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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.
Lesson 1
Basic Blues Shuffle
In this lesson, Eric introduces himself and his Phase 2 lesson series. He also teaches...
Length: 17:35
Licks by Lightnin' Hopkins
Eric teaches a few popular Lightnin' Hopkins licks. These licks can be played over the...
Length: 11:46
More Lightnin' Licks
Eric covers a few more essential licks in the style of Lightnin' Hopkins.
Length: 7:42
John Lee Hooker Licks
Eric teaches a few licks inspired by the great John Lee Hooker.
Length: 7:43
Country Blues Lick
Eric Madis explains a country blues lick he calls the "Country Blues Double Wham."
Length: 6:35Lesson 6
Memphis Blues Lead
In this lesson Eric talks about playing basic lead in the Memphis Blues style.
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Using the Memphis Blues
Eric demonstrates how the Memphis blues licks taught in the previous lesson can be used...
Length: 5:52
12 Bar Memphis Blues
Eric demonstrates how to construct a full 12 bar blues solo by using the Memphis blues...
Length: 7:25
Applying the Memphis...
In this lesson, Eric applies the Memphis Blues Lead to a practical blues context.
Length: 4:06
Learning A Licks
In this lesson, Eric Madis teaches two licks that can be used over an A chord.
Length: 12:16
IC Blues
In this lesson, Eric Madis teaches a type of blues shuffle that he calls the "IC Blues."...
Length: 12:45
Simple Blues Lead
In this lesson, Eric talks about playing blues lead using licks you already know.
Length: 8:58
Play Like T-Bone Walker
Eric Madis begins to explain T-Bone Walker's style of playing the blues.
Length: 7:48
T-Bone Walker Lick
Eric Madis teaches a classic T-Bone Walker lick and talks about several different variations...
Length: 10:56
Exploring T-Bone Walker...
Eric Madis introduces several new T-Bone Walker licks and explains the ways they can be...
Length: 10:21
T-Bone Walker Licks...
Eric continues his exploration of T-Bone Walker licks and techniques.
Length: 9:22
T-Bone Walker Licks...
Eric wraps up his overview of T-Bone Walker licks and techniques in this lesson. You will...
Length: 10:10
Swing Blues in A
Eric teaches a swing blues progression. He teaches the progression in the key of A and...
Length: 14:17
Stormy Monday Blues
In this lesson, Eric Madis teaches the blues progression to "Stormy Monday Blues." This...
Length: 9:49
Stormy Monday Blues...
In this lesson, Eric returns to the world of "Stormy Monday Blues" to teach an amazing...
Length: 7:21
Transition Licks
Eric Madis teaches a series of licks that can be used to transition from one pentatonic...
Length: 9:31
Second Position Licks
In this lesson, Eric Madis demonstrates popular blues licks within the second pattern...
Length: 16:50
The Thrill is Gone
In this lesson Eric talks about one of the classic blues tunes, "The Thrill is Gone,"...
Length: 10:43
Third Position Playing
In this lesson, Eric Madis introduces the third pattern of the minor pentatonic scale....
Length: 11:27
Using Third Position
Eric Madis once again talks about third position and how it can be used. He also introduces...
Length: 12:19
The Fourth Position
In this lesson Eric Madis talks about the fourth position of blues playing.
Length: 10:04
Playing Strategy
In this lesson Eric talks about "strategies" to use while playing and improvising.
Length: 7:11
Alternative Blues Shuffle
Eric Madis introduces the alternative blues shuffle, which is particularly useful on guitars...
Length: 14:31
Freddie King Style Licks
In this lesson Eric Madis teaches licks in the style of Freddie King.
Length: 9:38
Aeolian Mode
In this lesson Eric talks about the differences between the minor blues and the "dominant"...
Length: 10:43
Locrian Mode
In this lesson Eric Madis introduces the Locrian mode and talks about how it can be used...
Length: 6:58
Dorian Mode
Eric continues his series on modes. This time he covers the Dorian mode and its relation...
Length: 7:16
Modes & Minor Key Blues
Eric continues his discussion on modes in relation to the minor key blues.
Length: 9:31
Minor 7th Arpeggios
Eric Madis teaches a handful of minor 7th arpeggios in this lesson.
Length: 10:34
Dominant 7th Arpeggios
Eric demonstrates dominant 7th arpeggios in this lesson.
Length: 7:27
Applying Dominant 7th...
Eric discusses dominant seventh arpeggios and how they can be used in blues licks.
Length: 6:58
Diminished 7th Arpeggios
Eric talks all about diminished 7th arpeggios and gives five exercises to practice.
Length: 10:20
Applying Diminished...
Learn how the diminished 7th arpeggios from the previous lesson can be applied to the...
Length: 12:13
Freddie King Variation
Eric teaches Freddie King variations on T-Bone Walker licks.
Length: 7:53
Lick Exercise
Eric provides an exercise that uses previously learned licks from the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and...
Length: 12:45
Introduction to Modes
Eric starts you off on the right foot with an introduction to modes.
Length: 28:09
Mode Application
In this lesson, Eric explains some common blues applications for the modes of the major...
Length: 12:43
Mode Application Continued
Eric Madis continues his discussion on mode application concepts.
Length: 18:30
More Lick Ideas
Eric shares some more great lick ideas that you can incorporate into your playing.
Length: 10:25
Ending Licks
Eric shares ideas on ending licks, turnarounds, and tags in this lesson.
Length: 12:41
Fill-in Licks
Eric Madis teaches some great filler licks for your bag of tricks.
Length: 14:13
Bass Lines
Eric Madis talks about some common blues bass lines that will spice up your playing.
Length: 13:43
Classic Minor Blues
Eric Madis introduces the basics of the classic minor blues and talks about how this progression...
Length: 18:35
A Minor Blues in 8/8...
In this lesson, Eric Madis teaches a popular blues progression in 8/8 time. This rhythmic...
Length: 7:04
Descending Minor Blues
Eric teaches a classic blues progression he calls the "Descending Minor Blues."
Length: 11:15
Modern Block Chord Minor...
Eric Madis teaches an interesting minor blues progression he calls the "Modern Block Chord...
Length: 7:40
Detroit Chicago Funky...
Eric Madis teaches an amazing blues progression he calls "The Detroit Chicago Funky Blues."
Length: 9:49
Jimmy Nolen's Funky...
Eric Madis moves on and teaches an astonishing blues progression he dubs "Jimmy Nolen's...
Length: 8:41
The Bump Shuffle
Eric Madis introduces a blues style called "The Bump Shuffle."
Length: 7:27
The Bump Shuffle #2
In this lesson Eric Madis teaches a second way to play the classic blues progression "The...
Length: 4:41
Chicago Bass Groove
Eric Madis teaches a bass oriented blues progression entitled the "Chicago Bass Groove."
Length: 6:50
Blues Bass Groove
Eric Madis teaches another powerful bass groove he has extracted from the world of blues.
Length: 3:55
Blues Bass Groove #3
Eric Madis teaches another useful bass groove for blues guitar.
Length: 5:47
Wolf's Groove
In this lesson, Eric Madis teaches a blues bass groove inspired by Howlin' Wolf.
Length: 4:31
Minor Progression Major...
In this lesson, Eric Madis teaches a valuable blues chord progression that he calls "Minor...
Length: 11:28
Sliding Ninth Groove
Eric enthusiastically presents a new chord progression he calls the "Sliding Ninth Groove."
Length: 5:43
Tribute Blues Shuffle
Eric pays tribute to Memphis Slim and Jimmy Reed in something he likes to call the "Tribute...
Length: 8:48
Chicago Style Funky...
Eric Madis teaches a blues chord progression inspired by the Chicago style of blues playing....
Length: 9:51Blues Slide Guitar
Slide guitar and Blues go way back, and have a rich heritage of complimenting each other. The slide is a wonderful way to add that "vocal" quality to your guitar playing as well. This technique can be used with all genres of music, but Eric will cover it within the world of Blues.
Introduction to Blues...
Eric Madis delves into the world of slide guitar and discusses how it can be used within...
Length: 26:36
Slide Lick Ideas
Eric shows how the basic closed lick can be played over a twelve bar blues. He also introduces...
Length: 12:19
Kokomo Arnold Lick
Eric Madis talks more about the Kokomo Arnold lick and explains some variations developed...
Length: 11:14
Fred McDowell Licks
Eric teaches a few licks from Fred McDowell and demonstrates how they can be used in a...
Length: 10:00
Connecting Licks
Eric Madis explains how Duane Allman put his own unique spin on a classic lick played...
Length: 9:28
Duane Allman Licks
Eric Madis demonstrates licks in the style of Duane Allman.
Length: 5:29
Harmonica Imitation...
Eric Madis demonstrates how the Duane Allman style "Harmonica Imitation Lick" can be used...
Length: 7:52
Duane Allman Ideas
Eric Madis talks more about the Duane Allman style of playing and introduces the idea...
Length: 8:01
Traditional Blues Slide...
Eric Madis teaches two classic licks in this lesson. First he covers a lick called "Son...
Length: 7:47
Elmore James Melodic...
Eric Madis teaches a classic blues slide lick called the "Elmore James Melodic Lick."
Length: 8:51
Four Blues Slide Licks
Eric Madis introduces four new blues licks that can be played with a slide. He teaches...
Length: 10:22
Filling the Spaces
Eric Madis teaches how to fill empty spaces in an arrangement with common licks. This...
Length: 4:48
Building a Solo
Eric demonstrates how the licks and techniques from previous lessons can be combined to...
Length: 5:56
A Tuning and Slide Guitar
Eric introduces open A tuning and shows how some of the licks you have already learned...
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General Slide Tips and...
Eric offers up some amazing slide guitar tips. He talks about guitar setup, how to hold...
Length: 13:30
Delta Blues Slide
Learn how to play the timeless Delta Blues using a slide. This lesson uses A tuning.
Length: 15:35
The Walking Blues
Eric teaches how to play the classic "Walking Blues" progression using a slide.
Length: 14:25
Rollin' and Tumblin'
Eric teaches a rendition of "Rollin' and Tumblin'" that can be played with a slide.
Length: 15:09
Improvisational Techniques
Eric explains how to take a blues song or progression and make it your own.
Length: 9:54
Blues Shuffle Improvisation
Eric Madis demonstrates how blues licks, movable chords and other ideas can be combined...
Length: 16:24
A Tuning Lick Review
Eric Madis gives an in depth review of core blues licks in open A tuning.
Length: 18:21
Dust My Broom Theme
Eric explains how the classic "Dust My Broom" lick can be used to develop a theme that...
Length: 6:01
Linear Playing Ideas
Eric Madis demonstrates some slide licks that use a more linear approach instead of a...
Length: 8:44
Harmonica Imitation...
Eric Madis shows how the "Harmonica Imitation Lick" can be used to create a theme that...
Length: 6:11
Two Lick Theme
Eric Madis combines two classic licks to create a smokin' 12 bar blues theme.
Length: 7:10Fingerstyle Blues and Ragtime
Eric Madis covers a uniquely American style of music, the Blues. In this series he tackles the subject from the acoustic fingerstyle perspective and even throws in a bit of ragtime for good measure.
The Rolling E Blues
Eric Madis introduces his Fingerstyle Blues and Ragtime lesson series. After the introduction,...
Length: 14:13
The Rolling E Blues...
Eric Madis expands on "The Rolling E Blues," which he taught in the last lesson. This...
Length: 8:35
Monotonic Bass
Eric Madis introduces the concept of monotonic bass lines and gives an excellent exercise...
Length: 7:24
The Rolling E Blues...
Eric Madis returns to the wonderful world of "The Rolling E Blues" and demonstrates how...
Length: 6:23
The Rolling E Blues...
Eric Madis returns to "The Rolling E Blues" and teaches an even more complex variation.
Length: 5:33
Robert Johnson Style...
In this lesson Eric teaches a Robert Johnson style blues.
Length: 9:56
Robert Johnson Style...
Eric Madis returns with the second part of his lesson on the Robert Johnson style blues.
Length: 10:51
Blind Willie McTell...
In this lesson, Eric Madis talks about the Piedmont blues and the musical stylings of...
Length: 12:54
Blind Willie McTell...
Eric Madis returns with the second part of his lesson on the Piedmont style and Blind...
Length: 8:52
Improvisation Oppurtunities
Eric Madis demonstrates some opportunities for improvisation within the Blind Willie McTell/Piedmont...
Length: 11:59
The Memphis Diads
Eric Madis introduces a series of diad patterns he calls "The Memphis Diads" and shows...
Length: 11:06
Idea Application
This time around, Eric takes the ideas from the past few lessons and ties them together...
Length: 8:23
The Style of Mississippi...
In this lesson, Eric Madis begins teaching the style of Mississippi John Hurt. He talks...
Length: 12:12
The Style of Mississippi...
Eric Madis takes the ideas taught in the last lesson and expands upon them. He talks about...
Length: 9:59
Robert Johnson Theme
Eric Madis begins teaching a common theme in the style of Robert Johnson. This theme will...
Length: 5:29
Robert Johnson Style...
Eric Madis continues with the Robert Johnson theme. This time, he finishes up the first...
Length: 8:20
Robert Johnson Theme...
In this lesson, Eric teaches a brilliant variation to the Robert Johnson theme taught...
Length: 6:39
Robert Johnson Theme...
In this lesson Eric talks about improvising using the Robert Johnson theme he has been...
Length: 11:04
The Rolling E Blues...
Eric Madis takes knowledge he has taught in past lessons and applies it to an update of...
Length: 4:48
The 7th and 9th Chords
In this lesson, Eric Madis talks about using the 7th and 9th chords in blues progressions....
Length: 9:12
Big Bill and the Reverend
Eric teaches a Piedmont blues number inspired by Big Bill Broonzy and the Reverend Gary...
Length: 14:59
Big Bill and the Reverend...
In this lesson, Eric Madis returns to a piece he calls "Big Bill and the Reverend". This...
Length: 9:57
Big Bill and the Reverend...
In this lesson, Eric returns to the tune "Big Bill and the Reverend" and talks about D...
Length: 12:25
Big Bill and the Reverend...
In this lesson, Eric shows several interesting improvisational techniques you can use...
Length: 11:17
Baby Please Don't Go
Eric Madis teaches a traditional blues tune entitled "Baby Please Don't Go".
Length: 9:29
Baby Please Don't Go...
In this lesson Eric discusses variations that can be used when playing "Baby Please Don't...
Length: 10:36
RJ's Lament
Eric Madis will have you sounding like Robert Johnson in no time with this amazing blues...
Length: 10:44
RJ's Lament Part 2
In this lesson Eric Madis teaches a version of "RJ's Lament" that contains Robert Johnson's...
Length: 8:10
Mississippi John Hurt...
In this lesson, Eric teaches a 16 bar blues progression that honors blues musician Mississippi...
Length: 8:02
Mississippi John Hurt...
In the second part of his "Mississippi John Hurt Tribute," Eric Madis teaches several...
Length: 9:41
The Americana Rag
Eric Madis teaches a traditional blues and ragtime theme he likes to call "The Americana...
Length: 9:35
The Americana Rag Part...
Eric Madis returns to "The Americana Rag". He teaches the melody portion of the song and...
Length: 7:53
Walking Bass Lines
Eric Madis teaches the concept of walking bass lines within a new blues chord progression.
Length: 11:11
Glory, Glory, Hallelujah
Eric starts teaching his blues/ragtime rendition of the classic song "Glory, Glory, Hallelujah"....
Length: 12:26
Glory, Glory, Hallelujah...
Eric Madis returns to this song and teaches the second part of the melody.
Length: 5:52
Glory, Glory, Hallelujah...
In this lesson, Eric teaches another melody that can be used with this song. This time...
Length: 8:02
Glory, Glory, Hallelujah...
In this lesson, Eric teaches a version of this tune that is inspired by Mississippi John...
Length: 9:00
Glory, Glory, Hallelujah...
Eric Madis teaches you how to incorporate some Memphis lead ideas into the arrangement...
Length: 6:36
Glory, Glory, Hallelujah...
Eric teaches another way to play this song that includes arpeggio techniques often employed...
Length: 5:45
Glory, Glory, Hallelujah...
Eric Madis teaches what he calls the "Blind Blake and Merle Travis" section of the song....
Length: 7:28
Glory, Glory, Hallelujah...
In the final lesson on this song, Eric teaches the ending and then demonstrates the entire...
Length: 8:35
Maple Leaf Rag
Eric Madis teaches a fingerstyle version of the classic ragtime tune "Maple Leaf Rag"....
Length: 8:00
Maple Leaf Rag Part...
In the second part of his series on "Maple Leaf Rag," Eric teaches a basic version of...
Length: 6:43
Maple Leaf Rag Part...
Eric Madis teaches the next major portion of the melody for "Maple Leaf Rag". This melody...
Length: 11:23
Maple Leaf Rag Part...
In this lesson, Eric teaches the third part of the melody to "Maple Leaf Rag". When combined...
Length: 8:53
Maple Leaf Rag Part...
Eric wraps up his rendition of "Maple Leaf Rag" by teaching the ending segment of the...
Length: 8:02
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