C Jam Blues, Part 1: Chords and Rhythm

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C Jam Blues

C Jam Blues, Part 1: Chords and Rhythm

C Jam Blues, Part 2: Solo

C Jam Blues, Part 3: Rhythm Play Along Track

C Jam Blues, Part 4: Solo Play Along Track

C Jam Blues, Part 1: Chords and Rhythm

In this first video, you’ll learn three basic movable swing voicings for the mandolin: C7, F7, and G7, which are the three chords you’ll need to know to play a blues in the key of C. You’ll also learn to play the basic swing rhythm 4/4 pulse, which involves playing a down stroke on each quarter note and then lifting your fingers so that you damp the second half of the quarter note.

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