Death Letter Blues main riff

This captivating riff, combined with its incredible lyrics, truly defines the essence of the song. Alongside Charlie Patton, Son House was one of the earliest Delta blues legends, recording his first tracks in 1930—one year after Patton. However, Freddie Spruell's 'Milk Cow Blues' holds the distinction of being the earliest recorded Delta blues track. In this post, I break down how to play the iconic riff from 'Death Letter.'"