Maybe the easiest acoustic blues lick ever? This MICRO LICK consists of just 4 notes and is played with just one finger. This is a great quick lick to throw into your blues rhythm playing to spice things up a bit. MICRO LICKS, like this one and the others in this series, are tiny lick fragments that become great building blocks for longer licks. But for the budding finger picking blues player, they work just fine on their own. Consisting of only three or four notes, these little guys may be simple but they are tasty. Remember: 'simple' or 'easy' doesn't mean 'boring' and these MICRO LICKS are great examples of that. Not only is the lick in this video super easy to nail (it's only four notes) but, this lick is incredibly versatile. I'm using this lick as a part of the classic blues shuffle pattern in E, but you can stick this lick into just about any groove. The use of the open strings in this lick really add some nice overtones if you let them ring a bit like I do in the video. The other cool thing about a lick like this that makes use of open strings is that it frees up your fret hand to move into the next position. That's one of the best reasons that this lick works so well to color your rhythm playing. Practice moving in and out of the typical blues rhythm shuffle pattern and this lick. If you need help, watch the video. I do this multiple times during the lesson. Also, be sure to check out the website for the complete lesson: http://www.bluesguitarinstitute.com/another-easy-acoustic-blues-lick-in-e Preview for the next lesson: We'll start linking these MICRO LICKS together to build longer licks. This is where the magic of MICRO LICKS really takes off. If you're serious about improving your blues guitar skills, join the Blues Guitar Institute newsletter to get quick tips, licks and lessons: http://www.bluesguitarinstitute.com/YT028 If you are new to fingerstyle blues and want to get started, check out this video: http://www.bluesguitarinstitute.com/intro-fingerstyle-acoustic-blues There, I'll show you how to get started playing some sweet finger picked acoustic blues. Play Hard! PS - If any of these licks make you think you'll never be able to play them, think again! Start with these small MICRO LICKS and keep at it. It takes tons of practice to play even the smallest lick, riff or chord on the guitar. But that's why we do it, right? For the challenge and the reward! So, keep at it! PPS - If you found this video useful, please share it with your friends on Facebook, Twitter or Google+. Here's the link: http://youtu.be/a4xneB56X9Q