Posted by Bill Phelb (209.178.129.174) on August 26, 2000 at 00:53:15:
In Reply to: Playing along to 12-bar blues on guitar posted by Wil on August 23, 2000 at 18:05:28:
Take a look at the Target Notes concept on the IMPROV link. It's easy, always sounds good, and there is plenty of room for growth once you get the feel down.
Virtually all blues players play this way, whether they know they are doing it or not. As you get better, the concept disappears and you are left with riffs, neighbor note patterns, and technique integration which ultimately obscures the basic concept underlining your playing. It sounds good because it is musically sound.
I've been playing for a long time, but reading through this section and doing drills based on the Target Note concept has made my playing more "solid".
Good luck,
Bill
: Thanks for the help with my bending question.
: Just one more thing - I've been through most of the example riffs on this site, but can anyone help me with some bluesy tunes to go with 12-bar blues on the guitar? My friend here is playing along. I've got a C harp and I just thought there might be some simple chord/note progressions that would sound good. Something to start me off - any help would be really appreciated.