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12-Bar Blues Progression: The Foundation of American Popular Music

12-Bar Blues Progression: The Foundation of American Popular Music

Published on 14 Jun, 2025

The 12-bar blues progression is the foundational harmonic structure of American popular music, using I-IV-V chord relationships over 12 measures. This essential framework has shaped blues, jazz, rock, and R&B, …

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Minor Blues Progression: The Soul of Emotional Expression

Minor Blues Progression: The Soul of Emotional Expression

Published on 14 Jun, 2025

Discover the haunting beauty of minor blues progressions that transform traditional blues into sophisticated, emotionally rich harmonic landscapes. Essential for jazz, fusion, and contemporary music expression.

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12-Bar Blues

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

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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