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Welcome to The Blues Guitar Show! Your free audio guitar teacher, focusing on all things blues guitar, records, rocking music theory and gear. Covering all the genres in the Blues world from Delta to Rockabilly. Each Monday I release an episode packed with information, exercises, songs, licks and interviews with some of the best players around to give you Passion, Practice and Perseverance for your guitar playing journey! I'm a born and raised blues guitarist, studio musician and teacher on ...
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Learning Guitar Now: Learn blues guitar and slide guitar with these easy to follow guitar lessons from John W. Tuggle.
John W. Tuggle
Learning the guitar can be very frustrating foo many. In this podcast, I want to help you improve your guitar skills by giving you these FREE blues and slide guitar lessons. You'll learn how much easier learning blues guitar can be, with lessons and tips geared toward your success as a blues guitarist. These are lessons I have taught to my private students for the last 20 years. Whether you're looking to improve you're existing skills, or maybe start learning slide guitar, I want to keep you ...
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Subscriber-only episode Send us a text This week we're continuing our look at double stops in blues. We're going thorught the John Lee Hooker classic - One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer. Head to the drive folder to download this weeks TABS; https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1_WwAzYBpLKQBRAz942uqQb4u-C3PcvYz?usp=drive_link Download the Triad Me…
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Send us a text In this episode I'm taking you through some really cool Rock and Roll double stops all the way from the 50's - Think Chuck Berry, John Lee Hooker & Hubert Sumlin! Download the Triad Method: https://thebluesguitarshow.com/the-triad-method/ Support the show To get your hands on THE TRIAD METHOD: https://thebluesguitarshow.com/product/t…
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Subscriber-only episode Send us a text In this weeks lesson were going through another cool 'double stop' 12 bar in E. This time its based on the Stray Cats song - Built For Speed. Head to the drive folder to download this weeks TABS; https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1_WwAzYBpLKQBRAz942uqQb4u-C3PcvYz?usp=drive_link Download the Triad Method: …
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Send us a text Today I've selected some of your questions to answer in this episode, please do keep them coming, Ben@thebluesguitarshow.com is my email address. We cover tone, 7th chords, fingerpicking routines & more in this one. Download the Triad Method: https://thebluesguitarshow.com/the-triad-method/ Download the Triad Method: https://theblues…
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Subscriber-only episode Send us a text Today we are continuing with the acoustic fingerpicking blues style and I'm taking you through a really cool sounding Peter Green style 12 bar using double stop harmonies. Head to the drive folder to download this weeks TABS; https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1_WwAzYBpLKQBRAz942uqQb4u-C3PcvYz?usp=drive_li…
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Send us a text In this episode I'm back talkin' triads with one of my favourite hacks for learning the fretbaord. This was a huge lightbulb moment for me and it's something I take all my students through. Download the Triad Method: https://thebluesguitarshow.com/the-triad-method/ Support the show To get your hands on THE TRIAD METHOD: https://thebl…
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Subscriber-only episode Send us a text Today we are continuing with the acoustic fingerpicking blues style and I'm taking you through 3 must know turnarounds for playing great and effective acoustic blues. Head to the drive folder to download this weeks TABS; https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1_WwAzYBpLKQBRAz942uqQb4u-C3PcvYz?usp=drive_link Do…
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Send us a text In this episode I'm talking you through my top 5 tips for how to effectively learn guitar online in 2024. I give advice on resources, approaches, how to stay accountable and how to stick with your goals. Become a plus member now: https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe Download the Triad Method: https://thebluesguitarshow.com/the…
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Subscriber-only episode Send us a text Today we are once again diving into the world of single note bass lines - This is the fundamental delta/acoustic blues technique to master and I've broken in down into an easy-to-understand 12 bar exercise for you. Head to the drive folder to download this weeks TABS; https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1_W…
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Send us a text “James Oliver is regarded as one of the finest players of the next generation.” -Jersey Evening Post James Oliver is one of the UK’s busiest acts playing over 300 gigs a year all over the UK, Europe, and the USA! He has performed over 3000 gigs and shared the stage with many acts including Albert Lee, Bill Kirchen, Deke Leonard, Greg…
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Send us a text IN this episode we look over 5 pentatonic licks that are designed to make you a better lead player. Head to the drive folder to download this weeks TABS; https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1_WwAzYBpLKQBRAz942uqQb4u-C3PcvYz?usp=drive_link Download the Triad Method: https://thebluesguitarshow.com/the-triad-method/ Support the show …
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Send us a text In this episode I'm giving you my honest thoughts on Claptons new record 'Meanwhile' Let me know what you thought of it. Download the Triad Method: https://thebluesguitarshow.com/the-triad-method/ Support the show To get your hands on THE TRIAD METHOD: https://thebluesguitarshow.com/product/the-triad-method/ Become a Blues Guitar Sho…
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Subscriber-only episode Send us a text These 'Ornaments' are things like hammer ons - pull offs - tapping - rakeing - bending and more - In this episode I talk you through not only what they are but also HOW to practice them. Head to the drive folder to download the chart: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1_WwAzYBpLKQBRAz942uqQb4u-C3PcvYz?usp…
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Send us a text In this episode I'm talking about double stops! These are super good fun and a great addition to your soloing guitarsenal Become a plus member now: https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe Download the Triad Method: https://thebluesguitarshow.com/the-triad-method/ Download the Triad Method: https://thebluesguitarshow.com/the-triad…
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In this lesson you’ll learn an acoustic blues solo played with a pick in the key of E.由info@learningguitarnow.com (John W. Tuggle)
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Subscriber-only episode Send us a text Today we are looking at the Major Pentatonic scale - we look at where it comes from, how it works and why its SO useful to understand. Head to the drive folder to download the chart: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1_WwAzYBpLKQBRAz942uqQb4u-C3PcvYz?usp=drive_link Download the Triad Method: https://thebl…
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Send us a text Today I'm taking you through my top 3 open G slide licks for learning delta blues technique. So tune down to a sexy open G - slap on a slide and get crackin' Enjoy. Become a plus member now: https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe Download the Triad Method: https://thebluesguitarshow.com/the-triad-method/ Support the show Downloa…
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Subscriber-only episode Send us a text As Promised this week we're looking over the perfect beginner solo from Pete Townsend. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1_WwAzYBpLKQBRAz942uqQb4u-C3PcvYz?usp=drive_link Download the Triad Method: https://thebluesguitarshow.com/the-triad-method/ To get your hands on THE TRIAD METHOD: https://thebluesguita…
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Send us a text Today I'm taking you through my top 5 British blues riffs! Some of these are for beginners and others more tricky but all of them are absolute bangers and I even sneak a 6th in there too. Enjoy. Become a plus member now: https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe Download the Triad Method: https://thebluesguitarshow.com/the-triad-me…
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Subscriber-only episode Send us a text This week we are covering the main section from the Who classic Baba 'O Riley. SOLO NEXT WEEK https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1_WwAzYBpLKQBRAz942uqQb4u-C3PcvYz?usp=drive_link Download the Triad Method: https://thebluesguitarshow.com/the-triad-method/ To get your hands on THE TRIAD METHOD: https://theblu…
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Send us a text Today I'm talking with a great up and coming blues player from the U.K - Thomas Heppell From the vibrant South Coast of the UK to stages across the nation, join Thomas as he crafts the next chapter in UK blues. With a style encapsulating the heart of Blues, the energy of Rock & Roll, and the sophistication of Jazz (sometimes if you'r…
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Subscriber-only episode Send us a text In this lesson we look at using the 'outlining chords' approach form last lesson and this time putting it over a 1-4-6-5 backing track. Full backing track can be found in the google drive folder https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1_WwAzYBpLKQBRAz942uqQb4u-C3PcvYz?usp=drive_link Download the Triad Method: h…
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Send us a text Today I'm covering THE acoustic blues technique. Weather it's hill country, delta style or ragtime this is a fundamental technique to learn. I give you 3 exercises to practice this awesome fingerpicking style. Let me know what you though of the ep by sending the show a text. Download the Triad Method: https://thebluesguitarshow.com/t…
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Subscriber-only episode Send us a text In this lesson we are looking at a super useful exercise to help outline major and minor chords across the fretboard. Head to the folder for the tab and backing track downloads.https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1_WwAzYBpLKQBRAz942uqQb4u-C3PcvYz?usp=drive_link Download the Triad Method: https://thebluesgui…
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Send us a text In this episode I list my top 10 Hill Country Blues artists (with clips) from R.L Burnside to Jessie May this one is not to miss! Let me know what you though of the list by sending the show a text. Download the Triad Method: https://thebluesguitarshow.com/the-triad-method/ Support the Show. To get your hands on THE TRIAD METHOD: http…
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Subscriber-only episode Send us a text Following on from last weeks lesson today we are finding new ways of mapping and using the king of all scales - The minor pentatonic Head to the folder for the tab and backing track downloads.https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1_WwAzYBpLKQBRAz942uqQb4u-C3PcvYz?usp=drive_link Download the Triad Method: http…
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Send us a text In this episode I'm taking you through some of the lessons I learned form being at music school. This was in response to a question sent in from Steve in Dallas. Download the Triad Method: https://thebluesguitarshow.com/the-triad-method/ Support the show To get your hands on THE TRIAD METHOD: https://thebluesguitarshow.com/product/th…
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Send us a text This is a great 'hack' for playing better improvisations using the minor pentatonic scale. We start with a chord shape - build the scale off it and move it to different areas of the neck to open up our lick possibilities. Head to the folder for the tab and backing track downloads.https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1_WwAzYBpLKQBRA…
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Send us a text In this episode we're looking at playing some solo 'back porch' style blues. This style is great for working on your timing, rhythm and fretboard knowledge. To get your hands on THE TRIAD METHOD: https://thebluesguitarshow.com/product/the-triad-method/ Become a Blues Guitar Show Member: https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe Dow…
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Subscriber-only episode Send us a text Today I'm taking you through a nice finger style arrangement of Let it Be by the Beatles. This has some tricky fingerpicking parts to it but its a great-sounding one to play and a campfire classic! Head to the folder for the tab and backing track downloads.https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1_WwAzYBpLKQBRA…
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Send us a text Today I'm taking you through a Rolling Stones classic. Wild Horses, This song is in open G tuning so DGDGBD from top to bottom. To get your hands on THE TRIAD METHOD: https://thebluesguitarshow.com/product/the-triad-method/ Become a Blues Guitar Show Member: https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe Head over to www.thebluesguitars…
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Subscriber-only episode Send us a text Today I'm taking you back through the natural minor scale and looking at some cool licks that mix the minor pentatonic and natural minor scales together. Head to the folder for the tab and backing track downloads.https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1_WwAzYBpLKQBRAz942uqQb4u-C3PcvYz?usp=drive_link Download t…
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Send us a text Today we are tackling all things slide. I take you through my top 5 tips for getting into playing slide guitar! To get your hands on THE TRIAD METHOD: https://thebluesguitarshow.com/product/the-triad-method/ Become a Blues Guitar Show Member: https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe Download the Triad Method: https://thebluesguita…
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Subscriber-only episode Send us a text In this lesson we go back to our fingerpicking work. Using the T123 method we look over some 7th chords and melody Head to the folder for the tab and backing track downloads.https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1_WwAzYBpLKQBRAz942uqQb4u-C3PcvYz?usp=drive_link Download the Triad Method: https://thebluesguitar…
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Send us a text Fingerpicking! One of my favourite things to teach. Today I'm covering my top 3 exercises for practicing fingerpicking for blues players. Grab that acoustic and let's goooo To get your hands on THE TRIAD METHOD: https://thebluesguitarshow.com/product/the-triad-method/ Become a Blues Guitar Show Member: https://www.buzzsprout.com/9509…
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Subscriber-only episode Send us a text In this lesson we look over some cool major blues scale licks borrowed from the bluegrass world! Great for enhancing rhythm playing. Head to the folder for the tab and backing track downloads.https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1_WwAzYBpLKQBRAz942uqQb4u-C3PcvYz?usp=drive_link Download the Triad Method: http…
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Send us a text In todays episode I'm taking you through the iconic solo for Take it Easy by The Eagles. It's a super fun solos to play and is chocked full of reusable major pentatonic licks. To get your hands on THE TRIAD METHOD: https://thebluesguitarshow.com/product/the-triad-method/ Become a Blues Guitar Show Member: https://www.buzzsprout.com/9…
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Subscriber-only episode Send us a text In this lesson we look over the major blues scale, a couple of cool licks and lead techniques like raking & pre-bending. Head to the folder for the tab and backing track downloads.https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1_WwAzYBpLKQBRAz942uqQb4u-C3PcvYz?usp=drive_link Download the Triad Method: https://theblues…
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Send us a text In this episode I'm talking you through one of my favorite shapes on the neck. This two string version of the minor pentatonic scale is not only a great exercise, but it is also super useable within solos, improvisations and lead work. It start on the minor 7 of the scale rather than the root note so it opens up a whole new range of …
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Subscriber-only episode Send us a text In this lesson we look over a fun exercise to practice major pentatonic blues on your own without a backing track! Head to the folder for the tab and backing track downloads.https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1_WwAzYBpLKQBRAz942uqQb4u-C3PcvYz?usp=drive_link Download the Triad Method: https://thebluesguitar…
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Send us a text In this episode of the podcast I'm talking you through 5 absolute must-know minor pentatonic licks for blues solos. To get your hands on THE TRIAD METHOD: https://thebluesguitarshow.com/product/the-triad-method/ Become a Blues Guitar Show Member: https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe Head over to www.thebluesguitarshow.com to s…
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Subscriber-only episode Send us a text In this lesson we look at replacing some of our typical open chords with cool sounding inversions and partial chords. Head to the folder for the tab and backing track downloads.https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1_WwAzYBpLKQBRAz942uqQb4u-C3PcvYz?usp=drive_link Download the Triad Method: https://thebluesgui…
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Send us a text In this episode of the podcast I'm answering more listener questions. Today I'm answering an episode request from Daniel In New Jersey who asks for my top 5 dos and donts for playing live. To get your hands on THE TRIAD METHOD: https://thebluesguitarshow.com/product/the-triad-method/ Become a Blues Guitar Show Member: https://www.buz…
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Subscriber-only episode Send us a text In this lesson we look at a great sounding riff in the key of E using swung 8ths and triplets to create this super cool JLH vibe. Head to the folder for the tab and backing track downloads.https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1_WwAzYBpLKQBRAz942uqQb4u-C3PcvYz?usp=drive_link Download the Triad Method: https:/…
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Send us a text In this episode of the podcast I'm answering more listener questions. Today's one is all about hwhat to bring along to a blues jam and how to effectively use the CAGED system. I talk through how I approach teaching/learning to finger pick and give you some usable advice on how you can start to improve your finger style skills. To get…
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Subscriber-only episode Send us a text In this lesson we continue to look at thumb technique and we also cover syncopation, displacement and some of the more intricate finger picking techniques Head to the folder for the tab and backing track downloads.https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1_WwAzYBpLKQBRAz942uqQb4u-C3PcvYz?usp=drive_link Download …
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Send us a text In this episode of the podcast I'm answering more listener questions. Today's one is all about how to get started with finger picking. I talk through how I approach teaching/learning to finger pick and give you some usable advice on how you can start to improve your finger style skills. To get your hands on THE TRIAD METHOD: https://…
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Subscriber-only episode Send us a text In this lesson we look at thumb technique and particularly how we can start to syncopate between our thumb and our fingers to play cool blues and country riffs Head to the folder for the tab and backing track downloads.https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1_WwAzYBpLKQBRAz942uqQb4u-C3PcvYz?usp=drive_link Down…
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Episode #181 The Answer's Paul Mahon on touring & playing with one of the UK's best rock bands
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Send us a text Today I'm talking with Paul Mahon the guitarist of one of my favorite UK bands - The Answer The Answer are a hard rock band from Newcastle and Downpatrick, County Down, Northern Ireland, UK. They have achieved success with their debut album Rise selling in excess of 30,000 copies in the UK and Europe, 10,000 on day one in Japan and 1…
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Send us a text In this extra episode I'm answering a question about internet information overload and where to start with improvising blues solos. To get your hands on THE TRIAD METHOD: https://thebluesguitarshow.com/product/the-triad-method/ Become a Blues Guitar Show Member: https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe Head over to www.thebluesgui…
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