Mary Flower
Mary is a Guitar instructor at JamPlay.com
"Unassuming blues heroine Mary Flower proves one again that she's one of
the nation's premier fingerstyle blues guitarists-- her technique is exceptional
throughout, and in the end, serves the highest purpose, the music--unfailingly
sweet, hot and sassy--every track on this album has something about it that will
give you the shivers... This is one of the most satisfying albums of the year."
All Music Guide to Blues
"Her crisp, fluid fingerpicking sounds deceptive... (more)
Mary currently offers 41 guitar lessons at JamPlay, with 36 intermediate lessons and 5 lessons in our Artist Series.
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Fingerstyle Blues
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.
Series Introduction
In this lesson, Mary Flower introduces herself and her playing style. She also discusses essential blues listening.
11:14 Runtime
0.5 Difficulty
Blues in Drop D
In this lesson, Mary Flower talks about playing the blues in drop D tuning. She teaches two amazing song examples to get you started.
21:50 Runtime
2.5 Difficulty
Playing in the Key of A
In this lesson, Mary plays in the key of A major in drop D tuning.
8:36 Runtime
2.0 Difficulty
Eight Bar Blues
In this lesson, Mary Flower talks about the eight bar blues. She demonstrates it in a couple different keys.
14:29 Runtime
2.0 Difficulty
8 Bar Blues Progressions
Mary Flower shows several songs that demonstrate the 8 bar blues.
11:40 Runtime
2.5 Difficulty
How Long and Statesboro Blues
Mary Flower demonstrates two classic songs that feature an 8 bar blues structure. The songs are "How Long" and "Statesboro Blues."
14:36 Runtime
3.0 Difficulty
Sounding Like a Piano
Mary Flower discusses various blues guitar techniques that can give your guitar a wonderful piano sound.
13:41 Runtime
3.5 Difficulty
Twelve Bar Blues
Mary uses the songs "CC Rider" and "When I Lost My Baby" as examples in her discussion of the 12 bar blues.
16:31 Runtime
3.0 Difficulty
Blues Duet
In this lesson, you will learn a blues duet that you can play with someone else. Or, you can record yourself playing one part and play the second part over it.
16:53 Runtime
3.0 Difficulty
Blues in the Key of E
Mary is back with another lesson filled with tips on playing the blues in the key of E.
6:07 Runtime
2.5 Difficulty
Midnight Hour Blues
Mary talks about the song "Midnight Hour Blues" and gives some great tips on how to play this beautiful tune.
9:36 Runtime
3.0 Difficulty
Movable Chord in the Key of E
Mary Flower dives into more blues in the key of E by teaching a movable chord.
4:30 Runtime
2.0 Difficulty
Arranging Songs
Mary talks a little bit about arranging songs and uses the song "John Henry" as an example.
9:00 Runtime
2.5 Difficulty
Spike Driver Blues
Mary teaches and discusses the history behind Mississippi John Hurt's song "Spike Driver Blues."
15:47 Runtime
3.0 Difficulty
Diminished Chords
Mary talks about diminished chords and looks at various different shapes. You will learn the song "Walking Across the Country" as an example.
16:35 Runtime
2.5 Difficulty
Buck Rag
Mary teaches the classic song "Rag Time" by Rev. Gary Davis in this fun Blues lesson.
23:16 Runtime
3.0 Difficulty
Mississippi Blues
Mary teaches a song called "Mississippi Blues" by Willie Brown.
32:03 Runtime
4.0 Difficulty
Saturday Night Rub
Mary Flower teaches the fun and catchy song "Saturday Night Rub" by Big Bill Broonzy.
25:52 Runtime
3.5 Difficulty
Key of F
Mary talks about the key of F in this fantastic lesson.
8:20 Runtime
3.0 Difficulty
South Carolina Rag
Mary teaches the song "South Carolina Rag" by Willie Walker.
12:35 Runtime
3.0 Difficulty
Open D Tuning
Mary Flower talks about the advantages of open D tuning.
12:44 Runtime
2.0 Difficulty
Boogie Woogie Dance
Mary Flower shares her interpretation of a classic blues slide tune called "Boogie Woogie Dance."
16:44 Runtime
3.0 Difficulty
Alabama Bound
Mary Flower shares some thoughts on the bass notes found within the song "Alabama Bound" in this lesson.
6:31 Runtime
2.0 Difficulty
Blues in A
Mary Flower talks about improvising a blues in A.
13:05 Runtime
2.5 Difficulty
Sugar Babe
Mary Flower teaches her rendition of "Sugar Babe," a Mance Lipscomb tune.
9:49 Runtime
2.5 Difficulty
Michigan Water
Mary Flower teaches her rendition of "Michigan Water," a Jelly Roll Morton tune.
13:18 Runtime
2.5 Difficulty
Bye Bye Baby Blues
Mary Flower teaches her rendition of "Bye Bye Baby Blues" by Little Hat Jones.
12:47 Runtime
2.5 Difficulty
Just a Closer Walk with Thee
Mary Flower shares her rendition of the spiritual song "Just a Closer Walk with Thee" in this lesson.
10:33 Runtime
2.5 Difficulty
River of Joy
Mary Flower shares an original song called "River of Joy."
16:43 Runtime
2.5 Difficulty
Open D Tuning Song Exercise
Mary Flower shares a song played in open D tuning that features alternating bass and syncopation.
12:34 Runtime
3.0 Difficulty
M & O Blues
Mary Flower teaches her rendition of "M & O Blues," a Willie Brown song.
15:44 Runtime
2.5 Difficulty
Colored Aristocracy
Mary Flower teaches her rendition of the song "Colored Aristocracy."
13:00 Runtime
2.5 Difficulty
Turkey in the Straw
Mary Flower shares her modern rendition of "Turkey in the Straw."
10:24 Runtime
3.0 Difficulty
Trouble in Mind
Mary Flower shares her rendition of the catchy blues tune "Trouble in Mind."
8:22 Runtime
2.5 Difficulty
Crow Jane
Mary Flower demonstrates Carl Martin's arrangement of the song "Crow Jane."
15:52 Runtime
3.5 Difficulty
Oh Babe It Ain't No Lie
Mary Flower teaches her rendition of the song "Oh Babe It Ain't No Lie" by Elizabeth Cotten.
11:02 Runtime
2.5 Difficulty
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