Boomer Guitar Sessions Ep. 28 | What Is A “Vamp Blues?

Hey guitar nerds! Welcome to Episode 28 of “Boomer Guitar Sessions.” Today we’re diving into the world of “Vamp Blues.” This episode is all about understanding and mastering the art of the vamp blues, a style that’s been a cornerstone of blues music for generations.
Soooo... what is "Vamp Blues" anyway? A "vamp" is a repetitive musical phrase or groove, or riff often used to set a mood. It's a fundamental technique in blues, R&B, and Rock characterized by a single chord, melody, or a simple chord progression that repeats, creating a foundation for improvisation and lyrical storytelling. This technique has been a staple in the repertoires of blues legends like Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker, and Howlin' Wolf, who used it to create some of the most iconic blues tracks ever recorded.
Consider this your introduction to all things "Vamp Blues"!
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[@robhead22]

Great. Thank you!

[@zinc1024]

would have like to hear some more serious/complete blowing over one of those vamps as a "full example".

[@davidt9841]

I have no problem with you labeling it “Vamp Blues” I know what a “vamp” is.. adding “Blues” to it doesn’t scare, or harm, me.. nor, is it “wrong”.. Keep Doing what You’re Doing!!!

[@thevirtualacademy8117]

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[@robhead22]

You need to get out more often.

[@5400bowen]

A vamp blues? Dum term. No information, "overly unique"... that's because you just made it up out of thin air. No one uses that term. Vamping is vamping, vamping ON a blues is the way we all say it. You are just as confused as anyone who doesn't already know will be after watching this video. Vamping is playing a part over and over until some signal is done to indicate to start the whole piece and not keep playing the same part, not waiting for the cue anymore. Blues is blues, there is no such "type" of blues as "vamping blues". It's a verb, not a noun..