Introduction to Blues Piano

In this 2-day IAP class for beginning piano players, you will learn the notation and chords for a standard 12 bar blues progression, some left hand comping patterns and riffs for that progression, and the minor blues scale. After some practice we'll pair up and practice soloing and accompanying a soloist. You'll be all set for future blues jam sessions!
When and Where: Sat Jan 12, Sun Jan 13, 05-06:30pm, 4-070 (piano lab)
Prerequisites: comfort reading notes in bass and treble clefs; the confidence
that you can play the piano with two hands with some guidance
Contact: Jessica McKellar, iap-blues@mit.edu

Potentially Useful Material:
Chord chart for the 12 bar blues in C
Scale for the C minor blues
Comping Patterns
Turnarounds

To practice soloing:
3 verses of a 12 bar blues in C: chords, left hand boogie bass, and drums
3 verses of a 12 bar blues in C: chords, bass guitar, and drums