1+2 Blues
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E------------------------|----------1-----------0--
B-------------------1--0-|----0--1--------3--------
G-------2--1-------------|-4--------------------3--
D-------------0--2-------|-------------------------
A----2-------------------|-------------------------
E-0----------------------|-------------------------
1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &
E------------------------|-------------------------
B----0-------------------|-------------------------
G----------0--1----------|-------------------------
D------4---------0--2--3-|-------------------------
A------------------------|----------------1--2-----
E------------------------|----0--1--3--4-----------
1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &
E------------------------|----------6-----3-----0--
B-------------------6--5-|-4--5--6-----------------
G-------7--6-------------|----------------------3--
D-------------5--7-------|-------------------------
A-0--7-------------------|-------------------------
E------------------------|-------------------------
1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &
E------------------------|-------------------------
B----0-------------------|-------------------------
G----------0--1----------|-------------------------
D------4---------0--2--3-|-------------------------
A------------------------|----------------1--2-----
E------------------------|----0--1--3--4-----------
1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &
E----------------10-7----|-9--6--------------------
B----------------------7-|-------6--8--------------
G----------7--8----------|-------------6--7--------
D----7--9----------------|-------------------8--6--
A-8----------------------|-------------------------
E------------------------|-------------------------
1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &
E-------------------------------|-----------------------------
B-------------------------------|-----------------------------
G-------------------------------|-----------------------------
D-------------------------------|---------------2--3--5--6----
A----------------1--2--4--5-----|---1--2--4--5----------------
E----0--2--3--4---------------- |-----------------------------
1 & 2 & 3 & 4 e & a 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 e & a
repeat 1x then ad lib solos
It may sound a little weird at first, but when played steadily at tempo
(quarter note = ~180 beats per min.), this piece really crackles.
-Bo Parker
parker_b%aplvax.span@fedex.msfc.nasa.gov
How to play 1+2 Blues
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.