If you want to get to know the Blues the new Blues Bundle has you covered!

This is the new Blues Bundle that Includes intructional MP4 Videos to download. It is like a complete Blues course as it features 7 Products:

1) PIZZA BLUES METHOD DIGITAL DOWNLOAD

How to improvise on a simple Blues (Pizza Method) is the first definitive resource of its kind that UNIQUELY explores, illustrates and teaches deeply the concept that each note over a chord suggests a different feeling.

The innovative method starts  with the CORE Chord sounds, then guides you on a journey through the spicier flavours of the b3rd, b7th, and b5, and climaxes with the exotic and complex Jazzy b9, #5 and Major 7th. 

By immersing yourself in the meticulously written solos and specially recorded play alongs you will effortlessly train your ears and fingers to be intimately aquainted with the ‘secret’ blues notes the masters use to embue their solos with such colour and emotion whilst at the same time strengthening your technique.

2)  10+ ESSENTIAL BLUES PROGRESSIONS + 33 SOLOS COMPLETE PACKAGE

This product contains 2 resources together:

a) the DEFINITIVE Blues harmony guide to all the chord options serious students of Jazz need to know

b) 33 especially written Solos ( 3 solos per  progression) oozing with authentic Jazz language

The study of these tried and tested progressions taken from the Great American Jazz continuum will deepen your understanding of harmony, taking your musicianship/improvisation to a much higher level, whilst training your ear!

11 of the most Important Blues progressions heard in thousands of Jazz/Blues classics are fully explained in a clear logical order. Its like a super condensed stand alone Blues course!

 This  meticulously  prepared instant digital package contains the following items that will  provide a wealth of material to practice and guarantee an enjoyable immersion in the Blues:

•  PDF of the 2 hand Piano progressions + Chord symbols of the 11 Blues Progressions showing you the exact piano chords used in the video with accompanying bar by bar analysis explanation notes for full understanding of the harmony.
• 33 Choruses of specially written solos full of real Jazz language that accentuate the colourful chord changes providing examples of how to play over the changing harmony featuring lines from the following greats: Charlie Parker, Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, John Coltrane,  Stan Getz, Sidney Bechet, Pat Metheny, Dizzy Gillespie + Miles Davis (Eb ,Bb , Concert and Bass parts)
• Mp3 Playalong of the 11 progressions with the Piano on its own and with the Saxophone solos + Piano to be used for playalong practice and eartraining.
• 2 x Mp3 playalong of the 33 Blues progressions 1)Piano 2) piano and Sax solo
• Accompanying Pdf explanation of the 33 Blues solos with info about the quotes and solo

3) ESSENTIAL BLUES EARTRAINING SYSTEM/TESTS/PLAYALONG

Now, for the first time a DEFINITIVE Blues Ear training system comprising all the chord options serious students of Jazz need to be able to hear in 12 keys! 

This innovative system + tests has been meticulously designed to train you to hear + understand  the 10 + most important tried and tested Jazz/ Blues progressions of the Great American Jazz continuum.

Immersing your ears in these vital chord sequences, you will deepen your understanding of Jazz harmony, taking your musicianship/improvisation to a much higher level.

This digital download includes the following:

• 48 mp3 Audio files ( 4 tests per each of the 12 keys)
• 12 grid sheets that simultaneously display all the chord possibilities in every key + Roman numeral analysis (so you can understand the logic of the progressions) 
•  An Answer sheet of the 48 mp3 tests, that you initially use, and over time dispense with as you ear improves!

4) THE "BLUES ARPEGGIO"- EXERCISES. PDF DOWNLOAD

It is essential for the student of improvisation to intimately know the major/minor 3rd sound dichotomy know and love as it is arguably the most fundamental sound of Jazz and Blues.

There is no arpeggio that is taught  academically that contains both Major + Minor,(that is until now)

The BLUES ARPEGGIO offers  a solution to this massive hole in music education.

The exercises in this digital downloaded have been carefully crafted to provide the player with  challenging , enjoyable material  that will enable them to incorporate these  vital sounds in to their playing as quickly as possible  adding to the students arsenal of resources taking them to a higher level of proficiency and expression whilst  strengthening  their technique and refining their ear.

 5) BLUES IMPROVISATION 101- JAMES BROWN BLUES

 This classic James Brown tune features a  contagious blues riff that is essential to know and perfect to study as it is loaded full of musical gems. This lesson is suitable for any level of proficiency as the PDF features the line in 12 keys + 3 variations that become more challenging as more Jazzy notes are added in successively.

 Files include: ( C, Bb and Eb parts)

- Original Riff in various keys

- 4 Specially written variations of the basic riff to show you how to develop a basic idea in to a challenging practice vehicle in various keys

-Mp3 funky New Orleans  Fender Rhodes play along slow and fast

- Mp4 Instruction  Video

6) JOHNNY HODGES KILLING BLUES SOLO

Things Ain't What They Used To Be Tremendous  Blues Solo from lead player alto of the seminal Duke Ellington Orchestra. Incredible use of language, space, timing, sound. A true master stylist at work. This very carefully prepared PDF transcription comes for Concert,...

7) SONNY STITT KILLING BLUES SOLO TRANSCRIPTION 'MADE FOR EACH OTHER'

Awesome Solo in Db from Be-bop King Sonny Stitt! Full of stunning Jazz language, swing, licks! 9 x Chorus! Parts for C, Bb and Eb major instruments

The regular price for all these products is US$135