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The Basics of the Blues

The Basics of the Blues

This collection will evolve to include blues lessons that range from easy-advanced. The lessons will generally be faiirly brief so that you can learn a practice routine and take it directly to the shed.

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The Basics of the Blues

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Blues Basics, Part 1- Connecting the Triads

Blues Basics, Part 1- Connecting the Triads

In this easy blues lesson, you'll learn an exercise for connecting the triads that form the foundation for the chords in the blues.

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14:11

Blues Basics, Part 2- Pentatonics and Passing Tones

Blues Basics, Part 2- Pentatonics and Passing Tones

Learn to combine pentatonic scales and passing tones in this lesson for a unique approach to playing the blues.
17:37

Blues Basics, Part 3- The Rockin' Boppin' Blues Lick

Blues Basics, Part 3- The Rockin' Boppin' Blues Lick

This versatile lick combine bop elements with a rock/funk style. We'll use it on a 16-bar funk blues
28:59

Blues Basics Part 4- Blues and the Cycle of Dominants

Blues Basics Part 4- Blues and the Cycle of Dominants

Learn how the Cycle of Dominants is related to the Blues and how to take advantage of this in your practice. Several exercises are included, among those is a great Sonny Stitt blues lick transcribed by one of your fellow subscribers, Vera. You'll learn how to practice these components around the ...
Blues Basics, Part 1 - Connecting the Triads.zip
3.27 MB

Blues Basics, Part 1 - Connecting the Triads.zip

3.27 MB
Blues Basics, Part 3 - Rockin'-Boppin'-Blues-Lick-EXTRAS.zip
2.88 MB

Blues Basics, Part 3 - Rockin'-Boppin'-Blues-Lick-EXTRAS.zip

2.88 MB
Blues-Basics-Pt-2, Pentatonic Scales and Passing Tones-EXTRAS.zip
3.35 MB

Blues-Basics-Pt-2, Pentatonic Scales and Passing Tones-EXTRAS.zip

3.35 MB
Blues Basics, Part 4 Blues-and-the-Cycle-of-Dominants-EXTRAS.zip
4.13 MB

Blues Basics, Part 4 Blues-and-the-Cycle-of-Dominants-EXTRAS.zip

4.13 MB