Module 2 – The Blues
Sections
This module is comprised of six sections:
- The Blues – MTC130
- This is an overview of the blues with an introduction into the form.
- The Blues – Improv strategies
- This is a worksheet with helpful improvisation tips to help you get comfortable with the form and chords in a standard blues. There are PDF’s for all instruments.
- F Blues Composition Assignments
- There are three composition assignments you can use to write your own blues melodies.
- Blues in the Closet
- A classic blues melody example
- Harmonic Substitutions – F Blues
- A breakdown of some common chord substitutions used in the blues.
- Blues Play-A-Longs
- Tracks you can use to practice with
Resources:
The Blues – MTC130
The Blues – Improv strategies
F Blues Composition Assignments
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- F Blues Composition Assignment #1 – Concert
- F Blues Composition Assignment #1 – Eb instruments
- F Blues Composition Assignment #1 – Bb Instruments
- F Blues Composition Assignment #1 – Bass Clef
- F Blues Composition Assignment #2 – Concert
- F Blues Composition Assignment #2 – Eb Instruments
- F Blues Composition Assignment #2 – Bb Instruments
- F Blues Composition Assignment #2 – Bass Clef
- F Blues Composition Assignment #3 – Concert
- F Blues Composition Assignment #3 – Eb Instruments
- F Blues Composition Assignment #3 – Bb Instruments
- F Blues Composition Assignment #3 – Bass Clef
Blues in the Closet
Harmonic Substitutions – F Blues
Spotify
Blues Play-A-Longs