Scales and Keys Guitar Lesson
Scales and Keys
Hawkeye explains how to transpose the minor pentatonic and minor blues scales to different keys.
Taught by Hawkeye Herman in Blues Guitar with Hawkeye seriesLength: 21:18Difficulty: 2.0 of 5
Chapter 2: (04:04) Changing the Key Hawkeye demonstrates how to transpose the minor pentatonic and the minor blues scale to the key of G. The first step in this process is locating the lowest root note in the scale. At this point in the series, you should have the note names memorized across the entire 6th string. The note "G" is located at the third fret of this string.
When the minor pentatonic scale is played in the key of G, the scale pattern no longer involves any open strings. Consequently, the left-hand fingering must be adjusted. The first finger will now fret all of the notes that were once open strings. The pinkie now plays the notes that were played by the third finger. Finally, the third finger frets the notes that were fretted by the second finger. Watch Hawkeye carefully as he plays through the first box of the minor pentatonic scale in this key.
Note: Tablature to the minor pentatonic scale and the minor blues scale in all 12 keys can be found under the "Supplemental Content" tab.
Chapter 3: (06:57) Index Finger as a Guide When playing through this pattern of the minor pentatonic scale, do not leave the index finger planted in a full barre across all six strings. Instead, only use the index finger when it is needed. Keep it at as close to the fretboard as possible. This will ensure that the index finger is ready to play when it is called upon. Don't fret a note until just milliseconds before picking the note wit h the right hand. Holding down a barre will quickly wear out your first finger. The key to proper technique is applying minimum effort for maximum effect.
G Minor Blues Scale
First, practice the minor pentatonic scale in the key of G minor. When you feel comfortable with playing this scale in G, begin to practice the minor blues scale in the same key. The b5 blue notes are now played at the 6th fret of the G string and the 4th fret of the A string. Db is the b5 blue note in this key. The note Gb, played at the 4th fret of the D string can also be used as a passing tone in blues improvisation.
Jimmy Page Lick
Hawkeye demonstrates one of Jimmy Page's favorite minor pentatonic licks. This lick is the final lick in the "Stairway to Heaven" solo. It is played in 17th position in the key of A minor in the context of this song. Hawkeye ties this lick to this lesson by demonstrating it in the key of Gm. This lick requires that you barre the 1st and 2nd strings with the first finger. The lick is played in a steady sextuplet rhythm.
Note: Tablature and notation to this lick in the keys of A minor and G minor can be found under the "Supplemental Content" tab. Chapter 4: (08:17) Different Keys To transpose this pentatonic pattern to other keys, simply slide the same pattern up the fretboard. For example, transpose this scale to the key of A. Find the root note on the sixth string. Then, play the same pattern in fifth position.
Hawkeye also demonstrates how the minor pentatonic and minor blues scales can be transposed to the key of C minor. Listen as he improvises a solo using these box patterns.
At this point, begin practicing the minor pentatonic and minor blues scales in all 12 keys. Remember how a new octave begins at the 12th fret. You can play the same patterns for E minor that you learned two lessons ago one octave higher by playing these patterns in 12th position.
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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Thank you for opening the doors to this fantastic new world of the blues! I REALLY love your lessons. I am learning so much. Really greatfull!
Thanks so much for the kind comments about my lessons, Marcia. Much appreciated. If you patiently follow my lesson in the order they are presented, progressing form one lesson to the next at your own speed, you will gain a strong foundation and understanding of blues music that will allow you to play and /improvise/create music freely for the rest of your life. Also, please be sure to watch some of my music videos at youtube.com so that you can see how I use the techniques that I teach here at JamPlay.com when I'm performing in concert and at festivals: http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=HawkeyeH .... I hope you continue to enjoy these lessons. Thanks again.
thanks hawkeye, ive been playing for a while and can play some songs but the fretboard was always a mystery to me never understood keys or how to transcribe from one to another i never realized it was so easy. my goal is to do every one of your lessons
Your lessons are fantastic! I am really discovering a whole new world and i love it! I can not thank you enough for opening this doors for me! marcia denny
Thanks so much, Marcia. I've given a lot of thought an d planning as tot he order and content of each lesson ... so please follow my lessons patiently in the order they are presented ... and you'll be happily 'traveling' along with me, and many others, on the 'blues highway' of music joy and satisfaction ... for the rest of your life. ;-)
You're most welcome, James. I'm happy to hear that this lesson has been beneficial to you, and I hope the my entire series of lessons serves you well ... forever. FI believe that if you follow my lessons in the order they are presented, patiently progressing from one lesson to the next at your own speed you will gain a strong foundation and understanding of blues music and blues guitar that will allow you to play and create/improvise blues freely. Don't forget to watch some of my many blues music videos so that you can see how use the techniques I teach here at JamPlay.com when I'm performing in concert and at festivals: http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=HawkeyeH&view=videos ... try to play along with me and 'steal' some of my riffs/licks/ideas. Also, since you are a Lightnin' Hopkins fan, you may be aware that I met and learned from Lightnin' ... you'll find an article I wrote about it here: http://www.hawkeyeherman.com/pdf/Lightnin-Hopkins-BluesLife.pdf ... and another here: http://www.hawkeyeherman.com/pdf/tale_feathers.pdf ... and more articles I've written on blues history and the many iconic blues performers I met and learned from here: http://www.hawkeyeherman.com/articles.htm ... Thanks again for your comments ... I hope you continue to enjoy these lessons.
although i knew a lot of this already , i love your teaching. im having so much fun with this.
Thanks so much for the kind words about my guitar lessons. Very much appreciated. Enjoy the process of reviewing things you already know ... and 'new' information and techniques that I hope will serve you well. Yoo'r4e welcome to watch the many Hawkeye videos posted at youtube.com ... try to play along with me ... and 'steal' my licks/riffs/ideas: http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=HawkeyeH&view=videos ... Again, thanks so much.
Thank you so much for this lesson Hawkeye. I've been dying to play lead, and after a year and a half of playing, I can finally play lead on any scale. Thank you so much. Thanks for the amazing lessons.
Hawkeye, I'm 63 and recently picked up the guitar after a 50 year break. I come from Chicago and have always loved the blues so jumped directly to your lessons after taking the basics course. I can't begin to tell you how much I enjoy your lessons and how helpful they are. For the first time I actually think I understand this stuff! In you lesson on Blues Scale and Keyes you use fingers one and three as you move up the neck, but the supplemental materials typically show using fingers one and four after you move up from the open e-position. Is this something that is just up to the student as to comfort or does it matter? Thanks much and keep up great lessons.
Thanks so much for the message and kind words about my lessons, Jason. Much appreciated. I have big hands and long fingers ... I do use my pinky to fret notes in the blues scale sometimes ... but generally not ... this has to do with ease and convenience for me ... I suggest you do what seems most comfortable and easiest for you. If you can force yourself to use your pinky, great, it's good to use all of your fingers for fretting if you can. But after all, it's blues music, not 'classical' music ... and the techniques used are about making music, not necessarily what's 'proper' in other kinds of guitar music. Please note: Follow my lessons in the order they are presented, don't skip around amongst these lessons( if you can help it), and you'll gain a strong understanding and foundation in blues guitar that will soon allow you to play/create/improvise on your own. Skip around in these lessons and you'll learn a lot ... but there will be big holes/gaps in your knowledge and understanding of 'blues guitar language.' Blues guitar is a language, and you wouldn't try to learn a 'foreign' language by 'cherry picking' lessons ;-) ... if you know what I mean. Be patient, use the video controls to repeat whatever you don't understand as many times as necessary, and progress at your own speed. Enjoy the process of learning and repetition. PLease be sure to look at my many videos to 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 ... and be sure to check out the free guitar lessons at my web site, here: http://hawkeyeherman.com/guitar-lessons.htm Thanks again for your message and kind words. I hope you continue to enjoy these lessons and 'traveling' with me on the 'blues highway' here at JamPlay.com.
Hi Hawkeye, I really appreciate your lessons and your teaching style. You make each concept build upon another you makes it very easy to remember. I also appreciate how you review some of the previous lesson before you go into the next one. Your teaching style enables me to understand how the blues "works" and I can quickly apply it to my playing. I really know and understand the music and I am not just memorizing things. I know a few blues songs and they sound so much better now. I am having a blast!! Please keep it coming and please don't change a thing. Thanks a lot!!
Thanks so much, Roger. I really appreciate your kind comments about these lessons and my teaching style. I've had a life long passion for blues music and sharing it with others. I'm glad you've caught the 'blues bug.' I hope you continue to enjoy these lessons. There's plenty more to come. ;-)
Hi Hawkeye, I've been playing these scales for a few months and i have got in the habit of picking the route note out on the 6th string with my Thumb. Is there any disadvantage to this? I can do it with my fingers but i find i can play a lot faster using my thumb on the 6th string, it makes it easy for me to complete the scale with out using the pinkie. Jase
Jase, Thanks for your comment/question and for enjoying these lessons This isn't 'classical' guitar ... this is blues guitar ... use your toes, if it works for you :-)
Once again, you make what seems to be an impossiblity on the guitar, possible, fantastic lesson Hawkeye. These last couple of weeks playing along with you has been amazing, i've learnt so much, it has really inspired me to greater things, and my life just seems more fulfilled, keep up the good work. OB
Thanks, OB. Very much appreciated. The guitar is a faithful friend who is always just sitting around waiting for you to share good times together. Keep up the good work. I hope you continue to enjoy these lessons.
hawkeye, I,m 69 years old and new at the guitar. I,ve enjoyed your lessons very much and appreciate your taking the ntime. But, but lesson 23 is painful fro me to watch. moving the e scale to g using a bar and then working magic with your 3rd and 4th finger did not translate to my guitar. using your wife's number system, if the first finger is uded on every string on the third fret then 1 can be added to ypur wif's system and 3-0 3-0 2-0 2-0 2-0 3-0 becomes 4-1 4-1 3-1 3-1 3-1 4-1 the first finger always playing the third fret in the g scale or the fourth fret in the g sharp scale eliminating the need for a bar and allowing the fingers to be played in the normal way. I'm sure you,ve thought of this before so if it looks like junk and smells like junk, throw it in the basket
Thanks for the message ... I'm not sure if this is a question or a comment ... you need to continue on with these lessons in the order they are presented ... and the concept will be made clearer to you as you progress ... eventually you don't hold down all six strings ... your index fingers 'floats' over the third fret (in the key of G), or 4th fret in the key of G#/Ab ... in the beginning you hold down all six strings for easy reference ... as you get better ... you don't have to do so. Yes, I've thought of all of this, and it's included in these lessons. I'm glad you seem to have figured it out for yourself ... but be patient and follow the lesson plans ... I've been playing and teaching the guitar for over 50 years ... and the order and content of these lesson have been given a great deal of thought. I appreciate your input. I hope you continue to enjoy my blues guitar lessons ;-)
i/ve been playing for 30 yrs though i knw what u taught , i would have know it alot better if would have been my teacher way back when,also i got a little i was not sure about thanx
David, Thanks so much. I'm generally not 'happy' unless everyone understands the concepts that I teach ... so I try to be clear and thorough and use many examples. I hope you continue to enjoy these lessons. Again, thanks so much for traveling 'the blues highway' with me here at jamplay.com.
perfect explanation in all lessons Hawkeye, I've never enjoyed a lesson so much and you've opened the doors of blues for me, thanks a lot!
herironyaica, Thanks so much for your kind comments and for enjoying these lessons. There's much more to come. I hope you stick with the 'program' and continue to enjoy and learn from these lessons as much as I enjoy presenting them. I have given a great deal of thought and planning as to the content and order of these lessons ... follow the program and you'll gain a strong foundation in the blues ... skip around and you'll still learn a lot, but there will be 'holes' in your blues foundation. Again, thanks so much. I hope you continue to enjoy traveling on the 'blues highway' here at jamplay.com ;-)
Oh Hawkeye! Music to my ears!!!!! This is just great. No worry about maintaining barre chords!!!! Actually, I am beginning to have sufficient strength to play a barre chord if I have to, but this lesson is so confident building!!!! Thanks so, so much. My steel-silk strings are really twanging! sunny weather in London at the moment. Cheers! Jackie
jackie134, Great! Thanks so much for your message. If you have problems/questions/issues let me know. I'm so glad you're guitar is twanging the blues ... more and more ... and that you're enjoying the process and these lessons. Cheers and Best Wishes.
Hawkeye, Thanks so much for putting these lessons together for us. I've learned more fresh stuff in the last week than I did the last two years. And check this out. My son, 9 yrs old, who has had no interest in guitar saw me taking your lessons and said he liked the way your guitar sounds. Well, thanks to you we now have our next blues virtuoso coming up! And he is progressing remarkably well. He loves these scales...go figure. So you have done in a few weeks what I couldn't get him to do in his lifetime. Thank you for bringing music into his life. Bob
Bob, Thanks so much for your kind comments. Very much appreciated. It's most gratifying for me to hear that you're enjoying these lessons and are progresing much faster than you ever expected. of course, the fact that your son is now traveling with us on the 'blues highway' is great news. I've presented my "Blues In The Schools" programs for 31 years, in over 500 schools (al level, from elem. to college), in 22 states in five countries, for over 1/2 million students ... and i can tell you this ... kids love the boogie/blues on the guitar. They can't resist it. It makes their whole body respond/move. Please do me a favor … call your son to the computer and let him watch these two short videos with you … of me and the chool kids experiencing the blues. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BnzZHR5O9M&feature=channel_page http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QACNBlPYKEw&feature=channel_page You can see /hear even more about my in-school blues educational programs here: http://www.hawkeyeherman.com/blues_in_the_schools.htm Again, thanks so much.
romsquiz, Thanks so much for the comment. Very much appreciated. I love the blues, and it is most gratifying for me to teach/share what I know with others. I hope you'll enjoy the entire series of lessons I present here. There's much more to come. Thanks again.
here here flyrer Ive played guitar for 20 years, and I've never enjoyed a lesson so much. Thank you Hawkeye for getting back to basics and making "Sence"!!! I wish I'd seen u all those years ago
flyrer, Thanks for taking the time to comment in such a positive manner. Very much appreciated. skaterstu, Thaks so much for your comments, as well. I have understand your 'issue' with my 'repetitive' style of teaching ... but as a teacher yourself, I know you're aware that we must create a strong foundation of understanding in order to progress to 'higher' levels on information. I'm not happy with 50% or 65% of folks understanding the blues ... I want 100% ... everyone to be on the same page and understand the basics. I'm not happy unless I achieve this goal.I have a sister who is the head of the student teaching for all departments/curriculum at a major Midwestern university, and she has helped me develop my teaching skills over many years. A good teacher is one who has many ways of explaining the same concept, so as to make lessons more inclusive ... getting through to every student ... not being happy to get through to just the majority of students. Basics need so be driven home ... and if repetition helps do so ... in order to build a strong understanding and foundation on which to build future learning ... then I repeat those basics at every chance I get. Thanks for understanding and accepting where I'm coming from, and for letting me know that my 'style' has rekindled your interest in learning more about the guitar ... and blues guitar. Very much appreciated.
Hawkeye Ive got the shuffle under my fingers,Ive got this lesson under my fingers, I understand 12 bar blues progressions -my problem is fuseing them together! Ive put together a few solo runs and tried to play them over a blues backing track(in E) but have no idea where to start or finish.Do I have to play certain notes when the chords change (ie root notes,tonics etc) or can I play anything I like, as long as its in the key of E ? At the moment the backing track does its thing and I do mine and any coming together is purely by chance !! HELP !! Thanks Hawkeye.
I agree. I hit a wall about 6 weeks ago after doing loads of beginner exercises everyday for 4 hours... this past 6 weeks practicing guitar has become somewhat of a chore until I found Hawkeye's lessons. At first, I have to admit I found his style a little repetitive (I am a teacher myself), but after a few lessons really found that it is a great style of teaching. So, thanks Hawkeye... your lessons are great, really got me back and enthusiastic after getting a little burnt out.
I feel bad, have been taking your lesson and very much enjoying them, but have not left a comment. Well here it is AWSOME lessons thanks Hawkeye.