E Blues Licks by Max Milligan.

Here are some blues licks you can try in the key of E. I'm mixing E major pentatonic with E blues scales. Mainly in one position but there a re a few other licks you may want to work out in different positions,Tabs are available at www.maxmilligan.co.uk and check out my Playseries DVD's for Acoustic Guitar www.amazon.com/...
Have fun :o) I used a Boss Loop Pedal to accompany myself. :o)

[@patfinnegan467]

Hardly a day goes by that I don't fall into an E blues shuffle during some stage of my practice routine. As I hear some of your licks come out of my guitar, it has become obvious that your lessons are rubbing off on me! Thanks again Max.

[@maxmilligan5672]

Many thanks, enjoy playing. Keep safe :)

[@steveapplegate322]

Thanks, I hear guys talk about mixing scales on here but most don’t explain it as well as u did. I also like how u keep playing and then explain a little. Most teachers on utube play a lead then explain for 30mins. As a matter of fact I study this video all the time.

[@maxmilligan5672]

Thanks Steve there are tabs on my website for E blues licks. Enjoy

[@70snuttodd95]

4 years later still great 🎉

[@Jessup81]

Thank you for giving up your time to share your knowledge. We are so lucky to have the internet combined with kind people like you who are willing to teach. There's no better age to learn guitar than now! I reckon if it wasn't for the internet I would be miles behind the level I am at now, and in such a short space of time. Thanks again

[@patfinnegan467]

I keep coming back to this lesson and I pick up something new every time. Thanks Max!

[@maxmilligan5672]

Thanks Pat enjoy. :)

[@ron_ning7169]

This is place where I couldn’t play when there is transition of chord but now I know the basics behind it. Incredibly helpful to my guitar journey. 👍

[@mmatth2194]

Thanks Max. I anxiously await each of your lessons.

[@luismartins875]

Thank you Max. Im portuguese and im learning how to play blues in my guitar. You inspires me..... Still a long way ahead. Just two months of lessons.

[@stevedouglas7375]

I can hardly believe I've missed this lesson on You Tube for 7 years. There are no doubt some good lessons out there for acoustic blues in the key of E, but this one is down right excellent. Just when I think I've learned most things in the key of E, here comes some more to practice and consider. Again, excellent and thank you Max for posting this!

[@maxmilligan5672]

Thanks Steve there should be some E blues free youtabs tabs on my website. Merry Christmas

[@stevedouglas7375]

Cool and yes, I'm most definitely going to check out your website. I appreciate you mentioning it. Merry Christmas to you and yours Max. We make no apologies for wishing folks --- "Merry Christmas."

[@bobankr]

Thanks so much for breaking things down to the essence, Max!

[@maxmilligan8734]

No problem, enjoy jamming :)

[@tunefultony]

Mate.......One of the best tutorials, I have seen. Well demonstrated & explained.

[@judwatkins9478]

Blues licks like these sound best on a great acoustic like the one played here. Thanks, man!

[@maxmilligan8734]

Many thanks Jud. Max

[@woutdejong3522]

Great, great. Cn't thank you enough. Been locked within running down scales for years and these licks / switching between scales gave me the juice I've been searching for. Thanks a bunch brother

[@maxmilligan8734]

Many thanks.Should be some tabs on my website, check out the dead thumb licks too. All the best, Max

[@johnrogers2253]

Max. Sounds really gr eat. Nice work... hope I can work some o that in the morning. Aussie over and out. And oh yes. God loves you more than you do..

[@Bobbo293]

Well done Max. This really takes playing to another level by mixing the scales. Great stuff!!

[@datoni_relaxed]

Thank's - exactly what I needed a lot of cool blues licks

[@TheRiboka]

5:42 one of the coolest licks ever

[@maxmilligan5672]

Yea B Mixolydian over B7 with passing notes. kinda Roy Buchanan. Thanks

[@bassbuddy6067]

@@maxmilligan5672 been practicing that lick, getting the timing right is really tough

[@gurnstein]

Brilliant Max. Your tutorials are really helping me increase my repertoire. Cheers.

[@TonySkinnerMusic]

A great guitar educator and outstanding player.

[@Carlwatkins1984]

I am back again, awesome playing.

[@bospro]

Hi Max, I realise this is quite an old video now but without question it’s the most clear, unambiguous and helpful tutorial on RUclips.....and I’ve been looking for guitar tutorials for years. Working my way through it, but a massive thank you from me for this excellent content. 👌

[@maxmilligan8734]

Many thanks Bob. Max

[@p4ul1w4uli]

I really like your teaching style Max- easy to understand and not patronising. Subscribed

[@maxmilligan8734]

+p4ul1w4uli Many thanks enjoy the other lessons andDVD's

[@zealest2011]

Max you nailed it. I enjoyed your tutorial. Looking forward to more!

[@SnXScarius]

Seriously amazing, so mad im only finding this video now. Taught me so much in less than 10 minutes. Thank you so much.

[@fgdt43]

You show a good way to work! I like your lessons,many thanks for sharing!
Best wishes from France.

[@DrTWG]

Like it. I've been playing a few years and it's nice to pick up some new ideas. Like the lick that starts with a bend up to the b7. Also none of that tedious - 'put your index finger on the 1st string at the 8th fret and then .........' .

[@patgedeon]

What a fine tune right there! Great job thanks for this

[@maxmilligan8734]

Thanks Pat :)

[@leeman692306]

Superb lesson Max. A real breakthrough for me. 'Nuff said. Cheers!

[@alienw99]

great licks...I could listen this all day..over and over ... :)

[@shiningrain1]

Thank you very much Max - I love the way you teach.

[@MJ-iz6dc]

Thank you for this sir...greatly appreciated! Guess the 400 + plus who gave thumbs down are all vertuosos!

[@maxmilligan8734]

Hey thanks Mark, yes maybe I didn't shred enough for the Blues style. Still not bad for nearly a million views. Enjoy and check out the other free lessons. Keep well. Max

[@jonski6969]

So cool. And the "backing track" is also very nice.

[@maxmilligan8734]

Jonas G Hedberg Thanks Jonas :)

[@sixstringsensei6673]

Great job Max! I just subscribed to your channel and look foward to watching the rest of your videos

[@markstaggs7342]

Nice sounding guitar

[@maxmilligan8734]

Thanks,Maton's are my favourite for playing live.this is the 808TE

[@vkavcic6]

PERFECT.......

[@maxmilligan8734]

Many thanks :)

[@wwatchdoc]

Awesome playing....Keep laying it down as smooth as you do with tremendous finesse....Making sound so good and look sooo easy!!!!

[@jeffmurphy101]

This was brilliant

[@maxmilligan5672]

Thanks Jeff enjoy

[@bob_dod]

he makes it looks easy...and makes it easy to learn...Thank you
!!!

[@maxmilligan8734]

hey thanks :)

[@renieh1000]

Great blues lick almost a complete tune in itself. Thanks for this lesson. Not easy but I'll get there!

[@maxmilligan8734]

+renieh1000 Many thanks I hope you get something from my other lessons too. :)

[@SmiTTyy-sh8nc]

Man I love that ! 12 bar blues shuffle in E, but with great style ... 👍

[@maxmilligan5672]

Many thanks

[@jeffmurphy101]

Excellent playing ❤️🎸🎸

[@maxmilligan8734]

Many thanks :)

[@acousticengineer]

Thankyou very much for a great lesson and some sweet playing. Got it - I hope! :)

[@billalvarez6699]

just the way i like it ..finally found you..excellent

[@maxmilligan8734]

Many thanks Bill enjoy the lessons.Best Wishes Max

[@withnail60]

Max Thank you mate, this is the video I've been looking for ! gives me everything I need. Cheers

[@maxmilligan8734]

+Anthony Ward Cheers Anthony check out my Artsmagagic play series DVD's too. :)

[@thisiskylewilliams]

fret killer lives!

[@maxmilligan5672]

yep, just, have a good day

[@cledsoneustaquio3730]

Olá, estou aprendendo a tocar violão, estou adorando o BLUE....

[@maxmilligan5672]

sorry i don't understand. have a good day

[@jackiemurphy4295]

Awesome playing on a dream guitar !

[@maxmilligan8734]

+Jackie Murphy Thanks Jackie

[@alameda139]

His guitar is very beautiful and thank you for answering.

[@syndesamtransformers-alia3664]

really good man lovet this and learnt alot

[@maxmilligan8734]

hey many thanks enjoy the other videos. :)

[@syndesamtransformers-alia3664]

i will :)

[@MartirosHakopianMarHak]

Very nice thank you for your time and effort to teach others.I really enjoy your playing and explanations....You are great.....

[@maxmilligan5672]

Many thanks, the tabs are on my website. Check out my music at cdbaby too. :)

[@MartirosHakopianMarHak]

+Max Milligan I will do that Max the minute I get home today. ..

[@rubenvera4839]

Martiros Hakopian

[@1974xaviers]

Do you teach

[@cbcid.7845]

Crazy blues 😍i like it

[@RobEbbens]

that was super helpful man! thanks so much!!!! i hate looking at tab, so this is really nice to see

[@RM-gm7lu]

Such tasty licks indeed! Thanks and great channel.

[@maxmilligan5672]

Thanks Rich

[@maxmilligan8734]

Many thanks I am glad you enjoyed it. Check out my other videos. Best wishes Max

[@Olivaemusic]

That's what i like!

[@maxmilligan8734]

+vasco oliveira Thanks Vasco enjoy the lessons :)

[@Brigglz]

@AcousticMax it's not your fault, it's actually a problem with youtube. every video is not counting forward ....

[@quarter_moon_and_a_guitar]

just the lesson I needed. Thanks

[@niamhmilligan8924]

Many thanks I hope you can get something from the other lessons too. :o)

[@maxmilligan8734]

Many thanks I hope you can get something from the other lessons too. :o)

[@tomassailor1339]

I'm thrilled that I learned all I think 85 notes on your tabs I printed out... 27 I think sharps and flats... in three days knowing very little except the 5 positions in the pentatonic key of E....and being able to identify the notes...Knowing the positions was not of much help.....just learning one or two bars at a time.. from the tabs..it doesn't sound much like music,,,, YET...but I feel I''m finally getting somewhere.. It's rather easy on the fingers.. if that makes sense....For someone on my level...The sharps and flats sought of disguise ...the scales...quite a revelation.. The trials of a lower intermediate learning melody"...Have a tendency tp over think it.....I should know better about that...Experience and time is everything..PRACTICE

[@maxmilligan8734]

Great work keep it up. :)

[@matwhite57]

I've just noticed a copy of John Martins solid air amongst your cd's. What an album! Great lesson by the way.

[@maxmilligan5672]

Yes I'm a big fan of John Martin. Thanks for checking out the lessons.

[@maxmilligan8734]

p.s.yes you are right it's not a blues it's a free lesson on the scales used by blues players. When I play live I don't stop and break the licks down I just play from the heart what ever I feel like playing. :o)

[@johnlowe4026]

Nice sounds

[@maxmilligan8734]

john lowe Many thanks enjoy the other videos :)

[@aomarbilloni]

@AcousticMax Thanks, I will try to pick up the licks, (like you said), by ears. Saludos desde Agrentina, I like blues and Tango, my favourite music. Nuevamente, Un gran saludo desde Cordoba Argentina y muchas gracias

[@maxmilligan8734]

Sorry been on tour.. Yep you can use E minor Pentatonic, same notes as G major pentatonic. To get the sweet vibe play E major pentatonic. Usually over first 4 bars. Check out the classic tune Hideaway by Freddie King for licks. :o)

[@maxmilligan8734]

@AcousticMax Hi, many thanks, I'm going to record another solo today for one of my students as a back up lesson so you can join in. All the best. Max

[@ckemekc77]

Beautiful playing!

[@Toph7444]

Great lesson! Thanks.

[@maxmilligan8734]

Chris Thompson Hey thanks Chris check out some of the others.

[@alexanderwes5204]

Nice playing and very helpful. Thank you !

[@adjones111]

Really good lesson! Thank you very much for this!

[@maxmilligan8734]

Alun Jones Glad you enjoyed it Alun, hope you enjoy the other lessons. :)

[@canihaveanid]

Thank you very much for uploading this video. I am an aspiring guitarist wanting to learn blues. After watching this video, I have a question: While you were soloing, you went into G Major pentatonic and did a couple of licks; how is that possible and why did you choose G? G is neither the IV or V chord, and it definitely is not the tonic, so I am not understanding at all why it is possible to stick a G in there... Could you please shed some light? Thanks you.

[@maxmilligan8734]

thanks there are some tabs on my website. :o)

[@rzambory2938]

What a treat !! Thank You so much !!

[@patmaloney8258]

AWESOME...

[@patfinnegan467]

Max, I don't see the Clapton and Johnson DVDs mentioned below by Terminator X on your website? I see his post is from 5 years ago and got to wondering if these are still available? Thanks for all the tabs!

[@christopherblankley4793]

Great feel :)

[@maxmilligan8734]

+Christopher Blankley thanks Chris :)

[@christopherblankley4793]

+Max Milligan I'm really challenging myself to become a good blues guitarist :)

[@maxmilligan8734]

+Christopher Blankly check out my artsmagic dvd's, the play series covers the styles of many of the greats. :)

[@ysuzuki1773]

well done
Nice guitar! from japan.

[@maxmilligan8734]

Try my easy blues licks video it is out there somewhere. Also I have a lot of DVD lessons out there produced by Artsmagic uder the Play Series. I have been playing 40 years and feel I haven't scratched the surface of guitar playing. Is a life long journey, try and renjoy the ride, :o)

[@TheGlitterknight]

Superb. Many thanks for posting.

[@1974xaviers]

Superb... just enjoyed it thoroughly 😊

[@maxmilligan8734]

Many thanks

[@maxmilligan8734]

@Jessup81 Hey, many thanks for your kind comments, enjoy the video lessons. Max

[@growtogether]

Awesome , learned a lot. Many thanks!

[@maxmilligan8734]

Many thanks :o)

[@andys9337]

Very nice !!!!

[@maxmilligan8734]

+Andy S Thanks Andy enjoy the lessons and the DVD's

[@jbeezy8952]

Reminds me a lot of Peter green scales

[@maxmilligan5672]

Yes if you listen to Need Your Love So Bad you'll hear the A major and minor pentatonics being used together.

[@ziggyoshea]

nice one

[@maxmilligan8734]

ziggy O'shea thanks ziggy check out the other lessons. :)

[@ronboy51]

Love that Maton, Max!!

[@maxmilligan8734]

Maton 808TE guitar, Elixir 11's strings, I use an AER Compact 60 live but this is probably my Roland Cube amp. Boss basic Loop pedal.

[@ingokremmel1365]

Very cool

[@neilsthepoet]

Nice 1

[@maxmilligan8734]

Many thanks :)

[@violaozine]

Grato pela dica...

[@93fishi]

Veerrryy Clapton based, sounds like before you accuse me on the unplugged album. For this reason, this is an awesome lesson :)

[@agitsapta3536]

simple but cooll, greatest

[@maxmilligan5672]

Many thanks enjoy the other videos

[@664804]

LOVED

[@Interstellar85]

great playing Sir!!

[@maxmilligan8734]

+Norbert Kalman Thanks Norbert :)

[@continentalgentleman6778]

Great stuff! :) Thanks

[@maxmilligan8734]

Hey thanks Kim, I hope the other lessons are of help to you. :o)

[@blahblah12777]

wicked. thanks

[@SMETHNGANNMUS]

9 years and im only just seeing this. LEGEND!!

[@maxmilligan8734]

Many thanks. :)

[@nanne33]

You kick ass man!

[@maxmilligan8734]

Many thanks I hope you get time to check out the other lessons. :o)

[@2007colesy]

Nice! Thank you.

[@maxmilligan5672]

+Dale Cole Hi Dale, thanks check out some of the other lessons :)

[@stevenburton7922]

Cool

[@maxmilligan8734]

Many thanks :)

[@maxmilligan8734]

Hey thanks, I love that little guitar. :o)