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Learn a 12 Bar Jazz Blues on Ukulele || Rhythm & Soloing Lesson - EP009

4,995 views · Published 16 February 2018 · 44:35 · Indexed 27 October 2026

Channel: Rock Class 101 · 2018 · Music

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Get the TABS, Jam Tracks, Access the On-Screen TAB Viewer, & Watch Part 2 at: https://rockclass101.com/12-bar-jazz-blues-ep009/

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In this lesson, we’ll take a standard 12 bar blues and alter it to create a more colorful and Jazz-esque tonal landscape. You’ll learn to play a melody, solo, and rhythm over a full band backing track; which includes: Ukulele + U-Bass + Drums.

I’m very excited for this lesson, because it’s a great example of a complete musical workout. If I was to use a cheesy gym analogy, this lesson is the equivalent of doing a deadlift. You’re going to flex so many musical muscles with this lesson, including: melodic soloing (playing notes that match the chord being used at the time – learn more about this in our Theory & Jamming Course [link below]), swung and syncopated rhythm (hitting off the beat), timing practice, tackling barre chords, comping (playing rhythm while another instrument solos, in this case: comping the U-Bass), technique and dynamics (hammer-ons/pull-offs, slides, vibrato, staccato, etc).

As with all of our lessons, be sure to listen to the performance many times to familiarize yourself with the song (check out the original recording from Stephen’s debut CD on Spotify here [link below]). This will help to reinforce the melody, rhythm, and form of the song; which in turn will help you get it down faster. 3 backing tracks (100%, 75%, and 50% speed) are included with this lesson, so you can rock out at home!

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EXTRA HELPFUL LESSONS

Intro to the 12 Bar Blues Form: https://rockclass101.com/understanding-the-12-bar-blues-form/

Understand Rhythmic Notation: https://rockclass101.com/understanding-rhythmic-notation-ukulele/

Learn the Difference Between Swung & Straight 8th Note Rhythm: https://youtu.be/aV2ev3gzJJU?t=2m52s

Develop Proper Left Hand Form: https://rockclass101.com/proper-left-hand-ukulele-form/

Learn this song on U-Bass: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vAueUeEF3zU

Learn "Havana" by Camila Cabello on Ukulele: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJys9vR7fYc

An Introduction to Music Theory & Jamming - Complete Theory Course on Jamming: https://rockclass101.com/introduction-music-theory-jamming/

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Many thanks to Stephen Cox for writing and arranging this awesome Jazz Blues tune :)

Check out the original recording and the rest of his debut CD, "Transitions": https://open.spotify.com/user/stephencoxbass/playlist/2eC865fek2WHaWeEkEvCGP?si=mPOlr_OjQJCacnwS02-KXQ

List your favorite track from the album in the comments below for a chance to WIN a FREE CD! 3 winners will be selected randomly on Friday, February 23rd. Open to the ENTIRE world!

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