This course is available as “pay what you can” and all materials are available under the first lesson. Learn how to write and jam the blues effortlessly, by yourself or with an entire band. This course takes us from complete beginner to competent composer in only 5 days by studying the structure of the 12-bar blues, how it can be improved and modified, and how lead lines and solos can interact on top. In addition to the basic blues, the minor blues is taught, as well as several theoretical concepts such as relativity and scale degrees. By the end of this course, you will be able to speak the language of blues, and easily fit in to a live jam by knowing the commonly used scales, chords, and structures.
Topics covered include
- I + IV + V Chords
- The Basic 12 – Bar Blues
- Rhythm, Swing, 4/4, and 6/8
- Quick Change + Turnaround
- Chord Substitutions (9th, 13th, 7#9)
- Rhythm Guitar Techniques
- Pentatonic Minor/Major + The Blues Scale
- Minor 7th Chords
- Minor Blues
- The Role of Bass and Keys
- Advanced Topics + Next Steps
It also includes the following free resources
- 53 Page Pdf (course walk through)
- 2 Reference Pdfs
- 5 Custom mp3s
- Lessons and practice plans for 5 days
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