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While some think of Jazz as "cats on the piano",  many modern blues players have very effectively used so-call "jazz chords" in bringing a fresh approach to the Blues. None more so, in my humble opinion, than Robben Ford, a great performer and teacher (as it turns out) who demonstrates here how the addition of 9th's and 13th's to the usual 1 - 4-5 progression adds some much needed interest. Not hard at all... try it! 

 

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Neil, I couldn't agree more.  When I started reading your post and it talked about blues players using "jazz chords" my mind immediately went to Robben Ford.  He is one awesome guitarist. 

I have his course Blues Revolution. ( I also have Rhythm Revolution and Chord Revolution)  It is way above my pay grade at this point.  When I finish L&MG, and then L&M Blues, it will be one of the first things I tackle "post Learn and Master".

Thanks for posting this.

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Robben is great, and he has a lot of good lessons. 

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I have been introducing 13ths and 9th variations in my rhythm play with the band over the last few months. At first , I got quizzical looks form a couple of the players as it introduces a tonality that is slightly different from the norm but now it just blends in well with our jamming moments. Not only learn the chords, but learn to play it in several positions on the neck. That would be my advice.

Greg

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6 hours ago, gotto said:

I have been introducing 13ths and 9th variations in my rhythm play with the band over the last few months. At first , I got quizzical looks form a couple of the players as it introduces a tonality that is slightly different from the norm but now it just blends in well with our jamming moments. Not only learn the chords, but learn to play it in several positions on the neck. That would be my advice.

Greg

Hey Greg; Maybe you could throw in a couple of m7b5's ,  m11's , m 9ths' or Maj 7th or Maj 6th cords,  and really get their heads spinning:P

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I do use the m7b5 as a variant 9th form. Some songs we do, have maj 7ths and 6ths. Haven’t used m9ths or any 11ths yet. They all know I like to get something different in the mix when we jam.

Greg

 

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