What Blues Songs Should I Study?

I'd recommend checking out the study book called "Blues You Can Use".

Its quite popular and is a great start. :)

Well, I'm no blues expert, but if you search Youtube you will find a couple of onstage jams with B.B King and Gary Moore together.

Here's a link:
http://forums.guitarnoise.com/viewtopic.php?t=32151

These two guys are both great for appreciating the blues 8)

Ethan

if you're just beginning to learn, howlin wolf and muddy waters are a great place to pick up dozens of simple 3-4 note riffs.

Jip

Get onto iTunes and buy this album, "From The Cradle" http://www.amazon.com/Cradle-Eric-Clapton/dp/B000002MTU
I purchased it the other day (found it while browsing in a shop)
It is Eric Clapton paying tribute to his greatest influences, it is brilliant and except for 1 track or 2 it is all 12 bar blues too.
Then go here http://12bar.de/ftc.php this website will give you the keys that the songs are in.
Great learning aid IMHO

Keith

^^Or you could have just downloaded it. :twisted: The whole album if you wanted. :twisted:
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As for some blues...check out BB King first. Then some guys like Albert King, Muddy Waters.

For electric blues ain't nothin like Houndog Taylor 8)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RA8NyvzIWk

Can't Forget Koko Taylor :twisted:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GG2v8LBcBU&mode=related&search=

Kevin,

I purchased it, shall I scan the receipt for you ?

Keith

I'd recommend checking out the study book called "Blues You Can Use".

Its quite popular and is a great start. :)
+1 :)

I received my copy this week and IMHO it is the best way to learn blues due to the author (John Ganapes) includes some theory, exercises, progressions and tunes in an incremental way. Check this thread for other comments and this one for more comments and other books.

Nuno

I'd recommend checking out the study book called "Blues You Can Use".

Its quite popular and is a great start. :)
+1 :)

I received my copy this week and IMHO it is the best way to learn blues due to the author (John Ganapes) includes some theory, exercises, progressions and tunes in an incremental way. Check this thread for other comments and this one for more comments and other books.

Nuno

He also has quite a good forum for any issuesquestions you might have

I'd recommend checking out the study book called "Blues You Can Use".

Its quite popular and is a great start. :)
+1 :)

I received my copy this week and IMHO it is the best way to learn blues due to the author (John Ganapes) includes some theory, exercises, progressions and tunes in an incremental way. Check this thread for other comments and this one for more comments and other books.

Nuno

And another +1. Just received it this week following the recommendations from the good folks here at GN. Can't wait to get stuck into it.

8)

I always recommend Cream's "Crossroads". Incredible blues rock song.

I always recommend Cream's "Crossroads". Incredible blues rock song.

Again I can vouch for this. I'm currently working on this song. My guitar teacher wants me to gig it in a couple of weeks time with his blues band. My first live performance. :shock:

Great blues song and quite accessible for a blues beginner.

8)

gotta give the iceman Albert Collins a listen to too. Sometimes he's a little funkier than traditional blues, but it's great stuff.

I'd also suggest studying songs you like ;)