Learn how to play “Backwater Blues” by Bessie Smith in this easy guitar lesson for beginners and blues enthusiasts!
This step-by-step tutorial covers the essential chords, rhythm patterns, and strumming techniques to master this classic blues song.
Whether you’re a beginner or looking to improve your blues guitar skills, this lesson will help you bring out the soulful essence of Bessie Smith’s timeless track.
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00:00 – Intro
0:12 – Chords
0:39 – First Playthrough
1:22 – Strumming Pattern
1:52 – Playthrough with Vocals
3:27 – Initial Fill
5:56 – Rhythm Tab
8:44 – Rhythm Tab Demo
10:44 – Advanced Fills
15:33 – Final Playthrough
In this video, you’ll learn:
The basic chord progression for “Backwater Blues”
Bluesy strumming patterns to match the vibe of the song
Fills to help transition between chords
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