Jazz School: Major Blues: 12-Bar Form & Harmony

Chart showing major blues 12 bar form and harmony

Let's begin our exploration of Jazz Blues with a review of the Major 12-bar Blues in its most basic form… Major Blues Form & Harmony Within each 12-bar chorus, there are three distinct 4-bar phrases... The deep appreciation of this three-phase structure is absolutely essential for playing 12-bar blues in authentic style. Phrase #1 The … Continue reading Jazz School: Major Blues: 12-Bar Form & Harmony