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Feb
28

Playing guitar can be an ordinary feat to most people. Any person, with the right ear for music, can learn any instrument in a matter of hours. On the other hand, learning how to play blues guitar is almost a form of dexterity that not everyone can master. Blues music has been the foundation of [...]

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Feb
25

If you’re a saxophonist interested in playing any type of blues based music including rock and roll and even jazz then you need to use the blues scale as your number one tool to make things sound right.
A little history
If you want to investigate back to the beginnings of the blues as it came about [...]

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Feb
12

Southern California is home to some of the best music festivals in the country. Blues, reggae, gospel, and more — the Long Beach music scene is just as exciting as it is diverse, making this SoCal city a true destination for music fans everywhere. These exciting music festivals feature national, award-winning acts to up-and-coming artists. [...]

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Feb
10

What do you consider rhythm and blues? is it the music from the late 40s and 50s like Etta James and Louis Armstrong, or do you consider people like Nelly and Ashanti rhythm and blue?
comments? opinions?
i am truly just curious, its not homework
To me R^&B will always mean the sounds of sixties soul like Motown [...]

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Feb
01

The piano is an excellent instrument for almost any genre of music, but none more than blues. For decades, the piano has been a mainstay in Blues Music.
Beginner Blues Piano
One might ask, “What is blues piano?” Well, the answer is simple. It’s a form of music that is played on the piano. It’s also one [...]

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