Learn how Cannonball Adderley uses triads and 7th chords to create compelling phrases on an F blues. You’ll see how to turn simple shapes into hip, melodic ideas you can use right away.
Listening Lab: Driving Rhythmic Feel, Hip Harmonic Ideas, and Laid-Back Blues Phrasing: Johnny Griffin on “Blue Monk”
Studying this solo reveals tons about rhythmic feel, hip harmonic ideas, and blues-soaked nuances.
Grace Notes, Blues Feel, Bebop Lines and Space…on the Piano
Playing piano over a groove to illustrate grace notes, blues feel and bebop lines.
An Alternative to Practicing Blues in All Keys
Is it necessary to practice blues in all keys? Here’s an alternative technique you might not have thought about.
Grooving over a Minor Blues with a Backbeat
Several simple ways to sound hip over a minor blues
Blues Basics (5 lessons)
These videos will help you get started with basic triads and how to implement them in a tune and for practicing improvisation.