Learn to play the slow blues in the key of C. We cover the basic chord changes, and then explore chord substitutions and improvisation over the 12 bar blues form.
If you’re new to the blues, start here! You will learn the 12 bar blues form, basic voicings, how to count the slow blues, filling in space, and improvisation drills and exercises.
In this lesson we explore gospel walk-ups and walk-downs and how to add chromatic passing chords to our chord progressions.
Learn common substitutions for the 12 bar blues in C. We explore diminished chords, walk-ups, iv minor chord, backdoor 251s, and chromatic dominants.
An overview of the 12 bar slow blues in F. We then transpose the ideas to C and arrange the tune “Drown In My Own Tears” in the style of Ray Charles.
Learn the intricacies of slow blues piano with Jon Cleary. We explore the playing style of the famous New Orleans pianist James Booker.
In this live seminar we discuss the slow blues style. Davell will share some tips, ticks, and techniques to improve your slow blues performance.
