Learn Stevie Ray Vaughan Lenny • Guitar Lesson + Tutorial

Learn how to play “Lenny” by Stevie Ray Vaughan on guitar! This SRV guitar lesson breaks down the chords, form, E major pentatonic licks, and improvisation techniques that define his iconic style.

Hey, what's up, you guys?! Marty here with a breakdown of SRV’s “Lenny”—a beautiful, expressive piece that uses E major 6 chords, tasty runs, and bluesy phrasing to leave room for your own improvisation.

In this lesson, you’ll learn:
⦿ The chord structure & voicings SRV uses in Lenny
⦿ E major pentatonic licks and phrasing tips
⦿ How to jam with dynamics and feel—SRV style

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0:00 - SRV “Lenny” Guitar Lesson Intro
2:11 - Guitar Tuning: Eb and SRV’s Tremolo Use
2:53 - How to Play the E Major 6 Chord (Signature Sound)
4:10 - Chord Voicings: Amaj9 and Harmonics
5:13 - E Major Pentatonic Scale Explained
6:18 - Sliding Box Run for Improvising
7:01 - Muting Techniques and Expressive Runs
8:06 - Chord & Lick Connection: A6 and E6 Voicings
9:42 - Moving E6 Shape Around the Neck
12:01 - One-String Pentatonic Lick in SRV Style
13:36 - “Lenny” Chord Form Recap & B Section Breakdown
17:04 - Tips for Improvising Like Stevie Ray Vaughan
19:00 - Outro & Free Guitar Guide