Want to play better blues guitar solos—without memorizing a million scales? In this video, I’ll show you three simple devices that will instantly help you sound more expressive, musical, and confident when soloing. These tricks are great whether you’re just getting into lead guitar or trying to break through that plateau!
We’ll cover:
⦿ How to use triplets to make your solos groove
⦿ A must-know blues lick with killer phrasing
⦿ A classic Chuck Berry-style double-stop idea for tasty blues leads
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0:00 - Intro
1:06 - Who This Lesson Is For
1:44 - Device #1: Triplets (Groove & Feel!)
5:07 - Triplets Practice in C Blues
8:10 - Device #2: Essential Beginner Blues Lick
10:50 - Combining Devices 1 & 2
11:59 - Device #3: Chuck Berry Style Double-Stop Lick
13:37 - Putting All 3 Devices Together
16:42 - Final Thoughts & Free Resources