I now own a few of Stefan's DVDs. I have to say, after spending £££s over the years on tuition books, cds, dvds, each of Stefan's DVDs that I own have been worth their weight in gold. The man is a great teacher, great player, and has introduced me to some great great tunes. Acoustic blues is now my favourite style, and I am a better player for having bought, and persevered at practicing, his stuff.
Grossman is onre of the top teachers in the world. He is a master of the blues. When I started playing slide -- him and Brozman were my 2 teachers. You cant go wrong with his DVDs. Check out his St. Lewis Blues in dropped D -- ;-). Stefan - Thanks so very much for all the great lessons.
I agree with all - Stefan is a great teacher. He also makes playing look and sound so easy. I have several of his books and have learned so much from therm. I enjoy playing so much now. Whats really cool is others enjoy my music also. Thanks so much Stefan.
I keep coming back to this video for inspiration and ideas and have done for the last 10 years (and will for the next 30). Such a good video to show simple but effective ideas. Thanks for doing it 👍
I have to agree...buy the DVDs...you won't regret it! Saw John Renbourn not so long ago and he is better than ever...so fluid. Renbourn and Grossman...ahhhh.
Just came across this masterful gent, and he is a wonderful teacher. Sometimes, as most of you know, you come across some on youtube that can play a good piece, but just don't have the talent to convey it to someone else, but this chap can both play it and pass it on to others in a most very professional plain way, without all the needless jargon that some of the younger folks try to throw in there to impress others with, but only bores those just wanting to see the lick. Just great.
Yeah, Grossman rocks. Get his DVDs - they come with tabs and other useful stuff. They usually have lots of good historical footage of the original blues men doing the tunes too - worth the price just for that. Grossman has really spent the time to study *exactly* how the originals were done, warts and all. His respect for their art really comes through.
Hey man, The tones for a blues scale are as follows: 1, Flat-3, 4, Flat-5, 5, Flat-7. So the notes for D blues scale are: D, F, G, A-flat, A, C. But often times they use other notes on top of the regular blues scale. I know just about every scale by memory, so if you have any questions or want to know anything about scales, feel free to let me know.
Thanks, Stefan. I'm a friend of ED and worked at KM for a while before he went in another direction. Checking your other vids. I play bass, but enjoy watching great guitar playing.
once again thankyou for giving ,,,and soo well done ,,,cant wait to get this down ,,one year learning and addicted to figerstyle guitar ,, just awsome and are ya performing in Vancouver at all and ever heard of Don Ross ,,,another guitar God ,,peace man
he's got dvds that shows everything, man theres thousands of vids showing scales& hundreds of thousands if sites...his vid.s are not classified as "beginners" there for people how wanna learn the blues...he's one of the best teachers out there...i'm sure if you type scales you'll get plenty of stuff k...keep pickin!
I owe my independent, alternating thumb to Mr. Grossman and I am going to buy (at least) one of his DVDs. Can anyone yell me if the "How To Play Blues Guitar" DVDs run in order of difficulty? I was thinking of going straight for No.2 but should I consider getting No.1 first?
So you know 30 or so years ago I heard you play police dog blues, and I spent years in a direction that made me find players and styles I could never master but I still try ... thanks for the insperation and direction .... and thank you for not selling out !!!! C-
Good tutorial Stefan. I remember being amazed by you, especially on 12 string, when you did a gig at Warwick University. We were both a lot hairier then, 40+ years ago. Your buzzword was "HOTDOG" as I recall. Open D on a 12 string ...dear me! What gauge strings do you use on the 12 stringer? The G-drone in particular. I grew up in India although I'm English...the chants that mesmerised cobras and the skirl of the pipes that were the marching bands heartbeat, not forgetting the Sitar Uncle and his decorated cow. I grew up with octaves and how you can harmonise within them. I'm still slow nearly five decades later but it seems a good pace. Thanks for all you did and are still doing Stefan. You're a top bloke.
I know that I'd preffer a nice strat or tele to learn some sweet blues, but I got my Jagmaster... I think it works quite well for blues... any other thoughts??
@SanDiegoJefe I've usually seen DADGAD referred to as "modal" D, whatever that means, and as someone said drop D id DADGBE, there is "double drop D" which is DADGBD, and a true "open D" is DADF#AD. B cool, take care, keep playin' the blues :)
I recall a scene from a movie, I think it was Lakawana Blues, where one of the character was trying to show a youngster how to play blues. He kept insisting you only need on chord. D. That's it. Turns out he was right.
Stefan, can I ask if you already have, recorded in your mind, the exact frets you want your fingers to alight on? If seems that your fingers already know---a split second before they actually press the string---precisely where they need to be to get the sound you want. For every note. There is some improvisation on the fly but generally you already have the 'mental' vision of what you want. Would that be a fair guess?
I have a question!: Normally when i improvise in D blues i play around what i'd call a blues pentatonic (D minor) with a flattened fifth. I know a lot of the old country blues used to just be in a major key with a flattened seventh, BUT this seems to be in what i would call a B minor pentatonic, in other words a D major pentatonic, with a flattened third as what Stefan calls the "blues wammy". Anybody out there stop bickering long enough to shed some light on this!
This is so awsome! i'm gonna learn this thing no matter what! haha im such a noob , having trouble with the bas thing with your thumb haha :P But im getting there!
Love it. He's a great player with perfect time, tone etc, but the technique gets alot of variety out of a relatively few chords - a lot of bang for the buck".
Did you ever talk to Bukka White? I worked stage for Muddy Waters. He was to busy to talk much. But I got Pinetop Perkins to talk to me at length. He was a real nice cat.
See what you can do if you practice. Dont wish for it, you need to have a go and it will seem strange for a little while, but as you practice more and more IT WILL GET easier and then you can do it also. Have fun. PS: You need to practice at least 3 hours a day. Also "A Well Setup Solid Top Guitar" will make it happen much faster than a Guitar that you got from a second hand shop. The Neck and Action MUST be in Spec. Its called. A Professional Setup and Im sure Stefans Guitar is also in spec.
I now own a few of Stefan's DVDs. I have to say, after spending £££s over the years on tuition books, cds, dvds, each of Stefan's DVDs that I own have been worth their weight in gold. The man is a great teacher, great player, and has introduced me to some great great tunes. Acoustic blues is now my favourite style, and I am a better player for having bought, and persevered at practicing, his stuff.
Grossman is onre of the top teachers in the world. He is a master of the blues. When I started playing slide -- him and Brozman were my 2 teachers. You cant go wrong with his DVDs. Check out his St. Lewis Blues in dropped D -- ;-).
Stefan - Thanks so very much for all the great lessons.
I agree with all - Stefan is a great teacher. He also makes playing look and sound so easy. I have several of his books and have learned so much from therm. I enjoy playing so much now. Whats really cool is others enjoy my music also. Thanks so much Stefan.
wow, this video is 4years old and yet to me its the freshest acoustic blues ive heard, brilliant. thanks
It's rare when you find a guitarist as talented as a performer as he is a teacher!
Like Randy Rhoads, Joe Satriani or Paul Gilbert?
Great sound Stefan!!!
Thanks Stephan, you are a treasure of clarity in playing and teaching. Best Wishes
I keep coming back to this video for inspiration and ideas and have done for the last 10 years (and will for the next 30). Such a good video to show simple but effective ideas. Thanks for doing it 👍
An excellent lesson. I remember reading his column in Guitar Player 30 years ago.
Terrific lesson yet again Stefan. Thanks for posting.
Wow! These lessons are enjoyable and well taught by a master. Inspirational to anyone seeking to learn or teach guitar.
I love this guy. Fantastic instructor!
I have to agree...buy the DVDs...you won't regret it! Saw John Renbourn not so long ago and he is better than ever...so fluid. Renbourn and Grossman...ahhhh.
Damn, the man knows his stuff...
Great player an' great teacher!
for a white guy ... not bad .. a little bit sterile ... but hey , you lynched all the black teachers so we have to settle with Mr Germany
Great tutorial, bought my first LP about 35 years ago (How to play the blues guitar) and im still ploughing along.
Just came across this masterful gent, and he is a wonderful teacher. Sometimes, as most of you know, you come across some on youtube that can play a good piece, but just don't have the talent to convey it to someone else, but this chap can both play it and pass it on to others in a most very professional plain way, without all the needless jargon that some of the younger folks try to throw in there to impress others with, but only bores those just wanting to see the lick. Just great.
Really useful..love these type of lessons that provide impro & positional ideas.
Yeah, Grossman rocks. Get his DVDs - they come with tabs and other useful stuff. They usually have lots of good historical footage of the original blues men doing the tunes too - worth the price just for that. Grossman has really spent the time to study *exactly* how the originals were done, warts and all. His respect for their art really comes through.
Fantastic sound and lesson! Gonna go get my guitar and start practicing your method right now. Thanks. Tom
so helpful. watch and practice these every day for a week and you'll be insanely better. Im getting the DVD next paycheck
i like this lick, very nice and simple but sounds very smooth and nice, thank you uncle Stedan
Hey man, The tones for a blues scale are as follows: 1, Flat-3, 4, Flat-5, 5, Flat-7. So the notes for D blues scale are: D, F, G, A-flat, A, C. But often times they use other notes on top of the regular blues scale. I know just about every scale by memory, so if you have any questions or want to know anything about scales, feel free to let me know.
Thank you for sharing your knowlege with us. It's making me happy! Tears in my eyes.
Thanks
Ahhhhh, the "cute little riff", man, it was so good! Dukarm is striving to play with that much flavor and style.
They're definitely Lonnie Johnson-type riffs, but played with a more clearly defined sort of raggy feel. Very nice and helpful. Cheers Stefan!
Thanks, Stefan.
I'm a friend of ED and worked at KM for a while before he went in another direction.
Checking your other vids. I play bass, but enjoy watching great guitar playing.
best guitar teacher on the whole internet wide
Wonderful stuff.Thank you
Right on. I just started messing around with D blues. Some good little ideas there.
Very nice Stephan
thank you for these i appreciate it so much
This guy is so smooth.
wow great lesson think ill buy the dvds
once again thankyou for giving ,,,and soo well done ,,,cant wait to get this down ,,one year learning and addicted to figerstyle guitar ,, just awsome and are ya performing in Vancouver at all and ever heard of Don Ross ,,,another guitar God ,,peace man
brilliant player, excellent tips, thanks
Stefan your following a tradition i'am trying to learn thank got to get the DVD's.
you just made my night...... I was in heaven while you played.....
could anyone else listen to this all day?
I hear a little Chump man blues around 4:14 and 4:39. Pretty amazing how he fuses Blind Blake and Lonnie Johnson so effortlessly.
Nowt like getting your fingers into the strings and playing this type of music can be addictive
Hey Stefan.... Angie Mack here from the Grafton House of Blues :) (It's just a house with a story). Great videos here! Keep up the great work!
excellent teaching thanks
Awsum lesson
Ho bisognio moltissimo, di quest percorsi di mano destra,mi sforzero di guardare più a fondo la sua semplicità incisiva e ben esercitata
he's got dvds that shows everything, man theres thousands of vids showing scales& hundreds of thousands if sites...his vid.s are not classified as "beginners" there for people how wanna learn the blues...he's one of the best teachers out there...i'm sure if you type scales you'll get plenty of stuff k...keep pickin!
Nicely taught! Thanks
I owe my independent, alternating thumb to Mr. Grossman and I am going to buy (at least) one of his DVDs. Can anyone yell me if the "How To Play Blues Guitar" DVDs run in order of difficulty? I was thinking of going straight for No.2 but should I consider getting No.1 first?
this is awesome. I really like this style. Great lesson. I will definitely learn this and use it. Great! Thank you!
The only thing better than Stefan Grossman the guitarist is Stefan Grossman the guitar instructor. Peter Hyatt
bravo merci pour le plan blue
Ace vid! Thanks Stefan. Keep it up!!
So you know 30 or so years ago I heard you play police dog blues, and I spent years in a direction that made me find players and styles I could never master but I still try ... thanks for the insperation and direction .... and thank you for not selling out !!!! C-
I don't have this pre-arranged. I have a general idea of the sounds I want and then empty my mind/intellect and let my fingers and sound lead the way.
so good
very nice videos
Thank you thank you thank you!
Good tutorial Stefan. I remember being amazed by you, especially on 12 string, when you did a gig at Warwick University. We were both a lot hairier then, 40+ years ago. Your buzzword was "HOTDOG" as I recall. Open D on a 12 string ...dear me! What gauge strings do you use on the 12 stringer? The G-drone in particular. I grew up in India although I'm English...the chants that mesmerised cobras and the skirl of the pipes that were the marching bands heartbeat, not forgetting the Sitar Uncle and his decorated cow. I grew up with octaves and how you can harmonise within them. I'm still slow nearly five decades later but it seems a good pace. Thanks for all you did and are still doing Stefan. You're a top bloke.
291,000 people now realize you can call a bend a "wham". Thanks Stefan
👍
whoo, thats oh, so sweet!!!
Just what Iv been looking for.........willing student Sir...........
Is that in drop D?
You're a very good teacher, thank you very much
🙏 thank you 😊
I love his videos, even if they remind me of Bob Ross. "You can put a happy little tree over here."
rock n fun blues buddy. I'll be learning a lot from you.
very cool
its a pentatonic scale in d in various positions
Awesome
Yep he's amazing
thank you!!
Muy bueno...hace fácil lo difícil...tela el juego de dedos...gran clase
bravo
I know that I'd preffer a nice strat or tele to learn some sweet blues, but I got my Jagmaster... I think it works quite well for blues... any other thoughts??
Hi guys, does anyone knows the exact reference of the guitar grosman use here ? Thanks
Sometimes the simplest sounds things are a challenge to play..this is one of those times...
2:59 greatest moment, nails the note so well. "Another wam ;)"
hola,me podrias descir si la afinacion de D abierto es solo en el mi grave
o si tambien hay que afinar el mi agudo en D, GRACIAS desde venezuela
@SanDiegoJefe
I've usually seen DADGAD referred to as "modal" D, whatever that means, and as someone said drop D id DADGBE, there is "double drop D" which is DADGBD, and a true "open D" is DADF#AD. B cool, take care, keep playin' the blues :)
I recall a scene from a movie, I think it was Lakawana Blues, where one of the character was trying to show a youngster how to play blues. He kept insisting you only need on chord. D. That's it.
Turns out he was right.
Fabulous lesson. Thank you, thank you, thank you. BTW, what is the guitar he is playing here?
It sounds outrageous.
I love the whams
Stefan, can I ask if you already have, recorded in your mind, the exact frets you want your fingers to alight on?
If seems that your fingers already know---a split second before they actually press the string---precisely where they need to be to get the sound you want. For every note.
There is some improvisation on the fly but generally you already have the 'mental' vision of what you want.
Would that be a fair guess?
youre amazing
Are those strings Martin titanium?
Fret board marks help you know which frets you are playing. Haven't you ever seen a guitar before?
Great lesson and sweet tone!! What brand and guage strings are you playing here? Thanks
I have a question!: Normally when i improvise in D blues i play around what i'd call a blues pentatonic (D minor) with a flattened fifth. I know a lot of the old country blues used to just be in a major key with a flattened seventh, BUT this seems to be in what i would call a B minor pentatonic, in other words a D major pentatonic, with a flattened third as what Stefan calls the "blues wammy". Anybody out there stop bickering long enough to shed some light on this!
Is it? I have beed practicing all that in std tuning! And I found it works (by me anyways) Does it? #GtrWorkShp?
This is so awsome! i'm gonna learn this thing no matter what! haha im such a noob , having trouble with the bas thing with your thumb haha :P But im getting there!
Yeah!!
you finger picking is amazing..........
whow man , this sounds great , i hope i can learned it to :)
Love it. He's a great player with perfect time, tone etc, but the technique gets alot of variety out of a relatively few chords - a lot of bang for the buck".
i wish i could play d and g7 blues this good.
is the last string tuned down to D?
Did you ever talk to Bukka White? I worked stage for Muddy Waters. He was to busy to talk much. But I got Pinetop Perkins to talk to me at length. He was a real nice cat.
See what you can do if you practice. Dont wish for it, you need to have a go and it will seem strange for a little while, but as you practice more and more IT WILL GET easier and then you can do it also. Have fun. PS: You need to practice at least 3 hours a day. Also "A Well Setup Solid Top Guitar" will make it happen much faster than a Guitar that you got from a second hand shop. The Neck and Action MUST be in Spec. Its called. A Professional Setup and Im sure Stefans Guitar is also in spec.
what kind of scale is this?
Hey do you have the tabs for that please? thanks
What gauge strings do you use?
wonderbar
its a 'dropped D tuning' you only have to retune the E (6th) string to D ,so tune it down to D.Have fun