Want to play guitar solos that actually sing?
In this lesson, I’ll show you 3 B.B. King techniques that’ll instantly improve your blues solos — the same soloing secrets that inspired players like Clapton, John Mayer, and SRV.
B.B. didn’t need fast scales or flashy tricks. What made his solos legendary was the feel, the phrasing, and a few simple but powerful guitar tricks that made every note count.
You’ll learn:
• How to play lyrically with the “BB Box”
• A trick to switch between major & minor pentatonic sounds
• How to bend into emotion like B.B. King himself
These 3 B.B. King guitar tricks will make your solos sing — whether you’re just getting into blues or already gigging.
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0:00 Intro
1:52 Technique #1 – Major Pentatonic BB Box Lick
4:47 Technique #2 – Minor Lick Over the 4 Chord
6:37 Technique #3 – Bending into Vocal Phrasing
8:53 Course Info & Wrap-Up