Intro

Blues You Can Use: Guitar Chords by John Ganapes is a focused guide to the essential chord voicings, progressions, and rhythms that define blues guitar. Whether you're comping behind a singer or laying down a gritty 12-bar groove, this book breaks down movable shapes, dominant 7th variations, and classic turnarounds in an accessible way. From open-position shuffles to jazzy substitutions, it arms you with the harmonic tools to play authentic blues with confidence.

This summary distills the book's key chord concepts - fingerings, inversions, and rhythmic phrasing - so you can quickly integrate them into your playing. Grab your guitar, and let's dig into the chords that make the blues swing!