Blues Masterclass
C Minor Blues - Solo and Techniques
“Excellent lesson! Clearly presented and explained. Warren”
About this masterclass
Randy Johnston teaches a one-chorus solo on a C minor blues note for note, then takes you through a measure-by-measure analysis of the techniques used to create it. He also teaches the exact chord voicings used to accompany the solo, with an explanation of how those voicings were derived.
In this course you will study
- Voice leading, guide tones, and approach techniques as they apply to minor blues
- Melodic and harmonic techniques and patterns used to create lines on minor blues, with a measure-by-measure analysis of these ideas
- Chord voicings and comping applied to minor blues, including how the voicings were built
Learning the solo and comping note for note — and understanding the thinking behind them — will help you create your own solos and accompaniment on any minor blues. Best suited to intermediate and advanced players.
Running time: 31 minutes. 2 Pages PDF Included.
Lessons in this masterclass
Lessons
- 1C Minor Blues Full Class + Download31m
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warren greig
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11/30/2023
"C minor blues - solo and techniques"
Excellent lesson! Clearly presented and explained. Warren
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Randy Johnston makes learning jazz guitar fun. He takes an approach to teaching jazz in it's simplest form. Each class will improve your abilities and get you ready to perform. Randy Johnston is one of the most widely recorded and prolific guitarists of his generation. He has released 12 albums as a leader for the Muse, Highnote, J Curve, Mel Bay, and Random Act labels and has appeared on dozens of recordings with other top recording artists. In addition to his recording career, Randy has toured and played with some of the most acclaimed names in jazz, including Lionel Hampton, Houston Person and Etta Jones, Lonnie Smith, and has played for 17 years as a regular member of the Lou Donaldson Quartet. He has traveled the world concertizing, both as a bandleader and side musician, performing at the top clubs and festivals all over the United States, Europe, Japan, Thailand, and South America.