GUITAR STYLES

Memphis Style Rhythm & Blues

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cp2riH0f77U
By Andrew Wasson
Visit: www.creativeguitarstudio.com

SECTION ONE:
Totally Nailing Your Sense of Rhythm.

Example #1). Practice the following Cornell Dupree style jam until it is flawless.
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Book Suggestion
R and B, Soul and Funk Guitar
I’ve owned this book for many years and keep referring
back to it for lessons & workshops I do. The licks given
are short and easy to learn for the beginner and
Intermediate player. This book comes with a CD with 33
tracks. Each audio track gives players a chance to hear
all the examples. Overall fantastic book covering both
lead and rhythm guitar. - Andrew Wasson

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 Memphis Style Rhythm & Blues
Elements for playing R & B / Soul / Funky / Memphis Blues Style

SECTION TWO:
A few important elements to mastering this guitar style.

Example #1). Add the use of two and three note chords.

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7 7 7 7 9 7 7 7 7 9
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B 0 0 0 0
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 Memphis Style Rhythm & Blues
Video Opening Guitar Jam
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A 12 14 12 9
B 10 11
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A 2 2 5 4 5 5 7 5 10 11
B 0 0 0 0
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3
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You will never “find” the time for practice... you MAKE the time.
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