How To Play Blues Guitar - Part 1 - Introduction Solo

I hope this video is useful to anyone wanting to dive into the beautiful world of Blues. :)

[CSW]

As much as I love a good demo/review Dave, this is where you really shine. I know you don't realise it but your teaching style is amazing, so natural and authentic. Can't wait for more of these. Thanks Dave.

[johnnorth]

Oh good grief - why could this not have been done when I was a youngster ! So little time left but I shall devote as much as possible to following this series. This old dog want's to learn new tricks. Cheers Dave - you are a star.

[petergrant]

As a beginner guitarist that's the best blues lesson I've seen, thanks Dave. Now wheres my guitar ?

[shughy]

I've been playing for 35 years and that is singularly the most helpful video I've ever seen in my life, best teacher ever 👍

[markcartwright]

Dave - this is probably the best youtube guitar lesson I have ever seen. I love that you're teaching a series of licks, in context with encouragement to improvise and use them in creative ways. This is exactly what I want and need right now. Thank you !

[DeaconBlues]

Dave, just wow! I just discovered this series a few days ago on "The Tube". I gotta tell you, man ... I think this series is worth 5 years of guitar lessons. I have learned more from it in just the past week than I have in months of jamming with friends. I am a 68-year old American from Alabama, and have played rhythm acoustic (James, Taylor, John Denver, etc) for decades, but never delved into lead until the last couple of months. Frankly, I don't know why you aren't the biggest guitar star on The Tube. You are an amazing individual with a perfect teaching technique!

Do you have a Premium channel or a Patreon? I'd love to subscribe! I owe you so much! Cheers to you, sir! I salute you!

[MrBrooxy]

This lesson is general guitar theory based on chords and notes but is delivered by a teacher who has obviously had issues learning this himself and is explaining it to us plebs in way that we can understand because he has been through the tribulations of learning musical theory. It is usually painful but this is super helpful for those of us who just can't comprehend the usual boring drudgery of guitar lesson in musical theory. Thankyou Dave please do more of these for us.

[vonRabenfels]

"Blues is good for you, don´t worry" - Johnny Winter

[johncooper]

Dave, man, I always love listening to you play. But, when you get down to detailed lessons like this - your videos are gold. Please, please keep this series going. You are as good a teacher as you are a player., and that is a rare brace of talents. Your followers and YTube income are about to rocket. You’ve spoken openly about your mental health problems but you know, I hope, that you are gifted, talented and giving. People love you. And we want more. Thank you for this.

[sllmark]

Everyone else has already said it. I absolutely love the way you teach. Got my first guitar 47 years ago and learnt so much from this video.

[christopherhogg]

Dave, you are a born teacher. I’ve always struggled with receiving instruction but you’ve absolutely nailed it.
I can totally understand what you’re saying.
Many you enjoy happiness and love for the rest of your life.
Congratulations on your cooperation with Andertons. Really enjoyed the interview with Lees dad. Very moving.
Thanks.

[FretFriendGWaL]

Proper bloke you are Davey boy! Best instruction I have ever seen anywhere :D

[blackmirror]

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Constantly staring at THE most gorgeous stratocaster in YouTube history helped sooth homesickness for the south of France.
This was excellent, thanks Dave 👍
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[MISSREEB]

Dave, Dave, Dave this is pure gold! Who said you can’t teach an old dog etc…I have a cheap tele and amp, nowt else and I’m in blues heaven Thank you so much!

[ozozerene]

Man, every time I get stuck in a rut I just watch one of your teaching videos and out I come with new inspiration. I'm half way through this piece and the whole joy of these six strings is overwhelming (and I realise how much I don't know) Not only are you teaching a blues, you are refreshing the joy of playing guitar - so many thanks.

[chrisbishop]

Chris Bishop
I am an almost 70 year old acupuncturist from Sydney, Australia who just discovered you a week ago. I have just got back to playing blues since I reduced my working hour last year. (I did play bass professionally when I was very young but now expanding my 6 string playing). Your lessons are bloody awesome. You are just real mate.

[tombain]

Dave I want to echo the comment below, (well said) brilliant! Im 65 now and this is the sound in my head from the British blus men, especially PGreen. Absolutely awesome lesson and incredible patience on your part. Can't say how great it was. Many thanks Dave.

[thehonestguitarist]

Dave is too humble- he's an exceptional teacher. I can actually follow him the first time around, which is miraculous!

[larrimos]

Dave, I know playing this has become second nature to you but for most of us it’s exactly what we we want and need to learn. You do such a fantastic job of explaining it so clearly. I really appreciate the lesson and look forward to anything else you want to teach...

[codygammill]

Other teachers show you how to play guitar, Dave shows you how to be the guitar.

But seriously I can’t thank you enough, your lessons are helping me play the way I’ve always wanted to.