This post includes piano activities for "Feelin' Blue" in Piano Pronto Movement 2.
Music Samples and History
Listen to the Classics for Kids podcast about William Grant Still or explore Viss Get Inspired Blues Episode 17 to learn more about blues styles music.
Supplemental Blues Pieces
If you enjoy playing blues-style music, listen to some of the samples below and choose one you would be interested in learning to play.
Got Those Boogie Blues by Dennis Alexander Magic of Music Bk 1Improvisation
Choose an activity below to complete if you enjoy blues-style music.
Improv Activity #1
Watch the Create First Easy Going Duet or Solo sample improvisation and listen for the swing (long-short) rhythms. Then create your own Blues Improv melodies by playing black keys + A natural.
Add some "raspberry" triplets if you like.
Create First Bottom Line Blues Solo
Improv Activity #2
Improvise your own bluesy music using notes from the C Major Scale + E♭.Create First Easy Going Duet or Solo
Improv Activity #3
Watch Wynn-Ann Rossi's composing video about creating bluesy music for more blues improv tips.Composing Tips: Rossi Blues/Jazz
Improv Activity #4
Using the 12 Bar Blues Printable create your own jazz blues music by playing melodies using the notes from the blues scale and adding a Left-Hand pattern of your choice.
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