Keep developing piano blues techniques in this brief lesson covering the blues foundation. Review left hand rhythms, and add flair to your blues piano styling.

Looking for simple patterns that will keep your piano blues music pushing forward? Budding piano blues players pick up tips for three sweet shuffle rhythms!

One common occurrence in piano music is moving one chord to another that is four steps above. This type of transition—known as the I-IV riff—is introduced here!

If you enjoy the bluesy sound of right hand chords, get ready to be impressed! Discover new extended right hand piano chords and practice an on-off rhythm.

Now it's time to add some right hand riffs over left hand patterns. Build on your piano playing foundation with this lesson, and discover three note jumps.

Pick ups, hammer ons, and tremolos are frequently used in blues piano. These right hand riffs are essential when playing the blues, so give them a try!

When you learn blues piano riff in one octave, you can easily play it in any octave. Take advantage of this musical blessing and incorporate turnarounds!

When learning to play blues piano, it's a good idea to transpose exercises into as many keys as possible. Transpose notes from C to G, and play in a new key!

The hardest part of ragtime piano tunes like "The Entertainer" is a left hand stride rhythm. Improve your piano playing with stride and fake stride techniques!

It's time to pull together your piano skills and try a ragtime classic: "The Entertainer". This is a great tune for practicing stride piano, so give it a go!