In Lessons Thirty One and Thirty Three you were introduced to three basic patterns for the blues progression. These patterns enable you to play a blues in any key. The same principle of basic patterns can be used in turnarounds. Consider turnarounds 1 and 2 in the key of A:
There are two patterns for each turnaround, enabling you to play them in any key. Here is a summary of the keys in which each pattern may be used:
You should practice turnarounds in all keys using different rhythms (see following examples) . Try some of the songs listed in Appendix Two.
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