offbeat blues rhythm

Offbeat Blues Rhythm / Comp / Accompaniment

Let's play a straight forward Blues guitar rhythm or comp. This will set us up nicely for adding some Blues Harp.

Harp N Guitar Blues - Blues Comp in A

Lesson Info

Lesson Length: 3:43
Instructor: George Goodman

Concepts
* Offbeat
* Boom Chick
* 12 Bar Blues

Recommended Gear

takamine-eg541sc acoustic guitar

Takamine EG541SC
I am playing my black tak in this one.

This is a Takamine G Series EG541SC bought in North Carolina when I was playing in a band called Double Take.
Specs:
Top - Solid Spruce
Back - Nato
Sides - Nato
Finger Board - Rosewood
Electronics - TK40
Finish - Gloss Black
Check out more Takamine G Series Guitars

Hohner Specail 20

The D harmonica is required for second position Blues in A.
I often play through a Shure Green Bullet microphone Model 5200 and Fender Super Champ amplifier

Hohner Harmonica HolderHohner Harmonica Holder

The Hohner Harmonica Neck Holder fits harmonicas up to 7-1/2" long.

With a long-lasting nickel-plated finish, this harmonica rack is adjustable and fits any neck shape.

 

Help File

Offbeat Blues Comp in A

Here is a straight forward comp to use that imitates the snare drum with down strokes on 2 and 4.

A ton of Blues songs are in the key of A, so that's the key used here.
Here's the chords:

A7G chords D7E7 Guitar Chord

This comp is great when starting to add harmonica riffs because it's easy to play meaning you don't have to think too much about your guitar when you're trying to concentrate on the harmonica.
It is also an absolute viable comping pattern that's been used countless times.

Get a good feel for this one because we'll be adding the harmonica next.

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