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2-5-1 Soloing with the Major Blues Scale

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Instructor
Jonny May
Workshop
Intermediate
02:09:11

This workshop is structured in six lessons, starting with the fundamental two-five-one chord progression, then diving deep into the major blues scale itself with fingering techniques and exercises. We’ll learn essential improvisation techniques including slides, turns, and harmonized soloing methods. The course progresses from basic scale understanding to crafting complete, engaging solos that tell a musical story.

Course Objectives
  • Learn the 2-5-1 chord progression in every key
  • Play 2 left hand accompaniments and 4 common rhythms
  • Master the Major Blues Scale
  • Explore various exercises to create your own lines
  • Combine all techniques to master soloing with the major blues scale
Learning Focus
  • Improvisation
  • Scales

Course Lessons

1
2-5-1 Soloing with the Major Blues Scale – Lesson 1
10:26

2-5-1 Accompaniment

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2
2-5-1 Soloing with the Major Blues Scale – Lesson 2
26:21

All about the Major Blues Scale

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3
2-5-1 Soloing with the Major Blues Scale – Lesson 3
22:44

Essential Major Blues Scale Exercise

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4
2-5-1 Soloing with the Major Blues Scale – Lesson 4
39:20

Single Note Techniques

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5
2-5-1 Soloing with the Major Blues Scale – Lesson 5
19:18

Harmonized Lines

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6
2-5-1 Soloing with the Major Blues Scale – Lesson 6
11:02

Putting it All Together

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