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Lesson Guide - Walking with the Blues
John’s notes:
This one minute ‘jazzy/blues’ tune takes
advantage of di-adds (2 note harmonies) and
triads, as well as some ‘bluesy’ melodic licks in
between. I’ve accompanied the tune with an
upright bass sounding ‘walking bass’ rhythm part
to add to the ‘bluesy’ atmosphere. Although based
on a standard 1 4 5 chord progression there are
some chord choices typically used in this genre.
Think about the shuffle ‘groove’ when playing this
tune.
I imagine a dimly lit, smokey jazz night club in the
1930-40’s. The band (guitar, bass, piano and
maybe a soft drummer) plugging away in the
background while waitresses serve tables. Typical
cocktail lounge bar music still popular today on
cruise ships and nightclubs.
Backing Track
arranged and performed by
J. Edwards
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