Midnight Blues Guitar Lesson (Gary Moore)

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Gary Moore was a phenomenal musician.
Today I want to share with you one of his AMAZING blues guitar songs.
It’s slow…
It’s groovy…
And it gives me goosebumps every time I hear it!
This is the kind of song you can easily picture being played in a smoky dark club well after midnight.
It’s a minor blues, and the rhythm part mixes a riff and some sweet chords together.
And then of course, Gary plays brilliant slow blues licks over the top of this progression which reminds me a lot of songs like “Thrill is Gone” and many other classic blues tunes.
So grab your guitar and let’s dive into this “Midnight Blues” guitar lesson.
Who wrote Midnight Blues?
"Midnight Blues" is a blues rock song written and performed by Northern Irish guitarist Gary Moore. The song was released in 1990 on Moore's album Still Got the Blues.
It is one of Moore's most popular songs and has been covered by many other artists, including Joe Bonamassa, Beth Hart, and Kenny Wayne Shepherd.
Moore recorded "Midnight Blues" at Battery Studios in London, England, with producer Andy Wright. The song features Moore's signature blues guitar playing, as well as his soulful vocals. The lyrics of the song are about the dark and lonely feelings that come with being in love.
"Midnight Blues" was a commercial success, reaching number 22 on the UK Singles Chart. The song was also critically acclaimed, with many reviewers praising Moore's guitar playing and vocals. The song has been nominated for several awards, including a Grammy Award for Best Rock Instrumental Performance.
Here are some of the credits and accolades that "Midnight Blues" has received:
-Released: 1990
-Album: Still Got the Blues
-Chart position: UK Singles Chart #22
-Awards: Grammy Award nomination for Best Rock Instrumental Performance in 1993
Midnight Blues Chords
There are 6 chords total you’ll need to know to play “Midnight Blues”, those chords are Cm7, Fm7, Eb7, G7, Ab, and Bb. Let’s take a look at some ways of playing these shapes on the neck.
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[@niguel4438]

Great lesson but I would appreciate it if you played the whole piece through at the beginning. Thanks.

[@loulauer5853]

Thanks for the lesson. That album - Still Got The Blues - is phenomenal. Every song. I've lost track of how many times I have listened to it over the years. Top ten album ever for me.

[@jeffrowlette]

I love cool variations on a blues 👍

[@anthonyangelis1094]

Just the very first lick is amazing

[@amir.zolghadr]

Very good lesson John!! Thank you

[@bakontrackz]

The closest version for me its Bonamassa's one... I hope someday you show that one also

[@johndooley7812]

Fantastic lesson. Thank you.😊👍

[@PeterKertesz2013]

Great lesson, thank you.

[@lynfox1533]

Great lesson, another great lesson that is!

[@harveyhensley875]

Thanks, very useful lesson.

[@terencehealy5110]

Living your tutorials 😊 been practicing the David Bowie rebel rebel your knocking it out awesome 👍😎 please keep this good stuff coming

[@gregglashauser4125]

Great lesson, great sound thanks ❤

[@BlpBud]

Thanks! long time subscriber who you have helped keep out of “the rut”. Really enjoy the timing of your lesson parts.

[@JasonGrantProject]

Great lesson Jon! Thank you!

[@mantissings]

Nice Jon

[@perkins1439]

The Caged C lead lick sounds like part of the beginning of Soul Man The Blues Brothers

[@pauljams6565]

Thx for these vids Jon. . .🎶💥👍. . .

[@mantissings]

Try doing what Tony Iomi did- put prosthetic thymbols in your finger tips

[@billshepherdmusicchannel5446]

Great job 😊

[@arch52mccallum]

Excellent tutor and player

[@Naminorite]

WHEW...! It is getting HOT up in Here! Only 3 minutes in and I had to tell the wife to turn on the air conditioner (spicy). I really want to get proficient at playing this so I will definitely have to practice this to get is smooth. [Just subscribed]

[@markmartin3221]

Quite a cross between “ Good Morning little school girl “ & Born under a Bad sign? Thx John

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👌👍

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[@MumblzDelusional]

Great leason as usual. Jon 👍🏻 hopefully u or someone reading this can help,,, i have a major problem playin barre chords due to a finger injury years ago,,, is there a shortcut or some other way /notes etc, u can play to replace the barre chords? Seems everything I'm tryin to learn (im a beginner) has barre chords, and i cant find a way around them 🤯 any help is MAJORLY appreciated!!!
Happy and safe new year to u and everyone watching this 👍🏻🍻

[@harveyhensley875]

One answer is simply not to play the full chord, just play the notes you can reach. As long as you get a few notes , especially the root you should be ok. Fret the root with the thumb, or for 'E' shape chords just play the 1st - 4th strings.

[@lynfox1533]

I'm no teacher of any sort, but the triads of those barre chords will work just as well, maybe not as full sound but they'll work, maybe diads also. Try it out, good luck, keep playing!

[@user-um7xf6ez2p]

John, what can you play if I'm having trouble with the bar chord. I have short fingers ad have trouble with bar chords!

[@user-rd4fu4xs8w]

What version of Telecaster are you playing?

[@user-rd4fu4xs8w]

Hi, love the sound of the guitar

[@devonmoors]

Blues to me is Muddy Waters or Elmore James