5 6 Blues Shuffle - Root on the 6th String
In this video, I look at moving the 5 – 6 Blues Shuffle around on the neck.
In particular, we set up the I7 chord with it’s root note on the 6th string.
Learn where the I7, IV7 and V7 chords set up when the root of the I7 chord is on the 6th string.
Harp N Guitar Blues - Root on the 6th String
Lesson Info
Lesson Length: 6:31
Instructor: George Goodman
Concepts
* 5 6 Blues Shuffle
* Fret Position
* Notes on the 6th String, every fret
Recommended Gear
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
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The C harmonica is required in this one.
A C harmonica is the first one you need to follow along with the lessons on the site. I often play a Hohner Special 20 Harmonica in the key of C through a Shure Green Bullet microphone Model 5200 and Fender Super Champ amplifier
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
Learn How Play Blues in Different Keys - Root on the 6th String
This ties into an earlier lesson where we learned the names of the notes on the 6th string.
This will allow us to play the Blues in any key.
Guitar Tabs For 5 - 6 Blues In G
Strum swing eighths using downstrokes and palm mute after each down beat to give the notes some definition.
Riff On I
E|--------------------------
B|--------------------------
G|--------------------------
D|--------------------------
A|--5--5--7--7--5--5--7--7--
E|--3--3--3--3--3--3--3--3--
Riff On IV
E|--------------------------
B|--------------------------
G|--------------------------
D|--5--5--7--7--5--5--7--7--
A|--3--3--3--3--3--3--3--3--
E|--------------------------
Riff On V
E|--------------------------
B|--------------------------
G|--------------------------
D|--7--7--9--9--7--7--9--9--
A|--5--5--5--5--5--5--5--5--
E|--------------------------
All of these riffs are alternating between the root/5th and root/6th of the key of the chord.
The interval between the root and 5th is a perfect 5th interval and the interval between the root and 6th is a major 6th interval.
For Riff On I, the notes are G/D and G/E
For Riff On IV, the notes are C/G and C/A
For Riff On V, the notes are D/A and D/B
Each of the riffs last for a single bar and can be played over the Blues progression.
Once this rhythm is feeling comfortable, strap on a C harmonica and start adding the harmonica.
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Hohner Harmonica Holder
The Hohner Harmonica Neck Holder fits harmonicas up to 7-1/2" long, has a nickel plated finish and fits any neck shape.
I have used a similar holder for over 25 years. This no-nonsense holder will work for you.
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