Check out how guitarist Pat Metheny works his way outside the harmony on a blues, using nothing more than major triads.
Theory Analysis: Cannonball’s solo on “Straight, No Chaser”
Learn about motivic development, implied harmonic superimposition, and applying the altered scale in the blues, from 5 brilliant measures of Cannonball’s solo.
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