Yes, truly remarkable times , never in man's history have we had so much instruction available , for every subject in the world, in just a few clicks. As a 60yr old man I'm in awe. As a teenager all I had was a 'Beatles Complete' with the chords to work with ......
Kicking Mule Records. Stefan Grossman virtually singlehandedly taught an entire generation the rudiments of acoustic blues. I constantly run into players all over the world who have learned from his tutorials starting in the 1970s. He's an American national treasure. May he live forever. Thank you, Stefan for your dedication to teaching us with heart and humility.
I have been finger picking for over 40 years. I get more out of this type of lesson than others out there. I come from the days when you spent an HR trying to tune to a record spinning around. Every record player had a different speed! The young have no idea or excuses for not leaning if they want too. Thanks for your time making these videos. Brad Lee
Mr. Grossman's timing is always impeccable. You can see how effortless he approaches a piece here, whether he is playing a simple blues lick or a complicated rag. The definition, the attack, and the timing in general, are always to be admired when you here him on here playing something. Thanks for posting this. I am always more intrested in the WAY he plays rather than the notes he plays. That is what seperates him from most people..
Any dislikes--you're either trolling or utterly ignorant. Stefan is an American Living Treasure, a blues master nonpareil and that we can get this lesson free is an elfin' wonder. Thanks, Stef'--gorgeous!
If you don't learn off this guy then give up! The clearest lesson I've seen yet and it makes something which sounds so good look so easy. Now for the next lesson!!
So glad I found you Stefan on RUclips. Use to have all your tutorial books and cds but lost them in a fire. One of the best players and teacher of blues fingerpicking ever. I've learned so much from you. Thank you.
Stefan is one of the best teachers in the world and we should all buy his DVD. American society should award this man a medal for his services to music, he is worthy of a knighthood. Thank you Stefan, Dan (from London - UK)
I'm left-handed and self-taught but on a conventially strung guitar. I watch someone playing and then turn it upside down so to speak and play. It's like playing a piano from behind and It probably looks grotesque to an accomplished guitar player. Consequently, no self-respecting teacher would go near me. I find your videos to be the best I've seen and they're so easy to learn from. Your explanations are easy to follow and don't waste a moment. I truly can't thank you enough for this exceptionally fine lesson.
From the first 3 notes he played, i knew i wanted to hear everything he had to say and play. What a cool guy. Now to replay this video over and over till i get it. Thank you, God bless
Stefan Grossman is one of the best (old timely as Rev Gary Davis would say) traditional blues players alive today! A true Piedmont master and National treasure..........................Im just sayin 'I love the GTRWork Shp site' Thanks for posting your clips here, man!
I am a long time player a former shredder, I ditched rock and metal guitar when I realised the real art to blues playing. Even though it can be harmonically 'simple', the idea that you can play rhythm and lead simultaneously, play over the chord changes and actually produce grooving, complete musical statements is what makes this so appealing and great to both play and listen to. There is a lot more going on than most realise, there is a whole world of musically theory that opens up playing over the changes that musically challenged people such as much self may be able to grasp due to the 'simplicity' of the blues. It's as complicated or simple as you chose to make it. The most important aspect of this style is feel and bass/melody accompaniment. I am willing to bet most guitar players that learn electric lead playing or play metal and rock would not be able to rock this style, as most neglect the importance of rhythm and targeting chord tones over chord changes. This guy right here is an absolute master, having met and studied with the best, documenting their repertoire and carrying on the tradition here. He is probably the best resource for this stuff that you can find, he has literally been there and done it. This lesson right here combines so many different elements and styles, you can here a lot of lightnin' hopkins in this slow blues but also contains some sweeter sounds as he targets the major 3rd over some of the changes. I am still a novice in this style so I can't pinpoint exactly what other influences are in this song, but I can assure you that it contains a very pure and complete, distilled combination of phrases and influences. Probably the only lesson you would ever really need to play a slow blues in E
heard a double album way back in the 70's "How late'll ya play to". This kind of stuff was all over it. Spent many a night studying for finals and listening to it. David Bromberg and his band. Loved it
I'm not sure how I was directed towards Kicking Mule records in 1975 but it changed me immensely as a blues friend into an obsessive yelled at by my parents..."what are you doing down there!!!" as I slowed down your LPS and drove them mad. Thanks for the opportunity to learn the real face of American music.
WOW !!Stefan Grossman sure is a Master at playing and teaching guitar.THE BEST. Makes every note sing .laugh or cry ,so much feeling in all his playing, He makes it seem so easy.. What an inspiration to all guitar players and music lovers.
How cool is this, Stefan Grossman giving us lessons Fantastic eh. Playing rhythm and lead at the same time is always very tricky and takes hours and hours of practice, but it's worth every minute. The easy way to learn I believe, is to break it down to very small pieces and remember Never Give Up, go to a mirror and tell yourself everyday, I'M GOING TO DO THIS, then practice at least 2 hours a day or even 6 hours WHATEVER it takes. Thank you Stefan for sharing your talent, it's deeply appreciated by all of us who LOVE playing guitar.
Mr grossman Is a living master of acoustic guitar in its most intricate and delicate style. He was a 1 on 1 student of reverend Gary Davis, i guess those who critique are the people who give up after 1 minute and then blame others. You simply will not find a more knowledgable font of experience than mr grossman.
Mr Stefan thank you for the awesome video and the free tabs this is just what I've been looking for I've been wanting to learn how to play the blues and this is made simple
Very nice Stephen. I'm a 30 year blues learner. I say learner because I feel you're never %100. You may feel like it a few nights but we're always learning. I mean 30 years, I've toured I've played in bands like forever but I'm always open. Thanks!
The How To Play the Blues series (1-3) is a classic example of talented play meeting with the gift of teaching. It should be in every guitarist's library.
I've seen you for just 3 minutes and you allready got yourself stored in my favourites! Nice to see you understand your music! Kind of music you play on a drunk night sittin' with your friends next to a fire and sing about world's misery (probably about some damn fine girl...) Thanks mate!
Wow. This is probably one of the better blues guitar lessons that I have ever seen on RUclips and I've been playing guitar for several years watching countless videos. He gives so many ideas on this video that it can be watched over and over and over again
OK, this is the 2nd song I am going to OBSESS over until I get it. The 1st song was a ONE-OFF I picked up elsewhere and it took a long time. Your tab for this is FANTASTIC !! 🎸
This has been such a s soul refresher, what a video! I have been feeling so stae and depressed ican barely find time with my sons autism and just Tooo Anxious to pLay...That soulfy slow defeated feelimng inside, that slow drag blues sound is refreshing and inspirational to my causevand passion to play...I'm picking the guitar up! This teaching in al key learning is beilliant! it sounds great and the presentation is fulfilling in all aspects for me, Thanks for sharing!
stefan, you do this so effortlessly. Thanks to you my blues playing is increasing dramatically and i love playing this stuff on my guitar. I could sit with my takamine each hour i am awake damn near everyday.
Nice man! Thanks for posting. Sometimes we all get stuck and need a little insight to help us out. Thanks for being there for me. I could sit on a bar stool and listen to you all night.
Wow! Such clear, clean cut version of the blues we all know and love, and are dying to play! Im going to keep watching and trying to play it until my fingers fall off!
I don't understand the people who dislike this lesson. As you can see, he is a master who has played with some of the best players ever. The only reason wouldn't like it is because you are frustrated because you can't play. Going back and practice your E, A and B7 chords and come back in a year or two
this is one of the best lessons on youtube if you make you self learn half of what he's doing here you can really start to feel this. i just played this for like three hours lol it doesnt want to stop. this is jaming folks! great playing i would like to here this guy open up and jam it out. good stuff thanks for the post
I think I've said this before but it merits repetion: this guy is just pure class. Awesome playing and an awesome lesson. Particularly like the "Alright!" at 1.50. Serweeet!
Cannot take time to listen to this yet, but must give my regards. Many thanks for partnering in various ways with Reverend Gary Davis. You were very lucky to do so and many folk are very lucky that you did!
I’ve self learned more from RUclips since it’s existence than all my previous life. Great teacher, love the Blues. Will be watching…👌🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Next I’ll tackle brain surgery. 😬
I have a lot of your videos. I watched this one and I just could not believe what I was seeing and hearing. I'm just so grateful that for some reason you went into teaching because you sure play well enough otherwise.
Stefan Grossman learned from blues masters like Reverend Gary Davis and Lightnin' Hopkins. Saw him live in concert in Iowa City back in the early 1970's. His compilation on Transatlantic Records is worth picking up. His blues instruction series dissects the subtle finger moves and enables us blues challenged pickers to improve with each attempt.
Stefan, thanks a lot for this video and your clear explanation. I really struggled with other tutorials but this is excellent. I'm improving so much every day with your tutorials. Thank you from Britain.
You have such a nice touch .... thanks for all the tips ... thanks for sharing .... I figure I need to play your video about twenty times in a row each day and try to get it down .... and maybe in a week or so ... hopefully I can do something kinda along the same lines .. again THANKS !
The blessing of youtube is to have legends like Stefan show us unique riffs and chords ideas.
Malcy Lyndsell hb
YES! no matter which part of the world you might be. As dramatic as it may sound, this is truly unhindered access to the knowledge of mankind.
Well said......
Yes, truly remarkable times , never in man's history have we had so much instruction available , for every subject in the world, in just a few clicks. As a 60yr old man I'm in awe. As a teenager all I had was a 'Beatles Complete' with the chords to work with ......
oh yess
Talent = knowing the simple little tricks to make it sound good and being confident enough to make it look easy and natural.
Well done Stefan.
This just has to be one of the best authentic blues lessons. Greatly appreciate it.
Kicking Mule Records. Stefan Grossman virtually singlehandedly taught an entire generation the rudiments of acoustic blues. I constantly run into players all over the world who have learned from his tutorials starting in the 1970s. He's an American national treasure. May he live forever. Thank you, Stefan for your dedication to teaching us with heart and humility.
Wise words
I have been finger picking for over 40 years. I get more out of this type of lesson than others out there. I come from the days when you spent an HR trying to tune to a record spinning around. Every record player had a different speed! The young have no idea or excuses for not leaning if they want too. Thanks for your time making these videos. Brad Lee
man don't I wish Id had these resources when I 1st started playing in 1964!
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Everyone teaching guitar and/or making videos... TAKE NOTES! This is great!
There have been 159 people who have watched this who have no soul. Thank you sir for a superb lesson I could listen to this all day long.
Now it's Nov 2018 and we have a total of 561 IDIOTS :)
Mr. Grossman's timing is always impeccable. You can see how effortless he approaches a piece here, whether he is playing a simple blues lick or a complicated rag. The definition, the attack, and the timing in general, are always to be admired when you here him on here playing something. Thanks for posting this. I am always more intrested in the WAY he plays rather than the notes he plays. That is what seperates him from most people..
Any dislikes--you're either trolling or utterly ignorant. Stefan is an American Living Treasure, a blues master nonpareil and that we can get this lesson free is an elfin' wonder. Thanks, Stef'--gorgeous!
I would agree about his compositions for solo fingerstyle
I Know. Who would dislike this?
If you don't learn off this guy then give up! The clearest lesson I've seen yet and it makes something which sounds so good look so easy.
Now for the next lesson!!
So glad I found you Stefan on RUclips. Use to have all your tutorial books and cds but lost them in a fire. One of the best players and teacher of blues fingerpicking ever. I've learned so much from you. Thank you.
For thirty plus years Stefan has been key in passing this music on to next generations. His book Texas Blues got me started, thank you Stefan.
Stefan is one of the best teachers in the world and we should all buy his DVD. American society should award this man a medal for his services to music, he is worthy of a knighthood. Thank you Stefan, Dan (from London - UK)
i’ve watched ALOT of tutorials on youtube and yet i keep coming back to this legend
I'm left-handed and self-taught but on a conventially strung guitar. I watch someone playing and then turn it upside down so to speak and play. It's like playing a piano from behind and It probably looks grotesque to an accomplished guitar player. Consequently, no self-respecting teacher would go near me. I find your videos to be the best I've seen and they're so easy to learn from. Your explanations are easy to follow and don't waste a moment. I truly can't thank you enough for this exceptionally fine lesson.
From the first 3 notes he played, i knew i wanted to hear everything he had to say and play. What a cool guy. Now to replay this video over and over till i get it. Thank you, God bless
Stefan Grossman is one of the best (old timely as Rev Gary Davis would say) traditional blues players alive today! A true Piedmont master and National treasure..........................Im just sayin
'I love the GTRWork Shp site'
Thanks for posting your clips here, man!
WOW. SO GOOD. THIS BEATS ALL THAT SHREDDING ALL OVER U-TUBE. JUST SO INSPIRING. THANKS STEFAN, YOU MAKE IT LOOK SO EASY.
I am a long time player a former shredder, I ditched rock and metal guitar when I realised the real art to blues playing. Even though it can be harmonically 'simple', the idea that you can play rhythm and lead simultaneously, play over the chord changes and actually produce grooving, complete musical statements is what makes this so appealing and great to both play and listen to. There is a lot more going on than most realise, there is a whole world of musically theory that opens up playing over the changes that musically challenged people such as much self may be able to grasp due to the 'simplicity' of the blues. It's as complicated or simple as you chose to make it. The most important aspect of this style is feel and bass/melody accompaniment. I am willing to bet most guitar players that learn electric lead playing or play metal and rock would not be able to rock this style, as most neglect the importance of rhythm and targeting chord tones over chord changes. This guy right here is an absolute master, having met and studied with the best, documenting their repertoire and carrying on the tradition here. He is probably the best resource for this stuff that you can find, he has literally been there and done it. This lesson right here combines so many different elements and styles, you can here a lot of lightnin' hopkins in this slow blues but also contains some sweeter sounds as he targets the major 3rd over some of the changes. I am still a novice in this style so I can't pinpoint exactly what other influences are in this song, but I can assure you that it contains a very pure and complete, distilled combination of phrases and influences. Probably the only lesson you would ever really need to play a slow blues in E
@@Keef335i HAVE PURCHASED LESSONS FROM STEFAN GROSSMAN . HE CERTAINLY PLAYS EFFORTLESSLY AND I RECOMMEND THEM, TO ANYONE. ROBYN
heard a double album way back in the 70's "How late'll ya play to". This kind of stuff was all over it. Spent many a night studying for finals and listening to it. David Bromberg and his band. Loved it
I'm not sure how I was directed towards Kicking Mule records in 1975 but it changed me immensely as a blues friend into an obsessive yelled at by my parents..."what are you doing down there!!!" as I slowed down your LPS and drove them mad. Thanks for the opportunity to learn the real face of American music.
Great lesson. Very clear. It's what evry aspiring blues player wants to play. Thank you.
Oldest RUclips comment in history 😦
WOW !!Stefan Grossman sure is a Master at playing and teaching guitar.THE BEST. Makes every note sing .laugh or cry ,so much feeling in all his playing, He makes it seem so easy.. What an inspiration to all guitar players and music lovers.
How cool is this, Stefan Grossman giving us lessons Fantastic eh. Playing rhythm and lead at the same time is always very tricky and takes hours and hours of practice, but it's worth every minute. The easy way to learn I believe, is to break it down to very small pieces and remember Never Give Up, go to a mirror and tell yourself everyday, I'M GOING TO DO THIS, then practice at least 2 hours a day or even 6 hours WHATEVER it takes. Thank you Stefan for sharing your talent, it's deeply appreciated by all of us who LOVE playing guitar.
yea...lead and rhythm is har stuff.
Mr grossman Is a living master of acoustic guitar in its most intricate and delicate style. He was a 1 on 1 student of reverend Gary Davis, i guess those who critique are the people who give up after 1 minute and then blame others. You simply will not find a more knowledgable font of experience than mr grossman.
Pure gold. My sweet Lord that is the exact sound I've been looking for. I must learn this if it's the last thing I do.
Mr Stefan thank you for the awesome video and the free tabs this is just what I've been looking for I've been wanting to learn how to play the blues and this is made simple
If possible I want to thank Stefan Grossman. Thanks to his workshop at one point in my life I was a good guitar player.
master, thank you, very good lesson
fromm Mexico, long live blues
Very nice Stephen. I'm a 30 year blues learner. I say learner because I feel you're never %100. You may feel like it a few nights but we're always learning. I mean 30 years, I've toured I've played in bands like forever but I'm always open.
Thanks!
So true man!! You're never finished with discovering new riffs and stuff! And thats why I love and will always love playing the blues😍
Only a blues master can make something look so simple and sound so elegant.
The How To Play the Blues series (1-3) is a classic example of talented play meeting with the gift of teaching. It should be in every guitarist's library.
Lovely stuff - and big tks to SG for inspiring so many people to get picking over the last 30+ years
Excellent. I don't know how you make everything look so effortless. It seems like how blues should be played, laid-back.
I've seen you for just 3 minutes and you allready got yourself stored in my favourites! Nice to see you understand your music!
Kind of music you play on a drunk night sittin' with your friends next to a fire and sing about world's misery (probably about some damn fine girl...)
Thanks mate!
I first saw this over 20 years ago and I still love going back to it. Probably the best lesson of my lifetime.
"Slow Blues in E" slowly went over my head! lol love it.
Incredible skill, and kindness to share this. Your dedication to music and to my playing has been phenomenal. Thank you Stefan.
Would never tire of listening to this. Wonderful.
Wow. This is probably one of the better blues guitar lessons that I have ever seen on RUclips and I've been playing guitar for several years watching countless videos. He gives so many ideas on this video that it can be watched over and over and over again
Greatness in this slow blues jam.. Every note leaves you wanting to here more. Thanks for posting
"And if you really want to go to town" lol I do!
I’ve watched it a dozen times over a few years, and it’s still great! Thank you!
OK, this is the 2nd song I am going to OBSESS over until I get it.
The 1st song was a ONE-OFF I picked up elsewhere and it took a long time.
Your tab for this is FANTASTIC !! 🎸
this is ridiculous! you make it look so easy. thank you for the great lesson.
This has been such a s soul refresher, what a video! I have been feeling so stae and depressed ican barely find time with my sons autism and just Tooo Anxious to pLay...That soulfy slow defeated feelimng inside, that slow drag blues sound is refreshing and inspirational to my causevand passion to play...I'm picking the guitar up! This teaching in al key learning is beilliant! it sounds great and the presentation is fulfilling in all aspects for me, Thanks for sharing!
Good luck & best wishes .
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Excellent player and teacher. I have my guitar students playing this always makes parents proud to hear them play this way. Cheers Stefan!
One of the few videos that explain step by step how to play a slow blues. Very good! Thanks Stefan!
Stepan Grossman is great to see and hear in concert, plus he is very funny.
stefan, you do this so effortlessly. Thanks to you my blues playing is increasing dramatically and i love playing this stuff on my guitar. I could sit with my takamine each hour i am awake damn near everyday.
Peace & Love and blues guitar.
Nice man! Thanks for posting. Sometimes we all get stuck and need a little insight to help us out. Thanks for being there for me. I could sit on a bar stool and listen to you all night.
Wow! Such clear, clean cut version of the blues we all know and love, and are dying to play! Im going to keep watching and trying to play it until my fingers fall off!
I don't understand the people who dislike this lesson. As you can see, he is a master who has played with some of the best players ever. The only reason wouldn't like it is because you are frustrated because you can't play. Going back and practice your E, A and B7 chords and come back in a year or two
this is one of the best lessons on youtube if you make you self learn half of what he's doing here you can really start to feel this. i just played this for like three hours lol it doesnt want to stop. this is jaming folks! great playing i would like to here this guy open up and jam it out. good stuff thanks for the post
One of the best guitar videos I've found. Wow.
WOW! This looks like about 6 months of material here... I'm on it. So very much thank you Stefan!
I think I've said this before but it merits repetion: this guy is just pure class. Awesome playing and an awesome lesson. Particularly like the "Alright!" at 1.50. Serweeet!
Love this lesson!! I love the early blues❤
Your the best there is at teaching blues guitar. Great sounds.
BRILLIANT LESSON AND GUITARIST..LEARNED ALOT..THANKS FROM ENGLAND.
How can there possibly be any dislikes on this ... it must be people hitting the wrong button.
This fellow sure has the touch .... sounds so good.
a terrific teaching. part of a nice foundation for a solid blues guitar/rock guitarist.
not just a great player, but teacher. not all great guitar masters can teach it like a craft, he can.
This guy plays with such ease......Makes it look so simple to follow along.
Nice JoB!
Thx
Cannot take time to listen to this yet, but must give my regards. Many thanks for partnering in various ways with Reverend Gary Davis. You were very lucky to do so and many folk are very lucky that you did!
I’ve self learned more from RUclips since it’s existence than all my previous life. Great teacher, love the Blues. Will be watching…👌🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Next I’ll tackle brain surgery. 😬
this makes me smile... what a tutorial.. thank you very much for sharing this beautiful play
Deepest respect. Playing and teaching is AWESOME. You're so skilled. thx!!
It's been 15 years since this video and boy oh boy! You guys are great teachers. It's now 2023 hope you guys are doing great. Please lmk
I have a lot of your videos. I watched this one and I just could not believe what I was seeing and hearing. I'm just so grateful that for some reason you went into teaching because you sure play well enough otherwise.
めちゃ、簡単そうに、、、素晴らしいですね！！
Just plain awesome !
Bunked off college to go and watch Stefan at Stirling University many, many years ago.
I was lucky enough to be at college when he played, so din't have to bunk off
This is heaven.
Stefan Grossman learned from blues masters like Reverend Gary Davis and Lightnin' Hopkins. Saw him live in concert in Iowa City back in the early 1970's. His compilation on Transatlantic Records is worth picking up. His blues instruction series dissects the subtle finger moves and
enables us blues challenged pickers to improve with each
attempt.
Stefan, is a great guitar player, teacher and guitarmusic historian!
Stefan demystifies the blues! First time I've had a clue, thanks to him!
Stefan, thanks a lot for this video and your clear explanation. I really struggled with other tutorials but this is excellent. I'm improving so much every day with your tutorials.
Thank you from Britain.
Agreed noisepuppet, he is a national treasure. The way music is going there will be none like him in 50 years.
always a pleasure to come back to this. wonderful playing and understanding.
The open notes are whats makes this a challenge and very fun to play.
Absolut gut, das ist Blues, den man fühlen kann.
Bravo!!
Probably the most useful video I've ever seen!
Thank you very much!
Giuseppe - Italy
You have such a nice touch .... thanks for all the tips ... thanks for sharing .... I figure I need to play your video about twenty times in a row each day and try to get it down .... and maybe in a week or so ... hopefully I can do something kinda along the same lines .. again THANKS !
Great tunes and teaching
A master craftsman.
This is the video that made me start playing the Blues
Sharing knowledge makes us all better people. Thanks Stefan for the the great lesson. SW.
I like that he encourages own ideas with showing how to go to town starting at 5:00
Incredible. Thank you.
My mind=BLOWN.Liked it.
you have provided me lots of inspiration thanks a lot
I'm inspired to play again and learn more. Thanks to this video
Thank you Stefan for your lesson.You are a very nice guy and very good teacher.
Stefan i studied with you in the 60s iam still playing and slow glad so are you!
Very very beautiful blues song. The tutorial is perfect. Thanck you.
So beautiful.. True blues. Historic.
This video is brilliant. It's given me tons of new ideas and Stefan seems like just such a nice guy!
This guy cuts through the BS and really shows you what to do and how it will sound without special effects, pedals....love it!
Thank you Mr. Stefan Grossman !