Traditional-Style Electric Blues Guitar For Beginners (Udemy.com)

     In this course, you will learn to play basic blues rhythm guitar in a variety of traditional styles as they were played and recorded during the 1950s and 1960s.  After learning some basics about the guitar, we will jump right into the essential elements and building blocks for playing this type of guitar.   Topics covered in this course include basic rhythm patterns, chords, turnarounds, and other skills needed to start playing right away!  I will also take you through fifteen different examples of rhythm playing from the styles of the all-time greats - including the likes of Muddy Waters, Jimmy Rogers, Jimmy Reed, T-Bone Walker, Otis Rush, Albert Collins, Little Walter, Sonny Boy Williamson,and John Lee Hooker!   Practice exercises and recommended listening examples are included throughout the course.   

     When you are finished with this course, you will be ready to play traditional blues rhythm guitar -- by yourself, or with a band.   You can also to use the skills and concepts learned in this course to play contemporary blues and blues/rock.   And, after completing this course, you will be more than ready to tackle my second course on playing lead guitar in the traditional blues style.   Enjoy!  

Lesson TABS are all included in a PDF file that can be downloaded from the Introduction section of the course!