When it comes to legendary rock guitarists, most kids know about the big three: Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, and Keith Richards. But there has been a pantheon of gifted and innovative guitarists contributing to the evolution of popular music over the years. From blazing bebop and country soloists to soulful blues and jazz players, here are […]
Month: September 2014
Five Guitarists Every Kid Should Listen To: #5 Steve Cropper
When it comes to legendary rock guitarists, most kids know about the big three: Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, and Keith Richards. A Young Steve Cropper But there has been a pantheon of gifted and innovative guitarists contributing to the evolution of popular music over the years. From blazing bebop and country soloists to soulful blues and […]
Lesson 1- Boogie Blues in G Major
Today, we’re going to look at an easy 12-bar boogie boogie blues in the key of G. The boogie woogie originated in the 1920s by African-American piano players like Pintetop Smith. John Lee Hooker’s “Boogie Chillen” and Eric Clapton’s “I’m Tore Down” are two iconic examples of the boogie woogie played on the guitar. The […]
