Albert Collins (October 1, 1932 – November 24, 1993) was an American Blues guitarist and singer with a distinctive guitar style. Collins was noted for his powerful playing and his use of altered tunings and capo. His long association with the Fender Telecaster led to the title "The Master of the Telecaster"
This selection continues our study of the 12 Bar Blues in the key of C. The Bass line is quite challenging, incorporating the minor 3rd and b7 into the bass line.
Practice this first: 1 2 m3 4 5 6 m7 8 m7 6 5 4 m3 2 1 :
bass line 1 8 5 b7 6 5 m3 :|
variation 1 8 b7 6 5 m3 :|
count 1 2 + 3 + 4 + :|
Rhythm guitar chords: I7 (C7 = add m7) IV9 (F9 = add m7 and 9) V7 (G7 = add m7)
This selection continues our study of the 12 Bar Blues in the key of C. The Bass line is quite challenging, incorporating the minor 3rd and b7 into the bass line.
Practice this first: 1 2 m3 4 5 6 m7 8 m7 6 5 4 m3 2 1 :
bass line 1 8 5 b7 6 5 m3 :|
variation 1 8 b7 6 5 m3 :|
count 1 2 + 3 + 4 + :|
Rhythm guitar chords: I7 (C7 = add m7) IV9 (F9 = add m7 and 9) V7 (G7 = add m7)
Honey Hush Albert Collins
Key C major
4/4
Play 2x with no vocals; bass and drums set a groove.
I
Oh honey hush, yes you talk too much
IV I
Oh honey hush, yes you talk too much
V IV I V
Listenin' to your conversation is just about to separate us
You start talkin' in the morning, you're talkin' all day long
I'm tryin' to figure out what I did wrong
Oh honey hush, yes you talk too much
Listenin' to your conversation is just about to separate us
I stay out all day long, you know I hate to come home
Everything I do, seems to be wrong
Oh honey hush, yes you talk too much
Listenin' to your conversation is just about to separate us
Instrumental Break
^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ use 8th notes walk down to the IV
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1+2+3+4+ |1+2+3+4+ 1+2+3+4+ | 1+2+3+4+
I can't sleep, I can't rest in peace
I'll be better off, you know, walkin' the streets
Oh honey hush, yes you talk too much
Listenin' to your conversation is just about to separate us
I come for lunch or dinner, it happens all the time
That little gal just drives me out of my mind
Oh honey hush, yes you talk too much
Listenin' to your conversation is just about to separate us
Out with instrumental solos.