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Demonstration - let's play a slow blues

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Paddy plays an example of an authentic 12 bar slow blues, packed with ideas
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    • 01. Demonstration - let's play a slow blues

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      4:30

    • 02. Left Hand Ideas

      11:26

    • 03. Introduction Ideas

      9:40

    • 04. Ideas Using 6ths

      9:34

    • 05. Memphis Slim Style Riff

      3:28

    • 06. Diminished Chords

      7:11

    • 07. Repeated Notes & Phrases

      8:34

    • 08. Turnarounds

      9:55

    • 09. Ideas For A Breakdown Section

      11:10

    • 10. James Booker Style Left Hand

      6:58

    • 11. More Right Hand Ideas

      8:08

    • 12. Tremolos

      6:03

    • 13. Ending Ideas

      9:29

    • 14. Slow Burn - The Slow Blues Challenge

      1:41

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Paddy Milner

Paddy Milner

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.

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