Let's dive into part 2 of how to play in Mississippi John Hurt's unique delta country blues style.
This style of playing creates a full band like sound with the thumb covering what I call "backing," and then the other fingers are free to play different rhythms and melodies against it.
This is an excellent style to use to play behind a singer, and should be something every singer-songwriter should add to their playing style. Let's break it down!
Check out part 1 here: https://youtu.be/_deODlABqB8
Part 2 is here: https://youtu.be/zNg-X8uzkuc
Submitted February 27, 2021 at 12:18PM by yourguitarteacher https://www.reddit.com/r/Learnmusic/comments/ltq7zw/how_to_play_coffee_blues_on_guitar_mississippi/?utm_source=ifttt
Javier Rodriguez
Saturday, February 27, 2021