My Favorite Nasty Blues Licks - Toughen Up Your Blues Phrasing - Guitar Lesson

In today's guitar lesson we are gonna cover some of my favorite Nasty #blues #licks. Think of them as a way to add some teeth to your phrasing. The point is how to create aggressive angry sounding phrases. Find yourself playing in a sketchy biker bar? These licks will make sure you will come out alive lol!

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[stricknine]

The "passing" flat 5 is awesome but also developing phrases that actually sustain the flat 5 momentarily before resolving is extra cool.

[garrickpridemore]

I cant tell you how much better Ive gotten at guitar and just my improvement in my overall understanding of guitar ever since I did Bretts annual membership. I gladly re-up my membership every year cause its absolutely worth every penny to me. This lesson is just a killer too!

[maxinedavidson]

You are such an inspiration for thousands of up and coming musicians. Thank you for putting so much effort into making them better players.

[davidhoxit]

You and Tim Pierce are genius....I am grateful to follow your works, I say Thank You!!! I encourage anyone with desire for knowledge and a yearning to become better to follow!!!

[yourpetard]

Between caged and mixing maj n min you are keeping me happy

[AR-ymqx]

So many times I've tried learning licks from tab or slow mo tuts and quitting if I don't nail it but watching your vid a few times and just jamming over your licks I've actually retained more finger memory than anything else I've tried learning in months :D

[ericwarrington]

These secrets are the heart and soul of blues rock playing and are that thing we are all on the brink of as intermediate players...dude your style of playing makes these licks just out of this world...your tone is so chewy aggressive in the bends it's so impressive man...I'll be using this video repeatedly for a long while my friend...ty Brett...you rock some serious ass brother..🤘🤪🎸🔥🎶❤️

[albertj]

Brett, Thank you for sharing and most of all, for slowing it down for guys like me. I really appreciate it. YOu're great.

[GripperCc]

Brett Papa I have learned so many good tricks and tricks from you regarding phrases, intervals, licks, etc. You get three tones to sound like the cruelest solo and new possibilities open up for every time I watch your videos. You're awesome ❤️

[robpags]

Is it bad that I hit the like button before the video even plays? Papa has never failed me yet.

[joesmalley]

Wow thanks Brett this is packed not just with useful licks, but new ways of navigating up and down the pentatonic scale which I really needed. And all over the humble position one too which keeps things simple. This is gonna be one video to keep coming back to!

[dirkgibbens]

Man you are just killing it! You have always been a good player, but it’s amazing how you have advanced over time. But still the same humble, smiling Brett Papa that we’ve always had on YouTube! Thanks for sharing your skills with us. Merry Christmas!

[craigedwards]

Excellent Brett as always. You could go on for hours and I could keep watching for hours. Everytime I watch your videos it always inspires me to pick up and start jammin'! Merry Christmas from U.K👍

[davidt]

Agree with your choices… glad you added Trower, and Billy G to the mix! Tab Benoit can also generate some nasty, greazy, blues licks! Many greats out there, and hey… you’re not too bad yourself! Carry On Brother Brett! The best is yet to come! 👍🎸✌️😎

[OSCARMIKEBAND]

Yes please! More like this! Thank you Brett!

[olivierpillon]

Superb! Mon ami, I have always loved the hybrid picked madness, tu es un fantastic player and a great teacher.Thanks for the great lessons!

[renesaguer]

thank you Brett, i am a french young novice player guitarist of 61 years and its a big pleasure every time, to see your videos with an humor contagious , happy christmas of my country and good continuation congratulations Ronnie.S

[AndyPearson]

Some absolute zingers in here - excellent video, thank you for sharing 🎸🤘

[adylp]

Beautiful playing Brett. All the best for the holidays

[maybeyoureright]

I have had so many great takeaways from your videos. This one is no exception. And i love your playing style.