While researching about Tommy Johnson's Big Road Blues, I came across Slidin' Delta (1929), Tommy Johnson. (notes: Bradley Sweet -Yazoo L-1001) Harvey Hull and Long Cleve Reed...

I've never forgotten this Jimmie Vaughan interview where he was raving about one night seeing a Duke show where you did something with your guitar, lifting it up and blowing into...

that is one badass Duke song, I remember seeing a live version at Cozy's in la where at the end there was some wild over-driven soloing that didn't even sound like a guitar, more...

I noticed that there is only one response to the last lesson.  I would like to know if this particular song was not interesting to everybody.  Your feedback is valuable!  Let me...

@Alex...sounds like you are getting there.  I would suggest trying to mute the open trings to keep them from making noise while you are playing.  Try using your palm to mute the...

Hi Stevieboy .. totally awesome!  I love it when you and Duke are trading 4's!!  It's just makes me smile.  Made my day! 

Not a Duke or an Earl!  But a lot of fun to play along with Duke.

@Corey...still workin on it...about singin I'll upload soon a video...Lyrics are pretty hard for me but above all it's to be in rithm guitar and voice....are you sure you want me...

HI I AM DOMINIQUE FROM FRANCE COULD YOU TOLD ME WHAT IS THE GUITAR ON THE SOLO BAD BOY SOLO 2 THANKS VERY MUCH FOR ALL YOU MAKE FOR THE BLUES AND SOOOOOOOORRY FOR MY ENGLISH THANKS

Wow thanks Duke,  Talk about "Ask and it shall be given".  I feel honoured.  So looking forward to this lesson.  Such a smooth articulate piece. You really are a Master. Thanks...

I wanna add my 2 cents and and and beg Duke to do some Hollywood Fats songs, riffs, licks, etc. soon, pleez! Rock this House, She's Dynamite, Kansas City, Side-tracked, on and...

nice one.....I had not put that third on the B string in my ninth chord nor had I thought to move that voice up a fret...from James Brown record I knew that as a three note chord...

Hi B-K .. to answer your question about slow down for Firefox ... it will come in time, but I can't say when.   The slow down is done by the browser, so it's a matter of when they...

Hi Bob, Thanks, I'm gald it's of service to you. Thanks, Duke

Thanks for your response. Harvey

Hi Harvey The answer to your first question is, yes, I am tongue blocking as I initially hit the 7 blow. As to why the draw notes seem to stick when you're back tongueing or...

Duke I've been able to take a lot of things from your lessons and improve my vocabulary abd bag of tricks. YYou're teaching a great and there is always something to learn. Once...

Jerry I am very much enjoying learning Jug Band Waltz.  The melody is charming, even when played without all the embellishments. I also enjoy playing in first position, for a...

@Corey...here's my last video recordin..Just tried to change something according to Tommy Johnson and Rory block Version....Today I've started workin also on Devele Wague of Ali...

hi Dave, That's great stuff, I'll put it on my list! Duke

Thank You, Thank You, Thank You, Mr Portnoy for sharing your time and wisdom. Beautiful.  

hello duke thank you so much for taking the time to video all these lessons, I have just started on the eddie taylor songs. after reading your intro, it got me listening to some of...

Great Lesson Duke ! I have always wanted to dive into some Gatemouth Brown or Lonnie Johnson maybe?

Jerry I am very much enjoying learning Jug Band Waltz.  The melody is charming, even when played without all the embellishments. I also enjoy playing in first position, for a...

@Corey thanks...I like also Rory Block version....another great teacher, by the way!! :))) @Mike...we're gettin better and better!!! :)

@Mike...sounds like you got it.  Listen to other versions of the song on youtube (especially the Tommy Johnson version) to get more familiar with the tune.  Nice job.  I will post...

@Alex...sounds like you are getting it.  Keep playing it and listen to other versions of the song on youtube.  That will help to get you more comfortable with the rhythm.  Good...

Hi Corey Love the tune.  Here's where I am with the first parts.  I like concentrating on a part of the tune for the first lesson.  A very slow run through of all the sections...

Hi Jerry Here’s my attempt at the first Juke lesson – at a slow tempo.  As we move into the 2nd part, after the eight main riffs, I wasn’t always sure when to do an open chord, an...