- What notes are in the 12-bar blues?
- What instruments are used in 12-bar blues?
- What song is an example of 12-bar blues?
- What is the 12-bar blues in C?
What notes are in the 12-bar blues?
The blues can be played in any key. In whatever key you are in, 12-bar blues uses the same basic sequence of I, IV, and V chords. It is most easily thought of as three 4-bar sections – the first 4, the middle 4, and the last 4 bars. The first 4 bars just use the I chord - I, I, I, I.
What instruments are used in 12-bar blues?
The most popular instruments used in blues are:
- brass instruments - often heard playing with mutes.
- saxophone.
- acoustic and electric guitar.
- Dixieland drum kit.
- double bass - a walking bass line is a common harmonic device in which the bass will play notes of the chord and notes leading to the next chord.
What song is an example of 12-bar blues?
50+ Legendary 12 Bar Blues Songs – The Essential List
Song / Artist | UG Chords/Tabs | Guitar Pro Tabs |
---|---|---|
1. Pride and Joy – Stevie Ray Vaughan | Chords / Tabs | GP Tabs |
2. Rock and Roll – Led Zeppelin | Chords / Tabs | GP Tabs |
3. Tush – ZZ Top | Chords / Tabs | GP Tabs |
4. Johnny B. Goode – Chuck Berry | Chords / Tabs | GP Tabs |
What is the 12-bar blues in C?
Basic 12 Bar Blues Form
The C major scale consists of the following notes: C, D, E, F, G, A, B.