There's never been more choice when it comes to electric guitars for blues guitarists, but we've narrowed down the field to eight stone-cold killers When you purchase through links on our site, we may ...

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When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Not only is blues a springboard for many other styles, such as country, rock and jazz, but it can ...

When you’ve reached the pinnacle of rock ’n’ roll superstardom while remaining one of the most iconic and recognizable guitarists in the world for more than 35 years, what do you do for a fun little ...

Blues guitar soloing isn’t just about scales and speed — it’s about telling a story with your instrument. From mastering the pentatonic scale to bending with emotion, the right techniques can turn ...

The fusion subgenre known as blues rock came together in the early 1960s in the US and UK. It didn’t really kick off in a massive way until the late 1960s and early 1970s, during which some of the ...

T- Bone Walker constantly played major thirds and sixths, which are not usually included in the “blues scale.” Photo by Heinrich Klaffs via Wikipedia. Reproduced under Creative Commons License. “The ...

Why it matters: Blues guitar blends emotional storytelling with technical skill, making it one of the most expressive genres to play. Core building blocks: Dominant 7 chords, pentatonic scales, and ...

Matt “Guitar” Murphy, guitarist for the Blues Brothers and noted sideman for blues legends like Howlin’ Wolf, Muddy Waters and Memphis Slim, died Friday at the age of 88. Murphy’s death was first ...