5 Beginner Fingerpicking Blues Licks

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When it comes to playing fingerstyle blues guitar or just fingerstyle guitar in general, one of the most important areas to develop in your playing is the fingerpicking hand thumb.
You want to focus on independence with this finger.
The more a player develops this the more full sounding they are able to play.
It takes time, but step-by-step is the best way to put this together.
Today I want to share with you 5 beginner-friendly fingerpicking blues licks.
Each lick can be practiced like a fingerpicking exercise and will help you develop this exact type of thumb independence.
This style of playing has been used in the blues by many great players like John Lee Hooker and Hubert Sumlin, to even rock n roll musicians like John Fogerty with CCR.
Have a listen to tunes like Suzie Q. or Green River and you'll hear this style in rock as well.
Playing this pedal tone blues style is a captivating technique that adds depth and character to your blues playing. By maintaining a steady bass note (pedal tone) while incorporating melodic lines on top, you create a unique and mesmerizing sound.
This style is also a great way to play the blues alone.
However, if it's new to you it can feel a bit like juggling.
So I recommend breaking down each part independently first, then as they feel comfortable try to put them together.
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[@ramonfreermusic40]

Dominar este estilo de blues debe ser genial.

[@philcottone2247]

Jon, your videos are great. You really give a lot of good info and you make it understandable. Thanks.

[@russcali4138]

Great video Jon always gives very helpful lessons

[@davidcooper6123]

Great lesson as usual!

[@That_Ginger_MiBa]

How about selecting your own style, instead of copying Marty Schwartz from the YT Channel Marty Music.