B.B. King: The Heart & Soul of the Blues Masterclass
B.B. KING: THE ART OF THE BLUES
6-Part Masterclass Series | 6 MP4 Video Lessons | Instant Download
No guitarist expressed more emotion with fewer notes than B.B. King.
For more than half a century, the King of the Blues captivated audiences around the world with his unmistakable vibrato, soulful phrasing, and ability to make every note tell a story. In this extraordinary six-part masterclass series, B.B. personally reveals the techniques, influences, and musical principles that shaped one of the most recognizable guitar styles in history.
Rather than focusing on licks alone, B.B. takes you deep into the heart of blues music—explaining how to create feeling, develop your own voice, and connect with listeners through expression, phrasing, and tone.
Across six in-depth lessons, you'll gain a rare firsthand look into the mind of a true musical giant.
Part 1: The Roots of the Blues
Discover the players who inspired B.B.'s earliest development, including Blind Lemon Jefferson, Lonnie Johnson, and T-Bone Walker. Learn how these influences helped shape his signature sound and legendary vibrato.
Part 2: Playing with Soul
Learn how B.B. navigates the fretboard, approaches improvisation, and chooses notes that perfectly fit the harmony. Explore soloing over classic blues progressions and beyond.
Part 3: Where Jazz Meets the Blues
Uncover the sophisticated harmonic concepts hidden beneath B.B.'s seemingly simple style. Explore diminished scales, arpeggios, Charlie Christian, Django Reinhardt, and the jazz influences that enriched his playing.
Part 4: The Power of Phrasing
The lesson every guitarist needs. Learn how B.B. transformed simple notes into unforgettable musical statements through bends, dynamics, timing, and vocal-inspired expression.
Part 5: Country Blues & Articulation
Explore gospel influences, sixth intervals, alternate picking, raking techniques, and the subtle details that gave B.B.'s guitar playing its unmistakable character.
Part 6: The B.B. King Sound
Go inside B.B.'s complete approach to tone, equipment, practice habits, string choices, amplifier settings, and performance philosophy, culminating in a masterful jazz-blues solo demonstration.
What You'll Learn:
B.B. King's legendary vibrato technique
Blues phrasing and musical storytelling
Jazz concepts applied to blues guitar
Soloing over common chord progressions
Tone shaping and gear secrets
Expression, dynamics, and feel
The complete philosophy behind B.B.'s iconic sound
Whether you're a blues guitarist, jazz musician, or lifelong fan, this series offers a rare opportunity to learn directly from one of the most influential guitarists ever to pick up the instrument.
Included:
6 Complete Video Lessons
Instant Digital Download
MP4 Format
Lifetime Access
Learn the notes. Discover the feel. Master the art of the blues with B.B. King.
B.B. KING: THE ART OF THE BLUES
6-Part Masterclass Series | 6 MP4 Video Lessons | Instant Download
No guitarist expressed more emotion with fewer notes than B.B. King.
For more than half a century, the King of the Blues captivated audiences around the world with his unmistakable vibrato, soulful phrasing, and ability to make every note tell a story. In this extraordinary six-part masterclass series, B.B. personally reveals the techniques, influences, and musical principles that shaped one of the most recognizable guitar styles in history.
Rather than focusing on licks alone, B.B. takes you deep into the heart of blues music—explaining how to create feeling, develop your own voice, and connect with listeners through expression, phrasing, and tone.
Across six in-depth lessons, you'll gain a rare firsthand look into the mind of a true musical giant.
Part 1: The Roots of the Blues
Discover the players who inspired B.B.'s earliest development, including Blind Lemon Jefferson, Lonnie Johnson, and T-Bone Walker. Learn how these influences helped shape his signature sound and legendary vibrato.
Part 2: Playing with Soul
Learn how B.B. navigates the fretboard, approaches improvisation, and chooses notes that perfectly fit the harmony. Explore soloing over classic blues progressions and beyond.
Part 3: Where Jazz Meets the Blues
Uncover the sophisticated harmonic concepts hidden beneath B.B.'s seemingly simple style. Explore diminished scales, arpeggios, Charlie Christian, Django Reinhardt, and the jazz influences that enriched his playing.
Part 4: The Power of Phrasing
The lesson every guitarist needs. Learn how B.B. transformed simple notes into unforgettable musical statements through bends, dynamics, timing, and vocal-inspired expression.
Part 5: Country Blues & Articulation
Explore gospel influences, sixth intervals, alternate picking, raking techniques, and the subtle details that gave B.B.'s guitar playing its unmistakable character.
Part 6: The B.B. King Sound
Go inside B.B.'s complete approach to tone, equipment, practice habits, string choices, amplifier settings, and performance philosophy, culminating in a masterful jazz-blues solo demonstration.
What You'll Learn:
B.B. King's legendary vibrato technique
Blues phrasing and musical storytelling
Jazz concepts applied to blues guitar
Soloing over common chord progressions
Tone shaping and gear secrets
Expression, dynamics, and feel
The complete philosophy behind B.B.'s iconic sound
Whether you're a blues guitarist, jazz musician, or lifelong fan, this series offers a rare opportunity to learn directly from one of the most influential guitarists ever to pick up the instrument.
Included:
6 Complete Video Lessons
Instant Digital Download
MP4 Format
Lifetime Access
Learn the notes. Discover the feel. Master the art of the blues with B.B. King.