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David Blacker is a guitarist, songwriter, music producer and educator. His playing and compositions have been featured on numerous original albums, national television commercials, TV series theme songs, and radio spots. As a guitarist, David has accompanied award winning vocalists and top session musicians on recordings distributed independently and through Rounder Records. He is also an instructor Truefire.com.
David's guitar playing and approach to music is deeply influenced by different styles of American Roots music, and the blues in particular. As a guitarist he is mostly self-taught, learning by ear, and following the roots of popular music backward to greats like Django Reinhardt, Robert Johnson, Charlie Parker, T-Bone Walker, Muddy Waters, Duke Robillard, Hollywood Fats and many more. These days David spends his time writing for TV, Film & Radio projects, producing his own original projects, teachin
David's guitar playing and approach to music is deeply influenced by different styles of American Roots music, and the blues in particular. As a guitarist he is mostly self-taught, learning by ear, and following the roots of popular music backward to greats like Django Reinhardt, Robert Johnson, Charlie Parker, T-Bone Walker, Muddy Waters, Duke Robillard, Hollywood Fats and many more. These days David spends his time writing for TV, Film & Radio projects, producing his own original projects, teachin
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A little take on Hollywood Fats by way of Gatemouth Brown. I touch on this in my in my Truefire Swing Blues Survival Courses (Rhythm & Lead editions)
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Guitar: David Blacker
Guitar: Angie Blacker
Bass: Sean Lewis
Drums: Alex Manoni
davidblacker.com/truefire-courses/
Guitar: David Blacker
Guitar: Angie Blacker
Bass: Sean Lewis
Drums: Alex Manoni
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Navigating 1-6-2-5 Blues Turnarounds - Lesson
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A short informal lesson on some ways to navigate the 1-6-2-5 turnaround over the 11th & 12th measures of a 12 bar blues. For more lessons check out: davidblacker.com/
Swingin' The Blues Lesson #4 Tiny's Tempo (Charlie Parker) - By David Blacker
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Get the full lesson here: davidblacker.com/product/swingin-the-blues-lesson-4-tinys-tempo-charlie-parker/ This lesson is based on 2 choruses of really great Charlie Parker lead lines on the song Tiny’s Tempo. It’s a great study for blues players looking to infuse some jazzy-ness into their playing. The solo is in Bb, and the fingerings stay primarily rooted around chord shapes up on 10th to 13t...
Swinging The Blues Lesson #3 - T-Bone Boogie (Ronnie Earl Style)
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davidblacker.com/product/swinging-the-blues-lesson-3-t-bone-boogie-in-style-of-ronnie-earl/ This is lesson #3 in my Swingin' The Blues series, and in it I cover some uptempo swinging lines in the style of Ronnie Earl. The lesson is based on a solo Ronnie plays over the T-Bone Boogie, an absolute must see performance!!! If you're interested in the full lesson package click the link above. It com...
Steady Rollin' Man Lesson (Robert Lockwood Jr Style) - By David Blacker
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For the full lesson visit: davidblacker.com/product/steady-rollin-man-lesson-blues-in-the-style-of-robert-lockwood-jr/ This lesson looks at the Robert Johnson song Steady Rollin' Man, as performed by Robert Lookwood Jr. Robert Lookwood Jr. is definitely one of my favorite blues guitar players. His unique style brings together elements of Delta Blues, Chicago Blues and Jump / Swing Blues. In the...
Swingin' The Blues Lesson #2 - By David Blacker
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davidblacker.com/product/swinging-the-blues-lesson-2-in-style-of-igor-prado/ This is segment #2 of my Swinging The Blues series, in which I cover some hard swinging lines in the style of a great modern jump blues player by the name of Igor Prado. This is a jam packed micro lesson with over 1 hour of instructional material. We’ll cover 2 full choruses of solo ideas (and variations), and a separa...
Swingin' The Blues - Lesson #1 by David Blacker
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davidblacker.com/product/swinging-the-blues-lesson-1/ This is a lesson that covers a 2 chorus solo, coverings some of my favorite Duke Robillard lines and melodies. It covers things like chromatic phrasing, targeting key chord tones and implying changes form extended blues / jazz harmonies. I’ll breakdown the solos note for note, with over 30 minutes of video commentary and instruction. Also in...
Jumpin' T Bone Walker Style (lesson)
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davidblacker.com/product/jumpin-t-bone-style/ This is 2 part lesson where we will cover some of the classic lines that come down out of T-Bone's jump playing. Specifically we'll look at a “must learn” live solo by a new school master player, as he quotes some of T-Bone's best lines. Included is the main performance video, 2 breakdown videos, a slow version played without a backing track (for ea...
The Strat Cats Workshop - With David Blacker
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WORKSHOP LINK: davidblacker.com/product/strat-cats-1/ The “strat sound” is an essential blues texture, and even more so when it comes to Jump and West Coast Blues styles. Players like Duke Robillard, Ronnie Earl, Anson Funderburgh, Jimmie Vaughn and Little Charlie Baty play lines that accentuate the Strat’s unique tonal characteristics. This package includes 6 lesson segments, each containing 1...
Introduction To West Coast Blues Guitar Workshop With David Blacker
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MORE ON THE WORKSHOP HERE: truefire.com/workshops/workshop_details.html?room=dblacker~2 The West Coast Blues style today can be thought of as a natural evolution out of styles like Jump Blues, Rockabilly and the Boogie Woogie sound. You hear it the playing of great modern guitarists like Duke Robillard, Little Charlie Baty and Ronnie Earl but the sound comes up out of a rich tradition originati...
Hollywood Fats Style Licks - Juke Joint Jump Breakdown
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www.westcoastblues.net - West Coast Blues By David Blacker This is 1 of 3 Hollywood Fat's style solos from David Blacker's West Coast Blues guitar course. The style breaks down the style of Hollywood Fats, a great L.A.-based blues player whose style sounded like a cross between T-Bone Walker and Clarence Gatemouth Brown. While Fats left us much too early, his legacy lives on in recordings made ...
Hollywood Fats Style Licks - Juke Joint Jump
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www.westcoastblues.net - West Coast Blues By David Blacker This is 1 of 3 Hollywood Fat's style solos from David Blacker's West Coast Blues guitar course. The style breaks down the style of Hollywood Fats, a great L.A.-based blues player whose style sounded like a cross between T-Bone Walker and Clarence Gatemouth Brown. While Fats left us much too early, his legacy lives on in recordings made ...
Swing, Jump & West Coast Blues Guitar
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Many a guitar legend has cut their teeth and left their mark on the jazz-influenced blues style known as "West Coast Blues" (aka "jump" blues): Charlie Christian, Clarence Gatemouth Brown, Albert Collins, Johnny Guitar Watson, Duke Robillard, Hollywood Fats, Little Charlie Baty are just a few. Composer, producer, and top NYC educator, Blacker has been featured on numerous albums, commercials an...
Hallo David, Congratulatins for your playng and taste! I was looking for your wzbsite, but i can't get ii. Is there any problem?
Why no more videos???
I came here because I discovered the old REearle video years ago and this peaked my interest. Nice sound but can you do the bit at time.4:30-4:50....... Seriously do you tour or play with bands at all, as more people should here you play!!
I play drums and I love this music , great job ! Love Ronnie Earl
any opportunity to do a volume II? True Fire needs more Jump Blues
The full lesson link doesn't work. Is there a re-direct available?
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Great version and lesson. Thanks!
That's beautiful, thank you for sharing this!
When your playing the part where your going from 9th to 10th fret and running up and back down the aroeggio..your hitting a wrong note coming back down..it doesn't play same thing...listen to the song closely you'll hear it...sharp 5 or flat 13 however you wanna look at it.
Dude hasn't uploaded in years
Merci, vraiment très bon ! Et la suite ?
Stunning!
Nice!!
This ia an AMAZING lesson. Thank you!
good stuff!!!
👍Sweet
Really great lesson David , enjoy your videos and the theory behind partials very useful.Hope you keep putting up more.cheers.Vin U.K.
Finally stumbled upon a calm speaking tutor! Without the ubiquitous yelled out greeting “Hey what’s up guys” It’s a real pleasure to listen and learn on your channel, I’ll be here every day for some time to come! Thanks a million for these excellent videos David!
Just found your channel and I’m super impressed. It’s tailored to exactly what I want to learn more
I just found your channel,so I'm a bit behind. Being new to swing(I'm a I,IV.V blues guy)I noticed you don't use bends or vibrato much if at all or have I missed something?
Hey man this is a great video... I hope you keep doin this.. it's a pity that your channel has few subscribers
Very inspiring lesson and has opened some guitar "doors" , thanks David.Vin U.K.
Another great lesson David and the bits of theory thrown in really help with the understanding.cheers Vin U.K.
i like the lesson but you lost me with all the 7ths 9ths flat majors was like a theory lesson good for those who kno it im an ear guy did get something out of it thx
Nice tone and phrasing.
intro - Cooler than the other side of the pillow.
Great! You just gained a customer! Thank you!
Thanks Gianriccardo!
Excellent..Oh yea
Thanks. I'm a fan of your Truefire content as well. Very clear, focused and understandable lesson.
The guitar show
wicked
Awesome Dave! More videos and lessons please!
I noticed something about Charlie Christian's note choice. Because Charlie didn't use his left hand pinky, the position that he plays in can determine his note choice. That is, he'll avoid certain notes in a particularly position if they don't fall under his fingers ( i.e. his pinky). This surprises we, as it seems rather limiting. Not that Charlie sounds limited in any way.
Is the tab downloadable? I do like to study tab when I'm on the train going to work. It'spractising away from the instrument.
perfect intro to jump swing thanks perfect intro to jump swing perfect intro to jump swing good player and teacher
Nice lesson thank you - watch the levels, you are overpowering your input.
Hey, I play Texas swing and this stuff is super useful...approaches I never thought about before
I watched a dvd from you I had from truefire. I forgot how solid it is. Folks if you are interested in this style David is a great guide.
I have every Truefire DVD by David and, while solid, there just isn't enough material for me. Most solos are about 25 seconds in length. I just can't recommend them The song-length lessons on his private WWW site are more satisfying. That's my tuppence. YMMV
This guy is a very good teacher. I've been playing this style for many years, but always good to learn from another musician. Great players are not always great teachers. This guy is both.
I really appreciate that Christopher!!!
thanks amazing dude!
Damn fine picking by the whole bunch
Always the coolest stuff from you...a classic! Thanks for posting! 😎
Wow, that amp tone!!!
Great video ! Great lesson ! Thanks ! M
Very interesting lesson, compliment ! A question which model is your Epiphone guitar ?
Just curious - what pickups are those? I also have a semi, and I'm shopping around. I'd love to know what those are for comparison.
p90 pickups, they sound pretty cool in semi or fully hollow bodied guitars =)
That’s awesome
That’s awesome
Nice