Rulin' The Blues - Vol 3: Slow Blues

What’s it about?

Travel to the heart of emotive playing as Josh Smith rounds off his “Rulin’ the Blues” series. Learn from a legendary journeyman of blues as he breaks one Denny Ilett track into three different approaches.

Build melodies with a thematic approach, dig into the bends as you go old-school and tap into “Josh Smithisms” as you dive into his natural way of thinking. Unique approaches to give you a more rounded view of the blues.

Three solos, three lessons and 30 improvised licks help you to understand each approach. When the time comes and your name is called, you’ll know just how to make a statement.

What will I learn?

From the tattoos to the stylistic tells to the very clothes on his back, Josh wears his influences loud and proud. As you dig into the detail of his playing, you’ll see how he incorporates ideas from greats such as Albert Collins, B.B King and T-Bone Walker.

Learn how Josh builds melodies in real-time, and how with dynamics and articulations, he stretches even the smallest of ideas to their limits.

You’ll discover plenty of rhythmic variations, from simple subdivisions to more free-form phrases that don’t really lock into any grid. Whether you replicate or reinvent, you’re accessing a way in which Josh finds his sense of feel, and that will help you do the same.

What theory is covered?

• Minor pentatonic
• 3-6-2-5 turnaround
• 2-5-1
• Rhythmical superimposition

What techniques are covered?

• Semi-tone, partial, microtonal and full bends
• Double stops
• Hybrid picking
• Hammer-ons

Who is this for?

This is for players who want to play with feel. Three unique approaches that tap into the heart and soul of one of music’s most emotive genres. If you want to make your slow blues snap, this is for you.