Blues Ukulele: Blues Lessons

Learn the Blues ( Minor Pentatonic ) and Pentatonic ( Major Pentatonic ) scales on ukulele. A practical approach to learning theses two essential scales using the Blues. These five note scales, the Major Pentatonic and the Blues or Minor Pentatonic scales are two of the most common scales used in contemporary music.

The six essential scales are: Blues Major Pentatonic Mixolydian Dorian Aeolian and Ionian From the six essential scales, you can get through a wide variety of traditional and contemporary music. A scale is simply a collection of pitches or notes, not really a "this is a Jazz scale", "this is a Blues" or "this is a Rock scale". It's how a scale is used that really matters not its name.

Introductions are a composed or improvised pieces of music that introduce - sets the stage for - a song or composition. Introductions, or intro for short, are used in all types of music. In this lesson, the focus is on introductions in contemporary pop, rock, blues, country, folk and jazz styles.

"Diminished Seventh Passing Chord - Example J". From the book A Guide to Blues Progressions for Ukulele from A to Z.

"Major Quick Four Progression - Example D". From the book A Guide to Blues Progressions for Ukulele from A to Z.

Using chord "Voice Leading" principles we will explore all 4 voicings of core seventh chords using string family 1 2 3 4 chords.

The Blues are at the heart of all American music. It has influenced Country, Rock, Folk, Jazz, Bluegrass and just about every form of American music we listen to today. The Blues - a chord progression, a scale, a feeling. This lesson presents an introduction to the blues progression and a couple of scale position of the pentatonic scale to get you started improvising.

Using the blues progression will can explore all voicings on string family 1 2 3 4. Using Voice Leading principles we will explore all 4 voicings of a seventh chords. To goal here is to play a different voicing in each measure. By transposing the C7 voicings to F7 (up 5 frets) and G7 (up 2 frets from F7).

Four Premium practice play-along tracks for mastering and exploring the Blues scale. Suitable for any instrument.

After you mastering the six essentials scales below and start to explore more advanced styles of music, especially jazz. There are a few more scales that are needed to cover the broader harmonic palette that a typical jazz tune draws from.

Learn a new Ukulele chord every day of the year. The chord for March 22nd is C13.

Learn a new Ukulele chord every day of the year. The chord for March 23rd is C13.

The Blues/MInor Pentatonic scale is one of the six essential scales that every ukulele player should know. Here are the chords for all 15 Pentatonic/Major Pentatonic scales.

QuickStart scale shapes summary for Blues/Minor Pentatonic, one of the six essential scales that every ukulele player should know.

Basic and Quick Change blues chord progressions in the key of C major using the core 7th chords from the Big Six series of lessons. This is a great way to explore this core chord in various keys. These are the two most common blues progressions used in traditional and contemporary music.

Basic and Quick Change blues chord progressions in the key of G major using the core 7th chords from the Big Six series of lessons. This is great way to explore this core chord in various keys. These are the two most common blues progressions used in traditional and contemporary music.

Basic and Quick Change blues chord progressions in the key of D major using the core 7th chords from the Big Six series of lessons. This is great way to explore this core chord in various keys.

Basic and Quick Change blues chord progressions in the key of A major using the core 7th chords from the Big Six series of lessons. This is great way to explore this core chord in various keys.

Basic and Quick Change blues chord progressions in the key of E major using the core 7th chords from the Big Six series of lessons. This is great way to explore this core chord in various keys.

Basic and Quick Change blues chord progressions in the key of F major using the core 7th chords from the Big Six series of lessons. This is great way to explore this core chord in various keys.

Basic and Quick Change blues chord progressions in the key of Bb major using the core 7th chords from the Big Six series of lessons. This is great way to explore this core chord in various keys.

Basic and Quick Change blues chord progressions in the key of Eb major using the core 7th chords from the Big Six series of lessons. This is great way to explore this core chord in various keys.

Basic and Quick Change blues chord progressions in the key of Ab major using the core 7th chords from the Big Six series of lessons. This is great way to explore this core chord in various keys.

Basic and Quick Change blues chord progressions in the key of Db major using the core 7th chords from the Big Six series of lessons. This is great way to explore this core chord in various keys

Example A blues progression from the book "A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z" - C Tuning by Curt Sheller.

Example B blues progression from the book "A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z" - C Tuning by Curt Sheller.

Example C blues progression from the book "A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z" - C Tuning by Curt Sheller.

Example D blues progression from the book "A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z" - C Tuning by Curt Sheller.

Example E blues progression from the book "A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z" - C Tuning by Curt Sheller.

Example F blues progression from the book "A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z" - C Tuning by Curt Sheller.

Example G blues progression from the book "A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z" - C Tuning by Curt Sheller.

Example H blues progression from the book "A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z" - C Tuning by Curt Sheller.

Example I blues progression from the book "A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z" - C Tuning by Curt Sheller.

Example J blues progression from the book "A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z" - C Tuning by Curt Sheller.

Example K blues progression from the book "A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z" - C Tuning by Curt Sheller.

Example L blues progression from the book "A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z" - C Tuning by Curt Sheller.

Example M blues progression from the book "A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z" - C Tuning by Curt Sheller.

Example N blues progression from the book "A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z" - C Tuning by Curt Sheller.

Example O blues progression from the book "A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z" - C Tuning by Curt Sheller.

Example P blues progression from the book "A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z" - C Tuning by Curt Sheller.

Example Q blues progression from the book "A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z" - C Tuning by Curt Sheller.

Example R blues progression from the book "A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z" - C Tuning by Curt Sheller.

Example S blues progression from the book "A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z" - C Tuning by Curt Sheller.

Example T blues progression from the book "A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z" - C Tuning by Curt Sheller.

Example U blues progression from the book "A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z" - C Tuning by Curt Sheller.

Example V blues progression from the book "A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z" - C Tuning by Curt Sheller.

Example W blues progression from the book "A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z" - C Tuning by Curt Sheller.

Example X blues progression from the book "A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z" - C Tuning by Curt Sheller.

Example Y blues progression from the book "A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z" - C Tuning by Curt Sheller.

Example Z blues progression from the book "A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z" - C Tuning by Curt Sheller.

Based on the open position seventh chords: A7, C7, E7, and G7. These movable seventh forms allow you to transpose the open position seventh chords to any key.

This is a lesson with practice tips for getting the most out of each of the blues progressions in the A to Z Blues Chord Progressions for Ukulele book.

Essential C Blues/Minor Pentatonic scale patterns for ukulele.

The 12/8 Strum has application in Blues, Broadway, and 50’s Ballads.

The Shuffle Strum has applications in Blues, Jazz, and Country.

Single sheet summary of the E Blues Scale fingerboard shapes for guitar in standard tuning.

Single sheet summary of the A Blues Scale fingerboard shapes for guitar in standard tuning.

Single sheet summary of the A and E Blues Scale fingerboard shapes for guitar in standard tuning.

Harmonic Analysis (RMA) Worksheet for the classic Johnny Cash classic: "Folsom Prison Blues".

Harmonic Analysis (RMA) Worksheet for the song: "Bye Bye Blues".

Single sheet summary of the C Blues Scale fingerboard shapes for guitar in standard tuning (E A D G B E).

Fingering is one of the most universal topics. Whether your style is Rock, Blues, Country, Jazz or Classical, these principles will improve your technique, your solos, even your sight reading.