How To Play Blues (in a few simple steps)

We start of simple, and gradually turn it into an amazing blues! This is a step by step guide of how we can play blues on the electric or acoustic guitar. A classic 12 bar blues in the key of E, with a surprise the end.

▶FOLLOW ME ◀

▶Beginner Guitar Course ◀

▶SUPPORT ME + TABS◀

▶GUITAR◀
B&G Little Sister Private Build

Hi, my name is Paul Davids! I am a guitar player, teacher, producer, and overall music enthusiast from the Netherlands! I try to inspire people from all over the world with my videos, here on YouTube.

Thank you for watching!

Paul

Below is the gear I use to make these videos. They redirect to Amazon and provide me with a small kickback should you purchase any of these things.

▶GEAR LIST◀

▶MICS◀

▶SOUND◀

▶CAMERAS◀

[caioalp]

I hope it becomes a series like, how to play jazz, rock, fingerstyle, soul, etc. Great video

[JoshTurnerGuitar]

Just want to give a shout out to how challenging it is to describe and execute ideas eloquently in real time to a backing track. Not sure if this was one complete take as it appears to be, but if not, then complements to the editing as well. You continue to outdo yourself, man.

[jamesjmn]

I love how he just starts and doesn’t introduce himself for 5 minutes

[benwise]

Dear Paul. I just wanted to say thank you and thank you again. I've started playing again after nearly twenty years of not playing (I was never very good to start with) but rather than just 'teach' you actually inspire with your unpretentious and heart-warming presentation. With this 'How to Play Blues' you had me playing along in 30 minutes or so and thinking to myself "Wow! I can play blues". Your videos make me want to pick my guitar up and PLAY it every day for which I am very grateful.

[Outspoken.Humanist]

As a lifetime blues singer (I'm 62 now) I have heard the blues played by so many people so many times but never have I seen it explained to so clearly and entertainingly. Thank you.

[justinclayton]

This is hypnotizing. The look, the accent, the camera angles, the chops ... you’re a wizard sir.

[alexscott]

There are some great guitar players on YouTube, but there is something about this guy...

[glennwhitlock]

When I've mastered thinking and talking at the same time, I'll have a go at this.

[sagekarlow]

I'm always fascinated by your videos. Your knowledge could be intimidating to those who compare their abilities to yours, yet your smooth and effortless delivery makes these tutorials feel more like a talented friend sharing tips instead of a superior musician blessing us common peasants. Thank you

[punchtoy]

that was one of the funnest things to solo over

[Piper]

Man...at first I thought you were using a looper for the bass notes! You never skipped a beat. Very nicely done.

[dan]

The man just showed us how to play every Black Keys song! God bless him

[demandt]

"But...don't we need some fuzz, and a band?" That made me smile all the way up to my ears. Amazing stuff! Love your work, Paul - keep it up!

[robertlloyd]

I love these fast style tutorials for us intermediate players. They keep your attention and get straight to the point, great work!

[edsmithmusic]

1. Wake up this morning
2. Lose all earthly possessions
3. Sing about it

[yasmiiineee]

i just spent the entire afternoon yesterday listening to blues and thinking "damn i really wanna start playing like this hmm" and you post this video today...Paul what kinda magical superpowers do you have?
Thank you so much for the excellent content you always deliver!

[iam_xrw]

You added distortion and I felt like I was in a Ford F-150 commercial

[jocuppa]

How the heck, he doesn't break a sweat, he's in a cool mood, and he's talking and playin and teaching..I can't even hold that bass without sweating on my next chord let alone talking.. chewing gum and all, and yet be so cool..

[patricklyons]

This is the best lesson I've ever seen

[constantinz.]

That was one of your best and most fun to listen to videos! Even though you know the Blues already ;)