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Learn to play a 12-bar blues, in three different keys, using one shape. Study an assortment of strumming and picking patterns. Gain a basic understanding of the 12 ...

Students will continue to develop their understanding of the blues by listening for the walking bass line in blues songs. Identifying when the 5th chord happens is an easy engaging task for them.

Lesson 1 - Introduction to the 12 bar blues chord progressions. Performance: Year 8’s would know how to build a chord but they spend time recapping the skill and practice transitioning from C, to F, ...