12 Bar Blues on Guitar
12 Bar Blues in the key of A
Based on three chords: A, D, E following a specific pattern for 12 measures. See handout for pattern.
We will start with a basic rhythm: three quarter notes followed by a quarter rest.
Based on three chords: A, D, E following a specific pattern for 12 measures. See handout for pattern.
We will start with a basic rhythm: three quarter notes followed by a quarter rest.
Once you have the basic pattern down, we will start to learn a more complex rhythm, sometimes called a blues shuffle.
Listen to the video (uploaded soon) below for the rhythm, as it cannot be precisely noted.
Listen to the video (uploaded soon) below for the rhythm, as it cannot be precisely noted.