Bb king why i sing the blues live in africa 1974 by gravitylimited. Special features include tuning segment, interactive getting to know lucille feature, additional video theory tips, performance only option, interactive motion menus, and internet connectivity. This lesson draws influence from riding with the king, the classic john hiatt tune that b. Seven directors explore the blues through their own personal styles and. Mix major and minor pentatonic scales like bb king tb004. King s paying the cost to be the boss finds the guitarist playing live with the classic 60s lineup of his band, featuring the legendary otis spann on piano. Learn about the blues as a feeling and as a type of music. Bb brought a smooth professionalism to his recordings, while muddy was one of the fathers of the raw electric chicago blues sound mainly done by mississippi transplants, including howlin wolf.
Albert king april 25, 1923 december 21, 1992 was an american blues guitarist and singer. Get the guaranteed best price on guitar instruction dvds like the alfred b. King blues master dvd enjoy over 312 hours of blues guitar technique and exclusive performances featuring b. May 23, 2015 this lesson draws influence from riding with the king, the classic john hiatt tune that b. The lick we cover in this lesson mimics some of bb s prowess in blending both. They have a very signature sound and identifiable lead playing tone and technique that identifies them as soon as you hear them. In this report you will find the complete solo that b. Bb king i like to live the love live in africa 1974. Both bb king and muddy waters grew up in the delta of mississippi, a couple of hours north of me. King, was an american singersongwriter, guitarist, and record producer. Crown records 2 clp 5167,crown records 2 5167 format.
Enjoy over 312 hours of blues guitar technique and exclusive performances featuring b. The blues master video tapes i, ii, and iii are now available on a single dvd. The blues trail is a 200marker route through time and mississippi, chronicling all the great blues singers, b. Apart from being a master lyricist, the riley king is a songwriter and a producer. The 12bar means that the song or jam is divided into 12 parts or measures. King is one of the most beloved musicians in the world, the international ambassador of a style of music born out of pain and poverty. B b king best songs b b king greatest hits full album. Jan 21, 2014 the first 3 licks are in the style of bb king. One of the three kings of the blues guitar along with b. In this lesson students will study the early careers and lasting musical contributions of both artists, each of whom carried the blues on to new generations. King was inducted into the blues foundation hall of fame in 1984 and into the rock and roll hall of fame in 1987. Part of his unmistakable sweet sound is his ability to weave in and out of major and minor pentatonics at just the right time.
Bb king is to many people the master of this classic jump blues style. His tone, attack, vibrato, phrasing, stage presence, and human spirit offer plenty to emulate and learn from, but theres an ace of a scale hiding up mr. Bb king rip with gary moore rip the thrill is gone hi quality duration. King jams with slash and others 66 live at the royal albert hall 2011 duration. King introduced a sophisticated style of soloing based on fluid string bending and shimmering vibrato that influenced many later blues electric guitar players. King, whose velvety voice and staccato picking style brought blues from the margins to the mainstream, has died. Perform a rhythm accompaniment with a recorded blues song.
In a small auditorium at mississippi valley state university, a group of wouldbe blues men got a lesson from the master about what he looks for in a musician. King abschied vom meister des bluestons mit gitarre, 1,99. Joined oct 18, 2010 messages 2,893 reaction score 1,581. Jan 15, 2007 this feature is not available right now. King s sleeve, and this lesson will reveal this barely discussed, yet very useful concept. Get a low price and free shipping on thousands of items. Often these blues progressions will contain dominant chords such as 7th chords. The licks revolve mainly around one section of the fretboard and the focus is on breaking them into sections before putting them together start slowly and build. When people speak of the worlds greatest guitarists, blues legend b. Published by how to play blues guitar with blues guitar.
These three programs provide more than 3 12 hours of. Squier vintage modified baritone jazzmaster egitarre. Examine the blues guitar style and soloing techniques of albert king. Courses on discs can be installed on windows, mac, and linux computers. From eric clapton to jimi hendrix to stevie ray vaughan to gary clark jr. As you continue your lead guitar studies you will find your playing will evolve over time. King and muddy waters are without question two of the most famous blues performers of all time. Blues master i, ii, and iii books packaged together, a color poster and even a b. Listen to your favorite songs from bb king blues on top of the blues by b. King is known the world over as one of the greatest blues musicians in the history of the genre. Bb king i like to live the love live in africa 1974 by gravitylimited. Ace is a reissue company, yet the first pic has the ace logo on it, and then the second pic of the front cover doesnt have the ace logo, which is how it should be in 1960. King signature phrases playing cover changes harmonic concepts and much more. He was born september 16, 1925, on a plantation in itta bena, mississippi, near indianola.
The best known semihollow body guitar is probably the gibson es335. Since he started recording in the 1940s, he has released over fifty albums, many of them classics. These three programs provide more than 3 12 hours of blues guitar technique by the master and a lot of great music with his entire band. King s music is, the truth is the fundamentals of king. Pdf download bb king anthology songbook guitar recorded six of his greatest hits backing tracks specially recorded on this cd plus matching music book which. Features newly recorded duets with some of todays biggest stars including eric clapton, elton john, sheryl crow, john mayer, roger daltry and many more. He plays the lucile, which he also sung about on occassions. King has defined the blues for a worldwide audience. Bb king style jump blues building a better blues solo. Now there is a club on times square in new york city. Bb king blues festival tickets, 2020 concert tour dates. King museum curriculum lesson plans curriculum lesson. King introduced a sophisticated style of soloing based on fluid string bending and shimmering vibrato that influenced many later blues electric guitar players king was inducted into the rock and roll hall of fame in 1987, and is one of the.
Performance notes, harmonic analysis and rhythm guitar parts make this the perfect package for mastering the blues idiom. Laserlights masters of the blues box set showcase some of the most inspired work from three seminal bluesmen. Ubuntu va a desplazar a windows en china sk telecom, linux, francisco rocha. Then you just keep repeating that same 12bar pattern over and over for the length of the song. Kings blues music to determine how the song lyrics and the guitar solos express personal feelings. Oct 08, 2007 same for albert king, who gave srv his first real job. Its a wonderful study of a nontraditional blues progression that strays away from the typical iivv. King and freddie king, albert king stood 6 4, weighed 250 lbs and was known as the velvet bulldozer. Intro bb king has been playing blues for years, so suffice to say he knows his craft dsrawkcab backwards.
Create blues lyrics with the class, and then in small groups. In this lick in the key of g, steve breaks the lick down and demonstrates the importance of playing in the pocket and really grooving with your licks. Youll easily spot the difference between him and other musicians, as his songs are filled with mini solos all around. With the combination of the key, tempo, chord progressions and scales suggestions to use, you will be making solos in no time. Other common blues progressions include the 8 bar, 16bar, and 24bar blues. The blues scale minor pentatonic and the major pentatonic scales on the guitar duration. How to play single notes on your guitar level 1 minor pentatonic over all 3 chords i, iv, and v. King is considered by many to be the most influential guitarist ever. King september 16, 1925 may 14, 2015, known professionally as b. King doesnt have the technique of shredders like joe satriani or eric clapton. Bb king greatest hits full album bb king blues best songs full album duration.
King and his entire band for the first time on dvd. Special features include tuning segment, interactive getting to know lucille feature, additional video theory tips, performance only option, interactive motion. Tbone walker showcased similar hot licks in his description blues and alimony blues. Stevie ray vaughan, jeff beck, eddie van halen, bb king, eric clapton, and carlos santana can be identified with a single note. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. As with anything gibson, its an expensive, high quality guitar. His playing is quite unique, he has a distinct vibrato and plays with what i would describe as a nice rounded soft warm tone. They would be very useful for writing technical journals, and maybe someone would want to read them. Bb king anthology songbook guitar recorded versions pdf format author. Level 2 major over i at least some, minor over iv and v.
King s blues music to determine how the song lyrics and the guitar solos express personal feelings. The blues master s birthday gift to his fans is his third allstar collaboration. Resolving to the root a of the i chord allows us the opportunity to follow with a lick that can chart an entirely new course, which is exactly what we see. Here is the youtube link so you can check it out yourself. He is a master of note selection and placement he may. Freddie put his own, more vocal and melodic flavor on the bedrock of the blues with a texasandchicago hybrid swing, seasoned with the vibe of early rock n roll. Examine the blues guitar style and soloing techniques of b. Find out the famous songwriter, blues singer and guitarist in facts about bb king.
Blues boy has a playing style all of his own and as you can hear, he loves to use the major pentatonic scale. Piano sheet music pdf, free sheet music, piano music, free printable sheet. The songs of babyface 1993 pdf bryan adams best of pdf bb king blues master complete pdf. Artists who have used such guitars for playing the blues are bb king, eric johnson, chuck berry, freddie king, etc. Buy bb king blues festival tickets from the official site.
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