Everyday I'm Shufflin' - The Blues Shuffle Challenge
Lesson time: (1min 35sec)
Paddy Milner sets a challenge: play twelve blues shuffle choruses, each in a different key, working up through the cycle of fifths using ideas from the course.
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This lesson is part of the course Play Authentic Blues Shuffle Piano
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Lesson transcript:
Music Challenge: 12 Choruses in Different Keys
1, 2, 3.
Challenge Overview
So here's a challenge for you. It might be quite an adventurous challenge, but I think it's going to be good for your playing.
What to Do
- I'd like to hear you play 12 choruses, each in a different key.
- Start in C.
- Work your way up, or if you like, you can go around the cycle of fifths.
- Feel free to use any other order you prefer.
Ideas to Include
- I want to hear some of the ideas that we've covered on the course.
- Don't worry about playing the same thing in each key because it will be very difficult.
Sharing Your Work
- Love to hear your versions!
- You can share them online, tag me in it so I can find them, or even better, upload them to the tutoring system where I can check them out.
- I'd love to see them, and I can give you some feedback if you'd like.
Good luck!
About the instructor
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. read more