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A Short History Of The 12 Bar Blues & How To Play The 12 Bar Blues Series

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GqqgVYpAvRE

In this video, I will show you that there are many songs that can be performed using the 12 Bar Blues Guitar Format! Songs will date back to as early as the 1940’s up to the 1980’s featuring songs by artists such as T-Bone Walker, Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton. Also included in this post are links to lesson tutorials surrounding the 12 Bar Blues and other old school blues guitar techniques. Let’s dig in and learn to play some of that vintage blues on guitar!

10 Songs That You Can Sing Playing The 12 Bar Blues On Guitar

How To Play Old School 12 Bar Blues On Guitar Tutorial Series

How To Play Your Very First Blues Guitar Solo 

How To Play A Guitar Solo Without Even Thinking About Scales

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NEW For 2015! The EricBlackmonMusic Tonal Logic Channel On YouTube!

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NEW  FOR 2015!

It’s time for expansion of the EricBlackmonMusic YouTube presence! There’s lots of song tutorial channels on YouTube, including EricBlackmonGuitar, so I thought that it was time for a channel in the EricBlackmonMusic Channel Group that was totally dedicated to the HOW TO’s of music. Not how to play any song. But  how to play in general. The TIPS. The TRICKS. The WHYS. The HOWS. The EricBlackmonMusic Tonal Logic Channel will be dedicated to explaining things, with simple, easy understandable explanations that ANYONE can comprehend! It’s gonna be a fun year! Thanks for watching the EricBlackmonMusic Channels!

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EricBlackmonMusic Tonal Logic

FunkGuitarGuru

MyUkuleleDaily

NazarethCityLimits

The Realist2

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Epiphone Les Paul Electric Guitar Starter Pack: http://go.magik.ly/r/ericblackmonmusic/901e/

Learn To Play Old School Blues Guitar With The Easiest Lessons Ever!

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Learn To Play Old School Blues On Guitar with the easiest lessons ever from EricBlackmonMusic!

The EricBlackmonMusic Old School Blues Guitar Lesson Series offers unbelievably easy ways to get into playing old style blues on guitar right away. Detailed instruction with easy explanations and examples by Eric Blackmon make it possible! Check out and work through this tutorial set to get playing some blues! New posts are added each month, so subscribe to prevent missing even one of them. EricBlackmonMusic. Your easy gateway to the blues! Also check out my Blues Pinterest Page! Thanks for following the EricBlackmonMusic Blog!

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Rogue Starter Acoustic Guitar: http://go.magik.ly/r/ericblackmonmusic/901d/
Epiphone Les Paul Electric Guitar Starter Pack: http://go.magik.ly/r/ericblackmonmusic/901e/

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Cool Backing Tracks By EricBlackmonMusic

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How To Play A Guitar Solo Without Even Thinking About Scales Video Series

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Epiphone Les Paul Electric Guitar Starter Pack: http://go.magik.ly/r/ericblackmonmusic/901e/

Tuning Your Guitar Accurately Is More Important Than You Think

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Tuning your guitar by ear can certainly be done, but most folks do not have perfect pitch, so it’s very hard to tell if tuning is accurate without using an electronic tuner. Electronic tuners are so accurate and so inexpensive these days, it is kind of silly to do without one. With use of a good tuner, your chords and notes will sound better. And If you are playing with other players in a group, it is absolutely essential that the instruments are tuned! Another benefit of using an electronic tuner on a regular basis is that it trains your ear. You get used to hearing the notes tuned accurately and over time it becomes easier and easier for you to tell when notes are out of key. Use the eBay link below if you need to purchase one!

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Epiphone Les Paul Electric Guitar Starter Pack: http://go.magik.ly/r/ericblackmonmusic/901e/

Monster Mash Easy Guitar Lesson On YouTube by EricBlackmonMusic! The Ultimate Halloween Song!

Halloween is upon us again! Now is the time to learn The “MONSTER MASH” on guitar with my easy lesson!

Monster Mash” is a 1962 novelty song and the best-known song by Bobby “Boris” Pickett. The song was released as a single on Gary S. Paxton’s Garpax Records label in August 1962 along with a full-length LP called The Original Monster Mash which contained several other monster-themed tunes. The “Monster Mash” single was #1 on the Hot 100 chart on October 20-27 of that year, just before Halloween. It has been a perennial holiday favorite ever since.

Pickett was an aspiring actor who sang with a band called The Cordials at night while going to auditions during the day. One night, while performing with his band, Pickett did a monologue in imitation of horror movie actor Boris Karloff while performing The Diamonds’ “Little Darlin“. The audience loved it and fellow band member Lenny Capizzi encouraged Pickett to do more with the Karloff imitation.[2]

Pickett and Capizzi composed “Monster Mash” and recorded it with Gary S. Paxton, pianist Leon Russell, Johnny McCrae, Rickie Page, and Terry Berg, credited as “The Crypt-Kickers”. (Mel Taylor, drummer for The Ventures, is sometimes credited with playing on the record as well, while Russell, who arrived late for the session, appears on the single’s instrumental B-side, “Monster Mash Party”.) The song was partially inspired by Paxton’s earlier novelty hit “Alley Oop“, as well as by the Mashed Potato dance craze of the era.[ A variation on the Mashed Potato was danced to “Monster Mash”, in which the footwork was the same but Frankenstein-style monster gestures were made with the arms and hands.

The song is narrated by a mad scientist whose monster, late one evening, rises from a slab to perform a new dance. The dance becomes “the hit of the land” when the scientist throws a party for other monsters. The producers came up with several low-budget but effective sound effects for the recording. For example, the sound of a coffin opening was imitated by a rusty nail being pulled out of a board. The sound of a cauldron bubbling was actually water being bubbled through a straw, and the chains rattling were simply chains being dropped on a tile floor. Pickett also impersonated horror film actor Bela Lugosi as Dracula with the lyric “Whatever happened to my Transylvania Twist?”  Source: Wikipedia

 

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The TOP TEN Subscriber Pick Videos On The EricBlackmonGuitar YouTube Channel

These are the 10 most popular videos on the EricBlackmonGuitar/EricBlackmonMusic Channel on YouTube decided by the the highest number of views!

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How To Look SLIM and TRIM without working out FOR FREE! Keep your hard earned cash!

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Many folks are exercising and eating right in an effort to attain that “slim and trim” look! Many go to expensive workout facilities or involve themselves in strenuous workout activities on a daily basis. All this is great, but if you are on a budget, or you are very busy and can’t get to these these remedies because of time constraints, this will help!

THE TUMMY TUCK!

As you go about your daily routine, stand up or sit up straight and TUCK IN YOUR TUMMY! I promise you that if you do this all the time, you will get a DAILY FULL BODY WORKOUT for FREE! Many folks who exercise regularly forget one of the most important things. POSTURE! Even when you are walking or running for exercise, it is very important to keep your body in good form and tuck in your tummy to let your muscles know which way to develop. If you are letting your tummy hang out when you sit or walk or even run, that’s the way it will grow!

Testimonial: When I hit my 50’s I noticed that it was much harder to keep my mid section from growing. No matter what diet I was on or how many sit-ups I did, it STILL KEPT GROWING!

One day I happened upon a magazine article that mentioned how people who worked in offices sitting at desks had a serious problem with mid-section weight gain, and should fight it off by standing and sitting up straight. This keeps the muscles active, even though we don’t really realize it.

I decided that I would DO THIS, not try it. I now have been doing this for the last 10 years, and it has given me the “body look” of a man 20 years younger! And it did not cost a dime! I sit up straight and TUCK IN MY TUMMY when I sit, walk, drive, run, work, stand in line at the post office and anything else I do while I am awake! No matter how I feel or how tired I am, I TUCK IT IN! It is a little bit like work at first, but after you stick with it for a while, it becomes as common to you as slouching(which is what most folks do without thinking). After doing this a little while, your friends start asking questions, because they notice right away that there is some sort of change! Whenever I walk into any room, retail store, or any place where there are other people, folks will turn their heads to see a person who has a G.I. Joe military posture! It is just something that is not common, especially in older people. Try it! You will look better and feel more energized! You will sleep better at night! Your confidence level will go up! There are so many benefits!

You don’t have to check with a doctor to start this program. Standing up straight and tucking your tummy can’t hurt you! Check out my video and you will see what I mean.  Thanks for checking out my blog!

The Realist 2 How To Keep Your Waistline Slim For FREE Realist 2 HD    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XbrUDzlynpg

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EZ YouTube Lesson Tutorials And Covers Directory EricBlackmonMusic Channel (EricBlackmonGuitar)

Quickly find the lesson types that you are looking for on the EricBlackmonGuitar Channel On YouTube!

Acoustic Guitar Lessons     https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHdKL0zeGNk4lsMM9eawmG0kFwXMPpudT

Way EASY Guitar Lessons  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHdKL0zeGNk5Hy54wCF_vM7-mw8GEPTl1

Electric Guitar Lessons       https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHdKL0zeGNk6ZEZ7gBW2IeXfKdk4R3tj

Ukulele Lessons                  https://www.youtube.com/user/MyUkuleleDaily

Piano Lessons                     https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHdKL0zeGNk6cGL0XuV_uTSoCJQS2bcVg     

How To Solo On Guitar       https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHdKL0zeGNk7CJlTNU41V4C3cSOFAeRoy

How To Play And Understand Scales On Guitar  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHdKL0zeGNk4gmIYTgbPPjIcIbI40o-l6

Drums & Conga Lessons    https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHdKL0zeGNk4b07jXSMdSB5mvxkp4OYFF

70’s Music Guitar Tutorials  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHdKL0zeGNk6PH18gVQroM4Qnm5-DH8GG

80’s Music Tutorials             https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHdKL0zeGNk7NUbhfn-57ndLHTkH174hk

Christmas & Holiday Tutorials  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHdKL0zeGNk75f68hmU3a5dWVQSAG2KLx

Pop Secret Guitar Tips        https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHdKL0zeGNk5ilFsdlszunuYtlMIRm78l

Funky Friday Tutorials         https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHdKL0zeGNk5kL98XpLqEf-ZuEJb-t1BZ

Woodstock 1969 Tutorials   https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHdKL0zeGNk7-UOlmkwNHIaRDACkPFbLh

Reggae Guitar Tutorials      https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHdKL0zeGNk4knckBr3M5OaycIx3GhVwj

Country Music Tutorials       https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHdKL0zeGNk4ZQp169nIt8zExgjRcbnoY

Christian Music Tutorials     https://www.youtube.com/user/NazarethCityLimits/videos

Latin Flavor Tutorials           https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHdKL0zeGNk4aKmJp2boxGjaTWdFRPf_H

Chidren’s Song Tutorials      https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHdKL0zeGNk4slDGRD5GCrUu2cywZ_R2x

TV Theme Tutorials             https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHdKL0zeGNk7hAGzb4_MVzy9xViAtY5i0

Funk R&B Tutorials              https://www.youtube.com/user/funkguitarguru

Blues Tutorials                     https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHdKL0zeGNk4e2176yspo5bJK1i2kEdZ6

Girl Songs Tutorials              https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHdKL0zeGNk5L3ha47oAvBfdWHL7BSbC4

All HD Tutorials                     https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHdKL0zeGNk6sM_RApksb8cpgxVWxklqJ

EB Guitar Solos & Covers     https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHdKL0zeGNk4sOVV5NEuEPK28kzBO8q6z

Band In A Box Tutorials        https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHdKL0zeGNk6FZ7Hd-q6RYDtr0SMZCCUZ

Michael Jackson Tutorials     https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHdKL0zeGNk6yTM_vF2qFF3byg6gY3xXX

Jimi Hendrix Style Tutorials   https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHdKL0zeGNk4Q1DSlcdOcIzolC5UWlaqN

Chic Nile Rodgers Tutorials   https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHdKL0zeGNk7CEu5C_Qp7qS3r_HH1e0uJ

Fingerstyle Guitar Lessons   https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHdKL0zeGNk6g4OP4im375_qEQTSkV1q4

Beatles Guitar Lessons        https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHdKL0zeGNk7BxwpNtkFebf_6y4A_EIV9

Soul Tutorials                        https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHdKL0zeGNk4m2BGUVKg-wZqzshU9TBGT

K Pop Tutorials                      https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHdKL0zeGNk4VO5uVytp4f9zjPB0sRPNp 

David Guetta & Sia Tutorials https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHdKL0zeGNk4wwk3ek2cRKyS3naTklPo1

OneRepublic Tutorials          https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHdKL0zeGNk7Ooc4pyEIeZAy3_UcyGCf4

John Legend Tutorials         https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHdKL0zeGNk63Iw_u7KjnlcuJHoKndzv_

One Direction Tutorials         https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHdKL0zeGNk6zYpfO7H1RkVPS9ffTUJyZ

Lana Del Rey Tutorials        https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHdKL0zeGNk46kGRbtPh0QMDICyXcM1z9

Free Guitar Fixes!                https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHdKL0zeGNk5yITxAtvQQZMPbO4z3ewcG

EBM Backing Tracks           https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHdKL0zeGNk7Qh4gEthHY1VlkH1cjBqkq

Strumming Pattern Tutorials https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AluBf1n5d5o&list=PLHdKL0zeGNk7QQWAf4z4rVoB7_yH9MiXX

Music Theory Tutorials         https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHdKL0zeGNk6i4eQnWLCpQYLN0cxf7_bX

EricBlackmonMusic Top Ten Tutorials  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QlVMi4yxFbU&list=PLHdKL0zeGNk5Hd81e-Hp640Zg3Z8GaNz6

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Rogue Starter Acoustic Guitar: http://go.magik.ly/r/ericblackmonmusic/901d/
Epiphone Les Paul Electric Guitar Starter Pack: http://go.magik.ly/r/ericblackmonmusic/901e/

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