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Brave Your First Blues Jam
Module 1: Blues Basics: chords, fragments and turnarounds
1.1 | 5 essential blues chord shapes and when to play them (13:28)
1.2 | How to play creative chord fragments for the I chord (7:24)
1.3 | How to play creative chord fragments for the IV and V chords (6:48)
1.4 | 6 cool turnarounds for you to steal pt1 (7:09)
1.5 | 6 cool turnarounds for you to steal pt2 (7:09)
Module 2: the unconventional breakdown of a blues song
2.1 | Overview from a regular perspective (1:32)
2.2 | Hacking the start - opportunities inside the count-off (2:07)
2.3 | Before the band comes in - Lead-in licks (9:42)
2.4 | Playing verses - How to figure out where you fit (3:24)
2.5 | Solos and “comping” under other peoples solos (1:33)
2.7 | Ending songs - increasing tension to prolong audience pleasure (1:52)
2.8 | 3 solid licks to end a song (6:11)
2.9 | The Flurries - one last opportunity to make your mark (2:05)
2.91 | 3 flurries to learn and enjoy (11:05)
Module 3: Rhythm guitar comping techniques - accompanying other players
3.1 | Blues Rhythms (4:18)
3.2 | The Rhumba (4:43)
3.3 | "Comping" higher up the neck part 1 (9:22)
3.31 | "Comping" higher up the neck part 2 (5:52)
3.4 | Play these jazzier chord fragments to add color and interest (4:38)
3.5 | Spacious sliding double stops (2 notes) (3:12)
3.6 | Funked Up Blues part 1 (6:49)
3.61 | Funked Up Blues part 2 (5:37)
3.7 | Using open strings for joining the I-IV change and the turnaround (5:10)
Module 4: Key Blues Song Types
4.1 | The I IV V heads up (2:07)
4.2 | The I V IV (3:17)
4.3 | The I IV ii V I (2:12)
4.4 | Minor Blues pt1 (6:17)
4.41 | Minor blues pt2 (2:55)
4.5 | Soul/Gospel Blues (9:13)
4.6 | House Shape for Gospel Blues (BBs Box) (6:53)
Module 5: The only scales you'll need and why NOT knowing them is fine
5.1 | The only 3 scales you'll need (7:58)
5.2 | Minor Pentatonics Box Shapes (6:09)
5.3 | Major Pentatonic Box Shapes (7:49)
5.31 | Major Pentatonic thoughts (6:21)
5.4 | How to effortlessly join Pentatonic box shapes (and others) with the rinse and repeat trick (4:39)
5.5 | First steps for joining minor pentatonics (7:01)
5.6 | Moving between Major and Minor pentatonics (6:52)
5.7 | Mixing Minor and Major pentatonics (16:28)
Module 6: Blues licks and lead playing
6.1 | Scales vs Licks: Why learning licks wins the battle every time (4:19)
6.2 | 5 Red Hot Clapton blues licks (9:13)
6.3 | 6 Soulful B.B. King licks (8:54)
6.4 | 2 Blistering Gary Moore blues licks (11:53)
6.5 | 5 Twanging SRV licks (14:29)
6.6 | Jimi Hendrix blues lick 1 (5:01)
6.61 | Jimi Hendrix blues lick 2 (5:28)
6.62 | Jimi Hendrix blues licks 3 & 4 (7:08)
6.7 | Where to find good licks to copy (2:01)
6.8 | Why licks on paper work the hardest for you (4:47)
Module 7: Methods for creating awesome solos
7.1 | Great artists steal (1:10)
7.2 | Better Soloing pt1 (13:43)
7.21 | Better Soloing pt2 (8:07)
[WORKSHEET] Bulletproof method for better solos
[PDF] 15 strategies for solos
Module 8: Countdown to The Jam
8.1 | Net positive practice - the best method for a perfect performance (4:38)
8.2 | Crushing Stage Fright with changes to your practice process (3:39)
8.3 | 1 step forward, 2 steps back (6:07)
[CHECKLIST] Countdown checklist
[GUIDE] Newbies Guide to Beating Stage Fright
[WORKSHEET] Weekly practice schedule
Module 9: Stagecraft and gear tips
9.1 | Guitar leads (3:22)
9.2 | Stopping crackles on amps and guitar knobs (2:53)
Module 10: On the night
10.1 | Your first 90 seconds on stage (2:17)
10.2 | Onstage communication and things to watch for (4:54)
10.3 | 1 Simple trick to sound tighter and more professional (1:29)
10.4 | Stagecraft tips to prevent embarrassing accidents (2:34)
Module 11: Cool tricks for when you solo
11.2 | Breakdown on the IV chord
Module 12: Jam Wisdom - Interviews with veteran jammers and pro musicians
12.1 | Jam wisdom introduction (2:23)
12.2 | 26 Vital Jam tips part 1 (23:13)
12.21 | 26 Vital Jam tips part 2 (11:55)
12.3 | The bass player's point of view - Steve Sussex
12.4 | The pro drummer’s opinion - Glen Child
12.5 | Legendary Pro Drummer, Teacher & Jam Host - Pete Warren
12.6 | Jam Organizer & veteran guitarist - Dave Munnnings
12.7 | The Performance Coach - Charlotte Nightingale
Module 13: The Jam Diaries
13.1 | Here's what I'm taking to the jam tonight (1:42)
13.2 | The Jam Diary #1 (6:11)
13.3 | The Jam Diary #2 (3:43)
* BONUS * Hendrix Chords, Fills & Embellishments
Hendrix Chords, Fills and Embellishments (21:21)
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3.6 | Funked Up Blues part 1
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