Minor Blues Scale

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This Jazz Piano Lesson will help you Discover, Learn, Play the classic and iconic Minor Blues Scale. In this jazz piano lessons you will:

1. Discover: The Minor Blues Scale
2. Learn: How to easily construct the Minor Blues Scale for all 12 Keys 
3. Play: The Minor Blues Scale using various entry and destination points

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• Illustrations (detailed graphics in all 12 keys)
• Lead Sheets (sheet music for all 12 keys)
• Play Along Tracks (ensemble assistance and practice tips)
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EPISODE OUTLINE:

1. The Minor Blues Scale
   1. Construction
      1. 1, b3, 4, #4, 5, b7
      2. This Lesson's Choice
   2. What It Is
      1. Pattern
      2. Sound
   3. What It is NOT
      1. Scale
      2. Lick
2. Demo 1
   1. Root Entry
      1. Ascending (1, b3, 4, #4, 5, b7)
      2. Descending (1, b7, 5, #4, 4, b3)
3. Demo 2
   1. Flat 3rd Entry
      1. Ascending (b3, 4, #4, 5, b7, 1)
      2. Descending (b3, 1, b7, 5, #4, 4)
4. Demo 3
   1. 5th Entry
      1. Ascending (5, b7, 1, b3, 4, #4)
      2. Descending (5, #4, 4, b3, 1, b7)
5. Demo 4
   1. Flat 7th Entry
      1. Ascending (b7, 1, b3, 4, #4, 5)
      2. Descending (b7, 5, #4, 4, b3, 1)
6. Demo 5
   1. Basic Blues
      1. 12-Bar Form
      2. I, IV, V Chords (Dominant)

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