Beginner's Guide to Mastering Blues Guitar: Unleash Your Inner Eric Clapton with Terry Carter

Have you ever found yourself tapping your foot along to the soulful rhythms of a blues guitar? The mesmerizing sound that captures the essence of the human experience, bringing out emotions you never knew existed...

If you've always dreamt of playing the blues guitar like a seasoned pro, then it's time to meet Terry Carter, the ultimate guide on your journey to blues mastery. Terry Carter's unique approach and decades of experience will have you strumming like the greats in no time.

Unleashing the Blues Maestro Within You

It's no secret that the blues guitar is a genre of its own, built on a foundation of intricate techniques and raw emotions. To truly understand blues music, one must delve into its history and intricacies.

Beginning Blues Guitar Mastery

by Terry Carter([Print Replica] Kindle Edition)

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Terry Carter, a renowned blues guitarist and instructor, has spent his life perfecting his craft and studying the legends who paved the way. His dedication has not only earned him the admiration of blues enthusiasts worldwide but also the title of "Master Teacher" when it comes to blues guitar.

Embracing the Roots: A Journey through Blues History

Before diving into the technical aspects of blues guitar, Terry Carter believes in immersing oneself in the history and culture behind this soulful genre. From its roots in African music to its evolution through African-American slaves and the Mississippi Delta, the blues has a vast history that shapes its unique sound.

Terry shares captivating stories of legendary bluesmen such as Robert Johnson, Muddy Waters, and B.B. King, offering insight into their techniques, inspirations, and the role they played in shaping the blues as we know it today. By understanding the roots of blues music, you'll have a deeper appreciation for the genre and the emotional power it holds.

Mastering the Techniques: Unlocking the Blues Guitar Wizardry

Now that you're familiar with the rich history of the blues, it's time to pick up your guitar and dive into the techniques that will transform you into a blues guitar wizard.

Blues Chords and Scales: Finding Your Melodic Voice

Every aspiring blues guitarist must first master the essential blues chords and scales. Terry Carter takes you through a step-by-step journey, introducing you to the powerful Major and Minor Pentatonic scales, and the tantalizing Mixolydian scale.

Through his meticulous guidance, you'll learn how to blend these scales with the dominant seventh chords, offering endless melodic possibilities in your blues playing. Terry's systematic approach eliminates confusion and ensures you'll be able to navigate the fretboard with ease.

Bending, Slides, and Vibrato: Infusing Emotion into Your Playing

One of the defining characteristics of blues guitar is the ability to bend notes, slide between positions, and add vibrato to create a distinctive sound full of emotion. Terry Carter reveals the secrets behind these techniques, teaching you how to bend notes with precision and control, slide effortlessly between notes, and add vibrato to give life to each phrase.

By incorporating these techniques into your playing, you'll truly capture the essence of the blues and create an emotional connection with your audience.

Rhythm and Groove: Playing with Heart and Soul

Blues music is all about the rhythm and groove, and Terry Carter emphasizes the importance of developing a solid foundation in these areas. From mastering the iconic 12-bar blues progressions to understanding the importance of syncopation, Terry's in-depth lessons will have you tapping your foot and nodding your head to the infectious blues beat.

By honing your rhythm and groove, you'll be able to lock in with fellow musicians, effortlessly jamming to the blues and experiencing the magic of improvisation.

Unleash Your Inner Blues Maestro: The Terry Carter Experience

Terry Carter's expertise in blues guitar is not limited to his instructional prowess alone. For those looking to take their skills to new heights, Terry offers a unique learning experience through his online platform.

Interactive Lessons: Personalized Guidance from a Legend

With Terry Carter's interactive lessons, you'll have direct access to a true blues master. Through video lessons, live sessions, and personalized feedback, Terry guides you every step of the way. He tailors his instruction to your skill level, ensuring you progress at your own pace with his unwavering support.

Community of Blues Enthusiasts: Connecting with Fellow Musicians

Learning the blues doesn't have to be a solitary journey. Terry Carter's online platform brings together a community of like-minded individuals passionate about blues guitar. Connect with fellow musicians, share your progress, and find inspiration in the collective passion for the blues.

Unlimited Access: Learn Anytime, Anywhere

Terry Carter understands that life can be hectic, and carving out time for consistent practice can be challenging. With his online platform, you have unlimited access to his lessons, allowing you to learn whenever and wherever it suits you. Whether you prefer to practice at dawn or strum into the late hours of the night, Terry's lessons are there to guide you along your blues journey.

Are You Ready to Embrace the Blues?

Now that you've discovered Terry Carter's expert guidance and his passion for blues guitar, it's time to take the leap. Unlock your full potential as a blues guitarist and unleash the inner maestro within you.

Whether you're a complete beginner picking up the guitar for the first time or an intermediate player looking to refine your blues skills, Terry Carter provides the roadmap to blues mastery. From the rich history and techniques to the personalized guidance through his unique online platform, the blues world awaits your arrival.

Embrace the journey, feel the music in your soul, and let Terry Carter be your guiding light to blues guitar mastery.

Beginning Blues Guitar Mastery

by Terry Carter([Print Replica] Kindle Edition)

4.9 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	13736 KB
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Print length	:	145 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE

Welcome to the Beginning Guitar Blues Mastery book by Rock Like The Pros and written by Terry Carter. This is the most comprehensive beginning Blues guitar book in the world. In the Beginning Guitar Blues Mastery book, you are going to dive deep into learning and understanding all styles of Blues rhythm, Blues fingerstyle, and Blues soloing on the guitar.

In this book you are going to explore all the techniques and tools that you need to become a Guitar Blues Master. You are going to learn Blues Shuffle, Walking Blues, Blues Rock, Fingerstyle Blues, Boogie Woogie Blues, Jump Blues, Country Blues, Blues Scales, and Blues Soloing.

The Rock Like The Pros Beginning Blues Guitar Mastery book is a step-by-step to the Blues, which means each lesson will build upon the last, so that you develop the proper feel and confidence you need to become a Blues Master.

One of the key concepts in this book is understanding the difference between Swing and Straight Feel. This is extremely important to not only understand the differences, but to be able to execute flawlessly, the two styles. Blues Swing is the primary style you hear in the Blues Shuffle, Boogie Woogie, Jazz Blues, and Slow Blues. Straight Blues is a faster, more driving style that you’ll hear in Blues Rock (like Chuck Berry),Jump Blues, and Country Blues. Don’t worry if you don’t understand this concept right now; you will by the time you are done with the Beginning Guitar Blues Mastery book by Terry Carter.

Not only will the Beginning Blues Guitar Mastery book help you understand the different styles of Blues rhythm, it will teach you how to play a Blues solo. That’s right, you are going to learn the holy grail of being a Blues master, which is the ability to solo over a Blues. Don’t worry if you have never soloed before, this book will show you how to take the most popular scales used in Blues, the Minor Pentatonic and the Blues Scale, and use them to solo. When you are done with this book, you will turn heads as you learn the licks and riffs that have been used by all the Blues greats.

The Beginning Guitar Blues Mastery book is the most comprehensive book on Guitar and is written by Terry Carter, the leader in the Guitar world. Terry spent over 20 years as a Los Angeles studio musician, producer, and writer, working with greats such as Weezer, Josh Groban, Robby Krieger (The Doors),2-time Grammy winning composer Christopher Tin (Calling All Dawns),Duff McKagan (Guns N’ Roses),Grammy winning producer Charles Goodan (Santana/Rolling Stones),and the Los Angeles Philharmonic.

Terry has written and produced tracks for commercials (Discount Tire and Puma) and TV shows, including Scorpion (CBS),Pit Bulls & Parolees (Animal Planet),Trippin’, Wildboyz, and The Real World (MTV). He has self-published over 10 books for Rock Like The Pros and Uke Like The Pros, filmed over 30 guitar and ukulele online courses, and has over 125,000 subscribers on his Rock Like The Pros and Uke Like The Pros social media channels.

Terry received a Master of Music in Studio/Jazz Guitar Performance from University of Southern California, and a Bachelor of Music from San Diego State University, with an emphases in Jazz Studies and Music Education. He has taught at the University of Southern California, San Diego State University, Santa Monica College, Miracosta College, and Los Angeles Trade Tech College.

Whether you are a beginner at the Blues, or a seasoned veteran, the Beginning Guitar Blues Mastery book is going to take you deep into the world of the Blues, and you will come out a better, more confident guitar player, who will be ready to tackle the world. Are you ready? Let’s dive in.