Name: Try This When Playing The Blues 🧐 #fyp #guitar #guitarlesson #blues
Uploaded: 2025-11-22 20:45:52
Duration: 2 min 12 s

Question 1

How do you add a semitone slide to a blues line in B♭?

Accepted Answer

I slide in from a half step behind the target note, so in this key it’s A into B♭. Then I hit the 5th to make it sound like it belongs harmonically. That little slide is the whole “try this” moment—super small move, big payoff.

Question 2

What chords are you using for this blues idea (1-4-5)?

Accepted Answer

I’m thinking a straight 1–4–5 in B♭. You can comp it with seventh chords or ninth chords—either one works, so pick what feels good under your fingers. The line still sits on top because I’m targeting chord tones and that dominant-ish color.

Question 3

How does mixing minor pentatonic and major pentatonic work in blues?

Accepted Answer

I’m grabbing a triad shape out of the minor pentatonic area and then I flip to major pentatonic. That contrast is what gives you that bluesy push-pull. When you hear it, it comes off like a dominant 7 vibe without overthinking it.

Question 4

What are you outlining when you say it creates a dominant 7 voicing?

Accepted Answer

I’m basically implying that dominant sound by how I move between the minor and major pentatonic material and where I land. I’m not saying you need a huge textbook voicing—just hit the root, grab the right color tones, and it pops. It’s more about the sound than the label.

Question 5

What is your right-hand technique for this blues triad pop?

Accepted Answer

My right hand is doing a little pop—kind of a snappy attack to make the triad speak. I’m using my fingers in the clip, so yeah, it’s a bit sloppy, but you can hear the idea. The attack matters because it makes the line feel percussive and alive.

Question 6

Can I use dominant 7 shapes over each chord to make it fancier?

Accepted Answer

Yeah, totally—you can outline the dominant 7 of each chord if you want to level it up. The basic version already works, but adding those dominant targets gives you more movement through the changes. Just keep the slide concept and you’re golden.

Question 7

What are some ending variations for this blues lick?

Accepted Answer

You can slide up, slide down, or do a little walking pattern before you resolve. I show a couple quick options, but the point is you can remix the last beat or two endlessly. Keep the half-step approach and then experiment with where you land.

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