
Blues Workshop
Blues taught the way it's meant to be played - in a band! Sign
up today! Call Johhny at 058-237707
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
Blues
Playbacks optional
Bring instrument and music paper.