The vast majority of contemporary blues music is based on what is termed a 12-bar format. That is, the main body …
Category: Blues Basics
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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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Blues Chords: Dominant 9th
All of these chords can substitute any of the I, IV, V chord found in blues. For example, you can …
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Blues Chords: 6th Chords
6th Chords Sixth chords sound super jazzy and are fun to throw in every once in awhile. It’s really easy …
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Descending Turnaround
A descending turnaround has a shifting melody that travels down in pitch.