
Blind Blake’s recordings, made in the 1920s and 1930s, set a standard for ragtime blues guitar virtuosity that remains unmatched. His famous "double-thumb" right-hand technique is part of a syncopated sound that is unlike that of any other guitarist. His recordings, with their rhythmic drive and ingenious variations, remain a source of endless delight (as well as frustration) for today’s acoustic blues guitarists.
In this lesson Ari Eisinger provides detailed demonstrations of Blake’s guitar breaks and accompaniments from one of his best recordings, Tootie Blues.