Classic Blues Rhythm Guitar Lesson

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If you’re looking to improve your blues rhythm playing and spice up your jams…then this post will show you a fun and powerful way to do that.

Many musicians like to focus a lot on lead guitar. But they often overlook the fact that behind (almost) every great lead guitarist you’ll find an incredible rhythm player. Take for instance, Stevie Ray Vaughan whose iconic blues shuffle rhythms changed the game. Or Jimi Hendrix, who was a master at blending soulful R&B sounds behind his singing.

Or Tommy Emmanuel who started as the rhythm guy behind his brother in a family band.

While many musicians think the blues is boring or limited. This just shows a lack of depth in their knowledge of it.

So let’s get started with today’s blues rhythm guitar lesson.

For this example, we are going to be in the key of E. Let’s next take a look at the most common…

Blues Rhythm Guitar Chords
The three most common chords found in a blues progression in the key of E are E7, A7, and B7. These chords form the basis of the 12-bar blues structure, a fundamental and widely used format in blues music.

Here’s a detailed look at each chord and its role in the progression:

1. E7 (I7)

Notes: E, G#, B, D

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