Blues by the Bar

This guitar video lesson offers 100+ cool riffs that sound great over each portion of the blues progression!

Intro

• Introduction & Tuning (01:21) - Start by tuning up and getting ready to explore blues riffs across the 12-bar progression.

Bars 1 & 2

• Volker Strifler Lick (02:28) - A smooth opening lick with Volker Strifler's signature phrasing.

• Chris Cain Lick (02:45) - Learn Chris Cain's powerful opening statement for the first two bars.

• Eric Clapton Lick (01:21) - Channel Eric Clapton's iconic touch with this bluesy lick.

• Alvin Lee Lick (02:05) - Add Alvin Lee's energetic vibe to the first bars of your progression.

• Warren Haynes Lick (02:07) - A soulful lick inspired by Warren Haynes to kick things off.

• Muddy Waters Lick (01:57) - Get into the groove with a raw, classic lick from Muddy Waters.

• Buddy Guy Lick (02:20) - Play Buddy Guy's expressive, dynamic opening riff.

• Jonny Lang Lick (04:20) - Add some modern blues energy with Jonny Lang's first-bar lick.

Bars 3 & 4

• Chris Cain Lick (02:18) - Explore Chris Cain's take for these middle bars of the progression.

• Volker Strifler Lick (02:38) - A riff with Volker Strifler's smooth blend of tone and phrasing.

• Chris Cain Lick #2 (01:48) - A second approach from Chris Cain to add variety.

• Warren Haynes Lick (02:53) - Incorporate a melodic line inspired by Warren Haynes.

• Jeff Beck Lick (02:56) - Jeff Beck's distinct style takes center stage in this riff.

• Rick Derringer Lick (02:40) - Bring in some attitude with a Rick Derringer-inspired lick.

• Johnny Winter Lick (03:21) - Add Johnny Winter's fiery blues touch to these bars.

• Richie Sambora Lick (02:48) - A smooth, rock-infused lick from Richie Sambora.

Bars 5 & 6

• Volker Strifler Lick (02:25) - A melodic lick from Volker Strifler to anchor the mid-progression.

• Chris Cain Lick (01:53) - Chris Cain's smooth phrasing shines in these bars.

• Eric Clapton Lick (02:31) - Play a Clapton classic riff with finesse.

• Mark Karan Lick (01:57) - Add Mark Karan's modern blues style to the mix.

• Muddy Waters Lick (02:35) - Dive into Muddy Waters' iconic blues phrasing.

• Keith Richards Lick (03:22) - A laid-back but powerful riff from Keith Richards.

• Volker Strifler Lick #2 (02:03) - Another take by Volker Strifler to expand your options.

• Chris Cain Lick #2 (02:00) - A fresh approach from Chris Cain for these bars.

• Jeff Beck Lick (01:55) - Jeff Beck's unique touch transforms this section.

• Warren Haynes Lick (02:29) - A soulful riff from Warren Haynes adds emotion here.

• Richie Sambora Lick (02:22) - A Sambora riff with a modern blues vibe.

• Johnny Winter Lick (03:48) - Johnny Winter's fiery energy takes these bars to another level.

Bars 7 & 8

• Volker Strifler Lick (02:09) - A dynamic riff that keeps the progression moving.

• Chris Cain Lick (02:17) - Chris Cain's melodic approach shines in these bars.

• Volker Strifler Lick #2 (02:13) - Another variation from Volker Strifler for more depth.

• Chris Cain Lick #2 (02:12) - A second idea from Chris Cain for variety.

• Warren Haynes Lick (02:22) - Add emotion with a soulful lick from Warren Haynes.

• Johnny Winter Lick (03:03) - A bold riff showcasing Johnny Winter's fiery blues style.

• Jeff Beck Lick (04:15) - Play Jeff Beck's creative and expressive riff.

Bars 9 & 10

• Alvin Lee Lick (01:35) - Bring high-energy with Alvin Lee's approach to these bars.

• Chris Cain Lick (01:52) - A smooth, expressive lick from Chris Cain for this section.

• Volker Strifler Lick (02:33) - Volker Strifler adds depth with this thoughtful riff.

• Warren Haynes Lick (02:31) - A soulful take from Warren Haynes fits perfectly here.

• Jerry Garcia Lick (03:15) - Bring in Jerry Garcia's unique style to these bars.

• Eric Clapton Lick (01:59) - Clapton's signature feel comes through in this riff.

• Chris Cain Lick #2 (03:43) - Another melodic riff from Chris Cain to expand your vocabulary.

• Volker Strifler Lick #2 (02:36) - A variation from Volker Strifler keeps things fresh.

• Johnny Winter Lick (02:15) - Johnny Winter's aggressive phrasing lights up these bars.

• Mark Karan Lick (03:21) - A contemporary blues lick from Mark Karan adds variety.

Bars 11 & 12

• Mark Karan Lick (02:17) - Finish strong with Mark Karan's expressive lick.

• Chris Cain Lick (01:27) - Chris Cain brings a smooth ending to the progression.

• Volker Strifler Lick (01:46) - Volker Strifler's final riff ties it all together.

• Eric Clapton Lick (01:35) - Clapton's blues mastery shines in this closing lick.

• Muddy Waters Lick (02:20) - A raw, emotional riff from Muddy Waters to close things out.

• Volker Strifler Lick #2 (02:39) - Another thoughtful riff from Volker Strifler.

• Johnny Winter Lick (02:18) - Johnny Winter's high-energy style closes with impact.

• Chris Cain Lick #2 (01:39) - A melodic closer from Chris Cain wraps things up.

Chords Used in the Rhythm Sections

• Chords Used in the Rhythm Sections (13:32) - A breakdown of the chords featured in the rhythm sections.

Outro

• Conclusion (00:53) - Danny wraps up the course.