Americana Roots: 3 Edition Collection

Artist Series Guitar Course from Keb' Mo'

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Get ALL 3 Editions with 173 multi-angle videos and 29 song performances from Keb’s Just Like You, Keb’ Mo’, The Door, Big Wide Grin, Suitcase, The Reflection, BLUESAmericana, Oklahoma, and Good To Be albums. The tab is synced to videos with looping, slo-mo, zoom, and other learning tools.

173 Lessons

Complete course with step-by-step lessons and practice examples.

Multi-Camera

Course filmed with 6 cameras for the perfect angles.

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All tabs and notation provided in PDF and Guitar Pro formats.

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Full Course Breakdown

Begin the Course
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Early Influences & Inspiration

My musical journey began with my Uncle Herman, a guitar-playing family member who got me started. However, after learning a few chords, I didn't know where to go next until I was introduced to David T. Walker, a session guitar player with his own albums who still plays today. He became the starting point for my musical journey.<br></br>While I wasn't heavily influenced by other guitar players, I was influenced by music and how the guitar blended with other instruments. I initially shied away from blues music, but it was where I ultimately found myself drawn. Artists like Robert Johnson, Blind Boy Fuller, and Muddy Waters caught my ear, but Tampa Red was the one who captured my attention with his simple yet effective playing and songwriting. I combined everything I learned about music into my own style.<br></br>One of my other early inspirations was Mickey Baker's "Jazz Guitar" book, which teaches guitar players about chord substitutions and how they relate to basic chords. Being a part of a band and using the guitar as a member of the group, rather than being a soloist, was where I felt most at home.<br></br>Although I loved the guitar and playing songs, I wasn't interested in standing out as a soloist. That's my story, and I'm sticking with it.

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Am I Wrong Song Story & Overview

"Am I Wrong" is a song that was inspired by Mississippi Fred McDowell's slide guitar playing in the Delta Blues genre. The song is a stomping and hollering type of song with a simple one-line melody and no chords, except for a few two-note chords.<br></br>The song is played in the key of open G, but with a capo on the second fret, which puts it in the key of A. The song is built on a system of minor thirds and major seconds, which creates the driving rhythm of the song.<br></br>There are a few tricks that can be added to the song, such as the Robert Johnson lick, which is often heard in blues music. Additionally, using the C position can create a seventh chord that adds a bit of variation to the song.<br></br>The key to playing "Am I Wrong" is to go slow and focus on the system of the song, experimenting with all the notes and options available. Ultimately, it's about learning the system and making it your own, rather than trying to replicate exactly what the original artist played.

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Am I Wrong Performance: Director's Cut

Director's Cut of Keb’s performance of Am I Wrong

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Am I Wrong Performance: Tri-View

Tri-View of Keb’s performance of Am I Wrong

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Am I Wrong Performance: Player POV

Player POV of Keb’s performance of Am I Wrong

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Am I Wrong Creative Reflections & Insight

Keb' shares insight and reflects on his creative process for Am I Wrong

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Maximize What You Know About Chords

Chords are like the building blocks of music theory. They're essential for understanding scales, keys, and how to use different chords in your playing. One of the first chords you learn on the guitar is the G chord, which is a really important one.

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Angelina Song Story & Overview

The song Angelina was actually inspired by this great country blues vibe I got from listening to Big Bill Broonzy. So, I want to play a little bit of Angelina for you and demonstrate how everything comes together. This includes the cheap chords, the expensive chords, as well as the timing and pitch.<br></br>Just a heads up, my voice might not be perfect because I like to keep things real and sometimes I go back and redo things. So, what you're about to hear is raw and unedited.

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Angelina Performance: Director's Cut

Director's Cut of Keb’s performance of Angelina

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Angelina Performance: Tri-View

Tri-View of Keb’s performance of Angelina

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Angelina Performance: Player POV

Player POV of Keb’s performance of Angelina

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Angelina Creative Reflections & Insight

Keb' shares insight and reflects on his creative process for Angelina

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Dangerous Mood Song Story & Overview

Up next is "Dangerous Mood," a song I co-wrote with Candy Parton back in the '90s for my second album. I wanted to create a really good old nightclub blues, you know, something for the grown folks. To set it apart from the regular blues, I made a few changes to the 12-bar blues structure, specifically the one chord and then the A chord.<br></br>These chords were inspired by the Mickey Baker book, which I often turn to for inspiration. Everything else is pretty much your standard blues 12-bar structure that you hear every day. When I play the blues, I try to stay in the moment and think about the theory behind each change, particularly when I'm on the one chord.<br></br>I know that when I'm playing the one chord, I'm in the key of G, but it pushes me to the key of C. So I lean on the one, which is the Mixolydian mode. When I go to the 11 chord, it puts me in the whole tone mode because it's a raised five. Then I go back to the four chord, which is the C, and then the sixth chord.<br></br>I try to approach it with a bit of a jazz player's mindset, but always sticking to the blues, of course. And when in doubt, I can always rely on that one chord. If you have any questions, I hope my performance will answer them. So without further ado, here's "Dangerous Mood."

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Dangerous Mood Performance: Director's Cut

Director's Cut of Keb’s performance of Dangerous Mood

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Dangerous Mood Performance: Tri-View

Tri-View of Keb’s performance of Dangerous Mood

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Dangerous Mood Performance: Player POV

Player POV of Keb’s performance of Dangerous Mood

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Dangerous Mood Creative Reflections & Insight

Keb' shares insight and reflects on his creative process for Dangerous Mood

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Every Morning Song Story & Overview

"Every Morning" was the first song I wrote after taking a break from songwriting for a few years. During that time, I played covers in clubs and didn't really focus on writing. But I eventually decided to start writing again, and this song marked the beginning of a new set of songs that would become part of my catalog.<br></br>It's a song about love, seen through the eyes of a lonely man. I wrote it initially in standard tuning, but when I decided to record it, I changed it to an open tuning (Open D with a capo on the second fret, which puts the song in E) to give it more resonance and body.<br></br>The open tuning I use is D A D F# A D, and for the four chord and the A, I use a simple E7 fingering to create the chord progression. There's a lot of strumming involved in this song, as I was still developing my finger-picking patterns at the time I wrote it. But even with just a few chords, the song has become an affirmation for love and has been the starting point for much of my work over the past 30 years.

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Every Morning Performance: Director's Cut

Director's Cut of Keb’s performance of Every Morning

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Every Morning Performance: Tri-View

Tri-View of Keb’s performance of Every Morning

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Every Morning Performance: Player POV

Player POV of Keb’s performance of Every Morning

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Every Morning Creative Reflections & Insight

Keb' shares insight and reflects on his creative process for Every Morning.

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Perpetual Blues Machine Song Story & Overview

Let me share a song with you called "Perpetual Blues Machine." Now, you might be wondering what a perpetual blues machine is. To me, it's a situation that keeps giving us the blues day in and day out. The title actually came to me when I was at a pizza parlor for my kid's game, surrounded by pizza and games and moms, and I thought to myself, "This is nothing but a perpetual blues machine."<br></br>The song itself was actually written for a woman to sing, but I ended up singing it on a record. The lyrics are from a male perspective, about being on someone's arm and feeling a bit pissed off about it. When I perform this song, I try to tap into some feminine energy to really capture the essence of the lyrics.<br></br>The song starts off with an D chord and goes to an A chord. Here's how it goes...

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Perpetual Blues Machine Performance: Director's Cut

Director's Cut of Keb’s performance of Perpetual Blues Machine

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Perpetual Blues Machine Performance: Tri-View

Tri-View of Keb’s performance of Perpetual Blues Machine

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Perpetual Blues Machine Performance: Player POV

Player POV of Keb’s performance of Perpetual Blues Machine

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Perpetual Blues Machine Creative Reflections & Insight

Keb' shares insight and reflects on his creative process for Perpetual Blues Machine

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Victims of Comfort Song Story & Overview

This song is actually one of the last in the batch of songs that I threw away to make room for my alter ego, Kevin Moe. At the time, it meant very little in comparison to the new set of songs I was working on. However, as time went on, the song started to hold more meaning.<br></br>Originally, it wasn't meant to be acoustic in nature. I had done a big arrangement with drums, toms, and guitars during the Peter Gabriel/Phil Collins era. I even had a friend with a beautiful high voice sing it, but somehow that version didn't capture the urgency of the song. It was more technology upon technology, which wasn't what the song needed.<br></br>Eventually, a minimalist approach seemed to be better suited for it, and it became a meaningful addition to my catalog.

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Victims of Comfort Performance: Director's Cut

Director's Cut of Keb’s performance of Victims of Comfort

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Victims of Comfort Performance: Tri-View

Tri-View of Keb’s performance of Victims of Comfort

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Victims of Comfort Performance: Player POV

Player POV of Keb’s performance of Victims of Comfort

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Victims of Comfort Creative Reflections & Insight

Keb' shares insight and reflects on his creative process for Victims of Comfort

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Hand it Over Song Story & Overview

The next song I want to share is called "Handed Over." As a musician living in a world of uncertainty, handing things over can be a big deal. People often talk about luck, but it's really about being prepared for opportunities when they arise. The thing is, you never know when those opportunities will come.<br></br>This song is about creating your own destiny and surrendering to something greater than yourself - the universal brain. It's not a religious song per se, but more about surrendering to life itself. So without further ado, here's "Handed Over."

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Hand it Over Performance: Director's Cut

Director's Cut of Keb’s performance of Hand it Over

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Hand it Over Performance: Tri-View

Tri-View of Keb’s performance of Hand it Over

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Hand it Over Performance: Player POV

Player POV of Keb’s performance of Hand it Over

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Hand it Over Creative Reflections & Insight

Keb' shares insight and reflects on his creative process for Hand It Over

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Les Paul Guitar Talk Concept & Demo

This guitar here is a version of a Gibson Les Paul. I have heavy thirteen gauge strings on it so that when I tune it down to D, it still has enough tension to play. I also have humbuckers on it, so I can do the slide and get a good vibe on each pickup. It's important for a two-pickup guitar to have this option because I can pull the tone back and get my desired sound. This is the Epiphone version of the Les Paul, which is more affordable than the Gibson version. Although there is a slight difference in quality, it's all about how you play it.

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Standing at the Station Song Story & Overview

Alright, I'd like to share a song with you called "Standing at the Station," which happens to be one of my favorites. I play it in a tuning called D minor seven, which is DADFDAC. What I love about this song is that it tells a story about a guy who's been left behind and has to carry his lover's bags to the train. He's pitifully standing there, not wanting her to leave, but she's already gone. Let me play it for you now.

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Standing at the Station: Rhythm Performance: Director's Cut

Director's Cut of Keb’s performance of the rhythm part for Standing at the Station

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Standing at the Station: Rhythm Performance: Tri-View

Tri-View of Keb’s performance of the rhythm part for Standing at the Station

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Standing at the Station: Rhythm Performance: Player POV

Player POV of Keb’s performance of the rhythm part for Standing at the Station

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Standing at the Station: Rhythm Creative Reflections & Insight

Keb' shares insight and reflects on his creative process for the rhythm parts in Standing At The Station

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Standing at the Station: Lead & Singing Performance: Director's Cut

Director's Cut of Keb’s performance of the lead and vocals for Standing at the Station

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Standing at the Station: Lead & Singing Performance: Tri-View

Tri-View of Keb’s performance of the lead and vocals for Standing at the Station

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Standing at the Station: Lead & Singing Performance: Player POV

Player POV of Keb’s performance of the lead and vocals for Standing at the Station

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Standing at the Station: Lead & Singing Creative Reflections & Insight

Keb' shares insight and reflects on his creative process for Lead and Singing parts on Standing At The Station

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You Can Love Yourself Song Story & Overview

I'd like to share a song with you called "Love Yourself," and I have a little backstory on this one. I was on the north shore of the island of Oahu in Hawaii, just hanging out on the beach with my guitar when I came up with the initial melody. Originally, the song had different lyrics, but when I got to the studio, I realized they weren't quite right and I ended up rewriting them.<br></br>The message of the song is about the importance of loving oneself, and the lyrics came easily to me because I was writing from personal feelings. I even borrowed a line from a BB King song, "Nobody Loved Me But My Mother," and put a little snippet of it in my own lyrics. I like to include elements of traditional blues in my songs, even if they're not bluesy themselves, as a way of connecting them to the roots of the genre. So here it is, "Love Yourself."

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You Can Love Yourself Performance: Director's Cut

Director's Cut of Keb’s performance of You Can Love Yourself

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You Can Love Yourself Performance: Tri-View

Tri-View of Keb’s performance of You Can Love Yourself

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You Can Love Yourself Performance: Player POV

Player POV of Keb’s performance of You Can Love Yourself

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You Can Love Yourself Creative Reflections & Insight

Keb' shares insight and reflects on his creative process for Love Yourself.

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Playing Slide Guitar Concept & Demo

If you haven't tried playing slide guitar before, it's not that difficult. First, instead of putting your finger behind the fret like you normally do, you place the slide right over the fret. But you don't press down, you just let it rest there. This is what creates the pitch.<br></br>Playing slide does take some practice though. You have to slide your slide smoothly over the strings and find the sweet spot where it rings out cleanly. If you hear some strange noises, then you're probably not pressing down quite right, but keep practicing and you'll find the right touch. And if you listen carefully, your guitar might just start telling you how great you are too!

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More Than One Way Home Song Story & Overview

This song was written for my second album called Just Like You. The song is called More Than One Way Home, and I wrote it with my buddy John Parker, who I've been tight with for years. He knows me from back in the Compton days and when we played on the road with Papa John Creach.<br></br>So we were talking, and he suggested that I write something about Compton. I already had two songs about Compton in my repertoire, one about coming back to the town and the other about memories of the town. This one was more about memories, painting a picture of what it was like.<br></br>The chords are bittersweet, with a mix of negative and positive memories. Danny came around every once in a while, but Mama was there all the time. Summertime was different from TV shows like Leave It to Beaver. We were right where we needed to be.<br></br>Life was perfect. The Thurman Boys on Peach Street and my friends across the street. I still know them, but only their dad. Ms. Brooks and her bible and her three little boys. Ms. Brooks was a very religious church-going woman, and we went to the Double Rock Baptist Church to hear her joyful noise. And then there's More Than One Way Home. No matter what road you might be on, you'll find your way home.<br></br>It's a story song, and the words match the lyrics.

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More Than One Way Home: Resonator Intro Performance: Director's Cut

Director's Cut of Keb’s performance of the resonator part for More Than One Way Home

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More Than One Way Home: Resonator Intro Performance: Tri-View

Tri-View of Keb’s performance of the resonator part for More Than One Way Home

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More Than One Way Home: Resonator Intro Performance: Player POV

Player POV of Keb’s performance of the resonator part for More Than One Way Home

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More Than One Way Home: Resonator Intro Creative Reflections & Insight

Keb' shares insight and reflects on his creative process for the Resonator parts on More Than One Way Home.

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More Than One Way Home: Lead & Singing Performance: Director's Cut

Director's Cut of Keb’s performance of the lead and vocals for More Than One Way Home

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More Than One Way Home: Lead & Singing Performance: Tri-View

Tri-View of Keb’s performance of the lead and vocals for More Than One Way Home

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More Than One Way Home: Lead & Singing Performance: Player POV

Player POV of Keb’s performance of the lead and vocals for More Than One Way Home

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More Than One Way Home: Lead & Singing Creative Reflections & Insight

Keb' shares insight and reflects on his creative process for the Lead and Singing parts on More Than One Way Home.

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Americana Roots: Origin Course Wrap-up

Hey everyone, I just wanted to take a moment to thank each and every one of you for joining me on this journey and letting me share my tools with you. I like to call them tools they're things I use to express myself and create, you know? And it means a lot that you appreciate them too. I hope something I shared has helped you on your own musical journey, and I encourage you to keep at it. Music is a beautiful thing, and it can bring so much joy to your life.

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The Door Song Story & Overview

I absolutely love this song because I had the pleasure of writing it with the late Leon Ware, a great songwriter who wrote classics like "If I Ever Lose This Heaven" by Average White Band and the entire Marvin Gaye album, "I Want You." He was my neighbor in LA for a while, and we worked on this song called "The Door" together.<br></br>It has a very spiritual undertone to it without actually saying anything about it, which is what I love about it. The changes are fantastic, with blues, gospel, and even some smooth jazz chords. It's a fun thing to play over.<br></br>When we were working on it, I remember Leon always had his head in the clouds and would go out onto the balcony of my apartment and just think about things. That's just the kind of person he was.<br></br>The song starts with blues changes and then goes into gospel. There's also a whole tone, half tone, and a "big whammy" every now and then. It's hard to explain, but I see the shapes and the chords. It's a simple key of A minor with an occasional A major chord thrown in for fun.<br></br>Playing this song always reminds me of Leon and the spiritual nature of it. It's truly one of my favorites.

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The Door Performance: Director's Cut

Director's Cut of Keb’s performance of The Door

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The Door Performance: Tri-View

Tri-View of Keb’s performance of The Door

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The Door Performance: Player POV

Player POV of Keb’s performance of The Door

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The Door Creative Reflections & Insight

Keb' shares insight and reflects on his creative process for The Door.

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Gospel Inspiration Concept & Demo

Let’s talk a little bit about the musical journey of my life. Music for me started at church, where my mother insisted that I go every Sunday, whether I wanted to or not. But that builds a spiritual foundation for you in your life, wherever you're going. It's about acknowledging something that is more profound than you are. So when I’m playing music, I’m always looking for the purpose that it serves.

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Anyway Song Story & Overview

This song is a bit of a conundrum with its mix of licks and the key of E. It's about a janitor who has a crush on his boss but knows he doesn't have a chance. He wrote a little song about it called "Anyway."<br></br>It's a bit complicated, but the chord progression is E to A7#9 to G#m7 to C#7b9.<br></br>So, that's a bit about the song and the chord progression. It's just a fun little tune with a bit of a complicated pattern.

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Anyway Performance: Director's Cut

Director's Cut of Keb’s performance of Anyway

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Anyway Performance: Tri-View

Tri-View of Keb’s performance of Anyway

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Anyway Performance: Player POV

Player POV of Keb’s performance of Anyway

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Anyway Creative Reflections & Insight

Keb' shares insight and reflects on his creative process for Anyway.

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Anyway Creative Reflections & Insight

Keb' shares insight and reflects on his creative process for Anyway.

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Fingerpicking Approach & Exercise Concept & Demo

I want to be careful with this, because there’s classical fingerpicking that you might want to go to a real professional teacher to learn. But I’m gonna tell you what I did to learn how to fingerpick.

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Loola Loo Song Story & Overview

This song is really special to me because I had the chance to co-write it with Bobby McFerrin early on in my career. We wrote two songs that day, this one and another called "A New Beginning." I was freaked out the whole time because Bobby is such a genius musician, but we put this song together with his changes.<br></br>The chords are a bit different than what I'm used to playing, but they sound great. The turnaround is funny with an E chord that's capable of moving up three frets. In the key of C, that puts us in the key of E flat. So the first chord is E flat, then E flat again, A flat, back to E flat, then A, B flat, A, A flat, G flat7, F7, B flat, E flat, B flat, E flat, B flat, E flat.<br></br>The bridge has some more traditional chords, like the F minor 9 chord and the E flat major 7. I added these because the sequence was already so expansive. The rest of the song is just putting it all together and figuring out the parts.<br></br>Feel free to change the chords or alter them to make it your own. I'd love to see what you come up with. Good luck!

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Loola Loo Performance: Director's Cut

Director's Cut of Keb’s performance of Loola Loo

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Loola Loo Performance: Tri-View

Tri-View of Keb’s performance of Loola Loo

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Loola Loo Performance: Player POV

Player POV of Keb’s performance of Loola Loo

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Loola Loo Creative Reflections & Insight

Keb' shares insight and reflects on his creative process for Loola Loo.

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Infinite Eyes Song Story & Overview

This is a song called "Infinite Eyes", inspired by seeing things in a different way and the connectedness of everything in the universe. It's intended to be a godly song and played on a steel guitar using open detuning. The lyrics use a phrase from the blues called "way behind the sun" and connect to the blues. The music is meant to match the feeling of wonder and slide guitar is used in parts. The song talks about how everything is a miracle and how the infinite eyes can see everything. It's a poetic and spiritual song about the beauty of the universe.

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Infinite Eyes Performance: Director's Cut

Director's Cut of Keb’s performance of Infinite Eyes

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Infinite Eyes Performance: Tri-View

Tri-View of Keb’s performance of Infinite Eyes

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Infinite Eyes Performance: Player POV

Player POV of Keb’s performance of Infinite Eyes

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Infinite Eyes Creative Reflections & Insight

Keb' shares insight and reflects on his creative process for Infinite Eyes.

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Resonator Guitar Talk Concept & Demo

I'm gonna talk a little bit about this particular guitar I'm playing now. This is a National Resophonic ResoRocket. And what's unique about this guitar is that it has a cutaway, which is great for slide.

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America the Beautiful Song Story & Overview

"The next song I'm going to play is ""America the Beautiful"" in the key of D, played on my National Steel Restonic guitar in the open position. This song is very special to me and holds deep meaning. It's actually one of my all-time favorites. It starts with the verse that Ray Charles used to sing.<br></br>Ray Charles sang it in a bluesy, gospel-style tradition, but I brought it down a notch and put it in the Delta. I wanted to give it that gritty, down-home feel where we could truly appreciate it. I believe it's one of the most profound songs ever written in America.

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America the Beautiful Performance: Director's Cut

Director's Cut of Keb’s performance of America the Beautiful

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America the Beautiful Performance: Tri-View

Tri-View of Keb’s performance of America the Beautiful

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America the Beautiful Performance: Player POV

Player POV of Keb’s performance of America the Beautiful

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America the Beautiful Creative Reflections & Insight

Keb' shares insight and reflects on his creative process for America the Beautiful.

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I'll Be Your Water Song Story & Overview

The song I'm about to play is "I'll Be Your Water." It's a co-written piece by Mr. John Lewis Parker and me. We've collaborated on many songs together, but this one is particularly special to me. Although it didn't gain much popularity, I still enjoy playing it because of its unique harmonies that come together in a cool way. I understand that not everyone will appreciate it the way I do because everyone has different tastes. Nonetheless, I find this song very special and meaningful. So, without further ado, here it goes.

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I'll Be Your Water Performance: Director's Cut

Director's Cut of Keb’s performance of I'll Be Your Water

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I'll Be Your Water Performance: Tri-View

Tri-View of Keb’s performance of I'll Be Your Water

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I'll Be Your Water Performance: Player POV

Player POV of Keb’s performance of I'll Be Your Water

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I'll Be Your Water Creative Reflections & Insight

Keb' shares insight and reflects on his creative process for I'll Be Your Water.

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Life is Beautiful Song Story & Overview

One day, my friend Colin Linden came over to my house in LA. Colin is a famous Canadian songwriter who's now based in Nashville, and he's a master of the blues. We both live in Nashville now, and we were just sitting around with our guitars when we started writing this song. It's called "Life is Beautiful" and it's one of my more popular songs and seems to really resonate with people.<br></br>Colin's knowledge of the blues is impressive. He knows more about blues legends like Reverend Gary Davis, Howlin' Wolf, Charlie Patton, and Skip James than I ever will in 10 lifetimes. We added some expensive chords to make the song a little more fun, but we kept it in the old southern picking or country blues style.<br></br>The song is basically a take on an old country blues vibe with a few added modern elements. I think people like it so much because it feels homey and has a slightly modern twist to it. There's one line in the song where we say "all the most important thing is that I love you," which is actually illegal in blues music, but we went all the way with it anyway.

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Director's Cut of Keb’s performance of Life is Beautiful.

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Tri-View of Keb’s performance of Life is Beautiful

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Player POV of Keb’s performance of Life is Beautiful

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Life is Beautiful Creative Reflections & Insight

Keb' shares insight and reflects on his creative process for Life is Beautiful.

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Open Tunings Concept & Demo

Open G tuning is a popular tuning for slide guitar playing. It allows for a lot of flexibility and creativity in your playing. If you're just starting out with slide guitar, open tuning can be a good place to begin because it introduces you to the technique. Once you become comfortable with the technique, you can start exploring different tunings and experimenting with your own style. With open tuning, the guitar takes on a completely different feel and sound, and it opens up a whole new world of possibilities for your playing. So, give it a try and see where it takes you!

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Remain Silent Song Story & Overview

The next song I'm going to play is called "Remains Silent." It's one of those songs where you have to attach your own meaning to it. For me, it's a fun song, but it's up to the listener to interpret it. The lyrics go, "Don't stand there lying straight to my face. You're not a lawyer, you got no case."<br></br>The inspiration for this song came from an old song by Pigmeat Markham called "Here Comes the Judge." In that song, the defendant says to the judge, "Don't you remember me? I'm the one that introduced you to your wife." And the judge replies, "Life, you son of a gun." So, "Remains Silent" is based on that.<br></br>It's just a fun, lighthearted take on the idea of someone lying to your face and thinking they can get away with it. The line "you're just a criminal" adds a bit of a punchline to the end of the song.

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Director's Cut of Keb’s performance of Remain Silent

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Tri-View of Keb’s performance of Remain Silent

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Player POV of Keb’s performance of Remain Silent

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Remain Silent Creative Reflections & Insight

Keb' shares insight and reflects on his creative process for Remains Silent.

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Rita Song Story & Overview

The song I'm about to play is called "Rita," and it's about a significant relationship that was coming to an end while a new one was beginning. The names have been changed to protect the innocent involved.<br></br>The song is about running back to Rita, and I'm going to play the first part before layering the second part on top of it. Check it out.

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Director's Cut of Keb’s performance of the rhythm part for Rita

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Tri-View of Keb’s performance of the rhythm part for Rita

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Player POV of Keb’s performance of the rhythm part for Rita

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Rita: Rhythm Creative Reflections & Insight

Keb' shares insight and reflects on his creative process for the rhythm parts on Rita.

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Director's Cut of Keb’s performance of the lead and vocals for Rita

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Tri-View of Keb’s performance of the lead and vocals for Rita

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Player POV of Keb’s performance of the lead and vocals for Rita

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Rita: Lead & Singing Creative Reflections & Insight

Keb' shares insight and reflects on his creative process for the Lead and Singing parts on Rita.

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Americana Roots: Evolution Introduction

Hello, I’m Keb' Mo' — Welcome to the "Evolution” Edition of Americana Roots!<br></br>I’m excited to have this opportunity to pass on to you what I’ve learned myself over the many years that I’ve been playing guitar, songwriting, recording, and performing on stage.<br></br>I’m using my songs as the framework for the entire series — it's the best way to give you a true feel for my guitar playing, songwriting and creative process. Each edition focuses on a key stage of my development as an artist.<br></br>For this "Evolution” Edition, we're going to explore 10 songs from my The Reflection, BLUESAmericana, Oklahoma, and Good To Be albums.<br></br>I'll perform each song, show you how to play them, and share the songwriting approaches I used when creating them. And with the interactive tools provided, you'll be able to practice and play along with me.<br></br>So, grab your guitar and join me on this musical journey!

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We Don't Need It Song Story & Overview

The song I'm going to play is called "We Don't Need It," co-written by Alan Dennis Rich and myself. As songwriters, we've all experienced struggles and hardships in life, but the song's moral is that everything is temporary, and we don't have to stay in tough situations.<br></br>The song is about having faith and the idea that we all have a lot of unnecessary "stuff" in our lives that we can let go of when things get tough. Selling or giving away things we don't need can help us navigate through difficult times.<br></br>This song is particularly special to me, and I enjoy performing it. I hope you enjoy it too.

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Director's Cut of Keb’s performance of We Don't Need It

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Tri-View of Keb’s performance of We Don't Need It

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We Don't Need It Creative Reflections & Insight

Keb' shares insight and reflects on his creative process for We Don't Need It.

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More For Your Money Song Story & Overview

The next song I'm going to play is called "More for Your Money". It was co-written by myself and Nashville writer Gary Nicholson. The song explores the idea of progress and how it has affected our lives. The first verse talks about growing up in the 50s and playing with dangerous roller skates attached to our feet. The second verse touches on how big box stores have replaced small downtown businesses. While we can get everything we need at the big stores, the little man is out of business.<br></br>The bridge of the song tells the true story of calling customer service for a broken microwave and being connected with someone in the Philippines instead of the local Sears store down the street. The song also references the Bernie Madoff Ponzi scheme and how the government's debt could lead to China taking over America.<br></br>While the song has some humorous moments, everything in it is true. It's a lighthearted take on some of the things we encounter in our daily lives. As they say, there's nothing funnier than the truth. I hope you enjoy it.

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Director's Cut of Keb’s performance of More For Your Money

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Tri-View of Keb’s performance of More For Your Money

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Player POV of Keb’s performance of More For Your Money

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More For Your Money Creative Reflections & Insight

Keb' shares insight and reflects on his creative process for More For Your Money.

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Small Chords & Double Stops Concept & Demo

Alright folks, I've got a little song here called "Just Like You". This one is made up mostly of two-note chords - that means you're just using two notes from a chord instead of playing the full thing.<br></br>It's actually a really simple technique - just take a chord you already know and pick out a couple of notes that you like. You only need two fingers to play them. By doing this, you can create a lot of different chord combinations and interesting sounds with just a few notes.<br></br>So let's listen to this song and see if you can pick up on some of those two-note chords. Maybe it'll inspire you to try out some new chord combinations of your own.

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Somebody Hurt You Song Story & Overview

This song, Somebody Hurt You, embodies the old church spirit that inspired me musically. Growing up, I listened to some of the greatest singers and musicians in the world perform on Sundays. The call and response, camaraderie, and social structure of the church community shaped me as a musician.<br></br>The song is a good old hand clap swing, blues gospel tune that's all about happiness and having fun on the guitar. It's a joyous expression of the music that just comes out of me naturally. I hope you enjoy it and feel the same joy that it brings me.

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Somebody Hurt You Performance: Director's Cut

Director's Cut of Keb’s performance of Somebody Hurt You

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Tri-View of Keb’s performance of Somebody Hurt You

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Somebody Hurt You Performance: Player POV

Player POV of Keb’s performance of Somebody Hurt You

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Somebody Hurt You Creative Reflections & Insight

Keb' shares insight and reflects on his creative process for Somebody Hurt You.

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This is My Home Song Story & Overview

This song, "This is My Home," was inspired by the events that took place at the border in 2016 after Donald Trump was elected President. I'm not trying to be political, but the situation inspired me to write a tribute to America and the many immigrants who have come here from all over the world.<br></br>The song is about belonging, feeling at home wherever you are, and knowing that you are okay. It's about the immigrant experience, how families come together and new stories are created. We all have a unique history, and this song celebrates the diversity and richness that comes with it.<br></br>I hope you can feel the love and pride that inspired me to write this song. This is my home, and I hope it can be your home too.

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Director's Cut of Keb’s performance of This is My Home

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Tri-View of Keb’s performance of This is My Home

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Player POV of Keb’s performance of This is My Home

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This is My Home Creative Reflections & Insight

Keb' shares insight and reflects on his creative process for This Is My Home.

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I Remember You Song Story & Overview

"You ever been to a nightclub where there's regulars there, people that come in all the time, every night? They just love the place, they keep the place open, and they're the heart of the club. And there's usually a guy that sits at the bar. He talks a lot and he might have one time been a ladies man, but he is not no more.<br></br>Every time he gets a little bit lucky. And he loves the ladies and he's just kind of, he sits at the bar and his name is Junior. I've named him Junior and um, so that's why I put him in the song. He's a mysterious fellow, so the song has a bit of a mysterious vibe to it.<br></br>So the lyrics go like this:<br></br>""My name is Junior, from Memphis, Tennessee. My daddy was a hustler and a stranger to me. I don't always know just what to say, but do I look familiar in any kind of way?<br></br>Well, I remember you dancing on the floor. I remember you walking out the door. You had a red dress on and some high heel shoes. You don't remember me, but I remember you.<br></br>There's something about you that caught my eye. You had a certain grace, you were hard to deny. I've been coming to this club for quite some time. But I never met anyone like you, you're one of a kind.<br></br>I don't have much to offer, just a little bit of charm. But if you give me a chance, I won't do you no harm. Let's take a walk down by the river, let's watch the stars above. I'll tell you all my secrets, and you'll tell me yours, my love.""<br></br>So that's the song, it's a bit of a love song and a bit of a story about Junior and his love interest. It's got a bit of a bluesy feel to it, with a touch of country as well. I hope you enjoyed it!

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Director's Cut of Keb’s performance of I Remember You

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Tri-View of Keb’s performance of I Remember You

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I Remember You Performance: Player POV

Player POV of Keb’s performance of I Remember You

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I Remember You Creative Reflections & Insight

Keb' shares insight and reflects on his creative process for I Remember You.

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Good to Be (Home Again) Song Story & Overview

This song is deeply personal to me because it was written in my childhood home of Compton, California. The Compton Cowboys and all the positive aspects of Compton are rarely showcased in the news, but they're what make it such a special place. This sentiment is something that many people feel about their hometowns. They wonder if anyone is still there, if it's the same as they remember.<br></br>I wrote this song with Money Mark Ramos over a three-day period on Zoom during the pandemic. We used a chord sequence from the Love Yourself song, which I had previously recycled, but this time it fit perfectly. The song is about nostalgia and the longing to go back to a simpler time. We all have memories that we cherish and sometimes we wish we could go back and relive them. That's what this song is about.

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Director's Cut of Keb’s performance of Good to Be (Home Again)

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Tri-View of Keb’s performance of Good to Be (Home Again)

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Player POV of Keb’s performance of Good to Be (Home Again)

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Good to Be (Home Again) Creative Reflections & Insight

Keb' shares insight and reflects on his creative process for Good To Be Home

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All Dressed Up In Blue Song Story & Overview

This song called All Dressed Up in Blue. Whenever I tackle a blues lyric and blues songwriting, I always think of what do we not have in a song? So humor is a big deal. And the first line of this song being like, you know, you know, you told me you love me and I believed you for real.<br></br>But the fact is I should have listened to my mother . That's, that's the whole thing. That's all you need right there, you know? Nah, I told you that girl wasn't no good for you. I told you. You know, uh, but you go ahead anyway. And there you are, like all dressed up in blue lady, just sitting there and God, but you know, it's life and it's all good and it's all a lesson.<br></br>It's all leading you toward all your failures and, and compromises are. Pulling you towards success. And uh, so that's how I look at the blues. And this song, all Dressed Up in Blue is a very special, uh, blues number because it's made in the spirit of blues. The old, it's old nightclub, real nightclub blue song. It's not a concert hall song, it's a nightclub song.<br></br>You know, cigarettes and, you know, whiskey. It's near drinking glasses, clinking, you know, it's like that. So that's what I like about it. All dressed up in blue.

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Director's Cut of Keb’s performance of the rhythm part for All Dressed Up in Blue

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Tri-View of Keb’s performance of the rhythm part for All Dressed Up in Blue

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Player POV of Keb’s performance of the rhythm part for All Dressed Up in Blue

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All Dressed Up in Blue: Rhythm Creative Reflections & Insight

Keb' shares insight and reflects on his creative process for the Rhythm parts on All Dressed In Blue

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Director's Cut of Keb’s performance of the lead and vocals for All Dressed Up in Blue

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Tri-View of Keb’s performance of the lead and vocals for All Dressed Up in Blue

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Player POV of Keb’s performance of the lead and vocals for All Dressed Up in Blue

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All Dressed Up in Blue: Lead & Singing Creative Reflections & Insight

Keb' shares insight and reflects on his creative process for the Lead and Singing Parts on All Dressed Up

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Crafting Rhythm Parts That Fit the Song Concept & Demo

When it comes to rhythm parts, that's really where the magic happens. That's where the groove and the feel come from. You've got the drummer, the bass player, the rhythm guitar, and maybe even the piano all working together to create this musical conversation.<br></br>There's a simplicity to it, but there's also this deep connection and interplay between all the different parts. As I'm playing my rhythm part, I'm really listening to what everyone else is doing and trying to answer their musical questions.<br></br>It's almost like we're all in a melodic drum circle, each of us contributing our own unique perspective and playing off of each other's energy. And that's what makes playing music so special - that feeling of collaboration and connection. So let's listen to the next song and see if we can pick up on some of those rhythmic nuances.

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62 Chevy Song Story & Overview

"The inspiration behind ""62 Chevy"" is all about having fun and celebrating the joy of life. It's a song about a car and a girl, a classic combination that never gets old. The car in question is a 1962 Chevrolet, a convertible that's perfect for cruising down the highway with the top down and the wind in your hair. And of course, no road trip is complete without a trusty dog in the backseat.<br></br>But this song is more than just a tribute to a great car. It's also about love and the lengths we'll go to for the people we care about. The protagonist of the song is trying to win back the affections of a girl who's left him. There's been a ""breakdown in communication,"" and he's trying to make things right. He's willing to drive ""around the world"" to find her and make things right again. It's a simple sentiment, but it's one that's universally relatable.<br></br>The chords of ""62 Chevy"" are deceptively simple. The opening sequence, which goes from F to F#m to C#7 to A to B7, and has a classic bluesy feel that sets the tone for the rest of the song. And while the changes might seem easy on paper, they require a deft touch to get just right. But when done well, they provide the perfect foundation for the upbeat melody and catchy lyrics.<br></br>The chorus is the real heart of the song, with its repetition of the phrase ""My 62 Chevy gonna take you to town."" It's a rallying cry, an invitation to let go and enjoy the ride. With the top down and the dog in the backseat, there's nothing to hold you back. It's a celebration of the freedom that comes with hitting the open road and leaving your troubles behind. All in all, ""62 Chevy"" is a fun, upbeat song that captures the spirit of Americana. It's about love, freedom, and the joy of the open road. And with its catchy melody and classic chord changes, it's sure to get stuck in your head and have you singing along in no time.

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Director's Cut of Keb’s performance of the first rhythm part for '62 Chevy

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Tri-View of Keb’s performance of the first rhythm part for '62 Chevy

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Player POV of Keb’s performance of the first rhythm part for '62 Chevy

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Director's Cut of Keb’s performance of the second rhythm part for '62 Chevy

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Tri-View of Keb’s performance of the second rhythm part for '62 Chevy

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Player POV of Keb’s performance of the second rhythm part for '62 Chevy

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62 Chevy: Rhythm Creative Reflections & Insight

Keb' shares insight and reflects on his creative process for the Rhythm parts on '62 Chevy.

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Director's Cut of Keb’s performance of the lead and vocals for '62 Chevy

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Tri-View of Keb’s performance of the lead and vocals for '62 Chevy

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Player POV of Keb’s performance of the lead and vocals for '62 Chevy

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Keb' shares insight and reflects on his creative process for the vocal and lead parts on '62 Chevy.

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The Guitar is Simply a Sonic Tool Concept & Demo

Let's chat about guitars for a bit. This Martin guitar I'm playing is a real beauty. It's an 00-18 model, made by the CF Martin Company, which has been crafting guitars for over a century. I've got medium gauge strings on it for playing slide, which can be a bit tricky on a fine instrument like this, but it's totally worth it.<br></br>Speaking of guitar makers, I also have a Paul Reed Smith guitar that's a real gem. He's a living legend and takes great pride in his craft. You can tell that every guitar that leaves his factory has his personal approval. And while Martin and Gibson are big names in the industry, there are so many other talented guitar makers out there who deserve recognition for their fine work.<br></br>All these companies, big and small, contribute to the history and evolution of music. And it's not just about the instruments themselves, it's about the people who play them. So even if you're not a famous musician, remember that every note you play counts. Your music has an impact on the world around you, and that's something to be grateful for. So keep playing, keep making music, and keep spreading joy.

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Americana Roots: Evolution Course Wrap-up

Hey everyone, I just wanted to take a moment to thank each and every one of you for joining me on this journey and letting me share my tools with you. I like to call them tools - they're things I use to express myself and create, you know? And it means a lot that you appreciate them too. I hope something I shared has helped you on your own musical journey, and I encourage you to keep at it. Music is a beautiful thing, and it can bring so much joy to your life. So let's make it a part of our lives, yeah? Again, I'm Keb' Mo', and thanks again for being here.

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Keb' Mo'

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  • Nashville, TN
  • Playing since 1970
  • 221 lessons at JamPlay
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