Header Banner
WonderHowTo Logo
WonderHowTo
Electric Guitar
wonderhowto.mark.png
Gadget Hacks Next Reality Food Hacks Null Byte The Secret Yumiverse Invisiverse Macgyverisms Mind Hacks Mad Science Lock Picking Driverless

How to Play John Hurt's "Monday Morning Blues" on guitar

Close-up of hands playing acoustic guitars.

Check out this blues guitar video that will teach you the basics of Mississippi John Hurt's song "Monday Morning Blues". If you're a fan of John Hurt (not the actor), and a you own a nice guitar, then you can't miss this blues lesson.

"Monday Morning Blues" is a 12-bar blues piece in the key of A using the alternating bassline which is common to John Hurt's songs. Hurt could be viewed as a "Bach of the Delta Blues" due to his flowing syncopation.

Download the PDF.

Kevin Duggan's "Masters of Delta Blues Guitar" series is devoted to giving you free guitar lessons for blues songs from the greats.

Apple's iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 updates are packed with new features, and you can try them before almost everyone else. First, check Gadget Hacks' list of supported iPhone and iPad models, then follow the step-by-step guide to install the iOS/iPadOS 26 beta — no paid developer account required.

Related Articles

Comments

No Comments Exist

Be the first, drop a comment!