BB King The Thrill Is Gone

Practise your picking dynamics and take your solos to the next level with this classic blues ballad from the king of the blues.

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Never underestimate the importance of picking dynamics. Many of BB King’s licks in The Thrill Is Gone switch between loud and soft, and he is one of the most expressive soloists of all time. Dynamic markings are often shown in sheet music, but with BB these aren’t really appropriate – switching from loud to soft is part and parcel of his playing. To emulate the King it really is a matter of ‘feeling’ his style.