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Learn how to play the blues on guitar the easy way! In this step-by-step guitar lesson, Marty shows you how to play a 12-bar blues using just one simple three-finger chord shape.
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Hey, what’s up you guys—Marty here with a simple, no-pressure lesson on how to play the blues on guitar! We’re breaking down an easy way to jam the 12-bar blues using just one three-finger chord shape. This is the perfect starting point whether you’re a total beginner or looking to add a new trick to your blues toolkit.

I’ll also show you how to move these chords around the neck, plus how to blend them with more advanced blues chords if you’re ready to level up.

What You’ll Learn:
⦿ How to play the blues on guitar using just one easy shape
⦿ How to play the 12-bar blues progression in any key
⦿ Blues chord voicings you can mix and match
⦿ A no-pressure approach to learning blues rhythm guitar

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0:00 – Intro: How to Play the Blues on Guitar (Easy 12-Bar Blues)
1:44 – The 3-Finger Shape for Easy Blues Playing
3:00 – Understanding the 12-Bar Blues Progression
4:15 – Playing the Blues in E Using the Simple Shape
7:00 – Adding Quick Changes and Turnarounds
8:39 – Switching to the Key of C (Movable Shape)
9:53 – Adding More Blues Chord Voicings
11:30 – Mixing Chord Shapes Across the Neck
13:37 – Final Jam & Free Blues Course Link