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Video Series: How to Play a Killer 12 Bar Blues in 8 Simple Steps
Welcome to this 8-part course presented by Jamorama's Head Guitar Instructor, Mark McKenzie. We recommend that you turn off all notifications and distractions, pick up your guitar, and start watching the videos below. Putting into practice what you learn here will be well worth your time and attention.
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STEP 1 - THE A7 CHORD
In this video, you'll discover a simple way to play a basic A7 chord which will give you a super bluesy alternative to the standard A chord.
STEP 2 - THE B7 CHORD
This video is all about the B7 chord which is essential to the blues, and the 12 bar blues you will be learning later in this course.
STEP 3 - SIMPLE BLUES INTRO
In this video, you'll discover a super simple blues intro that sounds incredibly tricky... even though it's a breeze to play.
STEP 4 - THE E7 CHORD
In video 4, you'll learn the E7 chord which you are going to need when you learn the 12 Bar Blues in the next lesson.
STEP 5 - THE 12 BAR BLUES
In this video, you'll discover the 12 Bar Blues Progression that you can use to jam with anyone.
STEP 6 - THE BLUES SWING STRUM
Some say it's the hardest strum to master... THE BLUES SWING. But with this lesson, you're going to nail it in a matter of minutes!
STEP 7 - COMBINED SWING STRUM AND 12 BAR BLUES
In this video, you'll discover a super simple blues intro that sounds incredibly tricky... even though it's a breeze to play.
STEP 8 - ADDING THE BLUES INTRO
In video 8, you'll learn how to combine everything together... the chords, the 12 bar progression, the swing strum, and the blues intro to play an authentic killer blues.
