How To Jam The Blues in 4 Simple Steps

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How to play guitar at a jam session for beginners.
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Ready to start jamming the blues with confidence? In this lesson, I'll break down how you can get started with just a few basic steps! ????

We'll cover:

- Essential blues chord shapes and the 12-bar blues progression.
- Using a simple scale shape to take your first solos.
- Adding rhythm to make your playing sound polished and exciting.
- Free resources and backing tracks to practice along with.

Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to refine your blues skills, these tips will help you dive into jam sessions with ease.

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▶️ Table of Contents

0:00 - Intro
1:11 - Roles in a Jam Session
2:49 - Why YOU Should Take A Solo
3:22 - The 3 by 3 Box (Minor Pentatonic)
4:43 - Adding a Rhythm
6:30 - Apply to Strumming
7:22 - Tips, Resources, & NEW Acoustic Blues Course

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