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Blues Unit Projects
Pre-project: Learn theory, practice chord progression & scales; Quiz on theory and chord progression
Project One: Blues Duet
– with a partner you will perform blues duet of at least 96 measures. Guitar
one will play lead for at least 48 measures (4 changes) then play rhythm for 48 measures. Guitar two plays the
opposite (rhythm then lead).
The duet must include:
Mastery of the 12-bar progression (or variation)
o Able to incorporate 7
th
th
th
, 9
or 13
chords
Proficiency of the blues (or mixolydian) scale
o Able to play in any direction
o Able to play skips or leaps in the scale
o Able to play in at least two octaves
o Variety in melody
A clear beginning & ending.
100-90
89-75
74 - 65
<65
Includes all requirements,
Few errors w/ progression
Several errors w/
Has not mastered
shows clear preparation,
&/or scale, meets most
progression &/or scale,
progression &/or scale,
uses creativity & originality.
requirements, shows some
meets some requirements,
fails to meet most
preparation,
shows little preparation,
requirements, complete
creativity/originality.
creativity &/or originality.
lack of preparation,
creativity &/or originality.
This project may also be done as a trio. If so Guitar one plays lead for 36 measures (3 changes) and has some
call and response with guitar two, while rhythm is played by guitar three. All rotate turns taking lead, back-up
& rhythm.
Project Two: Cover A Blues Master
– using a tab search engine or website such as Songsterr select
a blues song performed by a legendary blues guitarist (B. B. King, Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Buddy Guy)
that you will duplicate in its entirety memorized.
You may choose to play a duet (per approval) provided the rhythm guitar part is sufficiently challenging. You
must alternate equally between playing lead/rhythm. You must also have good balance between both guitars
& play in sync.
100-90
89-75
74 - 65
<65
Correct pitches and
Mostly correct pitches and
Somewhat correct pitches
Incorrect pitches and
rhythms per the recording
rhythms with good
and rhythms per the
rhythms with poor
with smooth transitions.
transitions. Piece is mostly
recording with fair
transitions. Piece is not
Piece is memorized.
memorized.
transitions. Piece is not
memorized.
memorized.
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