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Learn 6 variations of the jazz blues progression going from the basic blues chords to modern variations like the bebop blues + many examples.
- Chord Melody Arrangements
Picking a Chord Melody Tune. In this lesson you’ll create a...
- Bebop Guitar
When you listen to a bebop improvisation and you would take...
- Chord Melody Arrangements
- A Quick History of Blues Music
- Breaking Down Blues Songs: Understanding Blues Progressions Using Chord Numbers
- Basic I7-Iv7-V7 Blues Chord Progression
- Basic Jazz Blues Chord Progression
- Common Jazz Blues Chord Progression Additions
- Bird Blues Chord Progression
- Even More Blues Progression Variations!
- Resources For Practicing The Blues
As we mentioned above, one of the most important song forms in jazz is the blues, but before we dig intoblues chord progressions, we’ll need to establish some historical context so we better understand the context of blues songs and what they mean to American history generally, and African American history specifically. All modern blues music can b...
When it comes to jazz improvisation, I have a special rule: If you want to become a great jazz improviser, you must understand jazz harmony. In other words, you could learn all of the licks and tricks you want, but if you don’t know how jazz harmony works, you won’t ever truly get it. That’s why it’s important to identify chord progressions and und...
This blues form is a basic 12-bar blues, utilizing only three chords: the I7, IV7, and the V chord: 1. I7 2. IV7 3. V7 I have this lead sheet in concert Bb, as this is one of the most popular blues keys in jazz. Take some time to memorize this chord progression because this is important to know! If you have trouble memorizing chord progressions, br...
The differences in the chord changes start in bar 8. Instead of going to the V chord in bar 9, they play a ii-V into the I7 chord in bar 11. To bridge the gap from the Bb7 in bar 7, the dominant VI chord is added in bar 8. You may have noticed the chord in parenthesis in the Basic I7-IV-V Blues, and now you see it again in the Basic Jazz Blues (C7-...
In bar 4, a ii-V of IV7is added, meaning that you can perceive the Fmin7-Bb7 as a ii-V- into Eb7. This makes it easier to think about rather than relating these chords to the parent key center of Bb. In bar 6, the #iv diminishedis added. In bar 8, the iii chordis added with the VI. This adds some nice voice leading into the ii chord. The turnaround...
There is one more kind of jazz blues you should know. It’s called a Bird Blues. Sometimes it’s also called a “Bebop Blues.” Birdrefers to Charlie Parker, the iconic saxophonist who pioneered Bebop. If you don’t know who he is, look him up! His nickname was “Bird,” hence “Bird Blues.” He took the 12-bar blues and re-harmonized it using different cho...
Here are some jazz tune examples that take the blues progression and change it to explore new sounds. The following blues songs are strong examples of jazz musicians who pushed the standard blues in different directions.
Understanding the construction and harmonic movement of the blues is important, but then you need to start improvising over it. Here are some practicing tips for developing a strong jazz feel while playing over the 12-bar blues progression: 1. Whether you play a chordal or melodic instrument, be sure to practice different blues heads in different k...
Oct 6, 2019 · 11 variations of the traditional blues progression for jazz musicians are presented in this lesson with chord charts and analysis.
In this lesson, we will cover what is commonly accepted as the jazz blues form. If you are at a jazz jam night and someone calls the “blues in F”, this is the chord sequence or chord progression that will be played for the 12 bars.
Aug 12, 2019 · Jazz blues progressions are just as the name suggests: they are traditional blues progressions, but with additional chords commonly found in jazz standards. In this lesson, you'll find five distinct jazz blues progressions listed below ranging from easy to difficult.
In this jazz blues guitar lesson, I show you how to play a jazz blues chord progression. We start with a basic 12 bar blues and step by step turn it the regu...
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This lesson explains some of the different jazz blues chord substitutions that jazz musicians play, starting with a simple I IV V blues and moving right up to a harmonically dense Parker...
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