Blues 'Keys' Vs. Real Keys - Blues Guitar Basics

Here's the thing... when we say we're in a "key" in blues, we aren't really in a key at all.

It's a convenience, but it's not accurate.

For example, when we say a blues is “in the key of E,” it’s not, really. That’s just something we say. And if you’re new to the blues, and new to music, in general, this can be pretty confusing.

[efkastner]

"Blues doesn't follow traditional music theory"! Wow, this just opened my eyes so much. Thank you!!

[realjumper]

"There's an awful lot of music that can be made with very, very little theory" THIS!!!! Thank you :)

[Bogart]

Just trying to learn guitar again and learning more about the keys and relatable notes with disecting the licks and came across this video. Very nicely done sir . Thanks.

[speedy]

I played a different note once in a 3rd pentatonic scale while soloing. It sounds so good and added a sweet sound to the solo. My teacher said technically I am got stick to the pattern. But he also said there is always exception to the rule

[paullypaullyes]

This was so helpful Griff. You rock, thanks so much :)

[mikedonnarumma]

cheers griff, cleared up a few things,

[dallassurfersclub]

That being said, the most common "root" notes for blues are E, A and F? I'm asking so I can practice 12 bar blues in the right root notes/keys

[deanmacka]

Great stuff mate thanks for that mate, I understood that, thanks PS jadne 75 comment got me lost, so yeah what was that? Lol I think I'm gonna have ta watch it again, yes I'm very slow :(

[EdnaNickley]

The Who Burn up his guitar at Monterey did the same thing the Jimmy Hendrix burned his at the same time crazy loved it I was of very high

[waynegram]

What is considered a blues key? Non-diatonic key or dominant mixolydian keys?

[marcusnoel]

Thanks !!! What guitar are you using in this video & what pickups?

[aushbegosh]

I like that riff am i playing it right
A A G G D E G E D
A A G G D E G G5 C5

[lamper]

When Tablature was invented, was it looked down on by "schooled" players? I bet they went ape.

[brianvezelis]

Wow! a bit much, reviewing most of your videos you always call what key its in??? really