Playing the Changes is the Secret to Real Blues and Rockabilly - Escape Minor Pentatonic Prison.

Blues & Rockabilly Soloing That Actually Sounds Like the Style
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There’s a real gap between what many players are told early on ("just use the minor pentatonic") and what actually makes blues and rockabilly feel authentic and expressive.

If you're stuck in the minor pentatonic rut and wondering why your solos don’t quite sound like real blues or rockabilly, this video is for you.

In this lesson, I show you how to focus on a small area of the neck—just *four strings in one position**—to unlock the sounds of Chuck Berry, classic blues, and raw rockabilly. Rather than just running a scale, I’ll show you how to **outline chord changes**, target **specific chord tones**, and **play the changes* in a way that immediately makes your lead playing sound more authentic.

✅ Practice with limited notes for deeper musicality
✅ Understand how to use major thirds, flat sevens, and more
✅ Works great over *slow blues* and *uptempo rockabilly*
✅ Perfect for intermediate guitarists ready to move beyond scale shapes

Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro & concept overview
00:37 - Why just one scale isn't enough
01:17 - B♭ tribute to Chuck Berry
02:22 - Targeting chord tones
03:20 - Playing over I-IV-V with expression
06:24 - Why slow blues will reveal your musical depth
08:02 - Playing the changes vs. noodling
09:00 - Final demo & wrap-up

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