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This Jazz Piano Lesson will help you Discover, Learn, Play the classic and iconic Major Blues Scale. In this jazz piano lessons you will:
1. Discover: The Major Blues Scale
2. Learn: How to easily construct the Major Blues Scale for all 12 Keys
3. Play: The Major Blues Scale using various entry and destination points
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EPISODE OUTLINE:
1. The Major Blues Scale
1. Construction
1. 1, 2, b3, 3, 5, 6
2. What It Is
1. Pattern
2. Sound
3. What It is NOT
1. Scale
2. Lick
2. Demo 1
1. Root Entry
1. Ascending (1, 2, b3, 5, 6)
2. Descending (1, 6, 5, b3, 2)
3. Demo 2
1. 3rd Entry
1. Ascending (3, 5, 6, 1, 2, b3)
2. Descending (3, b3, 2, 1, 6, 5)
4. Demo 3
1. 5th Entry
1. Ascending (5, 6, 1, 2, b3, 3)
2. Descending (5, 3, b3, 2, 1, 6)
5. Demo 4
1. 6th Entry
1. Ascending (6, 1, 2, b3, 3, 5)
2. Descending (6, 5, 3, b3, 2, 1)
6. Demo 5
1. Basic Blues
1. 12-Bar Form
2. I, IV, V Chords (Dominant)
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