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Acoustic Blues Jumpstart

Learn the essential building blocks of acoustic blues — the shuffle rhythm, the 12 bar progression, and how to put it all together with an intro and turnaround.

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Course Outline

3 Lessons

Learn the Blues Shuffle Rhythm

Get the foundational rhythm down — the shuffle feel that drives every blues tune.

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Building the 12 Bar Blues Progression

Learn the chord progression that holds it all together and start playing a complete blues.

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The Intro and Turnaround

Add the finishing touches — learn how to start and end your blues with confidence.

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