Hi Folks, this weeks lesson is a solo on Rock Me Baby, BB King style. I start with the first lick from BBs original version then improvise a solo in his style from there. It's all in first position and next week we will go up to 2nd and 3rd position for another chorus. Have fun and send me some videos!
Enjoy, Duke
Topics and/or subjects covered in this lesson:Chicago Blues
Duke Robillard
B.B. King
Muddy Waters
Rock Me Baby
Print Chords & Tab
Rock Me Baby background listening: B.B. King & Muddy Waters
loop @ 0:46 Introductory Thoughts
loop @ 2:14 Run-Through of First Course of Solo
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loop @ 3:01 Breakdown of First Chorus of Solo
Backing Track
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Lizalu, Some players who like really high action actually do bend with their fingers under the strings on purpose! Pretty strange to me but it's a what ever works kind of thing. The melody line on BB's version is pretty much constant throughout the song. It's up to the individual players how they want to arrange it really. Keep up the good work! Duke
I meant plain G string!
Hi Lizalu, Very good! You have a good feel and it can be hard to play that type of thing on a acoustic without a play G string. Great job, I enjoyed hearing you play it. Keep up the good work. Duke
Hi lizalu, Just take your time and post a video when you feel comfortable with it. Duke
Hi Scott, Thanks, I'm glad you are enjoying the lesson. Yes, BB sure changed the world of blues guitar with his style. Rick guitar also! Duke
Hi Steve H, You sound great, nice smooth groove and good execution. Nice Strat tone also! Duke
Hey Peter, Sounds great. I like the way you are using these riffs and the tone is nice also! Duke
Guys,
Here's my take. It's not perfect but seems to invoke the spirit of this style. My solos need more "major" sounding notes. Thanks for the pearls of wisdom Duke.
Thanks,
Steve
Gosh Duke. I remember craving to learn B.B.'s early guitar solos. Makes for bliss listening to it. Even better playing it. This is the soul of the Blues.
Thanks Mike, Yes, I agree, the click can help you understand the timing of each phrase much easier. I will use that more often or all the time possibly.
Beautiful Duke. Just love those runs. I agree with Rick, lot's of gems in this one.
The click track is really helping me. I'm trying to keep my foot going to the click while playing it.
Hi Rick, Thank you, l am glad you dig it! Duke