Figure 1 is an improvised solo played over the 12-bar form ... as I descend the A blues scale while also touching upon the chord’s major 3rd, C#. When the progression moves to D7 in bar 5 ...

One of the best ways into improvisation is the 12-bar blues. This is a well-known, simple chord progression which gives you an opportunity to try out some of your ideas. If you’re unsure of ...

The A7, D7 and E9 shapes shown here are all you need for a 12-bar blues improv in the key of A. A13 and E7#9 have an edgier sound and work in jazz just as well as blues. Bm7 is just the ticket for a ...