The Movable Major Triad – “E Shape”

The Movable Major Triad – “E Shape”

Posted by Drew in Blues Basics on 14. Apr, 2008 | 0 Comments

Tried and true? Yes. Boring? Maybe, but the trusty old “E shape” movable major triad is an indispensable tool in any guitarist’s toolbox; one that can save you when you’d otherwise be lost in the woods. This grip will serve you well for Blues, Folk, Rock, and Country music.
The thing that makes movable chord [...]

Essential Blues: 10 Must-Have Collections

Essential Blues: 10 Must-Have Collections

Posted by Drew in Blues Basics on 07. Nov, 2006 | 1 Comment

To quote Muddy Waters, “The blues had a baby, and they named it rock and roll.” While most fans of the latter are generally aware of this fact, it’s often surprising to discover that so few have actually explored the roots of their favorite music. For many, the blues start with Eric Clapton, Led Zeppelin, [...]


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    I've been playing the guitar ever since I was 17 years old, when, upon hearing a local Cleveland DJ refer to an Allman Brothers tune as "real gone blues," my life -- and views on music -- changed forever. Since then, I've played in bands, practiced, jammed with friends in college, practiced, dragged my guitar across the country, and practiced. I need to practice more.

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