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Re: Common Keys for Twelve Bar Blues

null@example.com (ozmoid) — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 19:59:48 +0000

If you're going to playing with a jazz band (read: Horn Section), you'll want to be conversant with B-flat, E-flat, A-flat, and F (as roots) as well as the list above at least.

Re: Common Keys for Twelve Bar Blues

null@example.com (jerome.oneil) — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 19:08:04 +0000

I IV V man. Dig out that circle of fifths and learn 'em all.

The five open positions are probably the ones you want to know, though.

I IV V
C F G
A D E
G C D
E A B
D G A

Common Keys for Twelve Bar Blues

null@example.com (johncross21) — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 18:25:06 +0000

I have a book on the 12 Bar Blues which focused on the Key of E. However one of my friends plays in the key of A.

I suppose with a 12 Bar you could play in any key but what are the most common keys for Blues/Early Rock and Roll ?

also any suggestions on transposing intros, turnarounds and outros in E so that I can use them in A.

or sources of blues in A riffology on the Net.