Vamp Blues Explained: Groove, Pocket, Freedom (BGS147)

Learn how to play vamp blues in the style of John Lee Hooker! In this lesson, we break down what a vamp is, how to lock into the pocket, and how to solo over a one-chord groove using just a few notes.

You’ll see why vamps are the foundation of so much music — from blues (John Lee Hooker, Howlin’ Wolf) to rock (CCR, Hendrix) to funk/R&B (James Brown, P-Funk). This is the perfect starting point for creating powerful grooves and expressive solos.

👉 Perfect for guitarists who want to:

Master one-chord blues vamps
Develop groove and rhythm skills
Learn simple soloing techniques that sound great
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