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MicroLesson: 095 – Strat Blues: 1 to the 5 Chord

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In this MicroLesson (ML095) you’ll learn a short blues composition that goes back and forth between the 1 chord and the 5 chord.

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  1. Gerald M says

    April 4, 2023 at 1:50 pm

    nice!

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  2. Raymond P says

    April 4, 2023 at 3:25 pm

    Very nice Brian

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  3. kennard r says

    April 4, 2023 at 8:14 pm

    I wish I could do that.

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  4. herby m says

    April 5, 2023 at 8:15 am

    Nice but would love to hear some of the thinking behind the piece.

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  5. William Y says

    April 5, 2023 at 1:58 pm

    This will keep me busy !!

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  6. Jim M says

    April 5, 2023 at 3:49 pm

    Very interesting licks/phrases Brian.

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  7. Greg K says

    April 6, 2023 at 9:32 pm

    Brian, always love the weekly lesson, but these micros are just fantastic, I’m sure a lot of extra work but hope you can continue, these last several are all fabulous and different styles, just great. Big thank you

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  8. jimberna says

    May 1, 2023 at 3:41 am

    Soundslice not working for me??

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  9. jimberna says

    May 1, 2023 at 3:42 am

    Now it is thanks.NFA,

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  10. Theodore J says

    July 17, 2023 at 10:32 pm

    A lovely composition…

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