Blues Piano Crash Course

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    1. The C Minor Blues Scale on Piano
    A lesson with Kent D. Smith
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    In this first music lesson of ten, discover the sultry C minor blues scale for piano. Learn what notes to play with when creating original piano melodies.

    The C Minor Blues Scale on Piano
    with Kent D. Smith

    In this first music lesson of ten, discover the sultry C minor blues scale for piano. Learn what notes to play with when creating original piano melodies.

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    2. The Left Hand Blues Piano Groove
    A lesson with Kent D. Smith
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    A steady left hand groove combined with powerful right hand licks create a rhythmic blues piano sound. Learn the chords for playing the blues piano left hand.

    The Left Hand Blues Piano Groove
    with Kent D. Smith

    A steady left hand groove combined with powerful right hand licks create a rhythmic blues piano sound. Learn the chords for playing the blues piano left hand.

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    3. 5 Piano Tips for Making Blues Licks
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    In lesson three of ten, blues piano instructor Kent Smith demonstrates five well-known hand devices for playing ripping blues licks to play in any key.

    5 Piano Tips for Making Blues Licks
    with Kent D. Smith

    In lesson three of ten, blues piano instructor Kent Smith demonstrates five well-known hand devices for playing ripping blues licks to play in any key.

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    4. 12-Bar Blues Progression on Piano
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    The 12-bar blues chord progression is a central staple to playing the blues. Learn how to play it on piano in this fourth lesson of a blues piano crash course.

    12-Bar Blues Progression on Piano
    with Kent D. Smith

    The 12-bar blues chord progression is a central staple to playing the blues. Learn how to play it on piano in this fourth lesson of a blues piano crash course.

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    5. Left & Right Hand Piano Coordination
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    It’s time to coordinate! In this fifth lesson of a blues piano crash course, practice exercises to improve your two-handed coordination for playing the blues.

    Left & Right Hand Piano Coordination
    with Kent D. Smith

    It’s time to coordinate! In this fifth lesson of a blues piano crash course, practice exercises to improve your two-handed coordination for playing the blues.

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    Christine D
    I really like these lessons! They're teaching me a lot so far!
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    Kent D. Smith
    Christene, I'm so glad you are learning a lot and enjoying the lessons! Thanks for your comment!
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    Azra A
    wow this helped me a lot. Thank you, Sir!
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    Kent D. Smith
    You're very welcome! Thanks for the feedback!
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    Marieange L
    It's amazing I love blues
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    Kent D. Smith
    Thank you, Marieang! I'm sorry for the late reply -- I'm supposed to get emails when comments are made, but I either missed this one, or it was not sent. I appreciate your comment!
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    Amber M
    Thanks
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    Kent D. Smith
    Amber, You're welcome! Please let me know if you need any questions answered; I will be glad to help. I am available to my students by email as well: pianodrumlessons@gmail.com I'm curious, did you sign up for the entire Blues Piano course? If so, I would love to know how it works for you. Cheers! Kent D. Smith
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