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Blues Improvisation
Blues Improv


Blues For Peace

Blues Workshop

Blues taught the way it's meant to be played - in a band!

blues improvisation

Blue Notes - what they are, how to use them.

Pentatonic Scale - the bedrock blues / rock pattern.

Blues Scale - extra blue note for moanin blues & jazz.

String Bends - common bends and a few wierd ones.

Guitar Positions - for your hands on the guitar dummy!

Blues Chord Changes

12 Bar Blues - that's Chicago blues mister!

Quick Change - hip variation on the basic 12 bar.

8 Bar Blues - songs like "Key to the Highway"

Turnarounds - chord changes and classic licks.

Minor Blues - songs like "Who's Been Talkin?"

Chord Numbers -  I, IV, V chords explained

Take It Down From The Vth - blues stage talk

Blues Bridges - the "B" part to blues songs.

Jazz Blues - songs like "Ain’t Nobody’s Bizness".

Essential Blues Band Styles

Shuffle - Boog-a-loo - Slow Blues - Funky Shuffle.
Rock-a-billy - Blues Riff - R&B - Rock N Roll.

Blues / Rock Rhythm

8th Notes - when to play them even and dotted.

Harmonic Rhythm - on the beat, before the beat.

Guitar Styles - Jimmy Reed takes on the Beatles.

The Pause - you're gonna have to pay for this!

Workshop Materials

Blues Guitar Band
optional
Bring instrument and music paper.


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