Bas de Beer

Bas de Beer

Blues lessons

“Slow Dancing” a la John Mayer style

“Slow Dancing” a la John Mayer style

After my lesson on how to play the riff for the verse of the “Slow Dancing” John Mayer style track I also wanted to add an example of me playing the track. Just so you can see how I utilize the riff and what I am playing in the solo parts. 🎸 Backing...
Soulful Blues guitar in A | Live Funk Jam

Soulful Blues guitar in A | Live Funk Jam

This week I’m playing over “Heavenly Soul” by Now YOU Shred – a live soulful blues guitar track inspired by the legendary Syl Johnson. The groove on this track immediately pulled me in. I began with a warm, soulful tone before switching guitars...
Fool For Your Stockings by ZZ Top

Fool For Your Stockings by ZZ Top

A Texas blues style guitar take on Fool For Your Stockings guitar cover based on the classic by ZZ Top. I wanted to capture that slow, greasy blues feel — warm tone, laid-back groove, and expressive phrasing with a bit of attitude. This version is not meant to copy...
Groovy Freddie King style guitar jam

Groovy Freddie King style guitar jam

This uptempo blues jam is inspired by the groovy, driving feel of Freddie King’s blues style. The focus here is on strong rhythm phrasing, punchy bends, dynamic accents, and creating energy. I wanted this track to feel loose, fun, and full of movement — the kind of...
Almost Cut My Hair guitar jam

Almost Cut My Hair guitar jam

This expressive blues guitar improvisation was inspired by the atmosphere and emotional honesty of “Almost Cut My Hair” by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young. What I love about this style of music is that it goes far beyond speed or technical perfection. It’s about...