Moving the Turnaround Guitar Lesson
Moving the Turnaround
Hawkeye explains how the turnaround from the previous lesson can be transposed to all 12 keys.
Taught by Hawkeye Herman in Blues Guitar with Hawkeye seriesLength: 5:57Difficulty: 2.0 of 5
Playing the Turnaround as an Introduction
Turnaround licks are often used as effective introductions to blues tunes. Frequently, the guitarist will play a turnaround lick before the whole band kicks in.
Practice in All 12 Keys
To be an effective blues player, you must be able to play in all 12 keys. Practice playing the turnaround progression around the circle of fifths. Remember to vary the rhythm and arpeggio pattern so your playing doesn't become too predictable.
Supplemental Learning Material
Blues Guitar with Hawkeye
Found in our Beginner Lesson SetsThe blues is a distinctly American style of music. Many popular genres such as jazz, rock, and country music draw upon basic blues concepts. Consequently, it is advantageous for any guitarist to study the blues.
Lesson 1
Introduction to Blues
Hawkeye Herman introduces the blues. He explains the 12 bar blues chords and the poetic format that blues lyrics typically follow.
Length: 19:25 Difficulty: 1.0 Members Only
Understanding Blues Chords
Hawkeye explains how the I, IV, and V chords are used in a 12 bar blues progression.
Length: 12:12 Difficulty: 1.0 Members Only
Blues Rhythm
Hawkeye demonstrates common strumming patterns used in blues music. He also explains how country music evolved from the blues.
Length: 19:42 Difficulty: 1.5 Members Only
Intro to the Blues Shuffle
The shuffle is one of the most common rhythms used in blues music. Hawkeye introduces the most basic shuffle rhythm pattern.
Length: 18:12 Difficulty: 1.5 Members Only
More Blues Shuffle
Hawkeye covers the blues shuffle in greater depth.
Length: 13:13 Difficulty: 1.5 Members Only
The Blues Turnaround
Hawkeye introduces and explains a common blues turnaround.
Length: 7:45 Difficulty: 2.0 Members Only
Interesting Blues Turnaround
Hawkeye demonstrates various ways of arpeggiating the blues turnaround from the previous lesson.
Length: 8:08 Difficulty: 2.0 Members Only
Moving the Turnaround
Hawkeye explains how the turnaround from the previous lesson can be transposed to all 12 keys.
Length: 5:57 Difficulty: 2.0 Members Only
Turnaround in the Bass
Hawkeye explains how the blues turnaround can be played on the bass strings.
Length: 11:12 Difficulty: 2.0 Members Only
Turnaround Practice
Hawkeye provides some tips regarding how to integrate turnarounds into the context of the 12 bar blues form.
Length: 3:58 Difficulty: 2.0 Members Only
Turnarounds as Lead
In this lesson Hawkeye will explain how you can use turnarounds as a way to play basic lead.
Length: 0:00 Difficulty: 2.0 Members Only
Subtle Changes
Hawkeye demonstrates how subtle changes made to the blues shuffle can have a profound impact on the overall sound of the 12 bar form.
Length: 7:12 Difficulty: 2.0 Members Only
Blues Shuffle Variations
Hawkeye demonstrates more blues shuffle variations. He discusses playing individual notes and palm muting.
Length: 7:23 Difficulty: 2.0 Members Only
Bass Blues Shuffle
In this lesson, Hawkeye teaches a bass version of the blues shuffle that mimics a common left-hand piano pattern.
Length: 10:49 Difficulty: 2.0 Members Only
Turnaround Exercise
Hawkeye presents an exercise that will enable you to play a turnaround over the blues form in all twelve keys.
Length: 10:44 Difficulty: 2.0 Members Only
Delta Blues Turnaround
Hawkeye teaches a Delta blues turnaround in the key of A. This turnaround is played in the style of Robert Johnson.
Length: 10:45 Difficulty: 2.0 Members Only
Delta Blues Turnaround #2
Hawkeye Herman teaches a new Delta blues turnaround. This lick was inspired by Robert Johnson.
Length: 7:12 Difficulty: 2.0 Members Only
Robert Johnson Style
Hawkeye Herman teaches more components of Robert Johnson's signature sound.
Length: 27:38 Difficulty: 2.0 Members Only
Movable Chords
Hawkeye introduces some common, movable chord shapes.
Length: 17:42 Difficulty: 2.0 Members Only
Movable Chord Review
Hawkeye reviews movable chords in this lesson. He explains how these chord voicings can be used in a practical blues context.
Length: 5:41 Difficulty: 2.0 Members Only
Basic Blues Scale
Hawkeye Herman introduces the minor pentatonic scale in this lesson, the most commonly used scale in blues lead guitar.
Length: 23:54 Difficulty: 2.0 Members Only
Passing Notes
Hawkeye builds on the pentatonic scale. He introduces "blue" notes, which transform the pentatonic scale into the minor blues scale.
Length: 12:50 Difficulty: 2.0 Members Only
Scales and Keys
Hawkeye explains how to transpose the minor pentatonic and minor blues scales to different keys.
Length: 21:18 Difficulty: 2.0 Members Only
Finding the Key
Hawkeye Herman explains how to determine the key of a blues song. This information is essential if you wish to play lead over a song.
Length: 15:31 Difficulty: 2.0 Members Only
Lightnin' Hopkins Style
In this lesson, Hawkeye will bring together much of what he has taught in this lesson series and apply it to the style of Lightnin' Hopkins.
Length: 16:36 Difficulty: 2.0 Members Only
Treble Shuffle
Hawkeye explains how to play the blues shuffle on the treble strings.
Length: 9:22 Difficulty: 2.0 Members Only
The Great River Road
Hawkeye Herman teaches you how to play his original song, "The Great River Road," in this phenomenal lesson.
Length: 16:39 Difficulty: 2.0 Members Only
Mississippi John Hurt Style
Hawkeye covers the guitar style of Mississippi John Hurt. This style makes heavy use of alternating bass lines.
Length: 14:48 Difficulty: 2.0 Members Only
Piano Blues
Hawkeye teaches an original piece called "Piano Blues." He teaches this song to further demonstrate the alternating bass line.
Length: 13:20 Difficulty: 2.5 Members Only
Blues Accompaniment
Hawkeye Herman teaches a beautiful blues accompaniment pattern.
Length: 10:11 Difficulty: 2.5 Members Only
Stop-Time Blues
Hawkeye introduces the stop-time blues rhythm.
Length: 17:21 Difficulty: 2.5 Members Only
Sweet Home Chicago
Hawkeye Herman explains how to play Robert Johnson's "Sweet Home Chicago."
Length: 16:17 Difficulty: 2.5 Members Only
Eight Bar Blues
Hawkeye introduces the eight bar blues progression.
Length: 22:28 Difficulty: 2.0 Members Only
8 Bar Blues Key Transposition
Hawkeye takes the 8 bar blues material from the last lesson and explains how to transpose it to different keys.
Length: 6:39 Difficulty: 0.5 Members Only
Classic 8 Bar Blues
Hawkeye teaches a classic 8 bar blues tune in the style of Brownie McGhee and Big Bill Broonzy.
Length: 25:10 Difficulty: 2.0 Members Only
Playing Multiple Notes
In this lesson Hawkeye revisits the blues/pentatonic scale and talks about playing multiple notes at the same time.
Length: 9:42 Difficulty: 1.5 Members Only
Classic End Tag
Hawkeye Herman teaches a classic blues song ending. He also explains how it can be played in different keys.
Length: 9:42 Difficulty: 2.0 Members Only
Basic Blues Slide
Hawkeye Herman covers the basics of slide technique and provides exercises to demonstrate them.
Length: 25:49 Difficulty: 2.5 Members Only
Slide Guitar and Open D Tuning
Hawkeye Herman introduces open D tuning. He explains how to play a 12 bar blues progression with a slide in this tuning.
Length: 14:56 Difficulty: 2.5 Members Only
Ramblin' On My Mind
Hawkeye Herman demonstrates the classic Robert Johnson song, "Ramblin' On My Mind" in open D tuning.
Length: 8:41 Difficulty: 2.5 Members Only
Blues Shuffle in Open D
Hawkeye explains how to play the blues shuffle in open D tuning.
Length: 0:00 Difficulty: 2.0 Members Only
Open D Harmony Shuffle
Hawkeye teaches the "harmony" version of the shuffle in open D tuning.
Length: 5:15 Difficulty: 2.0 Members Only
Open D Turnaround
Hawkeye teaches a simple blues turnaround in open D tuning.
Length: 9:00 Difficulty: 2.5 Members Only
Open D Slide Licks
Hawkeye Herman teaches some open D slide guitar licks. These licks are inspired by the song "Ramblin' On My Mind" by Robert Johnson.
Length: 8:14 Difficulty: 3.0 Members Only
Pentatonic Scale in Open D
Hawkeye Herman explains how to play the D minor pentatonic scale in Open D tuning.
Length: 4:00 Difficulty: 2.5 Members Only
Ramblin' On My Mind
Hawkeye challenges you to play "Ramblin' On My Mind" using the techniques from the past couple of lessons.
Length: 4:03 Difficulty: 3.0 Members Only
Rock and Slide Guitar
Hawkeye shows that open D tuning and slide guitar are not exclusive to the blues. He provides an exercise that demonstrates how this tuning can be used in rock music.
Length: 15:55 Difficulty: 2.5 Members Only
D Tuning Chords
Hawkeye returns to the world of open D tuning. He introduces various chord voicings and explains how they can be used in the blues.
Length: 10:00 Difficulty: 0.5 Members Only
You Got to Move
In this lesson, Hawkeye teaches a classic blues song by Mississippi Fred McDowell - "You Got to Move."
Length: 9:03 Difficulty: 2.5 Members Only
You Got to Move Melody
Hawkeye Herman demonstrates how to play the melody of "You Got to Move" with a slide.
Length: 6:51 Difficulty: 2.5 Members Only
Slide Guitar and Blues Licks
Hawkeye Herman talks about playing and creating blues licks with the slide.
Length: 9:53 Difficulty: 2.5 Members Only
Elmore James Style
Hawkeye Herman breaks down important aspects of Elmore James' style.
Length: 23:11 Difficulty: 2.5 Members Only
Blues Licks and Riffs
Hawkeye teaches some versatile blues licks and riffs that can be used in open D tuning.
Length: 11:15 Difficulty: 2.5 Members Only
Open G Tuning
Hawkeye Herman teaches the basics of open G tuning.
Length: 7:28 Difficulty: 2.0 Members Only
G Tuning Chords
Hawkeye gives a brief overview of chords and how they are played in open G tuning.
Length: 6:11 Difficulty: 1.5 Members Only
Blues Scale in Open G Tuning
Hawkeye gives a brief rundown of how the blues / minor pentatonic scale can be played in open G tuning.
Length: 4:48 Difficulty: 1.5 Members Only
G Tuning Accompaniment
Hawkeye talks about playing accompaniment using open G tuning.
Length: 7:44 Difficulty: 2.5 Members Only
Improvising in G Tuning
Improvisation using the minor pentatonic / blues scale is discussed in open G tuning. Hawkeye also touches on Robert Johnson's song, "Walkin' Blues."
Length: 7:26 Difficulty: 2.5 Members Only
Open G Shuffle Rhythm
In this lesson, Hawkeye Herman talks about playing the blues shuffle in open G tuning. He also shows some basic turnarounds.
Length: 10:37 Difficulty: 2.5 Members Only
Open G Shuffle Variations
Hawkeye reviews the blues shuffle in open G tuning. He demonstrates shuffle variations as well as a few licks, turnarounds, and other tidbits.
Length: 15:45 Difficulty: 2.5 Members OnlyLesson 61
Robert Johnson Licks
Hawkeye teaches several Robert Johnson licks in this lesson. These licks are played with a slide in open G tuning.
Length: 14:40 Difficulty: 2.5 FREE
G Tuning and the Capo
Hawkeye introduces the capo and explains how it can be used. This lesson is still in the context of G tuning.
Length: 10:28 Difficulty: 2.5 Members Only
Come On In My Kitchen
Hawkeye Herman showcases the power of slide guitar by demonstrating the classic Robert Johnson song, "Come On In My Kitchen."
Length: 6:33 Difficulty: 3.0 Members Only
Skip James Style
Hawkeye Herman gives a brief rundown of Skip James' blues guitar style. This lesson also focuses on playing in open tunings without a slide.
Length: 19:15 Difficulty: 3.0 Members Only
Open D to Open G
Hawkeye demonstrates how to take a song from open D tuning and play it in open G. He uses the song "No Expectations" by the Rolling Stones as an example.
Length: 10:26 Difficulty: 0.5 Members Only
Drop D Tuning
Hawkeye shows you the wonders of drop D tuning and teaches his rendition of "Big Road Blues."
Length: 30:30 Difficulty: 3.0 Members Only
Statesboro Blues
Hawkeye goes over the fantastic song "Statesboro Blues" by Blind Willie McTell in Drop D tuning.
Length: 27:12 Difficulty: 2.5 Members Only
Blind Lemon Jefferson
Hawkeye discusses some history behind the great blues guitarist Blind Lemon Jefferson. He covers the song "Matchbox Blues" to provide an example of his style.
Length: 19:40 Difficulty: 2.0 Members Only
Minor Blues
Hawkeye explains the chord changes used in a minor blues progression.
Length: 12:53 Difficulty: 2.0 Members Only
The Capo
Hawkeye talks about the capo and its many uses.
Length: 22:32 Difficulty: 2.0 Members Only
Song Endings
By user request, Hawkeye shares ideas on how to end songs in this lesson.
Length: 21:26 Difficulty: 2.0 Members Only
Stop Time Blues
In this lesson, Hawkeye Herman returns to the wonderful world of stop-time blues. He teaches a few more ways to play in this glorious style.
Length: 17:53 Difficulty: 0.5 Members Only
Eight Bar Blues
Hawkeye talks about the eight bar blues and uses some classic blues songs as examples.
Length: 26:19 Difficulty: 3.0 Members Only
Blues Mambo
Hawkeye talks all about the blues mambo in this lesson.
Length: 16:09 Difficulty: 2.5 Members Only
Movable Endings
Hawkeye explains how all the endings you've learned up to this point can be transposed to any key.
Length: 31:53 Difficulty: 3.0 Members Only
Movable Blues Scale
Hawkeye talks about transposing the minor pentatonic scale to various keys.
Length: 16:58 Difficulty: 3.0 Members Only
Blues Scale Lead
Hawkeye explains how the blues scale can be used to play lead in any song.
Length: 30:57 Difficulty: 3.0 Members Only
Spanning the Neck
Hawkeye explains how the blues scale can span the neck in any key.
Length: 22:09 Difficulty: 3.5 Members Only
The Blues Had a Baby
Hawkeye talks about the background of rock 'n roll and how it is connected to blues.
Length: 21:42 Difficulty: 2.0 Members Only
Fun Licks
This lesson is filled with fun licks and lick techniques.
Length: 17:32 Difficulty: 3.0 Members Only
Spanning the Neck Continued
Hawkeye brings more blues wisdom to you in this lesson about spanning the neck.
Length: 18:18 Difficulty: 3.0 Members Only
Barre Chords Refresher
Hawkeye provides a few useful tips on playing barre chords.
Length: 13:18 Difficulty: 2.0 Members Only
Chord Relationships
Hawkeye discusses how the visual shapes of chords relate to one another on the fretboard.
Length: 15:06 Difficulty: 3.0 Members Only
Chord Relationships Continued
Hawkeye explains how to find the I, IV, and V chords in all 12 major keys.
Length: 8:43 Difficulty: 3.0 Members Only
Shuffle Rhythm Review
Hawkeye answers member questions on the shuffle rhythm.
Length: 16:19 Difficulty: 2.0 Members Only
Key of A Idea
Hawkeye shares an idea in the key of A that you can apply to your blues playing.
Length: 18:15 Difficulty: 3.0 Members Only
Thumbpick Vs. Flatpick
Thumbpick Vs. Flatpick: A most common question asked among guitarists is discussed in this lesson.
Length: 15:13 Difficulty: 0.5 Members Only
Capo Ideas
Hawkeye shares his ideas on the capo and explains why he thinks it is important for every guitarist to own one.
Length: 18:34 Difficulty: 0.5 Members Only
Everything is Movable
Hawkeye reiterates that everything is movable on the guitar and provides some fresh new ideas.
Length: 12:27 Difficulty: 2.0 Members Only
Bass Notes in Treble
Hawkeye explains how to add variety to the shuffle pattern by transferring the bass notes to the treble register and by adding palm muting. He also explains how you can create your own shuffle variations.
Length: 21:21 Difficulty: 2.0 Members Only
Treble Shuffle
Hawkeye provides more amazing tips and tricks on moving your shuffle rhythm to the treble for a unique sound.
Length: 16:50 Difficulty: 3.0 Members Only
Creating Solos
Hawkeye revisits the techniques learned in the last few lessons and explains how to tie tie them together to create solos.
Length: 9:46 Difficulty: 2.0 Members Only
Transposing Songs
Hawkeye provides some great tips for transposing any song you want to learn to a different key.
Length: 17:31 Difficulty: 3.0 Members Only
History of Blues
This exciting lesson dives into some of the earliest history of blues music and how it has shaped popular music today.
Length: 13:52 Difficulty: 0.5 Members Only
Blues is the Roots
Hawkeye Herman explains why "blues is the roots, and everything else is the fruits."
Length: 8:41 Difficulty: 1.0 Members Only
The Style of Hank Williams
Hawkeye discusses the history and style of Hank Williams.
Length: 17:07 Difficulty: 2.0 Members Only
The Style of Jimmie Rodgers
Hawkeye demonstrates some key aspects of Jimmie Rodgers' style.
Length: 12:30 Difficulty: 2.0 Members Only
Boom-Chicka Strum
Hawkeye demonstrates the "boom-chicka" strum and explains various ways you can incorporate it into your playing.
Length: 22:44 Difficulty: 2.0 Members Only
Fun Runs
Hawkeye Herman explains how to spice up your rhythm playing by incorporating bass runs between chord changes.
Length: 16:20 Difficulty: 2.0 Members Only
Review & Practice
Hawkeye Herman celebrates lesson 100 with a short but sweet review of what you've learned in the past couple of lessons.
Length: 6:51 Difficulty: 2.0 Members Only
Song Medley
Hawkeye Herman demonstrates rhythmic concepts from earlier lessons by playing a fun medley.
Length: 13:08 Difficulty: 2.0 Members Only
Hawkeye's Favorite Licks
Hawkeye shares some of his favorite licks in this lesson.
Length: 22:35 Difficulty: 3.0 Members Only
More Fun Licks
Hawkeye teaches more fun licks to add to your blues bag of tricks.
Length: 31:20 Difficulty: 2.5 Members Only
More Licks Up the Neck
Hawkeye Herman is back with some more classic blues licks that span the length of the fretboard.
Length: 26:20 Difficulty: 2.5 Members Only
Bass Licks
Hawkeye explains the importance of playing licks over the entire neck of the guitar.
Length: 21:33 Difficulty: 2.0 Members Only
Rock Me Lick
Hawkeye Herman shares a lick that is commonly known as the "Rock Me Baby" Lick. He explains how this lick can be incorporated into a performance of this classic B.B. King song.
Length: 19:09 Difficulty: 2.0 Members Only
Turnaround Positions
Hawkeye discusses how ideas derived from turnarounds can be incorporated into blues solos.
Length: 8:19 Difficulty: 2.0 Members Only
Instrumental Themes
Hawkeye Herman talks about instrumental themes and how you can add lead fills to them.
Length: 18:03 Difficulty: 3.0 Members Only
Instrumental Themes Continued
Hawkeye continues his discussion on instrumental themes and blues.
Length: 23:42 Difficulty: 2.5 Members Only
Ninth Chords
Hawkeye Herman explains how dominant 9th chords are formed and how they can be used in blues music.
Length: 15:16 Difficulty: 3.0 Members Only
Ninth Chords Continued
Hawkeye Herman continues his discussion on 9th chords.
Length: 26:52 Difficulty: 2.5 Members Only
More Eight Bar Blues
Hawkeye Herman shares more eight bar blues knowledge in this fun and information-packed lesson.
Length: 23:57 Difficulty: 2.5 Members Only
Using a Tuner
Hawkeye shares his thoughts on tuners in this lesson.
Length: 6:38 Difficulty: 0.5 Members Only
Introducing the Capo
In the 114th installment of his Blues Series, Hawkeye introduces the capo. He demonstrates how this valuable tool allows you to transpose chord voicings to various keys.
Length: 23:21 Difficulty: 2.5 Members Only
Forming Barre Chords
Having trouble getting those fingers to form barre chords? In lesson #115 of his Blues Series, Hawkeye covers some tips and techniques to help with these problematic chord shapes. Any beginner can master...
Length: 10:03 Difficulty: 2.5 Members Only
4 Up, 5 Down Applied Concept
Hawkeye explains why the adjacent strings on the guitar are tuned in perfect fourths and how this relates to left hand fingering.
Length: 18:44 Difficulty: 3.0 Members Only
Relative Chord Shapes
Hawkeye continues where he left off in lesson 116 and explains how the tuning of the guitar relates to commonly used chord shapes.
Length: 16:43 Difficulty: 2.0 Members Only
Transposing Notes / Changing the Key
Hawkeye Herman reviews important transposition concepts. Here he demonstrates how to change the key of a song so that it is appropriate for your vocal range.
Length: 20:31 Difficulty: 3.0 Members Only
All About Finger Picking
Hawkeye takes a look at this important right hand technique.
Length: 20:54 Difficulty: 3.0 Members Only
Bo Diddley Beat
Hawkeye provides a history lesson on Bo Diddley. He also demonstrates how to play the classic "Bo Diddley Beat." This rhythmic pattern appears in countless blues and rock songs.
Length: 20:15 Difficulty: 2.0 Members Only
Thematic Bass Lines
Hawkeye teaches some blues bass lines that can be applied to the twelve bar blues form.
Length: 19:04 Difficulty: 2.5 Members Only
Bass Lines Continued
Hawkeye continues on from his 121st lesson with more examples of blues bass lines for guitar.
Length: 7:14 Difficulty: 2.5 Members Only
Lead Bass Ideas
Hawkeye dives into some lead bass ideas. He demonstrates how a classic Eric Clapton riff can be used over the twelve bar blues form in any key.
Length: 12:57 Difficulty: 3.0 Members Only
Willie's Bounce
Hawkeye teaches the bass line riff to his song "Willie's Bounce."
Length: 16:31 Difficulty: 3.0 Members Only
Finger Picking Part 2
Hawkeye continues his discussion on finger picking.
Length: 12:27 Difficulty: 3.0 Members Only
The Texas A
Hawkeye Herman teaches a version of the A chord that he calls "The Texas A."
Length: 13:59 Difficulty: 3.0 Members Only
Blues Scale: Adding the Major 3rd
Hawkeye breaks down the blues scale and demonstrates how to appropriately add the major 3rd.
Length: 26:16 Difficulty: 3.0 Members Only
Double Stops
As demonstrated in previous lessons, Hawkeye opens up the world of double stops. Hawkeye teaches some classic Chuck Berry licks to demonstrate how double stops can be used effectively.
Length: 11:53 Difficulty: 2.5 Members Only
Scrapper Blackwell
Hawkeye introduces the guitar stye of Scrapper Blackwell. He uses the song Scrapper called "E Blues" as a starting point.
Length: 20:46 Difficulty: 2.5 Members Only
Influence of Blind Lemon Jefferson
History flows deep in blues music. Hawkeye discusses the influence of Blind Lemon Jefferson. This lesson is one for the history books.
Length: 22:43 Difficulty: 2.0 Members Only
Humming and Strumming
Hawkeye opens up some ideas on how to "plan ahead" in your playing. Similar to riding a bike, you need to look forward to see where your going. Humming what you want to play allows you to anticipate the...
Length: 18:49 Difficulty: 4.0 Members Only
Katrina, Oh Katrina
Inspired by the tragedy of Hurricane Katrina, Hawkeye was commissioned by the BBC to write a song about Katrina. Hawkeye demonstrates this song and recalls his thought process in writing this song.
Length: 29:53 Difficulty: 3.0 Members Only
All About the Hammer-on
Hawkeye demonstrates how a hammer-on can be used to open up doors in your playing. Hawkeye shows you how to achieve this technique and use it successfully in your playing.
Length: 24:07 Difficulty: 3.0 Members Only
The Pull-off
Hawkeye covers the pull-off, best friend of the hammer on. This technique is used to achieve the same goal as the hammer-on, yet with a completely different finger movement.
Length: 15:02 Difficulty: 3.0 Members Only
Using Hammer-ons and Pull-offs Together
Hawkeye combines lessons 133 and 134 and demonstrates some examples of how to utilize the hammer-on and pull-off techniques together to enhance your overall blues guitar skills.
Length: 10:27 Difficulty: 3.5 Members Only
The Quick Change
The 12 bar form is a staple in the world of blues music. However, there are plenty of different ways to arrange it. This lesson covers what is commonly called "The Quick Change."
Length: 15:15 Difficulty: 2.0 Members Only
Starting on the IV Chord
Hawkeye demonstrates how to change up a traditional 12 bar blues progression by starting on the IV chord.
Length: 16:51 Difficulty: 2.5 Members Only
The Talking Blues
Hawkeye demonstrates yet another form of blues known as the "Talking Blues." This style is indicative of its name. It features a talking vocal style played over a I, IV, V chord progression.
Length: 24:43 Difficulty: 4.0 Members Only
Utilizing 9th Chords
Need a slightly different voicing to spice up your playing? 9th chords will give your blues playing a colorful, urban sound.
Length: 24:53 Difficulty: 3.5 Members Only
Minor Tuning, Major Sound
Hawkeye breaks out his slide and demonstrates how chord progressions in major keys can be played in open minor tunings.
Length: 4:43 Difficulty: 1.0 Members Only
Style of Elmore James
Hawkeye offers up some tricks and techniques that Elmore James utilized in his style of playing.
Length: 25:52 Difficulty: 3.5 Members Only
Style of Son House
In lesson 142, Hawkeye dives into the style of Son House. House pioneered an innovative style featuring strong, repetitive rhythms often played with a slide.
Length: 14:32 Difficulty: 3.5 Members Only
About Hawkeye Herman
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""One of America's finest acoustic guitarists and blues educators."
Cascade Blues Association
"Herman plays with a sensitive, reflective touch that continually draws
attention to his vocals, which are effectively understated and free of
affectation... Herman can rock with the best of them. A solid choice for fans of
traditional acoustic blues."
Living Blues Magazine
" ...plays haunting music on a mournful guitar."
Los Angeles Times
"The only thing better than hearing this live album is seeing Hawkeye Herman
in the flesh. Whether adding his own spin to blues classics or offering his
own songs, Herman is a one-man history of blues, noteworthy guitar player and
inimitable communicator. Miss him at your peril."
Blues Access
With over 40 years of performing experience, Michael "Hawkeye" Herman
personifies the range of possibilities in blues and folk music. His dynamic blues
guitar playing and vocal abilities have won him a faithful following and he leads
a very active touring schedule of performances at festivals, concerts, school
programs and educational workshops throughout the U.S., Canada, and Europe.
His original music has been included in video dramas and documentaries and in
four hit theatrical productions.
In 2000, Hawkeye was awarded Philadelphia's
Barrymore Award for Excellence in Theatre for best original music in a
theatrical production. "Everyday Living," Hawkeye's first nationally released album
from 1987, now reissued on CD, features the late blues giants Charles Brown and
"Cool Papa" Sadler, and established the demand for his now long-standing
festival and concert touring. His latest CDs and DVD, "Blues Alive!" (CD), "It's
All Blues To Me" (CD), and "Hawkeye Live In Concert" (DVD) have been greeted
with rave reviews. Hawkeye's journalistic efforts have been published in numerous
national and regional blues and music-related periodicals.
In 1998 he was the
recipient of the Blues Foundation's "Keeping The Blues Alive" award for
achievement in education. He served on the Board of Directors of the Blues
Foundation for six years. Hawkeye was inducted into the Iowa Blues Hall of fame in
2004. In September of 2005, Hawkeye composed, at the request of the British
Broadcasting Company (BBC), "Katrina, Oh Katrina (Hurricane Blues)," detailing the
hurricane disaster on the Gulf Coast. The song was aired to over 7 million
listeners on the popular "BBC Today" program. He is the cofounder of the Rogue
Valley Blues Festival, Ashland, OR.
This musician has definitely carved out a
spot for himself in the contemporary acoustic blues/folk field, and has earned a
reputation as one of the most accomplished artists in the genre, and
audiences throughout the US/Canada/Europe have come to know and appreciate Hawkeye's
talent, dedication, and captivating performances.
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Discussions with our instructors are just one of the many benefits of becoming a member of JamPlay.Hi Hawkeye just just wanted to stop at this point in your course to say thankyou for your wonderfull instruction. I really enjoy your lessons, love the way you break every thing down so even I can understand it and the genuine enthusiasm you have for the blues form has rubbed off on me.
You're most welcome, Richard. I appreciate your kind comments about my lessons. I've given a lot of thought and planning as to the order and content of my lessons. Please do continue to patiently progress from one lesson to the next, at your own speed. ;-) I'm glad you find my enthusiasm for blues music contagious. I hope you continue to enjoy 'traveling' with me on the 'blues highway' here at JamPlay.com.
What is the fingering for the abbreviated G chord you played at the end of the turnaround?
nevermind I found the question that I asked a few threads down
Hi Hawkeye, Forgive my ignorance but I cant figure out the turnaround in the open 'a' key, dosnt seem to work using the d shape up to the 8th and 9th frets Cheers Simon
Simon, I also suggest you take the time to click on and read the "about this lesson" tab, as well as the 'supplemental content.' Look at the first entry ... "Blues in G" ... all you have to do to make this entire exercise in the key of A is to move everything in the "Glues in G" tablature up two frets (one full step, from G to A) ... also look at measures 11 and 12 in the "Blues in G" exercise ... it'st he turnaround in the key of G ... move everything up two frets (one full step) and you have the turnaround in the key of A. All this information, combined with the video (I thought a single picture was supposed to be worth a thousand words ...! ;-) ... With all of the material available to you on this lesson via video, explanation in words, and complete tablature, I think you should be able to figure this out and have success in playing the turnaround in any key. Good luck with the learning/practicing/playing process and thanks for 'traveling' with me on the 'blues highway' here at JamPlay.com.
Thanks for the message/question, Simon. If 'it doesn't work' by following my instructions ... you're doing something wrong ... ;-). I don't know what you mean by ... " in the open 'a' key" ... what is 'open a' ? ... do you mean first position A chord at the 2nd fret? ... are you not aware that this turnaround is based on a first position E chord ... so if you want to play the turnaround in the key of A you would start with a first position D7 shaped chord (on the first three strings. the three highest/thinnest strings) at the 9th fret (with the index finger is on the second string of the 8th fret and the 2nd finger at the 9th fret of the third string and the 3rd finger at the 9th fret of the first string) ... now play that D7 shaped chord a the 9th fret , then at the 8th fret, then at the 7th ... then you resolve with a barred A chord at the 5th fret (shaped like a first position e or F chord). Sorry, but I don't know what you mean by "in the open 'a' key" ... if this doesn't work for you, you need to watch this lesson over and over again until you do 'get it' ... because it DOES work if you understand the process of moving the first position D7 chord up the neck and do what instruct. I think my instructions in this lesson are quite clear ... so I suggest you watch this lesson multiple times until you find your error in comprehension. That's the best I can do for ya. Thanks again for your question and for enjoying these lessons.
In the Key of G, your notation says that the last chord is a D7, is it not a G7?
Sorry, looked at it again, all good!
Marvin, I don't do the notation ... there's a genius named Matt who does it all ... if you find he's made a mistake you need to contact JamPlay.com admin ... not me ... thanks for enjoying these lessons.
Hawkeye this is a great lesson series so far. Can not wait to continue. Can you please explain to me the riff you play at the end of the turn around. Say in g for example . I have purchased a lot of books as study aids over the years, but your lessons really take the mystery out of all of the stuff I have read about, tonic ,sub domminet etc. thanks
Thanks Hawkeye viewing the tab did it for me !
My pleasure to advise you. I hope you continue to enjoy 'traveling' with me on the 'blues highway' here at JamPlay.
Thanks so much for the kind comments, George. Much appreciated. Please tell me where in the lesson you're inquiring about ... which scene # ... and the ___ min. ___ secs. it occurs. Watch my many videos at youtube so you can see how I use the techniques I teach here at JamPlay.com when I perform in concerts and at festivals ... and try to play along with me ... http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=HawkeyeH ... I hope you continue to enjoy these lessons.
George, it occurs to me that you must not be aware that everything I do in these lessons is notated in guitar tablature and in musical notation in the 'supplemental content folder' ... for this lesson, and for every lesson. There should be little or no need for further explanation of anything ... Matt, our fearless JamPlay musical/tab notation guy has done it all of you ... so, just click on the 'supplemental content folder' under each lesson for 'further explanation that you can view and even print out fr future reference. That's why JamPlay.com is the best and most popular online guitar instructional web site ... they take care of and anticipate almost every issue that might arise in the process of teaching the guitar ... for both the student and the instructor. We're both lucky to be here at JamPlay.com. Of course, if you still have problems/questions/issues ... feel free to leave me a comment or question. Cheers and happy blues guitar playing, Hawkeye
Hey Hawkeye, I've just recently found jamplay and you. I have learned alot to this point, but still can't reach the barre cord shuffle. Anyway, my question is when playing the G trunaround How are you playing the abreviated G and what is the fingering for the rest of the turnaround? Thx
I'm simply playing the first (top/high) three strings of a barred G chord ... my index is playing strings one and two at the third fret and my second finger is playing the 4th fret of the 3rd string.
Hello Hawkeye, When you play the turnaround you say " I play D7 D" E7 " and when I look at these chords I realise you don t play the first note. I explain for example the E7 is E G" B D and you play G" B D. Is it to sound more blues ? thanks.
Yes, an added 7th note is a nice bluesy sound.
If you play a normal C7 and move it up one fret (do not play the 1st and 6th strings, only play strings 2/3/4/5) and it's a C#7, move it to the 3rd fret (do not play the 1st and 6th strings, only play strings 2/3/4/5) and it becomes a D7 chord ... EVERYTHING, yes EVERYTHING, chords, scales, licks, riffs, turnarounds, EVERYTHING on the guitar is movable ip and down the neck ... just like the simple D7 chord shape we are using to create a turnaround. Please be patient and follow these lessons in the order they are presented, patiently progressing at your own speed from one lesson to the next ... and the answer to many of your questions will be revealed ... in time. :-) Thanks so much for enjoying these lessons.
Anyway at this point I need to have a break because I ve got some problems with barre chords, my hand is not very big and I have to strech all my fingers to play some of them. I think one or two weeks. See you later in other lessons.
In regard to making barre chords ... Make sure you are sitting in an upright chair without arms ... and keep your elbow of your fretting hand/arm away from your the side of your body ... bring your elbow out and away from the side of your body ... this should increase your ability to stretch/reach barre chords. I hope this helps.
Ok thanks I see what you mean.
Sorry an other question. At the end of the turnaround in the key of G I think you play a D7 chord, is it ? It s looks like the shape of a C7 chord. It s a new chord for me. is it possible to do this on all the fretboard with the C7 shape ?
what is that last chord in the turnaround before the double bar in the supplemental content.... it doesn't sound right when I play it
This might be an opportunity to point something out. In measures 2 and 14 of the TAB, there's a tiny mistake. The G note on the Low E string, should actually be a C note on the A string. I had a bit of trouble making it sound right, until I realized it was the same chromatic walk we used in E. The one that hits the B7, I mean.
Thanks for the info. Matt, our fearless and patient notation person does a great job ... I'm sure he'll get around to correcting the mistake ... if he reads this ... or you can send a reminder about it to the admin./contact folks to inform Matt, and the correction will be made ... eventually. I really appreciate Matt's, work ... in the over 140 lessons I have posted such mistakes are very rare. He does a superb job ... and I assure you, I could never do it myself, nor do I have the time. Thanks again. ;-)
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figured it out...how do you remove a comment?
Thanks for the message ,Juan. Glad you figured out the answer to your question. I don't know how to remove (or edit) a comment ... I guess it's not possible. Oh well, glad you were able to figure out the answer to your question. I hope you continue to enjoy these lessons.
love you hawkeye - i wish i saw this lesson five years ago - this is the holy grail on a topic that had me mystified for years!
Hi, Marcy. Thanks so much for the kind words about this lesson. If you patiently follow my lessons in the order they are presented, with no 'cherry picking' of lessons ;-), progressing at your own speed, you'll gain a strong understanding and foundation in blues music that will allow you to play blues guitar freely and improvise as you wish. Please be sure to watch my many music videos so that you can see how I use the techniques I teach here at jamplay.com when I'm performing in concert and at festivals, try to play along with me, and even 'steal' some of my licks/riffs: http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=HawkeyeH&view=videos .... also, there are free blues guitar lessons at my web site: http://hawkeyeherman.com/guitar-lessons.htm ... Thanks again for the kind comments and for 'traveling' with me on the 'blues highway' here at JamPlay.com. I hope you continue to enjoy these lessons.
when you bar the shuffle chords, do you play the whole chord or are you just playing the first 2 strings?
Greetings, Javier. Thanks for the question. When barring chords to play the shuffle rhythm I finger the entire chord but only put true pressure on the strings that are being played. In this case the 5th and sixth strings. I hope you continue to enjoy these lessons.
Hi Hawkeye...In lesson 8 on the G turn around, after the triplets and G chord... I'm not sure about the fingering on the dominant D7th (the same as you explained the B7th on the open E chord)...you don't seem to be using the bar chord... thanks! Michael
I'm playing a first position C7 chord at the third fret (index finger at the third fret) ... and this turns a C7 chord ... up one full step (two frets) into a D7 chord. EVERYTHING on the guitar is movable up and down the neck. I hope that answer your question. Thanks for asking.
Great lessons! Quick question relating to everything being movable. The D7 chord includes the D open, which is the root. When you move up the neck and only strum the 1st three strings you are missing the root for all suceeding 7th chords. Is it still considered a chord without it's root? I noticed that the chord charts do not include this shape moved up unless it includes an added bass note (slash chord).
Generally speaking, it is not necessary to move the root on the 4th string when moving the D7 chord up/down the neck. It is 'suggested' by the sound of the chord. If you're moving a first position D chord, the second string is the root note. Enjoy the process. ;-)
For clarification ... just don't play the 4th string when moving the D7 chord up/down the neck ... play only on the first three strings ... the root note is suggested. ;-)
I enjoy Hawkeye lessons. They are great! I really learn playing this thing. More you improve your playing more fun it is. Believe me. Practicing the G-progression in the supplement but find it difficult with 120 bmp in turnaround (triplets). Haldun.
Thanks for the kind comments. So glad you enjoy these lessons. The 'G exercise' in the supplemental material is a good one ... and should be played and 'mastered' in all keys ... practice/repetition is 'where it's at.' I hope you continue to enjoy the process of learning blues guitar and these lessons.
I am working on picking out the strings in da turnaround.
Me too.
I am in review, Hawkeye. Now that I have been practicing a lot, it is all starting to come together. Second time around in detail is a good thing! I got up to lesson 25, and now going back to the beginning again. Love your lessons!!
Thanks so much for taking the time to let me know how you're doing and that you're enjoying these lessons, Danny. Very much appreciated. I'm so glad that you're so thorough and diligent in taking these lessons in the order they are presented. I've given the content and order of these lessons a great deal of thought/planning ... and the fact that you're 'sticking with the program' and realizing success is very gratifying to me. You're wise to 'take a break' after lesson #25 and going back to refresh yourself regarding the 'building blocks of blues playing. This is how a 'strong foundation' in blues music (and any subject) is achieved. It's my hope that these lessons and the information contained in each and every lesson will serve you for the rest of your life. Thanks again for traveling with me on the 'blues highway' here at JamPlay.com ... and for enjoying the journey. ;-)
Hawkeye: My question from lesson 7 is being answered in lesson 8. Sorry about that!
If you follow my lessons in the oreder they are p[resented you'll gain a strong foundation and understanding of blues music. I've given a lot of thought as to the order and content of these lessons ... I've been playiong blues for 50 years, and teaching blues for over 40 years ... after so long teaching the blues to so many people, I can anticipate your questrions, and include the anticipated questions and information in my lessons. Hang in there with me and follow the lesson plan, and you'll be enjoying playing blues music and improving ... forever ... I hope. If a question does arise regarding something I fail to explain fully or cover, please be sure to let me know. Thanks so much for enjoying these lessons.
Hey Hawkeye, I took your suggestion and started looking around Jam Play ..allot happening! I'm just getting used to this on-line stuff! I wanted to go back to do phase 1 and wondering (who) what you suggest in regards to the thumb pickiing style that you do...Thank you always, Michael ....
Yes, there's a lot happening here at JamPlay.com. I'm glad you checked out the 'forums' area ... as many questions that students ask are covered there, as well as general interesting information from both instructors and students. Sorry, I'm not familiar with the contents of any of the instructors in the Phase One area, so I can't refer you to a specific instructor for what you're looking for. Why not just take the time to 'audit' a few of the instructors' lessons there and pick what you like. I have my hands full with my own lesson series, Im happy to say :-)
Hi. I'm having a great time with the lessons. I'm trying to figure out the fingering of the E chord (or E7 chord) you go to at the end when you do the turnaround in A, including the single note you pluck between the final small A chord and that E. Thanks!
Mike, Thanks so much for the comment and question. I'm glad you're enjoying these lessons. You need to tell me the exact place in the lesson, what minute and seconds (00:00 through 00:00,?) in order for me to answer your question. Stop the video and at the point where you're in doubt, mark down the min./secs/ location, and then also mark the spot where your 'problem' ends. Please do this, so there is no doubt for me where your having the problem. Thanks so much. I look forward to hearing from you.
Hi Hawkeye. Thanks. You start the walkdown to A at 4:35 and finish at 4:49. My question was the chord you went to after the A is played. I think I've figured it out since I posted my question. Is it the E7, using the C7 shape but moved up to the 7th fret? If that's right, my other question still though is what notes do you play between the A chord and that E7 to restart the 12 bars over again? For example, when you first showed how to do this turnaround in E you played the notes A (open 5th string), then the A# and B notes on the 5th string before playing the B7 five chord. Do you play the same notes on that 5th string but from the A position (or whatever key you're playing in)? For A that would be notes D, D#, and E? And then strum the E7 at the 7th fret? I'm hoping this is right, which would mean I'm actually figuring this out. But if not, please set me straight. Thanks very much. Mike
Yes, it's a C7 moved up to the fifth fret (index finger at fifth fret), which makes it an E7. Yes, you've figured out how to play the notes in between the I and the V chord (after the turnaround) as well (now you can do it in any key, right? :-) ... you're doing great. Keep it up! Thanks again for the questions and comments.
Hi. Thanks for your fantastic class. I have a question. Can I play the turnaround in the strings 2,3 and 4? thank you very much.
jadibu, Yes, but don't get ahead of yourself. Please stick with the program, and learn the material in the order presented. I've given a lot of thought and planning as to the content and order of these lessons ... in order for you to build a strong foundation and understanding of blues os that you can freely play and create the music on your own, eventually. Everything on the guitar is movable up and down the neck and from from strings to strings. Skip around in theses lessons and you'll still learn a lot ... but there will be gaps/holes in your 'blues foundation.' Be patient with yourself. Don't worry about it now ... you're not ready for that information until more groundwork is created in your abilities and understanding of the instrument and the blues. Thanks for the question. Enjoy the process.
Goin' great....loving it...it's growing om me..but wondering what the world record longest time to learn a G7th is...think I'm in the running
duaneellison, Thanks for the comments. Glad you're enjoying the lessons. There's a "Hawkeye Live in Concert" DVD you might enjoy ... You can see/hear many of the songs on the DVD for free on youtube.com at; http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=HawkeyeH Check 'em out ... you can see/hear my blues ... in action.
I've just been watching some of your material on YouTube. I'm really enjoying it... and feeling quite mellow now. :) I'll be looking forward to learning your Great River Road later in the lesson set.
dqsh rendar, Thanks so much for watching the Hawkeye performance videos and for your kind comments. I hope you continue to enjoy these lessons. Again, thanks so much.
dancrawford, Awww right! You've definitley got the blues, my friend. Thanks so much for enjoying these lessons and getting some 'mileage' out of your guitar. There are many, many more lessons to come ... try to view them in order, as the lessons are contributing to your understanding of the music and building a strong foundation so that you can play the blues ... as you feel. Please don't skip around ... follow the order of the lessons, and you'll be improving all along the way ... and hopefully, enjoying your new found ... talent and interest. Your enthusiasm and kind message are greatly appreciated. Hang in there with me. You'll be amazed at what you can accomplish. This lesson series is not about me ... it's about you learning to understand, play, and enjoy the blues.
Hawkeye- What is the last part of the turnaround in G where you walk it back up after walking it down the abbreviated G chord? Shown at 3:34 in Scene 1? You also play the same variation in different keys later in the lesson. Can you tab that or explain the fingering??
Sorry, that was at 2:22
Actually, I figured it out. Shaped like a C7 but moved up to the 3rd fret, right?
Hawkeye, you are a fantastic teacher and I am really enjoying this lesson set! Thank-you Jam Play for bringing the blues to this site. I am having so much fun playing right now, I can't believe it! Looking forward to more! Dan
There's a "Hawkeye Live in Concert" DVD you might enjoy ... You can see/hear many of the songs on the DVD for free on youtube.com at; http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=HawkeyeH Check 'em out ... you can see/hear my blues/music ... in action.
louis aves, Thanks for coming back to jamplay.com. I hope you continue to learn and enjoy the blues. There are many more lessons to be posted, so please hang in there with me ... and the rest of us blues lovers.
I left Jamplay a few months ago because none of the instrutors really touched the blues which was (is!) my reason for learning how to play even at this late stage in life-64.Iam so glad I came back and discovered not only the blues gentre had been added but also the guy teaching it made it sound both easy and fun !! THANKS HAWKEYE -YOURE THE MAN !!!!!
You know, I really appreciate your approach to teaching this. Even the stuff that you go over and over is REALLY helpful to show how to do things differently and how it all works together. And the examples about finding the stuff down the neck is really great! I think the family is starting to get sick of the 12-bar-blues but it is pretty darn cool to have something I can do from start to finish. I look forward to the lessons and keep them coming! You're also a hoot to watch! duane...
ronin808, Hang in there ... take it slow ... but take it ... :-) ... I'm very thorough when it comes to teaching blues guitar ... if you have questions about anything that I don't cover within a particular lesson ... be sure to ask here at the comments page, or by email. Thanks for your interest and enthusiasm.
Alright you answered my question about tunarounds in different parts of the neck. Thank You Hawkeye!!!