Blues in E — getting started New

Level 1 blues

A first contact with the 12-bar blues in E, played on a single chord (E7) throughout so you can focus on keeping a steady strumming rhythm.

Tips

Strum slowly, counting 4 beats per bar. Don't change chords yet: the goal is to lock in your right hand before adding A7 and B7.

Transpose to:

Bar 1 E7 I

Bar 2 E7 I

Bar 3 E7 I

Bar 4 E7 I

Bar 5 A7 IV

Bar 6 A7 IV

Bar 7 E7 I

Bar 8 E7 I

Bar 9 B7 V

Bar 10 A7 IV

Bar 11 E7 I

Bar 12 B7 V