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How to Play a 12-Bar Blues Shuffle

I've taught lots of students over the years, and this classic piano style is, by far, one of the most popular requests. The bouncy rhythm is irresistible, and you can use what you learn in this lesson to accompany tons of songs, including Hound Dog, Kansas City, Whole Lotta Shakin’ and many more.

It's also a lot easier to learn than you might think. (And if you need help with any of the chord basics, it's all there in the preceding lessons.) Enjoy!



Video highlights

  • 0:08  Songs you can use this for, plus a brief demo of Hound Dog and Your Mama Don't Dance
  • 1:03  Overview of the chords and inversions
  • 1:38  How to play the left hand part
  • 2:15  The right hand part
  • 2:24  Putting the 2 hands together
  • 2:58  How to play a shuffle rhythm

 

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