How is a blues scale constructed?

In this lesson, we will explore how blues' musicians create interesting improvisations.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

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Q1.What types of instruments were used in early blues music?

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Q2.Which instrument did blues artist Milt Jackson play?

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Q3.What is a blues 'head'?

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Q4.How many bars is the "Bags' Groove" head?

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Q5.If in "Bags' Groove" the head was originally played by the vibraphone, which instruments would play the accompaniment?

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.What types of instruments were used in early blues music?

1/5

Q2.Which instrument did blues artist Milt Jackson play?

2/5

Q3.What is a blues 'head'?

3/5

Q4.How many bars is the "Bags' Groove" head?

4/5

Q5.If in "Bags' Groove" the head was originally played by the vibraphone, which instruments would play the accompaniment?

5/5

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The blues scale

Here is your opportunity to show everything you have learned about blues head arrangements and melodies. Make sure you read the questions carefully.

Q1.Where is this famous blues artist Miles Davis from?

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Q2.Which pitches are heard in the G major scale?

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Q3.Which pitches are heard in the G major pentatonic scale?

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Q4.Which pitches are heard in the G major blues scale?

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Q5.What is improvising?

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Q6.When do you improvise in "Bags' Groove"?

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Unit quizzes are being retired in August 2023

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Quiz:

The blues scale

Here is your opportunity to show everything you have learned about blues head arrangements and melodies. Make sure you read the questions carefully.

Q1.Where is this famous blues artist Miles Davis from?

1/6

Q2.Which pitches are heard in the G major scale?

2/6

Q3.Which pitches are heard in the G major pentatonic scale?

3/6

Q4.Which pitches are heard in the G major blues scale?

4/6

Q5.What is improvising?

5/6

Q6.When do you improvise in "Bags' Groove"?

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Lesson summary: How is a blues scale constructed?

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