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Boom Boom John Lee Hooker Guitar Soloing Lesson + Tutorial
John Lee Hooker's "Boom Boom" is a blues classic that has been covered by countless artists over the years. The song's iconic guitar riff is a staple of the blues genre and has been imitated by guitarists of all skill levels.
Now in case you missed it I did already post a lesson on the channel breaking down the main guitar part, but in this video we are going to specifically talk about blues leads and soloing over this song!
The riff itself is simple, but it's the way Hooker plays it that makes it so special. He uses a combination of fingerpicking and strumming to create a driving rhythm that propels the song forward. The use of open strings and bent notes also adds to the riff's raw and gritty sound.
This tune is a great blues song for guitarists of all skill levels to learn. The riff is relatively simple and can be played with just a few chords. However, by incorporating elements of Hooker's style such as fingerpicking, strumming, and the use of a thumb pick and slide, guitarists can add their own flair and make the song their own.
Simply put, "Boom Boom" by John Lee Hooker is a classic blues song that has stood the test of time. It's iconic guitar riff is simple yet effective and Hooker's unique style of playing has been an inspiration to many guitarists over the years. This song is a great addition to any guitar player's repertoire and offers a fantastic opportunity to learn new blues techniques and add some fresh flavor to your playing.
Who Wrote Boom Boom?
“Boom Boom” was written by American blues singer, songwriter, and guitarist John Lee Hooker. It was first recorded in 1961, and even though it’s considered a blues standard music critic Charles Shaar Murray called it "the greatest pop song he ever wrote".
The song has a bluesy groove to it but it actually doesn’t follow a typical 12-bar blues chord progression like many traditional blues songs. “Boom Boom” is closer to a one-chord blues like “Boogie Chillen,” or “Smokestack Lightnin”.
Boom Boom Chords
Even though “Boom Boom” does not follow a typical 12-bar blues, it still uses the most common 3 chords of a typical blues progression the I, IV, and V. Since “Boom Boom” is in the key of E, the chords you’ll need to know are E, A, and B.
These chords are often referred to in the blues as the I, IV, and V chords.
E = I chord
A = IV chord
B = V chord
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