

And I can imagine you feel the same.īut please stick with it. It was never a dream of mine to learn the theory behind what makes them such great players. I was inspired to learn the guitar because I wanted to play like Jimi Hendrix and Stevie Ray Vaughan. There is some theory to go through, and I know as well as anyone that this can feel a little academic and dry. In the interest of full disclosure – this is unlikely to be the most stimulating material that you have ever read. So today I will be covering some of the basics of blues rhythm guitar. This is absolutely crucial in the blues – and of course in almost all forms of music.

My previous articles have focused on the form and content of the 12 bar blues, but so far they have paid little attention to rhythm. Once you are comfortable with those ideas, it’s time to turn your attention to rhythm.

Dominant 7th Chords – How To Use Them & Why They Matter.If you haven’t yet read those articles, or if you are new to this material, I would recommend starting there first: In some of my previous articles, I have covered the basic form of the blues, and some of the most common variations on this form. If you want to be a proficient blues guitarist, you need to understand the basics of blues rhythms.
