Description

Soulful Minor Blues Piano Masterclass: From Basics to 6/8 Time

Master the rich, expressive world of minor blues piano with this comprehensive course that takes you from foundational concepts to advanced techniques. Whether you’re a beginner looking to expand your blues vocabulary or an intermediate player wanting to add more sophistication to your playing, this masterclass provides all the tools you need.

What You’ll Learn:

Begin your journey with the essential minor blues groove, learning rich chord voicings that instantly create that moody, soulful sound. You’ll develop a versatile bass line that works perfectly for self-accompaniment when singing or improvising.

Progress to the complete minor blues progression, where you’ll discover a walking bass line that adds authentic jazz-blues flavor to your playing. As your confidence grows, you’ll explore sophisticated jazz reharmonization techniques and chord substitutions that elevate your sound to professional levels.

The course then introduces approach notes to your bass lines, adding the subtle nuances that distinguish casual players from pros. Finally, you’ll transform the minor blues into the emotionally powerful 6/8 time signature, opening up entirely new expressive possibilities.

Course Highlights:

• Rich, professional-sounding chord voicings
• Self-accompaniment techniques for singers and soloists
• Walking bass lines for authentic jazz-blues feel
• Jazz reharmonization strategies and chord substitutions
• “Pro-level” bass line embellishments with approach notes
• 6/8 time minor blues for expanded rhythmic vocabulary

Perfect For:

• Intermediate pianists looking to deepen their blues vocabulary
• Jazz students wanting to master minor blues progressions
• Singers who need to accompany themselves effectively
• Composers seeking new harmonic ideas for blues compositions
• Players looking to expand beyond basic 12-bar blues

Total instruction time: 76 minutes 43 seconds over 13 detailed chapters

Elevate your minor blues playing from basic to breathtaking with this step-by-step masterclass that builds your skills progressively through every essential element of this powerful jazz-blues style.