10:08·32K views·Jul 2025·Released 1967·Taught by Marty Music
Barre ChordsBluesKey of C# minor76 BPMTuning: Other
Listen to the original
How's it hit?
Chords
What you'll learn
How to play the iconic riff
Chord progression
C# minor pentatonic soloing
Blues tone setup with Boss Katana
About this lesson
Learn how to play Born Under a Bad Sign by Albert King on guitar! This blues lesson covers the iconic riff, chords, and C# minor pentatonic soloing—plus a FREE Boss Katana blues tone patch!
Today we’re breaking down Born Under a Bad Sign—the Albert King classic that’s become a blues jam essential. Whether you're riffing, soloing, or just want that iconic blues vibe under your fingers, I’ll walk you through the whole thing step-by-step using that tasty C# minor pentatonic scale.
Big thanks to Boss for sponsoring this one and hooking up a FREE blues patch for the Boss Katana amp! It nails that bluesy tone and is super fun to play with.
→ Download the FREE Boss Patch — https://bosstoneexchange.com/liveset/e0972f5d-b347-4dd5-b4e4-b9392a7b6809/
🎸 Want help visualizing the fretboard?
Download my FREE Ultimate Guitar Guide PDF — includes pentatonic scales, arpeggios, and more!
→ https://www.martymusic.com/the-ultimate-guitar-guide-ebook
🎵 Grab FREE blues courses and more at:
→ https://www.martymusic.com/free-courses