Stevie Ray Vaughan SRV Pride And Joy Guitar Lesson + Tutorial

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In this lesson, I break down the iconic Texas blues style with some Stevie Ray Vaughan-inspired licks straight from “Pride and Joy.” We’ll dive into the groove, focusing on how to play 12-bar blues patterns with tasty bends, slides, and strumming techniques. I’ll also show you the classic turnaround lick and share tips on getting the right swing feel. Make sure to tune down to E-flat like SRV to really nail the vibe! Plus, grab the free Boss Katana patch I used, linked below, and check out my new Texas Blues course for more deep dives into this style.

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0:00 – Intro
0:57 – Welcome & Overview: Texas Blues Style Lesson
1:34 – Tuning to E-flat (SRV Style)
2:15 – Main Riff Breakdown: E Power Chord Groove
4:00 – Adding Bends & Slides on the B and G Strings
6:09 – Shifting the Groove to A Chord (12-Bar Blues Structure)
7:49 – Introducing the B7 and A7 Chords
9:18 – Classic SRV Turnaround Lick
11:29 – Muted Strumming Technique with Swing Feel
12:22 – Fanning Strumming Exercise (Advanced Rhythm Work)
13:20 – Slow Playthrough: Everything Put Together
16:20 – Final Thoughts

[MartyMusic]

Check out my Inspired By SRV and Texas Blues Guitar Course:

[jt-orny]

Hi Marty
I just wanted to say thank you for your lessons. Im 68 and always wanted to play, This was high on my bucket list, I can play many songs because of you. Thank you so much. Frank

[chrisreese]

Probably my favorite SRV song, it’s so fun to play and if you add a blues overdrive pedal, brings it up a whole another level.

[davidiru]

I discovered Stevie Ray Vaughan just a few months ago and this is perfect!

[frankskradski]

Marty, your lessons (both old and new) are definitely "leveling up" my playing the last couple weeks as my guitar time has increased cuz I'm fixated on mastering some of your old and even older technique lessons on Must Have Blues licks and Buddy Guy licks, , plus your killer full song lessons recently on Incubis Warning, Joe Walsh Funk #49, and now this SRV classic. Awesome as always, my man!

[lacieostrander]

I swear this man is reading my mind because I’ve been trying to learn Pride and Joy for a long time and now I get to finally get lesson for it. Amazing!

[cathyg]

I cranked this one down into SloMo, as I always do. Love it sooo much!! One of my favorite lessons. Glad I'm in the SRV course too! Peace from CathyG

[remkovanderhoek]

Just yesterday I was thinking it's about time to start learning this song. Perfect timing there Marty! Thank you

[DaniDen_]

Oooh I just love to see SRV lessons. Thank you Marty! 🤠

[yodaTVmedia]

What a great lesson I’m definitely getting your course, thank you marty

[davidluciojr]

Keep the SRV lessons coming. Great lesson as always 🎸

[FoxIdle]

Marty mind reader strikes again 🙏 Everything you upload I have looked into a week or 2 prior wanting to learn. Keep on the blues train, Scuttle Buttin would be great to see 🔥

[ChuckMil]

I really enjoy hearing you play. Arthritis has snatched my guitar from my hands.

[skullohm]

Love the new SRV course so far Marty, thanks brother, and happy Friday!

[joshnorko]

Fantastic lesson man and I’m diggin the new SVR course 🔥 Keep on rockin Marty!

[HourGuitarJourney]

You’re going to help me learn my first srv song. Thank you sir

[rayross]

Marty Ray Schwartz making the world guitarefied and joyefied with awesome lessons.

[Vedant-z]

Hey after finishing the beginner playlist. I don't know which one to follow. Please help

[kdavis]

Mahalo Marty! SRV is so still missed...

[Vaibhavchess-wc]

You have 3.5k videos on the channel, you must be so experienced.