Chapter 12 details:

A dumptruck load of new blues riffs for the keyboard! In Blues 12, we're taking apart a Rhythm and Blues Gospel Song and detailing every riff note for note in SLOW MOTION VIDEO!

We'll also be looking at the powerful concept of "Chord Substitution". In addition, we'll be laying out some really phat chords that contain the higher extensions and modifications that bring the nitty gritty sound of Black Gospel and Blues to your fingers.

Get these riffs under your hands!

Chapter 13 details:

FUSION! With Chapter 13, we begin merging the fantastic chords and riffs of the Blues/Swing style with the 'Straight Eighths' rhythms of rock.

This is a very in-depth lesson, covering 12 new right hand riffs, left hand techniques, and the exploration of heavy duty jazz chords that will really bring the 'Fusion' sound to life.

Chapter 14 details:

This blues lesson is an in-depth look at some of the advanced blues concepts used by many professional blues players:

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.

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

Alternate 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 run out of other ideas!

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!

Dig into this advanced blues lesson!

Chapter 15 details:

Covering many new advanced keyboard blues concepts as well as 18 brand new blues piano riffs, this lesson is a wealth of information for those who really want to dig in.

Using the blues introduction posted at the beginning of many of our lesson videos as a vehicle for study, this lesson goes through each riff in ultra slow motion, up-close video. You'll see each finger placement and chord voicing in detail.

In addition to learning the specific notes and fingerings of each riff, we'll also explore the music theory behind them. You'll dig into such concepts as:

"Anchor Points":
Learning how to lock down the rhythms of very difficult asymmetric phrases.

"Parallel" vs. "Contrary" harmony:
This little used-secret can bring a brand new sound to your playing!

"Advanced chord extensions and voicings"

"An expansion of concepts presented in earlier chapters"

After going through the previous 14 chapters of this course, you'll be ready for all of the riffs and concepts presented in this advanced lesson - Enjoy!

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