Explain how chords are generated from scales. Create unusual harmonies, chord progressions, bass lines, and melodies using the blues scale. Demonstrate how music theory and musical intuition can ...

This is a complete unit for the Blues. Students explore the 12 bar blues, primary chord triads and walking bass lines in lesson 1-3 and then apply this learning by creating a blues style composition ...

Learn to play a 12-bar blues, in three different keys, using one shape. Study an assortment of strumming and picking patterns. Gain a basic understanding of the 12 ...

Students will continue to develop their understanding of the blues by listening for the walking bass line in blues songs. Identifying when the 5th chord happens is an easy engaging task for them.