G’day! In this banjo lesson we’ll take a look at a Blues Shuffle using the blues scale, major blues scale and arpeggios for the chords in the 12 bar blues, played in G, plus we’ll also learn a number of licks to suit these chords.
This is the fourth blues lesson for the banjo, make sure you start with Blues Scale: Banjo Lesson where we cover some of the scales and arpeggios we’ll be using, plus there are a bunch more licks to learn first! Each of the different licks from the lessons can be used in combination for either soloing or back up, so make sure you’ve checked them out!
The first video lesson is available free below.The full lesson is available to members, which:
- Includes 2 video lessons covering the licks & techniques;
- Includes the PDF tab worksheet with licks for the Shuffle Blues;
- Downloadable MP3 intro example plus a 12 bar blues jam track in G!
The PDF worksheet with the Shuffle;e Blues tab is available to purchase separately below:
Lesson #1:
- Learn the first 4 bars of the Shuffle Blues;
- G7 chord/arpeggio, main lick idea.
Lesson #2:
- Learn the remainder of the Shuffle Blues;
- Cover the C7 & D7 positions;
- Summary.
Shuffle Blues: Banjo Lesson
Lesson #3:
Members Only- MP3 play-along & backing track.