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Blues Piano Lessons - Chapter 14 Overview (Part 1 of 2)

    Almost too much to list - this is a very in-depth blues piano lesson! We'll cover advanced topics such as:
     

    The "Tri-tone" Chord Substitution

    This very advanced concept is the root of all super-"phat" chord substitutions. Tired of playing what's on the chord chart? Throw the Tri-tone substitution into your tunes and get a handle on some brand new sounds.
     

    Piano "Shell Chords"

    This minimalist approach to playing left-hand comp chords is an ideal way to lay down a solid foundation underneath a piano solo.
     

    Alternate Piano Blues Chords and Chord Voicings

    There's always more - that's what makes music so beautiful. We'll dig into some alternate blues chords and chord voicings to bring new life to the keyboard.
     

    The "Half-step" push!


    Born in the Texas and Chicago Blues Clubs, this simple technique is an ideal way to really push the beat of the music when you don't have a whole lot else to do!
     

    Alternate Blues endings


    Every blues and jazz player is looking for something new - check out these alternate chords to give the ending a new twist. We'll pull some ideas from our study in tri-tones here.
     

    The classic blues "Trash Can" ending
    You've heard this a thousand times - the classic trash can ending comes alive when all the players wrap up the tune and throw it in the can with a big old bang. Check this out - you'll recognize it immediately, and now you'll know how it's played!