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Ukulele Blues Lesson - 12 Bar Blues

This single course will teach students the format of the 12 bar blues, the chord shapes, variations, and strumming patterns. We will practice several famous songs that use this format, including "Tutti Frutti" and "Hound Dog."
Steven Middendorp
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:
(362)
Rising Star
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What's included

1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

Students will learn the classic 12 bar blues on ukulele. They will first learn the blues chord variations and strumming patterns. We will practice switching between the chords and counting. Then we will introduce the outline for the 12 bar blues and practice playing through it in the key of C. Students will learn how to adapt this format to another key and which songs can be played using this outline. We will practice "Hound Dog," a blues song made popular by Elvis and "Tutti Frutti" by Little Richard.

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Joined November, 2020
4.8
362reviews
Rising Star
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree from Grand Valley State University
The teacher has been playing, writing, and performing music for 20 years. He teaches classes in guitar, ukulele, and harmonica. He has performed at festivals, restaurants, bars, senior homes, and street corners. 

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Meets once
30 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 5-10
3-6 learners per class

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