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12-Bar Blues - Quick And Easy

Learn the essence of blues, in the key of G.

by Vlad De Briansky December-January 2019 · Songwriting Composition Theory · Guest Columnists

I've been asked many many times how to learn to play blues in a simple but effective way. So, here it is. In a key of G.

1. Chords:

G | G7 | C | C-7 |

G7 E7 | A 7 | D7 |

G7 E7 |A 7 | D7

2. Use minor pentatonic and bend from the minor 3rd to major 3rd. Also use the #4th in between,

Have fun!

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Vlad De Briansky

Born in Ukraine, American guitarist Vlad has carved his way in the jungle of music by bringing new hits, new sound and new music to the scene. An alumni of the Berklee College of Music, and taught by Mike Stern and John Abercrombie, Vlad was very well equipped for his first performances.

His debut album "Vladosphere" (Orpheus, EMI) went to the top of the charts, while his brilliant acoustic guitar album "Sun In Capricorn" earned a Grammy nomination.

In 2014 Vlad became an ambassador of the Berklee College of Music, and established the American Music Academy (AMA) to bring the legendary music education to Eastern Europe.

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