Everything you need to begin playing blues piano in this free online video piano lesson for intermediate level musicians taught by expert pianist Paul Becker.
How to play 7th chords for blues piano, including a demonstration; learn this and more in this free online video piano lesson for intermediate level musicians taught by expert pianist Paul Becker.
How to play basic 12 chord blues piano; learn this and more in this free online video piano lesson for intermediate level musicians taught by expert pianist Paul Becker.
How to play alternative chords in blues piano; learn this and more in this free online video piano lesson for intermediate level musicians taught by expert pianist Paul Becker.
How to play bass and rhythm lines for blues piano; learn this and more in this free online video piano lesson for intermediate level musicians taught by expert pianist Paul Becker.
A demonstration of how to play blues piano; learn this and more in this free online video piano lesson for intermediate level musicians taught by expert pianist Paul Becker.
How to play blues piano improvisation, including a demonstration; learn this and more in this free online video piano lesson for intermediate level musicians taught by expert pianist Paul Becker.
How to use music theory to play blues piano; learn this and more in this free online video piano lesson for intermediate level musicians taught by expert pianist Paul Becker.
Musical structures of blues piano, including tips from the expert; learn this and more in this free online video piano lesson for intermediate level musicians taught by expert pianist Paul Becker.
Tips and tricks for playing blues piano, including a demonstration; learn this and more in this free online video piano lesson for intermediate level musicians taught by expert pianist Paul Becker.
How to play fast blues piano, including a demonstration; learn this and more in this free online video piano lesson for intermediate level musicians taught by expert pianist Paul Becker.
How to play square rhythms for blues piano; learn this and more in this free online video piano lesson for intermediate level musicians taught by expert pianist Paul Becker.
The importance of playing blues piano with style to maintain its integrity; learn this and more in this free online video piano lesson for intermediate level musicians taught by expert pianist Paul Becker.
How to play important notes for blues piano, including a demonstration; learn this and more in this free online video piano lesson for intermediate level musicians taught by expert pianist Paul Becker.
How to play non-standard rhythms and slow blues piano, including a demonstration; learn this and more in this free online video piano lesson for intermediate level musicians taught by expert pianist Paul Becker.
How to play rhythmic dissonance in blues piano, including a demonstration; learn this and more in this free online video piano lesson for intermediate level musicians taught by expert pianist Paul Becker.
How to play rolling chords blues piano, including demonstrations; learn this and more in this free online video piano lesson for intermediate level musicians taught by expert pianist Paul Becker.
How to play shuffle blues piano, including a demonstration; learn this and more in this free online video piano lesson for intermediate level musicians taught by expert pianist Paul Becker.
How to play slow blues piano, including a demonstration; learn this and more in this free online video piano lesson for intermediate level musicians taught by expert pianist Paul Becker.
How to play spicy chords for blues piano, including tips and tricks; learn this and more in this free online video piano lesson for intermediate level musicians taught by expert pianist Paul Becker.
How to tell a story playing blues piano, including a demonstration; learn this and more in this free online video piano lesson for intermediate level musicians taught by expert pianist Paul Becker.
How to play a turn around progression for blues piano; learn this and more in this free online video piano lesson for intermediate level musicians taught by expert pianist Paul Becker.
How to play walking bass lines for blues piano; learn this and more in this free online video piano lesson for intermediate level musicians taught by expert pianist Paul Becker.
Summary: The instrumental and vocal style of music commonly known as 'the blues' is actually derived from a repetitive 12 bar pattern and the blue notes. It was born in the slave camps of the United States in the form of hymnals, gospel tunes and spirituals, and evolved into a highly influential genre that has inspired everything from jazz to rock 'n roll to hip hop. Blues guitar is one of the purest forms of the genre, since slaves were typically allowed to have guitars or homemade banjos. The beginnings of blues music are steeped in tradition and at their purest when combined with stringed instruments.
In this series of free online blues piano lessons, you'll learn how to play the blues on the piano. Expert Paul Becker shares the techniques used by blues musicians through the ages, including the music theory behind 12 chord blues song structure, walking bass & rhythm lines, as well as 7th chords, rolling chords, spicy chords and alternative chords. You'll learn how to hit the important notes that will give your playing a unique sound, and tips for improvisational blues piano playing in slow style, fast style, and shuffle style.
Expert: Paul Becker has been playing the piano for more then 20 years. He is a musician in heart and soul, and also plays the Accordion and the Shofar.