12K views · 235 reactions | Stevie Ray Vaughan was more restrained on his 1985 recording of "The Sky Is Crying" than on almost ANY of his other slow blues songs. That restraint allowed the song to breathe, giving it a slow-burning, smoldering feel. This is an excerpt from a free 30-minute lesson that you can watch here: https://texasbluesalley.com/setlist/how-to-unlock-srvs-magic-in-the-sky-is-crying #guitar #blues #StevieRayVaughan #music #tutorial | Texas Blues Alley | Facebook

9.2K views · 223 reactions | Heard in many of his upbeat songs, this is one of the most common syncopated strumming patterns that Stevie Ray Vaughan played. #bluesguitar #guitarlessons | Texas Blues Alley | Facebook

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One of the legends of Texas Blues, Lightnin' Hopkins, was an inspiration to many of our favorite players. Here's a soloing pattern that he used while soloing that's found just below the root fret of whatever key you're in. #bluesguitar #guitarlessons | Texas Blues Alley

17K views · 1.3K reactions | Written as a collaboration between Larry Davis, an Arkansas native bluesman and Joseph Scott, an arranger and A&R man with Duke Records, the two men created a dark, foreboding metaphor for a doomed relationship. https://www.allaboutbluesmusic.com/texas-flood/ ‘Texas Flood’ is one of many great blues songs with a connection to the lone star state and is the kind of blues classic that will be covered forever. | All About Blues Music | Facebook

122K views · 1.4K reactions | Hey Joe” sounds more complicated than a blues song (because it is), but in this lesson I’ll show you how to remember the chord progression using just 5 notes. These 1-minute lessons are published daily and are sent out by email several hours before they’re published here. Sign up at https://1minuteblues.com. #bluesguitar #guitarlessons #hendrix | Texas Blues Alley | Facebook

230 reactions · 9 comments | Unlock the secrets of SRV's legendary cover "The Sky Is Crying"! This FREE 4-part video series covers: • The song's rich history, dating back to Elmore James • Why SRV's "less is more" approach is so memorable • Tips for capturing his magic in your own playing • Advice for how to study and learn the song like a pro This series begins soon. Register now! go.texasbluesalley.com/sky-is-crying-blueprint | Texas Blues Alley | Facebook