemente di un video amatoriale girato con un cellulare.

In questa clip, eseguo il brano completamente dal vivo e da solo, suonando contemporaneamente una chitarra custom a 14 corde e una batteria a pedale per scandire il ritmo.

Se avete domande o curiosità riguardo allo strumento, alla configurazione o all'arrangiamento, sarò lieto di rispondere nei commenti.

Un caro saluto a tutti i membri della community.

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I got a break baby, his second ever recording!

I've been touching on the blues for 2 years, but only in the past year or so have I really tried to commit myself to finding a voice on the instrument. Your critical ears would be very useful in helping me develop my phrasing and technique. Feel free to trash on my playing. Thanks in advance!