Jackson C Frank – Blues Run The Game

Learn how to play Jackson C Frank – Blues Run The Game note-for-note on guitar.
Difficulty level: Intermediate leaning towards easy.
Bar Chords: No
Thumb-over Chords: No
Playing Style: Fingerpicked (Travis picked)
Tuning: Standard
The file contains two lesson videos. The first is a version that teaches a more standardized picking pattern than the one Jackson actually plays. This was necessary because he picks an extremely irregular pattern and it isn’t necessary in order to play this song effectively and authentically, to pick every note the way he does . So the recommendation is to learn the song from this standardized version.
However, for those folks who simply must play it just like Jackson, a second (much longer) lesson video is included that breaks the song down bar-by-bar. Most of you won’t want or need that one, but it’s included for those who do.
The complete file contains 2 lesson videos, a performance play thru video, full tabs, chords and lyrics. You’ll receive a link to download the lesson which will download as a zip file of 456 Mb containing all the lesson content.
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You’ll receive at least two videos per song, one lesson and one performance-standard play-through. You’ll receive the chords/lyrics and guitar tabs as PDF files.
The videos are mp4 format and should play on PC’s, Macs and most mobile devices.
They will download as Zip files. If you don’t have a Zip program on your PC you’ll need to install one to open the file.
If you want to download to an iPad or iPhone you’ll need an app to do so, please read here to know more about it.
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Trevor Johnson says
These lessons are simply the best. Easy to comprehend. Beautifully put together and and a must for any guitarist regardless of ability to progress forward and become a better player. Thank you so much for your time and dedication. There are many of us who have improved and are improving because of you. Thank you again and please keep up the good work.
Ellie says
Your videos and song tutorials are the best !
I am beginning and finding a site that maps out songs so clearly is rare, Thank you !
Alex McLennan says
like this arrangement
Elvin says
I like this and Bert’s versions, classic music. Thanks.
Simon says
Thank you ever so much for this. It’s very much appreciated. With sincere thanks, Simon.
Ger Kelly says
I’d love some more of Jackson C Frank. His guitar playing was incredible.
Anonymous says
Incredible. More Jackson C. please!!
LC says
Been waiting for this one for a while, and it’s another fantastic lesson. Thanks, Jerry!
Steven Goss says
Can’t download Blues Runs the Game. Keeps telling me my email address is invalid.