Play the Blues! - An Introduction to 12-Bar Blues and Blues Improvisation

An easy, yet thorough instructional book using famous, classic blues and rock tunes to introduce students to the 12-bar blues and simple blues improvisation. Each song is prefaced by a one-page worksheet to help students master pattern identification, fingering, syncopation, and harmonic progressions. Perfect for novice blues pianists, who will derive much pleasure playing authentic tunes and developing their improvisational skills. 10 Solos: Bumblebee Blues * Blue Suede Shoes * Hound Dog * I Got You * In the Mood * Jailhouse Rock * Jump, Jive an' Wail * Night Train * Shake, Rattle and Roll * Tutti Frutti.