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Learn jazz rhythm, blues, and improvisation basics.
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Three pillars of jazz: syncopation, swing, and blues notes.
12-bar blues structure, I-IV-V, and the blues scale.
Chord symbols, functional harmony, and II-V-I.
Chord-to-scale mapping for jazz improvisation.
Systematic training across all 15 major keys.
12-bar uses only I, IV, V chords. Pair with 6-note blues scale and start playing.
Four steps per key: scale+arpeggio → chord mapping → modal tour → application. One key/week, 4 months/cycle.
Three steps: listen, sing along for swing, practice on long tones and scales.
Not random playing. Start with blues scale and 12-bar blues.
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