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- How do you write the lyrics to 12-bar blues?
- What is the 12-bar blues song?
- What is a 12-bar blues chorus?
- What are the three main parts to a 12-bar blues song *?
How do you write the lyrics to 12-bar blues?
The lyrics of a 12-bar blues song often follow what's known as an AAB pattern. "A" refers to the first and second four-bar verse, and "B" is the third four-bar verse. In a 12-bar blues, the first and second lines are repeated, and the third line is a response to them—often with a twist.
What is the 12-bar blues song?
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 a 12-bar blues chorus?
The 12-Bar Blues form is called that because it has a chord progression that takes place over 12 bars, or measures. The chord progression uses only the I, IV, and V chords of a key, also called the tonic, subdominant, and dominant, respectively. The 12 bars are broken up into three groups of four.
What are the three main parts to a 12-bar blues song *?
The 12 bar blues is composed of 3 sections – each one 4 bars long – and the sequence is made up of only 3 chords. These are the I (one) chord, IV (four) chord and the V (five chord).
