B.B. King's Guitar Style - Guitar Lesson

Download the jam track used in this lesson for free at http://www.activemelody.com - In this lesson I decided to move past showing you how to play a particular solo and instead focus on learning how BB King approaches the guitar neck when soloing. There are several signature licks that come from the boundaries that I demonstrate in this video. Perfect for a beginner, intermediate, or advanced player.

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[lucky51762]

Tell people that BB King is playing the ( mixylodian )scale on leads.

[activemelody]

@lucky51762 ummm no

[missystu]

Right. He not only "can't play & sing at the same time, he can not play chords either. The guy has made a career out of doing the same thing over and over for 50 years. BB king has the LEAST talent of any famous guitarist in history. Show me 1 video where he plays a chord - impossible!.

[activemelody]

@missystu yeah but you can't really gauge talent on the ability to play chords. B.B. has an incredible voice, and his playing has influenced millions of guitar players. He really brought the Chicago electric blues scene to the masses, more than any other artist. So you're right he doesn't play chords, but that doesn't take away from the fact that he's a great player!

[KARLIJIM]

Great lesson in the style of bb king. but seriously, you need to expand on this. As good and as educational as this lesson is, it leaves me thirsting for more. Would love for you to show more bb style phrasing over the iv chord and the turnaround. Would also like to see you go through the full twelve bars. thanks and keep posting.

[bahhost]

we need more of this lessons please , very helpful

[niahbingi79]

@missystu you really don't have a clue bb was doing all this great phrasing when your great virtuoso players were in nappies or not even born he inspired those great players because his music touches your soul he obviously didn't have access to you tube!! Spoilt little rich kid

[niahbingi79]

You simplify things!!!

[charlieisamonster]

Love it. Another great little lesson.

Thanks yet again.

[soulagent79]

Good video, good explanation. Thank you.

[headwhop26]

Nice tone man, its very juicy

[missystu]

You are WAY over-reacting. People have different opinions. I presented you with facts. As a fan, you are doing him more harm than good. You sound like a 3 yr old with a temper tantrum.

[Soboliew]

@missystu LoL man :P are you really dumb, or just wanting to get some attention? :P