Electric Blues with Eric
The 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.
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Eric Madis will guide you through the world of electric blues. He will start off with the basics of country and urban blues and move on to touch on nearly every facet of electric blues playing.
Lessons in this Series:
Lesson 1
Basic Blues Shuffle
In this lesson, Eric introduces himself and his Phase 2 lesson series. He also teaches a basic blues shuffle in the style of Jimmy Reed.
Length: 17:35 Difficulty: 1.0 Member Only
Licks by Lightnin' Hopkins
Eric teaches a few popular Lightnin' Hopkins licks. These licks can be played over the blues shuffle from the previous lesson.
Length: 11:46 Difficulty: 2.0 Member Only
More Lightnin' Licks
Eric covers a few more essential licks in the style of Lightnin' Hopkins.
Length: 7:42 Difficulty: 2.0 Member Only
John Lee Hooker Licks
Eric teaches a few licks inspired by the great John Lee Hooker.
Length: 7:43 Difficulty: 1.5 Member Only
Country Blues Lick
Eric Madis explains a country blues lick he calls the "Country Blues Double Wham."
Length: 6:35 Difficulty: 2.0 Member OnlyLesson 6
Memphis Blues Lead
In this lesson Eric talks about playing basic lead in the Memphis Blues style.
Length: 10:37 Difficulty: 1.5 Free Sample Lesson from this Series!
Using the Memphis Blues
Eric demonstrates how the Memphis blues licks taught in the previous lesson can be used over various chords.
Length: 5:52 Difficulty: 2.0 Member Only
12 Bar Memphis Blues
Eric demonstrates how to construct a full 12 bar blues solo by using the Memphis blues licks he taught in previous lessons.
Length: 7:25 Difficulty: 2.0 Member Only
Applying the Memphis Blues
In this lesson, Eric applies the Memphis Blues Lead to a practical blues context.
Length: 4:06 Difficulty: 1.5 Member Only
Learning A Licks
In this lesson, Eric Madis teaches two licks that can be used over an A chord.
Length: 12:16 Difficulty: 1.5 Member Only
IC Blues
In this lesson, Eric Madis teaches a type of blues shuffle that he calls the "IC Blues."
Length: 12:45 Difficulty: 1.5 Member Only
Simple Blues Lead
In this lesson, Eric talks about playing blues lead using licks you already know.
Length: 8:58 Difficulty: 1.5 Member Only
Play Like T-Bone Walker
Eric Madis begins to explain T-Bone Walker's style of playing the blues.
Length: 7:48 Difficulty: 2.0 Member Only
T-Bone Walker Lick
Eric Madis teaches a classic T-Bone Walker lick and talks about several different variations you can play.
Length: 10:56 Difficulty: 1.5 Member Only
Exploring T-Bone Walker Licks
Eric Madis introduces several new T-Bone Walker licks and explains the ways they can be used.
Length: 10:21 Difficulty: 1.5 Member Only
T-Bone Walker Licks Continued
Eric continues his exploration of T-Bone Walker licks and techniques.
Length: 9:22 Difficulty: 2.0 Member Only
T-Bone Walker Licks Wrap-Up
Eric wraps up his overview of T-Bone Walker licks and techniques in this lesson. You will be applying what you've learned in the next lesson, so be sure to practice.
Length: 10:10 Difficulty: 2.0 Member Only
Swing Blues in A
Eric teaches a swing blues progression. He teaches the progression in the key of A and explains how licks from previous lessons can be played over it.
Length: 14:17 Difficulty: 1.5 Member Only
Stormy Monday Blues
In this lesson, Eric Madis teaches the blues progression to "Stormy Monday Blues." This progression is played in the style of T-Bone Walker and Earl "Fatha" Hines.
Length: 9:49 Difficulty: 2.0 Member Only
Stormy Monday Blues Introduction
In this lesson, Eric returns to the world of "Stormy Monday Blues" to teach an amazing introduction segment.
Length: 7:21 Difficulty: 1.5 Member Only
Transition Licks
Eric Madis teaches a series of licks that can be used to transition from one pentatonic pattern to another.
Length: 9:31 Difficulty: 2.0 Member Only
Second Position Licks
In this lesson, Eric Madis demonstrates popular blues licks within the second pattern of the minor pentatonic scale.
Length: 16:50 Difficulty: 2.0 Member Only
The Thrill is Gone
In this lesson Eric talks about one of the classic blues tunes, "The Thrill is Gone," by B.B. King.
Length: 10:43 Difficulty: 2.0 Member Only
Third Position Playing
In this lesson, Eric Madis introduces the third pattern of the minor pentatonic scale. This pattern is used frequently by the likes of B.B. King.
Length: 11:27 Difficulty: 2.0 Member Only
Using Third Position
Eric Madis once again talks about third position and how it can be used. He also introduces a slew of new licks.
Length: 12:19 Difficulty: 2.0 Member Only
The Fourth Position
In this lesson Eric Madis talks about the fourth position of blues playing.
Length: 10:04 Difficulty: 1.0 Member Only
Playing Strategy
In this lesson Eric talks about "strategies" to use while playing and improvising.
Length: 7:11 Difficulty: 2.0 Member Only
Alternative Blues Shuffle
Eric Madis introduces the alternative blues shuffle, which is particularly useful on guitars featuring humbucker pickups.
Length: 14:31 Difficulty: 2.5 Member Only
Freddie King Style Licks
In this lesson Eric Madis teaches licks in the style of Freddie King.
Length: 9:38 Difficulty: 2.5 Member Only
Aeolian Mode
In this lesson Eric talks about the differences between the minor blues and the "dominant" blues. He also introduces the modes, beginning with the Aeolian mode.
Length: 10:43 Difficulty: 2.5 Member Only
Locrian Mode
In this lesson Eric Madis introduces the Locrian mode and talks about how it can be used in blues.
Length: 6:58 Difficulty: 2.5 Member Only
Dorian Mode
Eric continues his series on modes. This time he covers the Dorian mode and its relation to the blues.
Length: 7:16 Difficulty: 2.5 Member Only
Modes & Minor Key Blues
Eric continues his discussion on modes in relation to the minor key blues.
Length: 9:31 Difficulty: 3.0 Member Only
Minor 7th Arpeggios
Eric Madis teaches a handful of minor 7th arpeggios in this lesson.
Length: 10:34 Difficulty: 3.0 Member Only
Dominant 7th Arpeggios
Eric demonstrates dominant 7th arpeggios in this lesson.
Length: 7:27 Difficulty: 3.0 Member Only
Applying Dominant 7th Arpeggios
Eric discusses dominant seventh arpeggios and how they can be used in blues licks.
Length: 6:58 Difficulty: 2.5 Member Only
Diminished 7th Arpeggios
Eric talks all about diminished 7th arpeggios and gives five exercises to practice.
Length: 10:20 Difficulty: 3.0 Member Only
Applying Diminished 7th Arpeggios
Learn how the diminished 7th arpeggios from the previous lesson can be applied to the blues.
Length: 12:13 Difficulty: 3.0 Member Only
You Don't Love Me
Eric teaches the catchy blues song "You Don't Love Me."
Length: 14:27 Difficulty: 3.0 Member Only
Freddie King Variation
Eric teaches Freddie King variations on T-Bone Walker licks.
Length: 7:53 Difficulty: 3.0 Member Only
Lick Exercise
Eric provides an exercise that uses previously learned licks from the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th patterns of the minor pentatonic scale.
Length: 12:45 Difficulty: 2.5 Member Only
Introduction to Modes
Eric starts you off on the right foot with an introduction to modes.
Length: 28:09 Difficulty: 2.0 Member Only
Mode Application
In this lesson, Eric explains some common blues applications for the modes of the major scale.
Length: 12:43 Difficulty: 3.0 Member Only
Mode Application Continued
Eric Madis continues his discussion on mode application concepts.
Length: 18:30 Difficulty: 3.5 Member Only
Major Pentatonic Scale Ideas
Eric Madis discusses major pentatonic scale ideas.
Length: 6:09 Difficulty: 2.5 Member Only
More Lick Ideas
Eric shares some more great lick ideas that you can incorporate into your playing.
Length: 10:25 Difficulty: 2.5 Member Only
Ending Licks
Eric shares ideas on ending licks, turnarounds, and tags in this lesson.
Length: 12:41 Difficulty: 2.5 Member Only
Fill-in Licks
Eric Madis teaches some great filler licks for your bag of tricks.
Length: 14:13 Difficulty: 2.5 Member Only
Bass Lines
Eric Madis talks about some common blues bass lines that will spice up your playing.
Length: 13:43 Difficulty: 2.5 Member Only
More Ending Licks
Eric Madis teaches some classic ending licks.
Length: 16:01 Difficulty: 2.5 Member Only
Swing Blues
Eric Madis introduces the swing style of the 12 bar blues.
Length: 8:03 Difficulty: 2.5 Member Only
Classic Minor Blues
Eric Madis introduces the basics of the classic minor blues and talks about how this progression can be spiced up using simple blues techniques.
Length: 18:35 Difficulty: 2.5 Member Only
A Minor Blues in 8/8 Time
In this lesson, Eric Madis teaches a popular blues progression in 8/8 time. This rhythmic feel gives the progression a funkier or more rock-like feel than the traditional blues.
Length: 7:04 Difficulty: 2.5 Member Only
Descending Minor Blues
Eric teaches a classic blues progression he calls the "Descending Minor Blues."
Length: 11:15 Difficulty: 2.5 Member Only
Modern Block Chord Minor Key Blues
Eric Madis teaches an interesting minor blues progression he calls the "Modern Block Chord Minor Key Blues."
Length: 7:40 Difficulty: 2.5 Member Only
Detroit Chicago Funky Blues
Eric Madis teaches an amazing blues progression he calls "The Detroit Chicago Funky Blues."
Length: 9:49 Difficulty: 2.5 Member Only
Jimmy Nolen's Funky Groove
Eric Madis moves on and teaches an astonishing blues progression he dubs "Jimmy Nolen's Funky Groove."
Length: 8:41 Difficulty: 2.5 Member Only
The Bump Shuffle
Eric Madis introduces a blues style called "The Bump Shuffle."
Length: 7:27 Difficulty: 2.0 Member Only
The Bump Shuffle #2
In this lesson Eric Madis teaches a second way to play the classic blues progression "The Bump Shuffle."
Length: 4:41 Difficulty: 2.5 Member Only
Chicago Bass Groove
Eric Madis teaches a bass oriented blues progression entitled the "Chicago Bass Groove."
Length: 6:50 Difficulty: 2.0 Member Only
Blues Bass Groove
Eric Madis teaches another powerful bass groove he has extracted from the world of blues.
Length: 3:55 Difficulty: 2.5 Member Only
Blues Bass Groove #3
Eric Madis teaches another useful bass groove for blues guitar.
Length: 5:47 Difficulty: 2.5 Member Only
Blues Bass Groove #4
Eric Madis teaches another valuable blues bass groove.
Length: 4:43 Difficulty: 2.5 Member Only
Wolf's Groove
In this lesson, Eric Madis teaches a blues bass groove inspired by Howlin' Wolf.
Length: 4:31 Difficulty: 2.5 Member Only
Minor Progression Major Chords
In this lesson, Eric Madis teaches a valuable blues chord progression that he calls "Minor Progression Major Chords."
Length: 11:28 Difficulty: 2.5 Member Only
Sliding Ninth Groove
Eric enthusiastically presents a new chord progression he calls the "Sliding Ninth Groove."
Length: 5:43 Difficulty: 2.5 Member Only
Tribute Blues Shuffle
Eric pays tribute to Memphis Slim and Jimmy Reed in something he likes to call the "Tribute Blues Shuffle."
Length: 8:48 Difficulty: 2.5 Member Only
Chicago Style Funky Blues
Eric Madis teaches a blues chord progression inspired by the Chicago style of blues playing. This progression has a funky rhythmic feel.
Length: 9:51 Difficulty: 2.5 Member Only
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