An essential scale for classic blues and rock solos, the Mixolydian mode is loved by everyone from B.B. King to Guns N' Roses – here's how it works Stuart Ryan Sun, January 5, 2025 at 1:00 PM UTC ...

The first position E blues scale shape is very similar to the E minor pentatonic, adding the Bb on the A and G strings. (Image credit: Claus Levin Sepstrup / GuitarMastery.net) The blues scale with 3 ...

Bends, embellishments, arpeggios and more – from Charlie Christian to BB King and George Benson, how to unlock the genius of the jazz and blues icons ...

You’ll find it in many old blues tunes, such as some by Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee, through the later recordings of Eric Clapton and many others. The examples I offer here are played in the ...

Kirk's talking about launching pads and target notes in the minor pentatonic / blues scale here that can help focus and structure your solos. It's a great way to kickstart new approaches and add ...