Learn Country Blues Guitar: Rory Block's Essential Techniques

Download NOW! https://homespun.com/shop/hs_blues24 Dive into the heart of authentic country blues guitar with legendary musician Rory Block in this exclusive lesson from Homespun Tapes! If you've ever wanted to master those soulful licks and intricate fingerpicking patterns that define the country blues sound, you're in the right place. Rory breaks down essential country blues guitar techniques, including classic blues runs and how to add expressive variations to your chord voicings, all demonstrated with her signature skill and clarity. In this segment from her Homespun Tapes series, Rory Block focuses on the A-chord, showing you how to transform a simple barre chord into a dynamic blues foundation. You'll learn how to incorporate a 7th, create movement with your fretting hand, and develop that distinctive "lilting" feel crucial for country blues. Rory also covers common and effective blues runs that you can weave into your playing, providing options to personalize your sound. She demonstrates these techniques within the context of a classic blues song, "Fixin' to Die Blues," giving you a practical understanding of how to apply them. Discover more in-depth guitar lessons and explore a vast library of instructional content from master musicians like Rory Block by visiting our website at https://www.homespun.com. Ready to take your country blues guitar playing to the next level? Rory Block's full instructional series offers hours of detailed guidance, TAB, and performance examples. Find this and many other amazing guitar tutorials at https://www.homespun.com and start your journey to becoming a more expressive and skilled blues guitarist today! #RoryBlock #CountryBluesGuitar #BluesGuitarLesson #AcousticBlues #HomespunTapes #GuitarTechniques 0:00 Introduction to Rory Block's Blues 0:04 Performance: Fixin' to Die Blues Excerpt 0:16 Rory Block Welcomes You to Tape 2 0:22 Essential Blues Runs Explained 0:51 Mastering the A-Chord for Blues 1:14 Adding the 7th & Lilting Feel to A-Chord 1:41 Applying Techniques: Song Walkthrough