In this lesson we will begin to learn my song, "Lynch Blues" from Fulton Blues, my most recent album. I chose this tune to give you an idea of how to write a song that has a traditional feel to it. When I wrote this song I was listening to a lot of Ishman Bracey and R.L. Burnside and some of that influence is reflected in the riffs. I suggest you get the bass line down to the point that it is steady and reliable and then concentrate on the riffs.
I hope you enjoy it.
Topics and/or subjects covered in this lesson:Fingerpicking
Corey Harris
Lynch Blues
Standard Tuning
Ishman Bracey
R.L. Burnside
Print Chords & Tab
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Loop 1:37 Performance of Lynch Blues
Loop 4:43 Brush for the Steady Bass
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Loop 5:34 Overview of Song Form
Loop 6:16 Main Riff Slowly
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Loop 7:30 Goind to the V
Loop 8:27 What to Practice and Closing Thoughts
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Thanks for the kind comment Corey! And for giving me something more to think about. Regards!
I keep working on it...
The guitar sounds good here and you are playing comfortably. Nice job. You might want to try using brushes or string snaps for a little flavor. Thanks for sharig!
This riff is pure genius. Love working on it. It is like chanting,
Thanks William! You are right.
Powerful song. I really like the pulsing rhythm with the riffs woven in.
Thanks!