G’day! In this banjo lesson we’ll take a look at a Blues in D using the blues scale and arpeggios for the chords in the 12 bar blues, played in D, plus we’ll also learn a number of licks to suit these chords. As part of this introductory blues lesson we’ll look at two versions of the D Blues Scale and the arpeggios for the three chords D7, G7 & A7. Learning these patterns will help in taking the next step; improvising around the 12 Bar!
The first video lesson is available free below.The full lesson is available to members, which:
- Includes 2 video lessons covering the licks, scales & arpeggios;
- Includes the PDF tab with licks for the Blues in D & the D Blues Scale & arpeggios tech worksheet;
- Downloadable MP3 intro example plus a 12 bar blues jam track in D!
Full membership gives you access to all video lessons, tabs & charts!
The PDF with the Blues in D tab & D Blues tech worksheet is available to purchase separately below:
Lesson #1:
- Learn the first 6 bars of the Blues in D;
- Shuffle feel, grace notes, triplets, passing notes & right hand technique;
- Open position D Blues Scale & D7 arpeggio.
Lesson #2:
- Learn the second half of the Blues in D;
- Exercises for the licks in the turn around;
- D Blues Scale extended pattern;
- D7 (Version 2), G7 & A7 arpeggios.
Blues in D: Banjo Lesson
Lesson #3:
Members Only- MP3 play-along & 12 bar blues backing track in the key of D.