Dominant 7th chords are another favorite of blues players everywhere. They are labeled with a 7. For example, C7. Our …
Category: Blues Basics
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Blues Chords: 7th Sharped 9th
This strange chord is perfect for when you want to funk it up. The root is on the 5th string. …
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Bluesy Double-Stops
Would you like to learn a cool trick that you can implement into your blues guitar playing that will liven …
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Descending Turnaround
A descending turnaround has a shifting melody that travels down in pitch.
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Contracting Turnaround
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Standard 12 Bar Blues
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I, IV, V Chords
The 12-bar blues is one of the most popular chord progressions in popular music, including the blues. The blues progression …
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Expanding Turnaround
The expanding turnaround has a moving melody line that moves away from a static note. This one is shades of …
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Call And Response
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How To Play 12 Bar Blues
The vast majority of contemporary blues music is based on what is termed a 12-bar format. That is, the main body …