Jimmy Reed's "Texas is So Doggone Big": E Shuffles on the Low Strings

The low parts in all these classic Jimmy Reed shuffles are so essential to credible blues playing. There's a real "nose-to-the-grindstone" quality that just pushes the song forward, gives it that down home flavor, and glues all the parts together. I hope that whatever level guitarist you are, you can find something useful this detailed look at these kinds of shuffle parts, pioneered by Jimmy Reed's longtime musical partner (and a great artist in his own right), Eddie Taylor. The kind of elaborations or "stepping out" on the basic "lump" aren't ALL the time, but they are a lot of the time, and you can add a lot of character and groove to your blues playing by really taking note and incorporating them. If you enjoy these free lessons, do connect however is best for you: follow me on Spotify, check my tour dates at www.johnnyburgin.com, like my FB fan page Johnny Burgin Live, follow on instagram at @johnnyburgin, twitter at @burginjohnny. Donations are always appreciated via paypal at rjohnnyband@gmail.com or venmo at Johnny-Burgin-1. THANK YOU! PM me at rjohnnyband@gmail.com for private skype, zoom, or googlemeet lessons. I maintain a heavy touring schedule, do come out and see a show-- you can see my tour dates on www.johnnyburgin.com/upcoming shows. Stay safe and thanks!