Performance
With
Paddy MilnerPaddy gives us a rendition of Junco Partner in the key of G. The tune has a 16 (not 12) bar form, with an extra four bars of G before the V chord.
What's in the course
40 lessons (2h 57m) · 1 free
01. Overview
1:08
02. Performance
3:02
03. Form and Introduction - Professor Longhair Octaves
4:45
04. Form & Feel
5:22
05. Right hand
2:30
06. Turnaround Ideas
2:59
07. Solo Section Ideas
4:16
08. Nailing the groove
4:00
09. Making it funkier
Free lesson7:56
10. Towards a latin feel
1:42
11. Straight against swung & Harmonic Variations
5:46
Lesson transcript
Music Lesson: Key of G
This piece is in the key of G. I'll play it like this:
It's influenced by James Booker and Dr. John.
Structure
It goes a bit like this:
One, two, and one, two... Yeah. Junco Partner.
Chord Sequence
- The chord sequence for "Junco Partner" is structured as follows:
- 4 bars of G
- 2 bars of C
- 2 bars of G
- 4 bars of G
- 2 bars of D
- 2 bars of G
This sequence creates a 16-bar form, which is different from the typical 12-bar blues.
Key Differences
- Notice the extra 4 bars of G before transitioning to the V chord.
- This variation in form is what distinguishes it from the traditional 12-bar blues.
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Meet your guru
Meet your guru
Paddy Milner is recognised as one of the leading blues piano players in the world - he is currently keyboard player of choice for Sir Tom Jones, following several years with the late, great Jack Bruce - but he is also a superb original songwriter and a distinctive singer. Just read the praise from the likes of Dave Brubeck below! His playing was featured on the soundtrack for the hit 2019 film 'Rocketman'.
He has twice won the award for Best Keyboard Player in the British Blues Awards, and he holds a long-standing residency as a founder member of the Ronnie Scott's Blues Explosion at the world-renowned Ronnie Scott's club.
His current group LONDONOLA plays homegrown British music with a strong dose of New Orleans spirit, and his collaborative group JAWBONE goes from strength to strength following the release of their self-titled debut album.
- "I love it... there's a guy who can really play the piano" - Dave Brubeck
- "I highly recommend it. Somehow things start to feel much better!" - Jack Bruce
- "The best blues piano player in Europe..." - Blues Access, USA
- "Impressive & original" - The Times
- "Dazzling" - The Independent
Across his courses, Paddy breaks down authentic blues shuffle, slow blues, boogie-woogie, rock 'n' roll and New Orleans piano - right down to three classic boogie-woogie songs - so you can learn these styles from one of the very best in the business.
