Category Archives: Blues

The Major and Minor Blues Scales and Improvising

Did you know that their are two blues scales? A minor blues scale and a major blues scale. Many students are introduced to improvising on a blues tune using the minor blues scale. The music teacher usually says just use the same scale over the entire song. The C minor blues scale consists of the […]

Backing Tracks for Jazz Blues Variation 1 in all 12 keys with Charts

The blues chord changes appear in more jazz songs than any other harmonic structure. The importance of learning how to play over these changes cannot be over emphasized. I am providing a workout on jazz blues  in all 12 keys. Be sure to try Evan Tate’s 250 Jazz Patterns and Steve Neff’s blues lessons  over […]

Blues Workout in all 12 Keys with Charts and Backing Tracks

I am providing a simple three chord rock shuffle blues in all 12 keys. Be sure to try Evan Tate’s 250 Jazz Patterns and Steve Ness’s Dominant Bebop Scale ideas over the blues in all 12 keys. I am including a player for all of the backing music. The backing tracks are all in Concert […]