Hal leonard - 75 p.
Ever wanted to play the blues, but weren't sure where to start? Blues Piano will teach you the basic skills you need. From comping to soloing, you'll learn the theory, the tools, and even the tricks that the pros use. And, you get seven complete tunes to jam on. Listen to the CD, then start playing along! Covers: scales and chords; left-hand patterns; walking bass; endings and turnarounds; right-hand techniques; how to solo with blues scales; crossover licks; and more.
What Is the Blues?Scales and ChordsMajor Scales and Modes
Pentatonic and Blues Scales
Triads and Seventh Chords
Using Mixolydian Modes with Dominant Chords
Using Pentatonic & Blues Scales with Dominant Chords
Blues Progressions and Left-Hand PatternsThe Twelve-Bar Blues
Left-Hand Patterns, Group One (using intervals)
Left-Hand Patterns, Group Two (using three-note chords)
Left-Hand Patterns, Group Three (using single notes)
Left-Hand Patterns, Group Four (using rhythmic anticipations)
Walking Bass Lines
Blues Voicings and CampingTriad Voicings
Dominant Seventh and Ninth Voicings
Backcycled Triad Voicings
Mixolydian Third Intervals and Patterns
Mixolydian Triad Patterns
Seven-Three Voicings
Blues Endings and Turnarounds
Right-Hand Techniques and SoloingGrace-Note Phrases
Parallel Thirds and Sixths
Mixolydian Sixths
Drone Notes within Blues Scales
Drone Notes with Half-Step Connecting Lines
Combining Blues Scales When Soloing
Octave Runs Using Blues Scales
Crossover or "Resolving" Blues Licks
Tremolos or "Rolls"
Cluster Voicings and Arpeggios
Style FileMeade's Boogie
Chicago Breakup
Every Night I Have the Blues
Joe's Jump
Fat Cat Blues
Mardi Gras Groove
Blue Stone Rock