Acoustic Turnarounds for a 12 Bar Blues

We'll tackle the turnaround section (bars 9-12) that follows the B7-A7-E7-B7 progression.

I'll demonstrate how to create sophisticated lead lines like the Blues greats! This is achieved using many techniques, like slides from minor to major and the major triads (chord following licks).

Interactive Tab below shows Acoustic Blues Turnaround up to tempo and then slowly

Key learning points:

• B major triad slides with minor-to-major interval movement (very Bluesey)

• The classic chromatic descent in a Blues Turnaround (think the That'll Be The Day - Buddy Holly intro)

• Building finger strength with flick-offs within lead lines

• Turnaround variations and solutions to common tripping points

• How turnarounds function as both endings and transitions to new verses