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The Blues Method For Beginning Blues Players: A Comprehensive Guide to Mastering the Fundamentals

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The blues is a genre of music that originated in the African-American community in the United States in the late 19th century. It is characterized by its use of blue notes, a specific type of flattened note that gives the music its distinctive sound. Blues music is often played on the guitar, harmonica, or piano, and it has been a major influence on many other genres of music, including rock and roll, jazz, and country.

Ukulele Blues: A Blues Method for Beginning Blues Players

Ukulele Blues: A Blues Method Book for Beginning Blues Players

by Manitoba Hal Brolund

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Language	:	English
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If you're a beginning blues player, there are a few things you need to know in order to get started. First, you need to learn the basic blues scale. The blues scale is a six-note scale that consists of the root note, the flat third, the perfect fourth, the flat fifth, the perfect fifth, and the flat seventh. The blues scale can be played in any key, but the most common key for blues music is E.

Once you've learned the blues scale, you need to learn how to play some basic blues chords. The most common blues chords are the I chord (the root note),the IV chord (the perfect fourth),and the V chord (the perfect fifth). You can use these chords to create a simple blues progression, such as I-IV-V. You can also add other chords to your progression, such as the II chord (the minor second) and the III chord (the major third). For getting blues patterns you can check out Jazz Guitar Licks.

Once you've learned some basic blues chords, you can start to learn how to play some blues songs. There are many different blues songs that you can learn, so you can find one that you like and start practicing. As you practice, you'll start to get better at playing the blues and you'll be able to create your own blues songs.

Here are some tips for beginning blues players:

Start by learning the basic blues scale.
Learn how to play some basic blues chords.
Start practicing some blues songs.
Don't be afraid to make mistakes.
Have fun!

The blues is a great genre of music to learn to play. It's simple to learn, but it can be very rewarding. If you're interested in learning to play the blues, there are many resources available online and in your community. With a little practice, you'll be able to play the blues like a pro.