This is a review of the DVD/Streaming/Download video release by Chris Buck back in 2018 with Lick Library. Recently, there’s a new version of this release which is a book + video version from GuitarVivo. I haven’t checked that release out so I don’t have any comments on that one, yet.
Firstly, this video is brilliantly produced and the angles are great. The transcriptions are great as well.
In terms of the material, this is really good stuff. It definitely delivers on the subtitle (modern blues concepts) as Chris explains and demonstrates the more nuanced aspects of modern blues playing.
Chris Buck is a friendly and articulate instructor who really knows what he is doing. You get clear explanations throughout the entire video. The accompanying PDF is also helpful as it gives you the transcriptions for what Chris plays on the video.
He covers picking and dynamics (including specific examples on how using fingers or pick changes the feel and tone of your lines), how to structure your solo, bending, target notes and the whole Hendrix chord guitar style.
There’s a lot to digest in the video especially if you start learning small parts that perk up your ears. That is certainly how I would do it since Chris plays so much good sounding ideas!
In conclusion, I would recommend this video for intermediate blues players who want to develop the finer nuances of their playing. I don’t think this is a good choice for a complete beginner as Chris refers to quite a lot of music theory which may be a lot to take in if you’re not strong with that. But, if you’ve already been jamming the blues and want to get more ideas, this video will likely help you improve your playing even more.
Pros: Great playing and great instruction on the blues.
Cons: None.
TLDR: If you’re interested to learn the blues in a more detailed manner, this is a useful and unique instructional video from a professional player and instructor. If you like Chris’s playing, then this is definitely a video worth checking out.
You can get the video here: https://www.licklibrary.com/store/courses/building-the-blues-modern-blues-concepts
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