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the Ploddings Pre-War Blues Lessons

Welcome to these pre-war blues lessons. Comes with:
- 120+ video lessons
- tabs for all songs (which aren't perfectly accurate)

All proceeds go to the Mt. Zion Memorial Fund.. proof of payment is given monthly by Mr. DeWayne Moore, who heads the charity.

$5 access
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Belton Sutherland
Filmed by chance in the 1970s, Belton Sutherland's wailing bends and hypnotic beats were luckily captured on film. Learn his style with each of these full-length lessons.
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Blind Blake
A string-serenader of the highest order, Blind Blake's rapid tempos, intricate picking patterns, and huge repertoire set the blues bar high. Learn more about his style and songs by visiting Ploddings.
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Blind Joe Reynolds
Shrouded in a lesser known past, Blind Joe Reynolds was a slick ladies-man with tough-as-nails shotgun scars. See lessons on his unique guitar style here.
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Blind Lemon Jefferson
Blind Lemon Jefferson trailblazed the solo guitar singer format with his fiery riffs and thundrous voice. Learn his riffs and songs with complete lessons here.
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Blind Willie Johnson
Beyond genres & generations, Blind Willie Johnson was a master of the guitar, with unmatched slide skill. Find complete lessons on his songs here.
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Blind Willie McTell
If he was born 40s later, Blind Willie McTell could've been a Stax legend; not only could he pluck the guitar incredibly, but his vocal stylings are one-of-a-kind
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Bukka White
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Charley Patton
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Elizabeth Cotten
Elizabeth Cotten's music, with beautiful octave bass lines and singing melodies (all with an upside-down guitar, lefty setup) is gorgeous. Learn some songs here
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Geeshie Wiley
One of just a few women of pre-war blues, Geeshie Wiley's harrowing songs easily still send spinal shivers. Get lessons on Last Kind Words and other songs of hers here.
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John Fahey
The mysterious artist who we know as John Fahey. He seemed to venture into all sorts of dimensions, from different tunings to different styles. Get more info here
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King Solomon Hill
So obscure he's nearly a ghost in history, King Solomon Hill lives on with his haunting recordings. Get complete lessons on his intricate guitar style here.
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Lightnin’ Hopkins
As a true great of acoustic blues, Lightnin' Hopkins influenced many including Hendrix. Find out more about his guitar style with complete lessons here.
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Mance Lipscomb
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Mississippi Fred McDowell
As he himself stated, the bottleneck slide was like a voice, and Fred McDowell could have it say anything he wanted. Discover more about his music & playing here.
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Muddy Waters
Muddy Waters started out like many pre-war blues musicians, but emerged as a rock-star by the end of his colorful life. Discover more about his guitar playing here.
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Peg Leg Howell
With an almost mystical style, Peg Leg Howell's sound flowed with shimmering strums and dreamy riffs. Watch lessons on his many wonderful recordings here.
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Robert Johnson
An icon of blues and music overall, Robert Johnson changed the course of 20th century music progression. Learn his songs with complete guitar lessons here.
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Robert Pete Williams
Filmed by chance in the 1970s, Belton Sutherland's wailing bends and hypnotic beats were luckily captured on film. Learn his style with each of these full-length lessons.
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Robert Petway
Famed for his original recording of Catfish Blues, Robert Petway had a cutthroat style with his steel resonator. Learn each of his songs with lessons here.
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Skip James
Replete with more sinister themes, Skip James' music is comfortable with exploring violence and other ugly sides of life. And his guitar playing tags right along
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Son House
Truly the high-priest of pre-war blues, Son House recorded music as if he was standing at a pulpit preaching. Learn his pre-war songs with lessons here.
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