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5 Guitar Lessons You Can Learn From Eric Clapton

5 Guitar Lessons You Can Learn From Eric Clapton

Original image from Eric Clapton on Facebook It is difficult to overstate the impact that Eric Clapton has had on the blues. Clapton was one of the key figures in the British blues movement, and has inspired generations of guitarists over the course of his 60-year career.From his technique, to his gear, to his approach to practice - there is a lot that we can learn from 'Slowhand'. This is particularly so because unlike so... read more.

5 GUITAR LESSONS WE CAN LEARN FROM SRV

5 GUITAR LESSONS WE CAN LEARN FROM SRV

This is SRV looking moody and cool. It is difficult to overstate the impact that Stevie Ray Vaughan had on the blues. He is one of the most famous blues musicians of all time, and is celebrated for revitalising the genre in the 1980s and in turn, inspiring a new generation of blues guitarists.Whilst Vaughan was both a gifted singer and songwriter, he is best remembered for his guitar playing. He is without question one... read more.

5 TIPS WE CAN LEARN FROM GARY MOORE

5 TIPS WE CAN LEARN FROM GARY MOORE

Gary Moore is one of the most gifted and technically skilled guitarists in the history of the blues. He is also one of the most interesting. Moore took the traditional form of the blues and fused it with heavy rock, shred guitar, and glam rock. In a totally unique way, he combined the core elements of the blues with these very different genres.In doing so, he helped to revive the blues during the 1980s and... read more.

5 Tips You Can Learn From B.B. King

5 Tips You Can Learn From B.B. King

Written by the Happy Bluesman In my opinion, B.B. King is the undisputed master of the blues. He redefined the electric guitar and totally changed how it was played. He introduced techniques and a style of playing that was wildly different to anything that came before him. In doing so, he had a profound impact not just on the blues, but also on rock music, and on all of the later genres that were born... read more.

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