Play the Blues! Introduction to 12-bar Blues & Blues Improvisation Carman (HL)

This easy yet thorough guide uses classic Rock ‘n’ Roll greats to introduce you to the art of Blues and Boogie Piano.

You will first learn how the 12-bar Blues structure works, before diving into some old favourites in the styles of Elvis and co. Perfect for the novice Blues Pianist – each song is prefaced by a one-page worksheet to help you master the patterns, fingering, syncopations and harmonic progressions.

Before you know it you will be improvising your own solos and jamming around some of the best Blues standards ever written! Featured songs include Jailhouse Rock , In The Mood and Tutti Frutti If you have ever wanted to be the next Jerry Lee Lewis or Little Richard, here’s your chance to get started!

SONGLIST

1. Jump, Jive An’ Wail

2. Bumblebee Blues

3. Blue Suede Shoes

4. In the mood

5. Night Train

6. Hound Dog

7. I Got You (I Feel Good)

8. Jailhouse rock

9. Shake, Rattle and Roll

10. Tutti Frutti