Beyond Basics: Blues Guitar Rhythm Chops: Guitar DVD

This DVD cuts through the mystique around blues comping and gives you the actual voicings and rhythmic concepts that working blues guitarists use. Wyatt's structured progression from basic boogie patterns through sophisticated uptown styles means students build genuine competence rather than picking up isolated licks.

You're sitting in with a seasoned blues player who breaks down exactly why certain voicings and comping patterns feel right. The progression from straight-eight boogie to shuffle grooves to uptown jazz-influenced styles gives you a complete map of blues rhythm guitar across decades and regional styles.

Intermediate to advanced guitarists ready to move beyond basic blues chord shapes and develop the rhythmic sophistication that characterizes authentic blues comping. This DVD works especially well for players in blues ensembles, rock bands, or anyone studying jazz and needing to understand blues fundamentals at a deeper level.

• Lock into the shuffle or straight-eight feel by practicing the comping patterns without changing chords first; once the rhythm sits in your hands, add the chord changes.
• Pay attention to how chord substitutions sit rhythmically in the progression; Wyatt's examples show when to land substitutions for maximum impact, not just where they work harmonically.
• Reference the amplifier segment when setting up your tone; understanding your amp's role in shaping your blues sound makes every voicing choice more effective.

Assign this to guitarists preparing for ensemble performance in blues or jazz contexts, or use it as core material for a blues history unit that connects rhythm patterns to specific eras and styles. The complete 12-bar progressions provide concrete material for students to apply immediately in rehearsal.

• Blues chord voicings and inversions across multiple positions
• Straight-eight and shuffle comping patterns
• Chord substitution choices in 12-bar progressions
• Blues rhythm coordination and timekeeping
• Amplifier setup and tone shaping for blues styles