How to Play Guitar – Beginning Guitar Episode 12
Blues Solo
Section A
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Section B
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Section C
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Section D
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Play sections in this order:
A A B A C D
Tip: Pick Strokes
Usually you will use very small (about 2-3 mm) pick strokes.
Anchoring the pinky on the pickguard will stabilize your picking hand and give you a point of reference which makes it easier to find the string you are looking for.
