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Some Blues Patterns

Two diagrams each for G, A & E to play the Blues

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C. L. Nichols
Oct 20, 2022
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Below are some patterns to use to play the Blues in G, A & E.

To play any other chords/keys, simply slide the root note to the desired key/chord, bringing the rest of the pattern with it, up or down the fretboard. (For example, to play a “B blues pattern”, simply slide one of the “A blues pattern’s” root note up two frets, bringing the other scale notes …

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