Learn To Play Stevie Ray Vaughan Guitar Techniques

Guitars Lessons by Jamie Humphries

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Learn To Play Stevie Ray Vaughan Guitar Techniques

Dive into the guitar mastery of one of blues' legendary figures with Licklibrary.com's detailed course, "Learn To Play Stevie Ray Vaughan Guitar Techniques." Designed for guitarists who want to capture the essence of Stevie Ray Vaughan's style, this course offers in-depth lessons on some of his most famous songs: "Texas Flood," "Pride And Joy," "Scuttle Buttin'," "Cold Shot," and "The Sky Is Crying." Each lesson meticulously breaks down the key techniques that define Vaughan's playing, providing students with a deeper understanding of blues guitar and improving their overall playing skills. This course is taught by Jamie Humphries.

Texas Flood

The "Texas Flood" lesson emphasizes the importance of conveying emotions through techniques like string bending and vibrato. These elements are crucial for expressing the deep, soulful melodies that Vaughan famously delivered. Students will learn to improve their bending techniques and inject personal emotion into every note, enhancing both their expressive and technical abilities.

Pride And Joy

"Pride And Joy" introduces players to Vaughan's energetic shuffle rhythm and sharp strumming techniques, focusing on double stops and muted riffs. Mastering these techniques allows guitarists to inject groove and vitality into their rhythm playing, skills that are beneficial in various musical genres, not just blues.

Scuttle Buttin'

This fast-paced track, "Scuttle Buttin'," is perfect for learning Vaughan's rapid riffing and the advanced technique of hybrid picking. The lesson targets the development of speed and precision, essential for executing fast-paced blues rock and improving overall finger agility and coordination.

Cold Shot

The "Cold Shot" lesson teaches the subtleties of dynamics and articulation, emphasizing palm muting and sliding techniques. These skills are key to adding texture and depth to guitar play, allowing musicians to convey nuanced emotions and refine their dynamic control.

The Sky Is Crying

Exploring the melancholic tones of "The Sky Is Crying," this lesson focuses on slow arpeggios and intense vibrato. Students will learn to use legato and expressive bending to enhance their musical expression, fostering a lyrical and soulful soloing style.

List of Guitar Techniques

Our course covers a diverse range of guitar techniques integral to Stevie Ray Vaughan's style and essential for mastering rock and blues guitar. Below is a comprehensive list of techniques included in the course, complete with links to detailed explanations:

By engaging with these lessons, guitarists will not only boost their technical skills but also expand their expressive and improvisational talents. This course is crafted to give learners comprehensive insights into the blues genre through the lens of Stevie Ray Vaughan's iconic guitar style. Start your musical journey with us at Licklibrary.com and unlock the secrets of blues guitar!

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Technical Details

  • Code

    RDR0066USA

  • Artist

    Stevie Ray Vaughan

  • Media

    Online Stream, Download, 2x DVD Set

  • Media format

    NTSC Only

  • Genre

    Blues, Traditional Blues

  • Skill level

    Expert

  • EIN No

    5060088820865

  • TAB NOT Included

  • NB: If purchasing as 'DVD', please ensure that your DVD player fully supports the 'Media format' (NTSC Only) that this product is available in, as indicated above.

About The Tutor

Tutor Profile

Jamie Humphries

Jamie is one of the mainstays of LickLibrary, having a stream of hugely successful best selling DVDs, Jamie is best known as Brian May's sideman who he's played shows with all over the world. Aside from this Jamie is a hugely popular clinician working all over the world with Ernie...

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