To get you started we’re looking at some chords in the guitar-friendly key of A. You’ve probably heard of a I-IV-V (one-four-five) progression - it’s a common blues chord sequence and its name tells ...

To avoid sounding the idle sixth string when you play this chord, bring your thumb around the back of the neck so that the tip of it just touches the string. This is a useful blues shape that can ...

There are far too many blues innovators to mention them all but listen to Delta pioneers Charley Patton, Son House and Robert Johnson to appreciate the roots of the genre. 13 easy drum songs every ...

Every guitarist needs to know their chords – whether you're learning favourite songs or writing your own this is a great ...

In Foley's final column in the series, she completes her turnarounds masterclass – an essential skill for any blues player ...

The Acoustic Blues Guitar Method Complete by Lou Manzi is a compilation of the previously released Beginning Acoustic Blues Guitar Method, Intermediate Acoustic Blues Guitar Method, and Mastering ...

From Blind Willie Johnson to Howlin' Wolf and beyond, Paul McGuinness explores the best blues songs of all time ...