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Blues in E — shuffle rhythm New

Level 2 blues shuffle

The full 12-bar blues in E (E7, A7, B7) played with a shuffle feel (swung eighth notes).

Tips

Count 'da-doo da-doo' on each beat to feel the shuffle bounce before layering in the chord changes.

Chord progression — E

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

Chords

Suggested progression plan

  1. Blues in A — chord changes
  2. Blues in A — quick change
  3. Blues in E — double-time shuffle

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