Stefan Grossman teaches "Willie Mae" by Big Bill Broonzy

[thmpick]

How long did he actually live with Rev. Davis?

[PargocciNalungun]

I am enlightened.....

[PargocciNalungun]

you have a lot of repertoire of acoustic blues,,,, superb..........

[123jetjetjet]

Why do you have your guitar tuned down a 1/2 step?

[cheechwizrd]

hey, it's easy,,,just let me show you and y'all follow along...lol!

[lonewolf1234512345]

@cheechwizrd actually he says in the video it's not that hard--and it's not. If you know a couple positions of the pentatonic scale can get your thumb to thump the bass when you tap your foot, you can get the song down decently in a couple months. Practice!

[clyderf]

What's so amazing to me is that Stephan has a string attack so much like the original man, which for me almost counts for more than the notes.

[EricFlatpick]

A really good player and teacher--listen to what he has to say here and elsewhere! I say that based on some experience, since I've been learning from him off and on since 1969 (Elektra's How to Play Blues Guitar, the Oak books on country blues ..). A generous man, a class act.

[keelbluese]

hot dog

[keelbluese]

hot dog

[madFlam1]

he's a really good teacher.

don't be afraid to play the guitar

[qtakken]

I'd like to know how to play the part of 5:22 and 5:31. I can't tell how he is using the ring finger and the pinkie.

[lonewolf1234512345]

nice to have a highly articulate instructor--thanks

[lonewolf1234512345]

you're right man--I have to show my guitar who's boss. As it stands, I do all his laundry and dishes

[bgthreeful]

Stefan Grossman WOW !!!! what a great guitar player and communicator .Another Great Lesson. Love this tune .Thanks Alot

[member805639]

What a great teaching style he has.

[mulmoher]

That syncopated bass is a killer

[HoratioChapin]

Yep! Stefan's one of the best teachers around for this style. I've learned so much from him over the years.

If you're new and thinking about taking up this type of guitar playing, order some of his beginner lessons and get started. You won't regret it and you'll pick it up fast.

Can't say enough good about Mr. Grossman.

[jifigz]

I love acoustic blues and I LOVE YOU MR. GROSSMAN.

[evsynator]

One of the best teachers around .. there are quite a few that want to make money etc .. but Stefan deserves it ..... brilliant and well put together so anyone can learn .

[MunkyRider]

All I have to say is wow!! That was amazing! I just hope that I can play like that someday.

[getarslim]

Stefan lived with and learned from the likes of Gary Davis. MJH and Son House. He took the trouble to learn exactly how they played in order to keep the blues alive. Thanks Stefan for all that.

[shoulderoforion]

You are a sick, sick maestro, and I mean that in the very best of ways. Thanks for a great lesson. Feel like I've just been in the Delta callin' ol' Willie Mae. My guitar tells me she likes me tellin' her who's boss.

[tisku2]

niet goed

[danielamin]

is there a tab for this?

[biologias3]

Yes, it's included in the DVD lesson. It cost around $25. You better start saving... Sorry!!!

[dirtypill]

Wow, that was awesome...

[JDMUHR]

We owe a lot to Stefan for completely understanding and passing on the styles of the great blues people to posterity. He rocks.

[Mikey4lock]

Perhaps you should all listen to the Great Man himself as I did though stefen has the knowlege, get the real feel of the tune if you can from Big Bill What a Great man!!!!

[IBG67]

@Mikey4lock yep. alot of people like to play, but don't take the time to TRULY, TRULY listen to the good stuff.

[davidholmes282]

I agree, very well done. I, just today realized how much fun playing blues is and I'm going to work at this song.

[DontLickLarry]

Phen-bloody-omenal! 5 stars, twice!

[fridrikur]

God bless you Stefan Grossman. The explanation about the monotonic bass and the blues lick i phenomenal. He is a great teacher and player.

[Rubydoobiedee]

lovin it...

[hindise]

Herlilg 2

[jzzzt78]

I have the Guitar of Big Bill broonzy, DVD lessons by Woody Mann. Also from Stefan Grossman's workshop. Really worth the money, love this style

[guild618]

This is a great lesson. I got the 3 DVD set of Country Blues Guitar from Stefan, and this one is on it. These 3 dvd's are fantastic. Well worth the money.

[arleycowboy]

amazing thank you so much

[howrard]

sweet !! I luv this stuff thank you

[kalihiwai2]

Thanks Stefan!