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12 bar variations
This colourful chart has some examples of common variations on the common 12 bar blues form
It’s set out with roman numerals – In the key of C for example I = C, IV = F & V = G(7)
In the key of G it would be G, C & D(7) – A would be A, D & E(7) etc
Cow Cow Boogie
Hi folks, a reminder that there is no beginners uke this week as the ‘Ukelectics’ have a recording session on this Wednesday night…I know, rock stars right?
Anyway, no beginners this week then it’s on again next week but not the week after. I’ll be in sunny Queensland that week. Then there are no more Wednesday night engagements for me in the foreseeable future
The dates for beginners uke are May 18th, June 1st & 8th
Here’s some stuff to support what I was talking about re 12 bars last week. Don’t let the roman numerals freak you out. There is a method to my madness re the coloured chart which I will explain.
For those of you who couldn’t make it last week – I suggested that this simple progression of chords is a really worthwhile piece of info to try and get you head around and learn by heart. As there are hundreds if not thousands of songs that follow this pattern. We are all really familiar with this form. We have been listening to it all our lives. Even if we don’t know it
Here’s a suggestion. Why not zed chord along to these tunes and see if you can start to hear the spots where the chord changes are
Here are some more examples of song that follow the 12 bar progression. Have fun and I’ll see you in a weeks time. Pete
Blue Suede Shoes
Hound Dog
I Got You
In the Mood
Jailhouse Rock
Jump, Jive an’ Wail
Night Train
Shake, Rattle and Roll
Tutti Frutti
Stormy Monday
32-20
life by the drop
Sweet Home Chicago
Johnny B. Goode
Batman
Spiderman
Flip flop fly
Folsom prison
Cow cow boogie
rockin all over the world
the wanderer
Good Time – Alan Jackson
Austin Powers Intro
Rock Around the Clock; Shake Rattle & Roll – Bill Haley & His Comets
Green Onions – Booker T & the MGs
In the Mood – Glen Miller
Jump Jive and Wail – The Brian Setzer Orchestra
Baptized in Dirty Water – Chris Thomas King
Candyman – Christina Aguilera
The Twist – Chubby Checker
Johnny Be Goode; Roll Over Beethoven; Run Rudolph Run – Chuck Berry
Stupid Cupid – Connie Francis
Crossroads – Cream
At The Hop – Danny and the Juniors
Some Days You Gotta Dance – Dixie Chicks
Mercy – Duffy
Don’t Bring Me Down – Electric Light Orchestra
Blue Suede Shoes; Hound Dog; Merry Christmas Baby – Elvis Prestley
Wipeout – The Sufaris; Fat Boys
Ice Breaker – The J. Geils Band
Greased Lightnin’ – Jeff Conway & John Travolta
Rock & Roll Medley – Jerry Lee Lewis
Tutti Frutti; Good Golly Miss Molly – Little Richard
Stuck in the Middle With You – Stealers Wheel
King Tut – Steve Martin
Pride & Joy – Stevie Ray Vaughn
Hey Santa! – Straight No Chaser
Hanky Panky – Tommy James & the Shondells
Give Me One Reason – Tracy Chapman
Tush – ZZ Top
Route 66
thats alright mama
long tall sally
rockin’ robin
stuck in the middle
12 bar variation chart
The diminished 7th chord
Want to understand how to read tab? – check out this great vid
Feelin’ Alright
2 simple Struming patterns