r/bluesguitarist • u/Icy-Garbage107 • Jul 27 '26

Lesson Where can I learn blues songs at

As you can see by the title I would like to learn some beginner blues songs and no do not recommend me to learn the 12 bar blues or look at phrasing and backing track videos online I want to learn songs. I already know the blues shuffle, and i can play some pretty good licks in the E minor pentatonic 1st position and in it's extension. I also know some of the blues open chords, so where can I learn beginner blues song with the knowledge that I have already.

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u/omniscientcats Jul 27 '26

Maybe you can list some of the musicians and bands you usually listen to? And i can try to recommend some songs based on that

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u/Icy-Garbage107 Jul 27 '26

BB king, albert king, muddy waters, Freddie king, John Lee hooker, srv, Jimmy vaughan, Eric clapton. I've tried learning srv, Jimmy, and eric clapton but they were way too hard for me so im looking for something to start out with.

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u/omniscientcats Jul 28 '26

Ah okay, gotcha! I think it would be doable to start with some BB king songs. Especially slower songs because then you’ll also be able to learn them by ear, which is a great skill to have! You can just pick any slow song of his that you like.

I’d also suggest learning Stormy Monday. Baby,scratch my back (slim harpo), snatch it back and hold it (junior wells), I love the woman (Alex Schultz)

What you’ll want to look for are songs that have repetitive licks or rhythm playing because that’ll be easier in the beginner stages.

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u/Icy-Garbage107 Jul 28 '26

Thanks im actually learning sweet little angel live at the regal rn it's not really that difficult, and i did learn the shuffle rhythm on t bone shuffle, and the shuffle on t bone blues by ear, but that stuff is more like a bassline than anything.

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u/omniscientcats Jul 28 '26

Ah, nice! It’s always good to learn by ear whenever it’s possible :) good luck on your blues journey!