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Stormy Monday: an in-depth guide to a blues classic

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This week, a detailed examination of a blues classic. Tab and backing track can be found on Patreon (pay what you like): Patreon: anyonecanplayguitar

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Hi 00:00
Play-through 01:20
History of the song 03:05
T-Bone style 05:51
Bobby Bland style 13:57
Allman Brothers style 20:44
Soloing ideas 25:12
Gear used in this video 29:26
Bye 30:00

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20 Comments

@mvp019 3 years ago

I've noticed a format in many of Adrian's videos:

"I'm not particularly a XXXX guitarist, but I do enjoy playing it a bit."

Proceeds to knock it out of the park in a style he doesn't even specialize in.

You are a great guitarist.

@eohippusone 3 years ago

Great lesson! I'm nearly 80. In 1964, I saw Bobby Bland and his band play live. Wayne Bennett guitar. I stood by the stage and watched him. Made eye contact. Never forgot that moment.

@kalervohamalainen4369 3 years ago

This is how to teach: the man is calm, no boom boom background noise, he speaks clear English, no "actually" disease and he teaches both music and theory very well.
Thank you very much!

@jcrossley3 3 years ago

Dude, you are really good at this YouTube thing. I constantly recommend your channel.

@savethedandelions 3 years ago

Allman Brothers made me love this one!

@guyturck2015 3 years ago

I can only imagine the time and effort that went into the scholarly breakdown of this blues classic. IMHO, if you're looking for ideas on what approach to take on this tune, you just found the best single source of info available anywhere. Amazing job, thank you!!!

@boomerdell 3 years ago

My word, such a beautiful and iconic song and you do it absolute justice because of course you do. Superbly done, Adrian, thank you!

@paulcoleman3081 3 years ago

The University of Adrian. What a fantastic lesson in the history and evolution of Stormy Monday.

@duanefarland9988 3 years ago

You really played this beautifully

@VintageTubeTone 3 years ago

Not a blues expert? But a TERRIFIC blues player. Been watching your videos from 5-10 years ago and still learning, despite playing for 40 years. I particularly enjoyed your lesson "How to Mix Rhythm & Lead in a 12 Bar Blues". If anyone hasn't seen it, it's a must.

@primoroy 1 year ago

Learned to play bass on this in 1962, but I could NEVER get the entire guitar chords part til now (62 years later)! Outstandingly clear teaching! Thanks! :thanksdoc:

@JohnPDX 7 months ago

I love this song, but I have never played it well. Thank you clearing up decades of mysteries. Needless to say, I’m playing it better now. Thank you!

@poppyonepug1 3 years ago

Wayne Bennett is the guitar player on the Bobby Bland version.

@rhllnm 3 years ago

Best teacher on the net! Thanks for all of it.

@lloydloar2 3 years ago

Thanks for all you do. You really are the complete package; you're a great player and a great teacher.

@AspireGuitar 4 months ago

Thorough, excellent tutorial.

@MrJudo2go 3 years ago

Been trying to learn the Bobby Bland and Allman Brothers for years. Thanks for your video post.

@MrJudo2go 3 years ago

Bobby Bland's guitarist for the song was Wayne Bennett, actually a trained jazz guitarist.

@TheThinker-69 10 months ago

Thank you Adrian for this much needed lesson. Your lessons are easy to digest for a non schooled guitarist.

@harigeorgeson5885 3 years ago

It’s really interesting to see how this song has evolved. All of these versions are terrific. Just great chord voicings. Well thought out as usual Adrian. Thanks for doing.