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Music Instruments Blues Piano

Intermediate Blues Keyboards

Learn to Make YOUR BLUES sound like THE BLUES
Rating: 0.0 out of 50.0 (0 ratings)
8 students
Created by Matthew Bennett
Last updated 1/2021
English
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What you'll learn

  • Intermediate level blues piano

Requirements

  • Someone who already knows chords and minimal music theory will get the most out of this course.

Description

This is the most in-depth course I’ve ever seen to expand your knowledge of blues playing.

We start out by getting you ready for the blues and then dive into the powerhouse blues chords that will up your game immediately. These chords will change your sound forever. You could stop here and get the full value of this course.

Comping (Accompaniment) - what to play when you’re not taking a solo so that you can enhance the music without getting in the way. Learn how to be an EXCELLENT musician by knowing when not to play, and knowing exactly what to do to make the other musicians shine. We will cover:

  • Rides

  • Voice-Leading

  • Guide Tones/Leading Tones

  • Bass Lines

  • Grooves

  • Turnarounds

Then we will get into improvising - I’ll teach you how to really rock out on blues licks and solos, and I’ll teach you the big bad secret of blues licks. We will cover:

  • Ideas

  • Available Tones

  • Playing Over The Chord

  • Phrasing

  • Sliding Notes

  • Blues Licks

Finally, we’ll move to the final exam where you’ll find over 3 hours of play-along backing tracks created specifically for this course, essentially testing your knowledge with a “live band” for confidence and creativity.

  • Almost 6 hours of blues instruction videos

  • 42 Lectures

  • Over 3 hours of play-along backing tracks (downloadable MP3 files)


Who this course is for:

  • People with a basic knowledge of the piano/keyboard and chords, and want to learn how to play like the pros.

Course content

7 sections • 43 lectures • 5h 45m total length

  • Preview05:53

  • 7th Chords Review
    05:11
  • The 12 Bar Blues (The Blues Form)
    11:17
  • Exercise: 7th Chords and 12 Bar Practice
    04:35
  • An Alternate Blues Form (8 Bar Blues)
    11:42
  • The Swing Feel (3/4 or 6/8?)
    05:37
  • Blues Scales Part 1
    05:05
  • Preview21:40

  • 7-9 Chords Intro
    02:01
  • Preview07:33
  • 7-9 Chords Part 2: Exercises
    12:42
  • 7-9 Chords Part 3: Usage
    18:48
  • Preview12:31

  • Intro to Comping
    02:33
  • Comping Rides (3 Comp Rhythms)
    05:46
  • Consistency is Key
    02:56
  • Exercise: Consistent Comp Rhythms
    00:41
  • Voice Leading
    11:34
  • Staying Out of the Way
    06:10
  • Go Comp Yourself!
    08:22
  • Preview17:45

  • Blues Bass Lines 1-8-7-8
    09:18
  • Blues Bass Lines 1-3-5-6 Slow
    03:26
  • Blues Bass Lines 1-3-5-6 Rock n' Roll
    08:42
  • Blues Bass Lines 5-7-5-7-1
    02:16
  • Blues Rides and Grooves 1: A Popular Ride
    10:22
  • Blues Rides and Grooves 2: A Boogie Ride
    05:40
  • Turnaround 1: Ascending Turnaround
    11:01
  • Turnaround 2: Descending Turnaround
    03:44
  • Turnaround 3: Quick and Easy
    02:18

  • Intro to Improvisation
    04:57
  • Blues Improvisation Part 1: Intro and Ideas
    13:21
  • Blues Improvisation Part 2: Available Tones, Playing Over a Chord, the Blue Note
    16:16
  • Exercises to Improve Improv :-) (ex. 1 &2)
    06:32
  • Exercises to Improve Improv :-) (ex. 3)
    03:38
  • Phrasing
    19:53
  • The Sliding Notes
    17:22
  • The Big Bad Secret About Blues Licks
    03:09
  • Some Handy Blues Licks 01
    04:34
  • Some Handy Blues Licks 02
    09:30
  • Creating Your Own Blues Licks
    03:40

  • The Final Exam
    02:27
  • Backing Tracks (Play-Along Tracks) For Practice and Final Exam
    03:08

Instructor

Matthew Bennett
29-year veteran of blues keyboard teaching and performance
Matthew Bennett
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  • 8 Students
  • 1 Course

I started teaching keyboards at age 19, and have been playing live shows and teaching for 29 years. I've released 6 albums, 2 of which are blues-based music. I've been involved with the CW Network, Penn & Teller's "Fool Us", and I've played backing tracks for The Voice. I have a lot of success teaching this particular method to my students based on the functions of blues keyboard in music: The blues form, 7-9 chords, comping, and improvising.

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