| Piano is one of the most versatile instruments in | | | | What this means is that you will play the chord built |
| music so it is no surprise you can play a lot of | | | | on the first note of the blues scale, the chord built on |
| different styles of music on it. The blues is one of | | | | the fourth note of the scale, and the chord built on |
| the oldest styles of music and it can be played | | | | the fifth note of the scale. Try to learn the 12-bar |
| effectively on the piano. | | | | progression to help you play the blues on the piano |
| If you want to know how to play piano blues you | | | | better. This 12-bar progression looks like this: 1, 1, 1, 1, |
| need to learn the blues scales. You can keep a chart | | | | 4, 4, 4, 1, 1, 5, 4, 1. |
| of scales nearby for reference since there are a lot | | | | You should practice applying your 12-bar blues chord |
| of scales that can be utilized to play the blues. | | | | progression and your blues scale on the piano. You |
| The primary scale is a seven note major scale with a | | | | should use your right hand to play a melody and your |
| lowered third, fifth, and seventh note. You should | | | | left hand to do the chord changes. |
| also learn the major and minor scales too. Look on | | | | Begin with a basic, slow melody and progression. |
| the internet for blues scales and major and minor | | | | Utilize the notes in your blues scale over the 12-bar |
| scale charts. | | | | progression and you will hear the blues. |
| If you want to learn how to play piano blues you | | | | Finally, if you want to learn how to play piano blues |
| need to learn chord progression based on the blues | | | | you should practice playing simple beginning blues |
| scale. Begin with a 12 bar blues pattern that uses the | | | | sheet music. You can get beginning blues piano books |
| 1, 4, and 5 chords of the key you are playing in. | | | | at your local music store. |