Solo guitar composition: Create it by mastering the 12-bar blues

I just uploaded this video, which provides 12 mini-lessons on using the 12-bar blues framework to create a solo guitar composition or a stand-alone guitar instrumental piece. It takes you step by step, from being a complete beginner to becoming an original, creative and advanced guitarist.

You can watch and learn from it below.

Then, something interesting happened! YouTube found a copyright issue!

I disputed it, of course, explaining that: “This is a general lesson about the 12-bar blues on the guitar (electric). It cannot be copyrighted with millions of songs using the same chord progression and swing rhythm as I play it here.”

This raises a valid point. If you play the blues, in its basic form (or anything common for that matter), there’s a high chance that you’ll sound like someone else.

I made this video to provide a framework for creating a solo guitar piece based on the common 12-bar blues template. So I had to go through the basics, like that specific chord progression in the key of E. That song “Only Blues”, which I allegedly copied (that I had never heard before ), apparently uses the same progression.

Solo guitar composition: How to make it original?

The good news is that it didn’t flag anything towards the end, where I demonstrate more creative and original ideas.

This brings another crucial point: even with the most common and basic music patterns, you can still find your unique way of expressing your voice, sound and style.

That’s why working on your creativity and expression is so important. It will boost your self-esteem, confidence, and general sense of fullness and peace in life.

And if you’d like to work with an experienced guitar mentor to fulfil your musical aspirations, let’s talk to see if I can help you. Book a guitar chat with me here or message me here on Messenger: https://m.me/udiglaser