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1-4-5 (E-A-B7) chord progression in the key of E Major

(1) Start by using position 1 of the Major ‘Pentatonic’ scale associated with the general ‘Key’ of the tune/song. (2) Tastefully (not too much) add a 4th and 7th note from the E Major scale. (3) Add a ‘Blue’s note into the solo. (4) Look at the ‘Triad’ shapes and their scales that you know that are part of your chord progression. Delete the 4th and 7th notes and you’ve got the ‘pentatonic’ scales. (5) Experiment by including any of the 5 Pentatonics scales. (6) Always be aware of the ‘groove’ and underlining chord changes, and especially your timing. It’s where and how you add these ‘extra’ notes and the other 4 Pentatonic positions that sets your composition apart from the rest! Remember - less can be more, so don’t play a million notes when a few will do the job! Start collecting and writing down in Tab form phrases (called ‘licks’ by musicians) you particularly like so you can use them in other arrangements. If you want any of the above explained just ask when you next attend lesson.

Lesson Guide - ‘Chicago Blues’

Chicago Blues Backing

arranged and performed by J. Edwards

John’s notes; This short (57 sec’s) arrangement started out as a 5 minute ‘Blues’ workout for myself while waiting for a student to arrive. I quickly scribbled down the TAB (before I forgot what I played), spent another 5 minutes on the keyboard recording a backing track and here we are for you to have a go at! It’s in the key of E Major and played over a standard 1- 4- 5 chord progression (E-A-B7). It uses notes from the pentatonic and triad (chord) scales. If you are not sure what that means ask when next attending your lesson. These licks (phrases) are ‘bread and butter’ to Blues and Rock guitarists, so practice them so you can play them (or a variation of them).

Now try this solo Version 2 Chigago Blues

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