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Focus: The most common shape, located at the 5th fret.
Learning blues licks is effectively like acquiring the vocabulary of a new language; on their own, they are simple phrases, but when connected, they allow you to "speak" musically and build full solos. For guitarists, transitioning from scales to licks is the key to moving past monotonous "up and down" practice. Essential Types of Blues Licks licks blues pdf
A staple opening lick.
Welcome to 50 Essential Blues Licks . Learning the blues is like learning a language. You cannot speak without a vocabulary. These licks are your "words" and "phrases." They are borrowed from the masters—B.B. King, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Eric Clapton, and Buddy Guy—and distilled into essential shapes that you can use in any key. Focus: The most common shape, located at the 5th fret
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