Music Glossary: blues

The foundational three-chord major-key progression: I–IV–V. Core to blues, rock, country, and early R&B. Supports quick-change and turnaround varia... more

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Diatonic harmonica used in blues styles; common cross-harp (2nd position) playing. more

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Minor pentatonic with added ♭5 “blue note” (1–♭3–4–♭5–5–♭7). more

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Blues/gospel ornaments for expressive lines. more

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Grittier bebop variant incorporating blues, gospel, and R&B elements. more

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Guitar tuning D G D G B D producing a G major chord open; common in blues/rock and slide playing. more

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