“Learning to Play Guitar: Chords, Scales, and Solos” S:1 E:8 The Blues Scale and Lateral Stretching

S:1 E:8 The Blues Scale and Lateral Stretching Enter the world of the blues, and learn about some pioneering pre-war blues players. For left hand technique, practice a “lateral stretching” exercise for flexibility. Add the A7 chord, along with syncopated blues strumming patterns and the A blues scale. Last, play “Blues for Art”, incorporating your new strumming patterns and the blues scale.