Figure 1 is an improvised solo played over the 12-bar form. Globally ... E, G) and the A blues scale (A, C, D, Eb, E, G), as well as some chromatic passing tones, to spice things up.

The idea is to learn how the 12-bar blues structure works, starting with single notes (one per bar), and then building up to two notes, then three, then four, then with different rhythm patterns ...

Primary chords Learn to perform the 12-bar blues chord sequences which form the basis of many rock ’n’ roll songs. Using three chords, write your own eight-bar chord sequence. Add a flattened ...