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Published:
2003-01-01
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2003-01-01

Learning Ukulele with Curt

Blues Chord Progressions

From A to Z - These are the 26 blues chord progressions, extracted from my book "Blues Chord Progressions for Ukulele from A to Z" for use with on-line and private students.

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Blues Chord Progressions

From A to Z - These are the 26 blues chord progressions, extracted from my book Blues Chord Progressions for Ukulele from A to Z for use with on-line and private students.

27 lessons in the Blues Chord Progressions LessonSERIES :

    1

    A to Z Blues Progressions, Example - A

    Example A blues progression from the book "A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z" - C Tuning by Curt Sheller. The blues progressions and all their possible harmonic variations are great for exploring chords and chord substitution principles.

    2

    A to Z Blues Progressions, Example - B

    Example B blues progression from the book "A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z" - C Tuning by Curt Sheller. The blues progressions and all their possible harmonic variations are great for exploring chords and chord substitution principles.

    3

    A to Z Blues Progressions, Example - C

    Example C blues progression from the book "A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z" - C Tuning by Curt Sheller. The blues progressions and all their possible harmonic variations are great for exploring chords and chord substitution principles.

    4

    A to Z Blues Progressions, Example - D

    Example D blues progression from the book "A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z" - C Tuning by Curt Sheller. The blues progressions and all their possible harmonic variations are great for exploring chords and chord substitution principles.

    5

    A to Z Blues Progressions, Example - E

    Example E blues progression from the book "A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z" - C Tuning by Curt Sheller. The blues progressions and all their possible harmonic variations are great for exploring chords and chord substitution principles.

    6

    A to Z Blues Progressions, Example - F

    Example F blues progression from the book "A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z" - C Tuning by Curt Sheller. The blues progressions and all their possible harmonic variations are great for exploring chords and chord substitution principles.

    7

    A to Z Blues Progressions, Example - G

    Example G blues progression from the book "A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z" - C Tuning by Curt Sheller. The blues progressions and all their possible harmonic variations are great for exploring chords and chord substitution principles.

    8

    A to Z Blues Progressions, Example - H

    Example H blues progression from the book "A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z" - C Tuning by Curt Sheller. The blues progressions and all their possible harmonic variations are great for exploring chords and chord substitution principles.

    9

    A to Z Blues Progressions, Example - I

    Example I blues progression from the book "A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z" - C Tuning by Curt Sheller. The blues progressions and all their possible harmonic variations are great for exploring chords and chord substitution principles.

    10

    A to Z Blues Progressions, Example - J

    Example J blues progression from the book "A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z" - C Tuning by Curt Sheller. The blues progressions and all their possible harmonic variations are great for exploring chords and chord substitution principles.

    11

    A to Z Blues Progressions, Example - K

    Example K blues progression from the book "A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z" - C Tuning by Curt Sheller. The blues progressions and all their possible harmonic variations are great for exploring chords and chord substitution principles.

    12

    A to Z Blues Progressions, Example - L

    Example L blues progression from the book "A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z" - C Tuning by Curt Sheller. The blues progressions and all their possible harmonic variations are great for exploring chords and chord substitution principles.

    13

    A to Z Blues Progressions, Example - M

    Example M blues progression from the book "A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z" - C Tuning by Curt Sheller. The blues progressions and all their possible harmonic variations are great for exploring chords and chord substitution principles.

    14

    A to Z Blues Progressions, Example - N

    Example N blues progression from the book "A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z" - C Tuning by Curt Sheller. The blues progressions and all their possible harmonic variations are great for exploring chords and chord substitution principles.

    15

    A to Z Blues Progressions, Example - O

    Example O blues progression from the book "A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z" - C Tuning by Curt Sheller. The blues progressions and all their possible harmonic variations are great for exploring chords and chord substitution principles.

    16

    A to Z Blues Progressions, Example - P

    Example P blues progression from the book "A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z" - C Tuning by Curt Sheller. The blues progressions and all their possible harmonic variations are great for exploring chords and chord substitution principles.

    17

    A to Z Blues Progressions, Example - Q

    Example Q blues progression from the book "A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z" - C Tuning by Curt Sheller. The blues progressions and all their possible harmonic variations are great for exploring chords and chord substitution principles.

    18

    A to Z Blues Progressions, Example - R

    Example R blues progression from the book "A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z" - C Tuning by Curt Sheller. The blues progressions and all their possible harmonic variations are great for exploring chords and chord substitution principles.

    19

    A to Z Blues Progressions, Example - S

    Example S blues progression from the book "A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z" - C Tuning by Curt Sheller. The blues progressions and all their possible harmonic variations are great for exploring chords and chord substitution principles.

    20

    A to Z Blues Progressions, Example - T

    Example T blues progression from the book "A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z" - C Tuning by Curt Sheller. The blues progressions and all their possible harmonic variations are great for exploring chords and chord substitution principles.

    21

    A to Z Blues Progressions, Example - U

    Example U blues progression from the book "A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z" - C Tuning by Curt Sheller. The blues progressions and all their possible harmonic variations are great for exploring chords and chord substitution principles.

    22

    A to Z Blues Progressions, Example - V

    Example V blues progression from the book "A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z" - C Tuning by Curt Sheller. The blues progressions and all their possible harmonic variations are great for exploring chords and chord substitution principles.monic variations is a great progression for exploring chords and chord substitution principles.

    23

    A to Z Blues Progressions, Example - W

    Example W blues progression from the book "A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z" - C Tuning by Curt Sheller. The blues progressions and all their possible harmonic variations are great for exploring chords and chord substitution principles.

    24

    A to Z Blues Progressions, Example - X

    Example X blues progression from the book "A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z" - C Tuning by Curt Sheller. The blues progressions and all their possible harmonic variations are great for exploring chords and chord substitution principles.

    25

    A to Z Blues Progressions, Example - Y

    Example Y blues progression from the book "A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z" - C Tuning by Curt Sheller. The blues progressions and all their possible harmonic variations are great for exploring chords and chord substitution principles.

    26

    A to Z Blues Progressions, Example - Z

    Example Z blues progression from the book "A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z" - C Tuning by Curt Sheller. The blues progressions and all their possible harmonic variations are great for exploring chords and chord substitution principles.

    27

    Practice Tips for A to Z Blues Chord Progressions for `Ukulele

    Here are a series of practice tips for getting the most out of the blues chord progressions in the A to Z Blues Progressions for Ukulele book.

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