🎸The E Blues scale is essential for playing the blues on guitar.
🎶The 12 Bar Blues is a common blues progression consisting of three chords: the I, IV, and V.
🔄The 12 Bar Blues can be repeated and embellished to add variation and interest.
✋Stretching your fingers to play the blues scale and chord shapes is important for building technique.
🔁The turnaround is a common blues pattern that brings the progression back to the start.
Is it necessary to learn to read tab to play the 12 Bar Blues?
—No, reading tab is not necessary. The video provides verbal explanations and visual demonstrations.
Can I play the 12 Bar Blues on an electric guitar?
—Yes, the 12 Bar Blues can be played on both acoustic and electric guitars.
How long does it take to learn the E Blues scale?
—Learning the E Blues scale can take some time, but with regular practice, you can master it in a few weeks.
What is the purpose of the turnaround?
—The turnaround is used to lead back into the start of the 12 Bar Blues progression and create a smoother transition.
Can I add my own variations to the 12 Bar Blues?
—Absolutely! Feel free to experiment and add your own embellishments to make the 12 Bar Blues your own.
00:00Introduction to playing a 12 Bar Blues on guitar and the importance of the E Blues scale.
05:00Demonstration of playing the 12 Bar Blues progression with the E Blues scale.
10:00Explanation of the turnaround and how it brings the progression back to the start.
13:30Tips for practicing the E Blues scale and stretching technique for playing the chords.
15:30Advanced variations and embellishments to make the 12 Bar Blues more interesting.
