Train Whistle Lick – Blues in E (Lesson) | Acoustic Blues Variations

Master Texas & Delta fingerstyle → https://jimbruceguitar.com/texasdelta... More fingerstyle blues lessons here (playlist) →    • Delta & Ragtime Fingerstyle Path   0:00 Intro + lick preview 0:14 Creds + lesson focus 0:55 Blues in E basics (E, A7, B7) 1:14 Why vary simple progressions 2:17 Train Whistle Lick overview (7th–8th fret) 4:05 Left‑hand close‑up: fingering + bends 5:26 Right‑hand close‑up: palm damping + bass thud 7:14 Wrap‑up + next steps (take it to A/A7) Build interest in a simple E blues by adding the “Train Whistle Lick” and tasteful variations. We’ll use bends at the 7th–8th fret, mix single notes with bass, and add right‑hand palm damping to keep the old Delta blues feel without getting too complicated. What you’ll learn: Train Whistle Lick fingerings (E blues context) Bends, vibrato, and letting notes ring Mixing melody notes with bass hits Right‑hand palm damping for a percussive “thud” How to vary simple E–A7–B7 progressions without losing the feel Keep learning: Full course: https://jimbruceguitar.com/texasdelta... Pathway playlist:    • Delta & Ragtime Fingerstyle Path