If you’d like to jam a simple song that captures the gritty and bluesy side of the “Outlaw Country” sound… then this post can show you how.

It’s perfect for newer players. Or those that don’t like to have to memorize a million chord changes, or play tough bar chords.

This song is dirt simple. But it’s a lot of fun.

So, grab your guitar, and let’s dive into this “Waymore’s Blues” chords and guitar lesson!

Who Wrote Waymore’s Blues?

“Waymore's Blues" was co-written by Waylon Jennings and Curtis Buck. It was first recorded and released by Waylon Jennings in 1974 as part of his Dreaming My Dreams album. The song is a mix of country, blues, and outlaw music, reflecting Jennings' signature "Outlaw Country" sound—a genre he helped pioneer alongside other country rebels like Willie Nelson and Johnny Cash. 

The lyrics reflect a man on the move, likely symbolizing Waylon himself and his rebellious,...

Behold…one of the signature songs of Beatlemania.

A unique period in pop culture history where a whole horde of teenagers went berserker for The Beatles. It was a time characterized by overwhelming excitement, devotion, and sometimes even chaotic reactions from fans – especially young women – during the 60s. 

This song is rooted in the blues and fundamental principles every guitarist should know. So grab your 6-stringer and let’s dive into this “Can’t Buy Me Love” chords and guitar lesson!

Who Wrote Can’t Buy Me Love?

"Can't Buy Me Love" was originally written by Paul McCartney although it was credited to the usual Lennon-McCartney partnership. It was released in 1964 and became one of The Beatles’ biggest hits. It’s considered a signature song of Beatlemania. And has a powerful, timeless theme: money can’t buy love. 

"Can't Buy Me Love" was recorded at the famous Pathé Marconi Studios in Paris on...

Want to know the secret to making your guitar really sing?

Well, you won’t find the answer to this by learning a million pentatonic scale patterns – or cramming your head with theory. But you can start to unlock it by mastering string bending and vibrato. 

This is particularly important if you want to become a competent blues guitar player and develop your own voice. Vibrato is unique to every guitar player. Each one of us has what I call a “sound concept” inside our minds that is unique to us. In this post, I want to share with you 5 blues guitar vibrato mistakes I hear all the time starting with…

1. The nervous vibrato

The nervous vibrato is something that exposes an insecure beginner player right away. It comes about almost as an involuntary reflex. They hit a note, and are holding it. But then suddenly become extremely unconfident in this note. Almost as if they were caught naked in public and immediately began to shake the note. Often in an...

Ever wanted to play the G blues scale on guitar?

This scale is a great scale to know whether you are a beginner or an advanced player. In this post, I’ll share two different ways to play the G blues scale on guitar. How to practice the G blues scale, and even songs that use the G blues scale. Plus we’ll also cover some music theory and a few other common questions about the G blues scale.

All right, no long blathering build-up.

Let’s jump straight in, starting with…

What is the G blues scale on guitar?

The G blues scale on guitar is a simple series of 6 notes in a row. It’s important to point out, when musicians say G “blues scale” 9 times out of 10 they mean the G minor blues scale. Which is what we are going to be covering in this lesson. It’s a way of grouping together a specific set of notes that can be used for solos, understanding chords, and music theory.

What notes are in the G blues scale?

The notes in the G minor blues...

If you're looking for a song to play on guitar that taps into deep blues roots, but still keeps the sound mainstream… then this could be a perfect tune for you.

The song is a mix of blues, pop, and folk styles. Over the years, it’s appealed to a wide audience. Because of this, I think it’s a good one to add to your setlist or call at your local blues jam. 

So grab your axe and let’s dive into this “Give Me One Reason” chords and guitar lesson!

Who Wrote Give Me One Reason?

"Give Me One Reason" is a hit song written and performed by American blues and folk artist Tracy Chapman. She wrote the song in the 80s and began performing it live during her early shows. The bluesy groove resonated with audiences and by the time she went to record it – in the mid-90s – the song had already shown promise. 

(Playing live like this is a great litmus test for your new material. You can get an immediate gauge on whether or not a song...

If you’re looking to improve your blues rhythm playing and spice up your jams…then this post will show you a fun and powerful way to do that.

Many musicians like to focus a lot on lead guitar. But they often overlook the fact that behind (almost) every great lead guitarist you’ll find an incredible rhythm player. Take for instance, Stevie Ray Vaughan whose iconic blues shuffle rhythms changed the game. Or Jimi Hendrix, who was a master at blending soulful R&B sounds behind his singing.

Or Tommy Emmanuel who started as the rhythm guy behind his brother in a family band.

While many musicians think the blues is boring or limited. This just shows a lack of depth in their knowledge of it. 

So let’s get started with today’s blues rhythm guitar lesson.

For this example, we are going to be in the key of E. Let’s next take a look at the most common…

Blues Rhythm Guitar Chords

The three most common chords found in a blues progression in...

There’s a dangerous myth out there that a lot of intermediate guitar players fall for…It’s a myth you don’t want to believe especially if you want to play amazing solos…

…because… it can kill your lead guitar progress fast. It can make you sound boring and stale.  

Like you’re constantly rehashing the same old patterns, solo after solo. Never sounding melodic, or new. Well, today I’ve got GOOD NEWS.

I want to warn you about this myth so you don’t get stuck. And also share a lesson that works like an antidote. 

So grab your guitar and let’s get started!

Myth: "I don't need to learn licks anymore" 

I see it all the time. Guitarists get to a certain level with their playing. They’ve learned some chords, scales, and arpeggios. They can even play through a few songs.

Next, they want to start soloing. They start learning about how chords and scales go together and get into a bit of...

If you're down and out, and you feel real hurt, here’s an epic blues groove to pick you right back up.

And that’s something special about the blues. It often comes out of sad circumstances. But ironically when you listen to it or play it on your guitar. You feel better.

So grab your axe, that’s what we’re going to do in the post. 

I’m going to break down a classic from none other than the Velvet Bulldozer himself, in this “I’ll Play The Blues For You” Albert King guitar lesson. 

Who wrote I’ll Play The Blues For You?

"I'll Play the Blues for You" is a classic blues song written by Jerry Beach. It was made popular by Albert King though, one of the most influential blues guitarists and singers of all time. King’s recording of it was released in 1972 as the title track from his iconic album "I'll Play the Blues for You." 

The song’s lyrics talk about a musician promising to play the blues for someone...

Are you primarily a rhythm player but stuck with how to start moving into soloing?

Well… 

This post contains a very important message for you.

Every day I talk to guitar players in this exact spot. They have played some rhythm, but what they really want to do is…

SOLO

I mean, who wouldn’t want to be able to step out into the spotlight, be the star, and play a lead that makes the crowd go wild?

Or play expressively over jam tracks/looper pedal at home…

Well, over the past 25+ years of playing music for a living. Ripping solos on stages all over the world, and most importantly teaching others how they can too.

There is one place I’ve found to start, that works better than any other option you’ll find guaranteed. In fact, it can make all the difference in your solos. 

Why?

Because it’s simple. 

When you start with this it means you won’t get stuck with:

• Hearing common chord changes you need to know how to solo over
• ...

Back in the day, I used to watch a lot of iconic performances on the Ed Sullivan Show.

Ed was a big deal. He was super charismatic and seemed to be able to connect with viewers of all ages. And you’ve got to give him credit for introducing a huge variety of acts to America. Everything from comedians and dancers to opera singers and rock and roll stars.

But one of the most impactful performances I saw, other than the Beatles of course, was Bo Diddley’s.

Apparently, the producers wanted Bo to perform the old country song “Sixteen Tons”. Ed also agreed and thought this would be a safe choice for his audience.

But Bo Diddley at the last minute went rogue.

Instead of performing “Sixteen Tons”. He played his own brand new song called “Bo Diddley”. 

Yup.

“Bo Diddley” by Bo Diddley

This was a bold move. He had some serious guts to defy the wishes of such a powerful television program at the time. In fact, some accounts of it...