'12 Bar Blues for you!'

• First learn the following pattern of chords. Play each chord once and count 4 beats

• The brackets () on the second chord on the second line indicate that you may choose to play the chord of F or the trickier chord of F7

     C 2  3  4 C 2  3  4  C      C7

     F     F       C      C

    G7   F       C      C     [finish:C7]

• Now let's make it sound a little more interesting.

  • Play each chord twice.

  • Change the tempo (speed) at which you play.

  • Split the 12 Bar Blues up. 

    • Group 1 - play the 12 Bar.

    • Group 2 - play an 'echo.'

  • Write some simple words and change it into a song!

Alternative 12 bar version trickier and more 'interesting' chords....

     C 2  3  4 C 2  3  4  C      C7

     F     F7       C      C7

    G7   F        C       G7    [finish:C7]

(Robert Johnson 1911 - 1938)

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