Blues School: Triplet Riff #2

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A common blues idea is to “slide” the minor third into the major third of each chord…

This is just a b3-3-1 pattern played in 1/8th note triplets over each chord…

Technique Tip: The leap from the 3 up to the 1 presents a little technical challenge, easily met by lateral and in/out hand/arm motion and circular playing…

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learn more… Triplet Riff #3