Blues Keyboard Method

Covers techniques for creating blues keyboard sounds in an improvisational music setting.

Covers the fundamentals of creating bluesy music through chord mastery and improvisation skills.

Introduces major chord formulas for C, G, and F, including arpeggio playing techniques.

The 12-bar blues pattern is introduced as a fundamental progression used extensively in Blues, Rock, and Jazz.

Introduces techniques for playing left-hand chords, covering inversions and voicings through practical exercises.

Introduces techniques for creating blues-inspired harmonies through the use of flattened thirds, fifths, and sevenths.

The blues scale is introduced, covering its distinct characteristics compared to the major scale.

The properties and applications of enharmonic notes, which have identical pitches but distinct letter names.

The Blues scale is applied over varying bass notes and octaves in the left hand.

Musical patterns are crafted and adapted to suit various chord progressions.

Partial chords and shells are introduced as essential elements of left-hand accompaniment in Blues keyboard playing.

Harmonizing vocal techniques with instrumental accompaniments and developing advanced hand gestures for musical expression.

Blues scale riffs are combined with accompaniment to create new sounds and techniques.

Combines previous concepts to create a 12-bar blues composition.

The origins and development of blues rhythms are examined, including their impact on the creation of new musical styles.

Introduces the concept of the eighth-note triplet, a rhythmic pattern played within one beat.

Introduces the fundamentals of playing fast blues runs using triplets and the Blues scale.

Tying notes into eighth-note triplets and examining alternate notations for creating swing rhythms.

The fundamentals of Blues drumming are introduced through the mastery of the shuffle rhythm.

The shuffle rhythm is applied to develop a unique swing feel while coordinating both hands in the context of the 12-bar blues.

Ties connect identical notes on the staff, introducing rhythmic concepts for varied melodies.

Improvises over blues scales in shuffle rhythms, incorporating iconic blues and rock techniques.

Root position, first inversion, and second inversion chords in C, G, and F major are covered.

Covers techniques for playing blues piano, including chord inversions and root note use in left-hand accompaniment.

Roman numeral chord progressions are explained, focusing on the roles of I, IV, and V chords in a key.

Turnaround phrases establish musical repetition and continuity, forming the foundation of traditional Blues structures.

Broken chord techniques are applied to create rich harmonies and emotional expression in Blues music.

Introduces the concept of grace notes in Blues playing, emphasizing their role in conveying emotional depth.

Notes, keys, and rhythms are introduced, covering fundamental music concepts.

The fundamentals of Blues guitar include learning the key of G, major scale, and mastering chords I, IV, and V.

Transposes shuffle patterns and plays chord progressions in the key of G, covering Quick IV harmonies.

Introduces blues patterns in the key of G, focusing on grace notes and 2-finger technique.

The G Blues scale is covered, including its use over a shuffle rhythm.

The Two-Octave Blues Scale is introduced, providing expanded blues runs beyond a single octave.

The formula and construction of seventh chords are covered, featuring the G7 chord as an example.

Introduces the three inversions of the G7 chord and their applications in music.

The C7 chord and its four basic positions are covered.

The D7 chord's notes, positions, and variations are examined.

F7 chord and its various forms, including root position, first inversion, second inversion, and third inversion.

Partial chord voicings for 7th chords in Blues music emphasize omitted notes.

Introduces the concept of left-handed 7th chord patterns and their application in creating a more complex shuffle rhythm.

Partial 7th chords and shuffle patterns are used to combine chords and scales in blues music.

Covers fundamental concepts of New Orleans Rhumba rhythm, including playing straight 8th notes.

Double-note runs, broken chords, and New Orleans-style blues techniques for right-hand playing.

Covers rhumba bass line in G, addressing fingering challenges and providing technique tips for smooth execution.