#3: THE BLUES SCALE AND HOW TO USE IT (Key of E)

TL;DR

Learn the blues scale in E for Boogie Woogie and blues piano improvisation.

Transcript

welcome guys to the third lesson on the blues scale the important fundamental building blocks of your Boogie Woogie and blues piano style and in this lesson we're going to look at the blue scale in E come over here camera person to the right hand and it's the same intervals all over again but again you need to know all the blue scales in all the ke... Read More

Key Insights

• 💙 The blues scale in E is essential for boogie woogie and blues piano style.
• 🤩 Playing in the key of E is beneficial for pianists collaborating with guitarists.
• 💙 Starting improvisation with the blues scale in different rhythms builds a strong foundation.
• 🖐️ Developing improvisational skills step by step is more effective than trying to play complicated riffs immediately.
• 🏪 The badass boogie store offers boogie boogie sheet music for download.

Questions & Answers

Q: What are the notes in the blues scale in E?

The blues scale in E consists of the notes E, G, and the flat fifth.

Q: Why is the key of E important for pianists playing with guitarists?

The key of E is a common key for guitarists, so pianists playing in bands with guitarists should learn how to play in E to create a cohesive sound.

Q: How can I start improvising with the blues scale in E?

Start by playing the blues scale in different rhythms. This helps develop improvisational skills and familiarity with the scale before attempting more complex riffs.

Q: Where can I find boogie boogie sheet music for this channel?

You can download boogie boogie sheet music from the badass boogie store at www.badassboogie.com.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• The blues scale in E consists of the notes E, G, and the flat fifth.

• Playing in the key of E is ideal for pianists playing with guitarists.

• Start improvising by playing the blues scale in different rhythms before exploring more complex riffs.