How to Play a Blues Opening Rundown on Cigar Box Guitar

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How to Play a Blues Opening Rundown on Cigar Box Guitar - Shane Speal's Blues University

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Shane Speal's Blues University, Part 2. A new video series taking all blues elements and breaking them down for beginners. Learn an essential opening blues riff, for both slide and fretted techniques.
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@prestonbrown5771 2 жыл бұрын

Shane your very generous in taking the time to help spread the blues and giving away cbg former board member of the northeast blues society

@ronswihart176 Жыл бұрын

Still watching Shane’s old stuff it’s awesome 😎

@heppcatt7338 2 жыл бұрын

Your enthusiasm is contagious! Finally something contagious we can be happy about.

@lanemartin5446 2 жыл бұрын

Good idea showing this on fretted and non-fretted setups. Turn-arounds really make a song pop.

@kinhelfa 2 жыл бұрын

@shanespeal I never realised until now just how important rhythm is to music genres. Rhythm hand, note/chord hand...easy peasy, lemon-squeezy, thank you, oh mighty one!

@txbluesguy 2 жыл бұрын

I love how you broke this down into very nice bite sized chunks. Thank you.

@michaelkennedy3383 2 жыл бұрын

Easy to make the strum practice sound like playing the blues. Thanks Shane.

@offthegoalline 2 жыл бұрын

Greeting Shane From England 👋🏼 your videos was where it all started on my cigar box guitar Journey! Keep them coming 👏🏼

@FantaconeBoxWorks 2 жыл бұрын

Great combo with your last video

@mybusiness7663 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙏 for the beginner lessons I watch them over and over!

@fearlessfreddy1000 2 жыл бұрын

School weren't like this when I was a kid. Thanks professor.

@jgbsweeper7325 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks ! You really have the knack for explaining and demonstrating in a way a new player can see and understand.

@tomschaefer1551 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Shane for getting back to blues basics for old hackers like me. Been building for a few years now and I need to spend more time learning by a process instead of just random lick and tricks. Keep the fretless blues lessons coming.

@johnmatrishon7245 2 жыл бұрын

I’m with ya Tom!

@vicbrookshire3780 2 жыл бұрын

Just realized my foot was tapping to MY heartbeat. I picked up my fretted guitar tuned to GBD and just played the bottom D string, like you said before, just go for it. I liked the harmony and I was just playing by ear. First time. Thank you, Shane.

@stevenball4020 2 жыл бұрын

Great stuff Shane, England needs you...

@stevenkarnisky411 2 жыл бұрын

Again, taught the way I prefer. Individual goals taught and reviewed, then blended together into a smooth lesson. Then, a preview of some future steps. Having trained and taught individuals with developmental disabilities and brain injuries, I find this method to be very successful for imparting new skills to beginners!

@KBahr509 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I always appreciate your smile and positivity 😎 You are a natural teacher!

@russclarke6011 2 жыл бұрын

MY FAVORITE BLUES TEACHER

@ShaneSpeal 2 жыл бұрын

My favorite blues student!

@johnmatrishon7245 2 жыл бұрын

More gold from the King! Nicely presented Mr. Speal!

@martinhessels8400 2 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah, another day at the University; thanks to the Spealmeister🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

@kentkb1031 2 жыл бұрын

Shane really has the licks. And now I need a 3 string!

@seanmshields 2 жыл бұрын

Again, I really appreciate you teaching the "smaller" things, they all add up and add to your blues arsenal.

@dicktompsett4943 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video lesson for the ultra beginner. I really like your focus on the picking hand as my experience with other video lessons is that they leave you guessing on what to do with the picking hand. Please keep the Blues University lessons coming. Thank you so much. BE Well!!!

@chuckh.6315 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all you do to promote the cult of theCBG!!! I just got building poor mans guitars and am working on my first guitar, so next step is learning to play it. So I'm enrolling in blues university!

@tomtemple7734 2 жыл бұрын

Again, great basic riffs. This rundown must be used on hundreds of blues tunes and is a must-have lick for playing blues. Combined with your 12-bar lesson you have enough to begin to impress your friends. Nice work! Also, the use of a slide guitar is a great idea. No real need to worry about fretting for good old time blues, a slide and three strings does it all. Thanks!

@ShaneSpeal 2 жыл бұрын

Impress your friends, get the girl!

@oefpresents5684 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate you including for fretted as well as fret less. I am still figuring out how to work the slide 1 handed. Your lessons are great!

@dastardlydave1455 2 жыл бұрын

Great teaching video Shane!

@12561quikclik 2 жыл бұрын

Lesson 2, oh yeah! I haven't cut a class yet, this the best University I have ever attended. Don't tell me I can't go back to school, I'm only 72 years old, and playing the CBG makes me feel like it's 1967 all over again, and I'm back in my dorm room as a Freshman art student. You ain't just a Perfesser, you be Dean Speal, head of the School of Bluesiosity! Bring on Lesson 3!!!!!!!

@russclarke6011 2 жыл бұрын

KEEP TEACHING BROTHER, WE ARE LISTENING N LEARNING. THANKYOU.

@stevesstrings5243 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the lesson! Keep the blues lessons coming!

@icemanxxxv 2 жыл бұрын

Running down the Blues intro! Love It! Keep up the lessons!

@ettoo 2 жыл бұрын

I like how you take you time explaining how exactly you are strumming. A lot of videos I have watched I have no idea what strings are being strum or what pattern is being used. You explain everything, so even someone like me can understand. Thanx

@ShaneSpeal 2 жыл бұрын

Sometimes I have to give myself cue cards ahead of time so I can remember which notes I’m actually playing! LOL

@michaelclark4190 2 жыл бұрын

More great stuff - thoughtfully presented, no assumptions made about the skill level of the viewer. Thanks!

@MatKovach 2 жыл бұрын

finally, I video I don't have to slow down to keep up with. I'm getting betterish.

@mikepetersen325 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video to help people learn how to play CBG.

@larryblair9279 2 жыл бұрын

Great Job! Lesson 1 flows into Lesson 2

@MyBichonsLoveRush 2 жыл бұрын

I am about to get brave enough to go with a fretted 3 stringer...thank you for keeping me intrigued. Thanks for the slide tutorials.

@stephenthomasma7524 2 жыл бұрын

Loved this one too! You have taken the funnest instrument in the world and opened up a bunch of possibilities. Looking forward to the next one!

@gregpunturiero8009 2 жыл бұрын

Shane, i just started playing during the pandemic, and you're the reason I've been able to stick with it and progress. Thank you! These vids are the perfect setup for a visual learner like myself, keep em coming!

@WiiliamSnead 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for these lessons, Shane. It's basic building blocks and I look forward to seeing what's up the pipe. Keep up the good work.

@Marco-zq9vd 2 жыл бұрын

Even if you have some playing experience, it is always vital to go back to the basics! Thanks for this...so much fun!

@Harpman333 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Shane. You got me started playing 3 strings. Great lesson!!!

@adamkapolka Ай бұрын

Thanks, Shane! Another great lesson!

@raycarns7971 2 жыл бұрын

The close up on the picking and fretting is exactly what I needed. Great lesson.

@rblee2033 2 жыл бұрын

Sweet opener lesson !!!!🔊

@Wileypilker3 2 жыл бұрын

You do the best video's to help a beginner get started!! Thanks

@jeffb-qf6xu 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for these segments their very helpful for us that are rythmicly challenged and in need of some direction.

@Manandmachine772 2 жыл бұрын

You hit it out of the ball park Shane, with the Blues university lessons.

@Laerdaljoe 2 жыл бұрын

You’ve always ‘set the standard’ for home grown guitars & CBG music. Keep it coming!!!! Bring in some guests as well!!!!’

@martinwebb3394 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Shane - probably your best yet for complete beginners like me. You've really slowed things down and shown the fretting and the picking clearly and in close up. Too man - you're a legend!

@adamwillets1846 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for these tutorials. It is brilliant to start at the actual start!

@AcidBathFreakshow 2 жыл бұрын

Killing these instructional videos good Sir!

@sheilabecker66 2 жыл бұрын

Another great lesson! Thanks for taking the time to create and post these videos; breaking the riffs down into their simplest parts helps it all make sense.

@randysmith3879 2 жыл бұрын

Too great- This is what got me into Cigar box guitars to start with (The blues).

@brevs8387 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Shane.

@jeremyhogan 2 жыл бұрын

CBG is so fun and easy to get jamming.

@tboot 2 жыл бұрын

I'd sure like to see more about fretted vs unfretted, especially in regards to slide use. Thanks!

@mrredundancyman 2 жыл бұрын

Great Lesson. Thanks Shane.

@louiselouise2633 2 жыл бұрын

Shane you get me groovin

@ks-pg5sh 2 жыл бұрын

More good stuff to practice. Thank you.

@mikeburdette3620 2 жыл бұрын

Love how you teach

@billyhall4228 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been messing with my CBG around three years now I can’t tell you how much I appreciate the lessons !!! I king slide everything because I have arthritis in both thumbs so I can’t press on the back of the neck to play with my fingers !!! Just keep on keeping on Brother 🎸

@johndaley4661 2 жыл бұрын

These are amazing videos. It is like your showing a lot of patentince so even an old guy can get it. I feel these are going o be my best asset to learning.

@MarkCoulter801 2 жыл бұрын

You make it look so easy!

@dennisyoung2100 2 жыл бұрын

You’re the person that inspired me with CBG in the first place and you’re who I turn to when I need some help to keep going! Thanks for all you do!

@smartassan 2 жыл бұрын

Great lesson Shane. Thank you for making it so easy.

@larry5188 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Shane Always look forward to my next lesson.

@jean-henrideblanchamp5407 2 жыл бұрын

Chapeau Monsieur Speal! Merci beaucoup for the awesome lessons! It’s great fun! You’re a benevolent teacher!

@jeffsanders1489 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video. Thanks for kicking it back for us new people!

@eddiedannemann2938 2 жыл бұрын

Shane, just purchased my first CBG. Been playing guitar for 45 years, mainly 12 string acoustic. Simply have fallen in love with the CBG! Can't seem to put it down. Your lessons have been a godsend. It is really a different animal but you make it so fun to play.

@klbrackin 2 жыл бұрын

Another great lesson.

@michaelpounds9146 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate the clear and thorough explanation of techniques...picking, rhythm, etc. Great lesson.

@christophersmith5413 2 жыл бұрын

great addition to first video.Thank you Shane!

@suefinch44 2 жыл бұрын

thanks-you make learning the CBG easy

@davidspencer2333 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video Shane! I like how you spent time on the picking hand and slide hand. I need to keep practicing my picking. More future videos with equal time on the picking will be appreciated! Thanks Shane!

@RevvyTone 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for doing these

@bradschoonmaker9675 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking it slow and teaching on a fretted CBG

@jmikew417 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Shane 👍

@jmc1741 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the excellent tution, can't wait to try it out on my homemade 3 stringer!

@BillSmithem 2 жыл бұрын

Never learned this. Thanks for the video!

@Gary-vl5ec 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Shane, I really appreciate these easy learning blues videos, especially when you slow them down and show the individual strings and use close-ups. Using a contrasting pick really helps me as I’m viewing your videos using my Magnifier as I’m severely site impaired. Gary

@aaronstoker1797 2 жыл бұрын

Hello from the UK. Great videos Shane I'm learning loads 🤘

@musicalmiscellany 2 жыл бұрын

Such a great video Shane. You are 100% correct, that blues rundown just feels so darn good. In the words of Jimi Hendrix... "the blues is easy to play but hard to feel."

@andrewkozma2537 2 жыл бұрын

Sweet! Really enjoying the licks, thanks for taking a moment to show slide playing on fretted guitar. Excellent content Shane, Thank you, Thank you!! Lets jam \m/

@MrCpw1959 2 жыл бұрын

Morning Shane, You have really made this old fart Smile, making the blues easy to play is such a great thing to do. Please keep it going for all us complete beginners and learners of all levels.

@franciscohernandez99 2 жыл бұрын

You rule man! It seems easy in the way you teach us. I don't need to slow down the playback speed in youtube. So I like it. That's the right way for me to learn something from you, master. I think the properly way is having a CBG. So, think of me, or I have to build my very first one, here, in Spain. I was also thinking about buying a kit from "gitty" as example, and test how does go the transit from US to Spain, without forgetting the customs issues...

@tw90210 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for doing this!

@jackpmeadows 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for thinking of us Noobs. I appreciate the lessons. No CBG yet but I am hoping.

@Samlowry27B-6 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks again for a great video Shane. finally able to bring the blues home!

@tinawilliams1834 2 жыл бұрын

Love this! Love how you break it right down. Thank you so much 😊

@Ch3knraz3 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Shane! This is so helpful!

@stump020500 2 жыл бұрын

Kind of like a reverse turnaround? Great video series. Love the giddybucker!!!

@anneoneale823 2 жыл бұрын

This is what I needed, thanks!

@studioart62 2 жыл бұрын

great stuff Shane, always good to review the basics

@jugslugger 2 жыл бұрын

would love to learn the old blues song last meal!! Great videos!! All pure fire!!

@wesman7273 2 жыл бұрын

Tons of great stuff

@pierreballester5226 2 жыл бұрын

Shane you are a very very good man. You made this video one of the best tutorials ever with your deep attention to details. I can't wait to go home and practice!!!