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The guitarist–or pianist, but most often a guitarist–will play a series of three chords in a progression that lasts for 12 bars before the music cycles back to the beginning. Musicians call this THE 12 BAR BLUES. [Okay, this is hard to explain in words. Let this guy’s video introduce you to the basic 12 bar blues, as well as the 1-4-5 (I ...
- Twelve Bar Blues Variations
- Famous 12 Bar Blues Songs
- How to Play Twelve Bar Blues Piano
There are many ways in which you can vary the typical 12 bar blues structure. One of the most obvious ways is that it can be played in any key! The example above was in C major, but we could have 12 bar blues in G, in E Flat or even in C sharp major if you felt like a real challenge!! It can also be played in both major and minor keys. 12 bar blues...
There is a huge back catalogue of blues music. Here are just a few famous 12 bar blues examples: Jonny B Goode This song by Chuck Berry recorded in 1959 is one of the most famous 12 bar blues songs. It follows the standard blues progression in B flat major and is a great example to listen to: Hound Dog This iconic song by Elvis Presleyfrom 1956 fol...
We are going to have a look at how to play some 12 bar blues on the piano. In order to do this we need to have a look at the bassline, the chords and the melody. For each part I am going to give you a beginner task to try followed by a more advanced task.
- “Johnny B. Goode” By Chuck Berry. Kicking off our list is the explosive “Johnny B. Goode” by none other than the rock ‘n’ roll pioneer Chuck Berry. Released in 1958, this iconic track is not only one of the greatest 12-bar blues songs, but it’s also widely acknowledged as one of the most influential songs in the history of rock music.
- “Hound Dog” By Elvis Presley. Another legendary 12-bar blues song that deserves a spot on this list is from the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, Elvis Presley. “Hound Dog,” released in 1956, is another defining track of the 12-bar blues genre.
- “I Got You (I Feel Good)” By James Brown. The Godfather of Soul, James Brown, stamps his indelible mark on our list with “I Got You (I Feel Good),” a bona fide 12-bar blues masterpiece.
- “The Thrill Is Gone” By B.B. King. When it comes to blues, few names resonate as powerfully as B.B. King and his heartbreaking yet soulful rendition of “The Thrill is Gone” certainly secures his place in our list.
Hi there, I know kids are at home and stuck there during this time. I thought it might be fun to write a fun little blues song for kids to sing a long and l...
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Most of the songs listed are in the 12 bar blues format. 12. WC Handy (known as the “father of the blues”) – Memphis Blues. 13. WC Handy performing St Louis Blues. 14. Mamie Smith singing the Harlem Blues. 15. Glenn Miller and his band playing In The Mood.
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