Blues Guitar Basics
If you’ve been wanting to get started learning the blues, but didn’t know how to get started… then you’re in for a treat!
Tuesday at 3:00PM EST we’re going to be releasing, “Blues Guitar Basics Vol. 1″
In this step-by-step DVD you’ll discover…
- How to play a simple 12-bar blues
- How to use the most common blues chords like dominant 7ths
- How to play endless variations on a standard 12-bar blues
- The three chords that blues masters use to create entire songs
- How to use barre chords, open chords and 7ths in your blues playing
- Shuffle blues patterns and the blues “chug”
- Simple blues techniques for acoustic and electric
Here’s a lessons from, “Blues Guitar Basics Vol1.” Enjoy!
This is the first time that you’ve been able to get a taste of the complete, Blues Guitar Secrets 2.0 course without having to order the entire thing. So, I’m really excited and I hope you are too!
This DVD course is an inexpensive way for guitarists of all levels who are interested in learning the basics of beginner blues. And the best part is, once you complete the 1st DVD you’ll have a chance to order the others when you’re ready to move on.
IMPORTANT: If you’re interested, you really need to get your copy on Tuesday because we’re going to be offering an introductory price for the 1st few orders.
Also, there will be a special bonus for the first few orders. Make sure you check your email for the link to the website.
Cheers!
Dan Denley
P.S. Please post your comments below!
March 31st, 2009 at 11:12 am
you are always great!
March 31st, 2009 at 11:19 am
Looking forward to the Blues Basics sample video.
March 31st, 2009 at 11:19 am
Hey - Dan, I’m glad you finally decided to do this. it’s about time you started selling this course again! looking forward to Friday. Save a copy for me!
Mike
March 31st, 2009 at 11:21 am
I’m just beginner. Do you think that I’ll be able to benefit from this new DVD?
Thanks!
Leslie
Thanks for all the great videos you email me. They’ve really help a lot.
March 31st, 2009 at 11:21 am
Mr. Denley, I’ve always wanted to play guitar. Aren’t you forgetting the left handed players?
March 31st, 2009 at 11:22 am
Dan,
I bought you’re new BGS2.0 course last December when it was first released.
If I understand correctly, this is actually DVD 1 from that course? Please confirm.
I don’t want to buy the same thing twice.
Ray
March 31st, 2009 at 11:25 am
Unbelievable! I’m stoked. Every time I get one of your courses my playing improves 10X. I really appreciate you working hard to continue to come out with new learning materials. I recomend your stuff to my all my guitar friends.
(You can send me a check in the mail. He he he)
Take care Dan and looking forward to Friday!
Joe Christianson
March 31st, 2009 at 11:26 am
Hi Dan,
This sounds really great but I would much prefer to obtain the complete Blues 2.0 course. Any idea of availability?
Don
March 31st, 2009 at 11:32 am
Hi Dan
good to hear from you once again … I too have both Blues Guitar secrets and acoustic Guitar secrets - so I’d need to understand what if any gain there is for me in this “new” offering.
Hope there is something novel about the new product…. you can’t learn too much about the blues !!
Barry - as much as I’d like to sell you more stuff, I’d recommend that you NOT get, “Blues Guitar Basics.” The reason is because you already have this info covered in the complete Blues Guitar Secrets course (I assume you’re talking about the original course).
However, if you do NOT have Blues Guitar Secrets 2.0 I would definitely upgrade that course when it’s released again. (Coming soon!) There is a TON more info in BGS2.0 than the original course.
March 31st, 2009 at 11:36 am
Dan this sounds like a great idea i love blues and the way you teach i definitely have to get a copy of this DVD I’m in i will check back here when the doors open and thanks mate for all you have shown me already iv learnt a lot from you take care mate and keep up with the inspirational work teaching guitar.
Jason - thanks for the kind words. It’s comments like this that keep the fire burning!
March 31st, 2009 at 11:40 am
I’m just beginner. Do you think that I’ll be able to benefit from this new DVD?
Thanks!
Alin - If by beginer you mean that you can play a couple of easy songs and you know three chords then YES! But if by “beginner” you mean that you’re still trying to figure out which end of the guitar to hold then, “no.” Ha Ha Ha. But seriously, this is going to be a GREAT place to start if you’re ready to “get your feet wet” and give blues guitar a fair effort.
March 31st, 2009 at 11:45 am
Dan, I’m a beginner right out of the shoot. Acoustic is my choice. Is this a course that will be suitable for beginners, or would you point me in another direction? I’m old, I love standards, and some light jazz. I just don’t know if this is good starting place or not.
Mark
March 31st, 2009 at 12:05 pm
hi, sounds good - like other readers I’m keen to know if its suitable for a beginner. I’d sell my soul to play some blues but am fed up of tutors and courses where they show you the easiest chords , then go straight into something dazzling I can’t play! I struggle to play anything in time or with a blues feel.
David - I think this is THE starting for aspiring blues guitarists.
I’ll be honest here… this is NOT one of my HUGE multi-disk courses. That’s not the point here. This is very affordable solution for guitarists who want to START learning how to play the blues. It’s a short DVD (about 1 hour) where I cover the general overview and blues music and how to play serveral standard blues songs forms and chords. Then if it goes well for you… you’ll be able to order the other DVDs in the series.
March 31st, 2009 at 12:16 pm
Hi Dan, This looks very interesting. Please reserve me a copy, and I,m sure that the balance will come in time. ps I,m in the uk
March 31st, 2009 at 12:29 pm
What is the cost? I would be interested in learning more.
Darren
Darren - I’m not 100% sure yet. My other courses sell for usually $100. But this will be less because it’s only one DVD. I’ll let you know soon… thanks for you post!
March 31st, 2009 at 12:37 pm
Im all ears
March 31st, 2009 at 1:16 pm
i`m in !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
March 31st, 2009 at 3:16 pm
Hi Dan,
I really enjoy the guitar tuition s by you and, I have to ask you a favor, please if you have any good guitar books that I could use in future, please you could post it to box 101450-00101 Nairobi Kenya.
Thank you very much for the good work.
March 31st, 2009 at 3:32 pm
I’ve heard the story that the guitar Robert Johnson is holding in this one of the only known pictures of the Man is not his guitar and was loaned to him by a friend the day of the photo. I’ve got this guitar in my possession it is a 1921 Gibson L1 can you let me know anything about these stories? Your teaching system is very clean and nice. does it work as well for some folks as face to face? It does for me it’s just not as fun.
March 31st, 2009 at 8:18 pm
Dan the Man, how cool, I might be able to afford the new blues DVD coming out in parts and not all in one set, as I could not afford to pay out for the full set orignally.
So this is a great idea for us poor struggling musos!!
Keep on rocking Dan
Drisko - I think you’ll definitely be able to afford this one. It’s not really a “course” in the sense of my other courses that are like 5-10 DVDs. It’s really a starter place for beginners who want to learn the basics of blues. Hence the name… “Blues Guitar Basics Vol. 1″!
April 1st, 2009 at 6:54 am
Hi i visit through your blog and i found it very useful for me to learn the blues guitar basics. And i also liked the content of you blog.
April 1st, 2009 at 7:02 am
Mark - I think this is a perfect place to start. It’s a very basic level blues course designed especially for beginners. It’s not complicated and there isn’t a lot of theory. It’s most just playing blues and learning the fundamentals.
Dan
April 1st, 2009 at 7:56 am
hey its awesome i wish i wil also play guiter like u one day
April 1st, 2009 at 8:24 am
I have this ‘open chord’ blues progression on my BGS2 course. I use this exact progression when someone says ‘oh you have a guitar, can you play something’. Its rerally manageable and straight forward to learn, and I get an awsome response evertime I play it for someone - by the way, if you want to play blues I can highly recommed Dans courses - my overall playing ability, not just my blues playing, has significantly improved, my guitar buddies were shocked at my progress! Dans courses work!
April 1st, 2009 at 8:56 am
hello Dan very impressive thanks for the video and tabs i can never get enough of watching you play guitar i will start practicing right away on this one just so i got a bit of a jump start for when i get your DVD course take care mate see you Friday
April 1st, 2009 at 9:37 am
Thank you
April 1st, 2009 at 12:07 pm
Hi Dan,
I do know blues but not to the level where I can play solos. I wanted to learn on improvisation. Can you kindly let me know how can I go about learning improvisation. e.g If some one plays the 12 bar blues I would not be able to improvise on that and that is WAT I WANT TO DO.
Looking forward to hear from you.
Regards,
Arvind
April 1st, 2009 at 12:22 pm
Hey Dan,
Nice !!!
Thanks
April 1st, 2009 at 2:19 pm
Dan,
Why can’t I get your videos on your site?
I don’t have this problem with other sites.
Any ideas?
April 1st, 2009 at 3:37 pm
My instructor who is a great player and plays anything w/
strings thinks you are the best I have shared some of my courses w/ him. Amazing, Chords and Acoustic. He says
I don’t need him all I need to do is follow your courses
but I disagree because as good as your courses are they can’t repalce the immediate feed back you get with a live teacher. I think having his endorsement is something
to be proud of because I really respect his musical know-
ledge and ability. Also he has nothing to gain by saying
that your courses are by far the best he has seen.
April 1st, 2009 at 5:18 pm
Dan,you are the best in my book,your years of study were worth it. I hope i can aspire to become as good a guitar player as you. Thanks again for your emails and your time is greatly appreciated. Cloy Paul
April 1st, 2009 at 6:56 pm
Hi
April 1st, 2009 at 7:03 pm
Hi Dan, Oops sorry last message entered the system b4 I finished it!! I have yr blues course no 1 and unfortunately received it a week before you launched no 2. Am I going to get much extra out of no 2 if purchase it…dont want to spend that cash if most of the course is similar. Oh and is it still available? I am a bit lost where to go from here with yr courses..I have been playing for 1yr and love blues but also love the sound of finger picking. Do you have anything in a course that covers alot of this..any suggetsion on which to go for next would be great. Thanks and I have improved alot from yr excellent tuition. Camille
April 1st, 2009 at 7:24 pm
Hey Dan-WOW!!!
Sounds Good Man!!!!!!!!!!
Take Care,
Robin
April 2nd, 2009 at 12:25 am
Absolutely “Denley!” You bring sophistication and unbelievable fun right to our home. Thanks a million.
April 2nd, 2009 at 12:50 am
Dan, how much is covered in Accoustic and Lead guitar courses.
April 2nd, 2009 at 6:02 pm
Hey Dan, Wow! You’re as impressive as a piano player as you are as a guitar player. Thanks for sharing.
flgitrpkr
April 2nd, 2009 at 8:07 pm
Bob, do you have the latest version of Flash Player installed? If not, head to download.com and it should be there for free
April 2nd, 2009 at 8:10 pm
Arvind,
I discuss this in Blues Guitar Basics Volume 1 and throughout the entire Blues Guitar Secrets 2.0 course, but improvisation comes from knowing the scales (particularly the blues pentatonic) in many positions so you can play and improvise all over the fretboard. I also discuss how to transpose 12-Bar Blues into different keys, so you would be able to improvise that way as well
April 2nd, 2009 at 8:12 pm
We will probably re-release the entire product later this month. Look for some emails.
April 2nd, 2009 at 10:30 pm
hi
you are amazing, should also teach the piano.
i bought not long ago BGS-2 vol 1 and 2.
will i also be able to buy the rest of the set vol after volume whenever i want. and how much will it be.
thanks for everything.
April 3rd, 2009 at 12:52 am
My hats off to ya. Beutiful rythem I loved it. Loved the beat.
Thanks Dan Your The Man
John Mileg
April 3rd, 2009 at 4:24 am
Hey Dan ,
I am a big fan of blues . The illustration of blues was amazing . I feel if anyone can grab these basics can accompany most of the blues songs and play along with.
Cheers and thanks Dude
April 3rd, 2009 at 5:06 am
Dan
I just wanted to add my thanks for the pleasure im getting from the Big Enchillada, I am making real progress between yourself and my guitar tutor I especially love the “Pulled Pork Plate” piece in the video and when I brought it to my tutor he loved it and helped me with the reading of the music, now Im even getting compiments from my son !! he’s 29 yrs lol. So to recap, I’ve gone from music being Japanese to me, to it just being Greek, I’ve actually gone from being the worst guitarist in the world to being the worst guitarist in Ireland, that’s real progress, I can recommend your courses wholeheartedly and wish you the best.
PS I see you are playing the Piano also, if you ever do a course for that I will buy it.
April 3rd, 2009 at 8:20 am
please teach meh how to play piano..tnx
April 3rd, 2009 at 12:15 pm
Hey Dan,
I’m wondering, what beautiful piece by Racmaninoff or Rachmaninov ( i dont know which one is correct) were you playing? It sounded very beautiful.
Thanks,
Alberto
April 3rd, 2009 at 12:27 pm
Dan,
The Blues guitar DVD’s are excellent. I did not know you also played the piano and so well. Do you have plans to release any piano tutorial DVD’s?
Have a good weekend.
April 4th, 2009 at 6:16 pm
i am glad to know that you also teach piano lesson, the way you teach i am ready and many others also.
April 6th, 2009 at 3:36 am
Thanks man, you’r a blessing…….
April 9th, 2009 at 4:44 pm
Dan , parabem , vc toca demais … mas eu nao toca nada.. eu preciso de um curso basico porisso nao interessei no seu .. desculpas..ok.
April 11th, 2009 at 8:50 pm
Thanks… cool, yet simple guitar jam : )
April 13th, 2009 at 5:50 pm
Thanks Dan,
I don’t have any plans to release a piano tutorial, but maybe I will?!?!
April 16th, 2009 at 11:46 am
Dan,
Love the complete accoustic guitar course; I wanted to get the complete blues 2.0 course when it came out but I procrastinated and now I’ve looked all over the site and cannot find it ? What happened ? Let me know when the complete course becomes available again. Thanks.
Doug from Delaware
April 23rd, 2009 at 12:38 pm
Glad you like the Acoustic course! Look for some emails/blog posts soon. I am thinking about re-releasing BGS 2.0…maybe at the end of this month?
April 24th, 2009 at 12:03 am
Dan,
I so want to play the blues and your dvds are going to make it possible for me to start. They just recently arrived and I’m beginning to watch and learn. Thanks, Steve
May 8th, 2009 at 8:08 pm
really it was very good to learn and easy sound good
May 9th, 2009 at 5:21 am
cool stuff, really helpful, thank you for being kind to impart that little skill of yours.
May 9th, 2009 at 1:16 pm
I have been playing guitar since 1972 I played with some of the musicians in my home town, Memphis in the middle and late 70’s.I put the guitar down in early l980’s to raise my children cause the road is no place to raise kids. Having done that I have picked up where I left off and needing to reeducate myself I found your programs to help me to regain and surpass my past playing ability Thanks from a former Memphian who landed in San Antonio Texas— Walt
May 9th, 2009 at 1:53 pm
Looking forward to your new course. How much is it? And how can i pay for it? Video was great, can’t wait to belting out some 12 bar blues
May 9th, 2009 at 5:06 pm
Dan, your great man
I learnt more from you in a very short period than I ever learnt in years of practicing by myself.
Love your teaching ways
Keep up the good work man.
Cool
May 11th, 2009 at 6:44 am
this is asome and mind blowing
May 11th, 2009 at 7:50 pm
Well Dan, Im interested to purchase this other, smaller version of learning the blues.. You say after we learn this first lesson, there are other lessons?? Oh well,
ive taken up the harmonica too, so now I’m learning both at the same time! Whoa doggie… but it’s so much fun!!
May 11th, 2009 at 9:00 pm
I have been watching Dan for a quite a while and think he’s awesome! I have found it very difficult to find high quality guitar instruction from the internet. Despite money is tight, I am still interested. How much is the course? If it’s over $100+ is partial payments available? I would love to learn the Blues.
Thanks for your service and support.
Sincerely,
Chuck
Rock on! Sorry for the SPAM
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