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So what exactly is blues piano? It’s a music style, and once you learn how to play it on the piano, you’ll have an easier time understanding and playing other music styles as well. By the end of this article, you’ll have gained a great deal of knowledge about blues music The Annals Of Blues Guitar - The blues is a genre of music that can be vocal, instrumental (blues guitar), or both. It primarily uses the 'blue' notes, which are based on a 'minor pentatonic' scale, also known as the blues scale. Blues music originated in African-American communities in the U.S., drawing from work songs, spirituals, field hollers, chants, shouts, and… and playing it on the piano.
To start with, you should learn the 12-bar blues. This is a very popular progression in blues piano playing. Most pianists use seventh chords to play this blues pattern. A song is typically divided into three sets, each consisting of four bars. Let’s begin by playing the song in the key of C. Use ‘I’ to represent the C tone. The IV tone is F, and the V tone is G.
The first set is played as I-I-I-I. The next set is played as IV-IV-I-I. And the final set is V-IV-I-I. Use your right hand to play these three sets on the piano. To achieve a sound that truly resembles blues piano, try to master playing 7th chords.
For your left hand, follow the 8-note pattern: I-III-V-VI-VIIb-VI-V-III. When playing the C chord with your right hand, the notes played are C-E-G-A-Bb-A-G-E. For the F chord, you’ll be playing F-A-C-D-Eb-D-C-A. And for the G chord, the notes played are G-B-D-E-F-E-D-B.
Take a closer look at the chords and notes played by both your left and right hand. Once you have a good understanding of the different piano chords and notes, learning blues piano becomes much easier. Start by mastering Music Production - Improve Your Sound - The rise in popularity of work-from-home studios has significantly impacted the music production landscape in recent years, driven by the increasing availability of tools and technology. This growth has led to the emergence of mobile recording rigs, making it possible to record full band performances anywhere. While one might anticipate a wealth of high-quality music,… the 12-bar blues in the key of C. Once you have mastered it, you can try playing it in different keys.
If you want to build a strong foundation in piano playing, you should learn to play the blues first. Many successful pianists started by playing the blues, and then gradually ventured into playing the music styles they love Artists Psychology - Here's an interesting exclusive article Roland d’Humières, 56 years old psycho-analyst from Aix en Provence (France) has written for our Weblog. I think it to be a very interesting writing about the artists psychology, or maybe "arts psychology", what's behind an artists mind. Artists Psychology Whatever is his/her Art, painting, music, dance, writing, or any… . Once you have a solid foundation, learning new styles becomes much easier. Understanding different music styles can be challenging, but when you can play them with grace and elegance, your audience will appreciate and praise your performance.
Find a great instructor who can teach you everything you need to know about blues piano. If you can’t find a piano instructor, you can explore alternative methods such as using DVD or CD programs, online piano lessons, or a piano guidebook. The learning process is entirely up to you. If you are serious about playing the piano and determined to master your lessons, you will soon learn how to play blues piano.
Just remember, it takes time to become a proficient player. It may even take years of learning and consistent practice. But with enough effort, time, and investment, you can become a great pianist.
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