Articles tagged with: "blues music"
12-Bar Blues
Published on 25 May, 2025
The 12-bar blues is a fundamental chord progression using I-IV-V chords over twelve measures, forming the backbone of blues music and influencing countless genres.
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Pentatonic Scales: Universal Simplicity and Expression
Published on 17 May, 2025
Pentatonic scales, with their five notes per octave, are part of the musical traditions of virtually all cultures. This article explores the two main variants—major and minor—analyzing their structure, sonority, …
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The Blues Scale: The Sound of American Soul
Published on 17 May, 2025
The blues scale, with its characteristic "blue note" added to the minor pentatonic, is a fundamental musical tool that captures the expressive essence of blues and has influenced countless genres …
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