Learn Desert Blues Guitar with Justin Adams
Explore the hypnotic sounds of the Sahara. Unlock the rhythmic and melodic traditions of desert blues guitar with four daily lessons delivered straight to your inbox. Guided by Justin Adams, who worked closely with Tinariwen producing two of their iconic records, discover techniques that connect ancient Saharan melodies to the roots of blues and rock.
Your Curriculum
Day 1: An Introduction to North African Rhythms
Day 2: North African Rhythm Guitar Patterns
Day 3: Studying Tunisian Sufi Song
Day 4: Sidi Mansour – Melodic Details
Why Learn Desert Blues Guitar?
The origins of blues and rock trace back to North and West Africa, where rhythmic grooves, traditional scales, and haunting melodies echo across the Sahara desert. In this course, Justin Adams reveals how Tuareg guitar styles and desert blues rhythms influenced Mississippi delta traditions and shaped modern music.
By learning these techniques, you’ll connect with the roots of the pentatonic scale, explore African rhythms, and bring an entirely new dimension to your playing.
- Day 1: An Introduction to North African Rhythms – Learn foundational 6/8 grooves and the rhythmic patterns that define North African desert music.
- Day 2: North African Rhythm Guitar Patterns – Explore Arabic-influenced rhythm guitar techniques used in genres like Rai and Gnawa music.
- Day 3: Studying Tunisian Sufi Song – Discover the melodies of Sufi traditions and how they translate to guitar.
- Day 4: Sidi Mansour – Melodic Details – Dive into the classic Tunisian song “Sidi Mansour” and its intricate melodic lines.
Learn desert blues guitar techniques and explore the iconic styles of the Sahara desert with Justin Adams.
Add A New Dimension To Your Guitar Playing
Sign up now and receive four free lessons, each uncovering the rhythms and melodies of North African desert guitar.