How To Actually Play The Blues Scale On Piano (How To Solo On The Piano)

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  • čas přidán 19. 05. 2024
  • In this lesson, your piano teacher Kevin Castro will teach you how to play the minor blues scale and 3 different blues licks that are based on this scale.
    What is the minor blues scale? The minor blues scale is built by adding a b5 interval to the minor pentatonic scale, forming the pattern 1-b3-4-b5-5-b7. This scale is used to solo over just about any chord or key including major keys, minor keys, major chords, minor chords, blues progressions, and more... but the best part is, it's super simple because it only has six notes!
    It has a powerful, soulful, and often melancholic timbre. It is used across many styles of music including Boogie-Woogie, traditional twelve-bar Blues, Soul, Jazz, RnB, and Funk.
    ⚡️Chapters:
    0:00 - Intro
    0:37 - C Minor Blues Scale
    2:23 - Riff #1
    5:29 - Riff #2
    6:54 - Riff #3
    8:38 - The Progression
    9:51 - With The Backing Track
    10:50 - Recap
    11:31 - Outro
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    ⚡️ABOUT KEVIN CASTRO
    Kevin Castro is a pianist based out of Vancouver, British Columbia who performs contemporary music. Castro adds his own jazz spin on the songs he performs during solo piano, ensuring it connects with the musicality of the set and the audience. While also performing jazz, Kevin is highly skilled in designing Synth sounds for Pop music and is a very energetic performer. Kevin has completed his Bachelor of Music in Jazz and Contemporary Popular Music Program as a Piano Performance major at MacEwan University. As an enthusiastic and proficient performer, arranger and accompanist, Kevin is highly active in Canada’s vibrant and growing music scene.
    His sound has the appeal of pop music colored by the influences of rock, soul, jazz, and blues. Castro truly loves to perform, he is an engaging musician who captivates his audience.
    Kevin is an extremely versatile musician with the ability to play music spanning many genres. His artistry has grown over the years from playing cover songs to developing his own unique style.
    #blues #piano #bluesscale #scales #improvisation #solo #pianosolo

Komentáře • 225

  • @PianoteOfficial
    @PianoteOfficial  Před 9 měsíci +10

    Don't miss out on the incredible opportunity to learn how to play BLUES in 30 days with us!🎹🎵 www.pianote.com/shop/30-day-blues-piano

    • @yananneteoh9818
      @yananneteoh9818 Před 8 měsíci +1

      ❤🎉

    • @MARIYE21
      @MARIYE21 Před 5 měsíci +1

      I am a Pianote member and i thoroughly enjoy these sessions with Kevin. The Method sessions with Lisa Witt and the team are also great and enjoyable. I recommend them to anyone wanting to learn to play while having fun.... good luck 🎉❤

  • @timjohnson7692
    @timjohnson7692 Před rokem +14

    i am a new learner 6 months in . 58 years old and now I can play the blues. What a happy day.

    • @basuh7526
      @basuh7526 Před 2 měsíci

      Playing blue's @58 wow

  • @rockaruna
    @rockaruna Před rokem +54

    I struggle with many of the piano teachers here on CZcams. You are so clear and I actually am learning from you. New student age 67. Thank you!!

    • @basuh7526
      @basuh7526 Před 2 měsíci

      Music (blue's) has no age 🤩

  • @emerybarnhouse5586
    @emerybarnhouse5586 Před rokem +98

    As a beginner I can actually say, you've made this lesson very simple and easy. Thank you.

  • @prezmoment
    @prezmoment Před rokem +81

    The piano for decades, and this is the best explanation of how to sound, funky

    • @UPdan
      @UPdan Před rokem +6

      Better than college.

    • @ruthxk7844
      @ruthxk7844 Před 3 měsíci

      It's an excellent lesson!! Did you take jazz in college?
      (just curious, I only took very brief classes long ago and I didn't get to play things like these)

  • @mountainridersdarjeeling9745

    Being an Indian Classical musician I always used to wonder how they played the blues... I am always fascinated by Blues... Thank you so much for explaining such a difficult subject in a very simple way👏👏👏

  • @TheAMGReviewers
    @TheAMGReviewers Před rokem +3

    Providing this all for FREE?! man you guys must love music and allowing people to join the fun. Many thanks, you'll make me a jazzy blue dude in no time

  • @MrRizalquinto
    @MrRizalquinto Před 5 měsíci +1

    One of the best teacher in piano. Clear explanation.

  • @mtbsperry
    @mtbsperry Před 26 dny

    Fabulous lesson! Can’t believe I was ‘playing the blues’ in just a few minutes. Very well done tutorial. Bravo, sir!

  • @katk3337
    @katk3337 Před měsícem

    Thanks, this is an award tutorial!

  • @jeffjohnson7381
    @jeffjohnson7381 Před rokem +3

    I am so excited to have found your site…it’s absolutely the best I’ve seen for myself and learning the blues style..please keep sending this type of lesson for me to progress and learn blues licks and runs❤🎹

  • @T-marie-N
    @T-marie-N Před rokem +3

    I know it's a good lesson when it inspires me to head to the keyboard right now. Thank you!

  • @frankortega4280
    @frankortega4280 Před rokem +2

    Really good lesson. Thank you for sharing your practical approach to the blues.

  • @terada1444
    @terada1444 Před rokem +17

    Hey, Kevin thank you so much. I just love the Blues and these 3 sound awesome on piano. Thank you also for taking the time to transcribe this for us. As a beginner on Piano this has been invaluable.

    • @PianoteOfficial
      @PianoteOfficial  Před 9 měsíci

      Don't miss out on the incredible opportunity to learn how to play BLUES in 30 days with us!🎹🎵 www.pianote.com/shop/30-day-blues-piano

  • @michaelslawrie
    @michaelslawrie Před rokem

    Thank You! I have been playing blues guitar for 46 years. Purchased an electric piano 18 months ago. Yours is one of the most concise instructions I have found!!!!

  • @abhishek4833
    @abhishek4833 Před 11 měsíci +2

    Thanks for letting us download this upload, it lets me practice without any distractions ❤

  • @ChrisOatley
    @ChrisOatley Před 6 měsíci +3

    Awesome. Would love more of these riff tutorials! Weirdly difficult to find step-by-step breakdowns like this on CZcams.

  • @sosatv7241
    @sosatv7241 Před rokem +19

    The way you break down each technique and skill into manageable steps is incredibly helpful, making it easier for learners to follow along. Looking forward to play the blues on piano someday. Thank you!

    • @PianoteOfficial
      @PianoteOfficial  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Don't miss out on the incredible opportunity to learn how to play BLUES in 30 days with us!🎹🎵 www.pianote.com/shop/30-day-blues-piano

  • @OR-zb9pw
    @OR-zb9pw Před rokem +4

    Amazing!!!! The impossible seems to be really doable and easy thanks to your teaching!

  • @theodorekorbos2804
    @theodorekorbos2804 Před rokem +2

    Thank you Sooooo very much for the tutorial on the Sheet music and backing track !! Wish you and yours the very best always Teddy !!

  • @brightpianogh4273
    @brightpianogh4273 Před rokem +5

    Excellent. I love the breakdown. It's very simple and on point. Very easy to follow.

  • @abenezereyob1825
    @abenezereyob1825 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Damn this man is good as hell..

  • @theodorekorbos2804
    @theodorekorbos2804 Před rokem

    Mister Kevin sir I just really would like to say thank you so very very much I wish there were teachers like you 50 years ago! And to Miss Lisa Miss Lisa I do believe you found your piano partner!😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

  • @rashadlockhart915
    @rashadlockhart915 Před rokem

    Such great energy to have as a teacher 🙌🏾🔥

  • @JohnFemijkeyz
    @JohnFemijkeyz Před rokem +1

    Simple and straightforward. Thank you

  • @Mr4thetruth
    @Mr4thetruth Před 7 měsíci

    Such neat riffs and well explained. Thanks v much. 😃

  • @helderalquimia
    @helderalquimia Před rokem +11

    Fantastic. Please keep on doing videos like this one

  • @emmanuelessien4701
    @emmanuelessien4701 Před rokem

    This is so awesome. I love it. Thank you for making it simple.

  • @ohitslp8581
    @ohitslp8581 Před 9 měsíci

    Your trills are 🔥

  • @LisaRSArt
    @LisaRSArt Před rokem +12

    Love your teachings Kevin. Thank you. 💯👏👏👍🏼😊

  • @andrewcampbell-bluespianop6741

    Great tutorial. I’ve found using both the minor and the major blues scales together really gives that authentic blues sound. 🎶🙌🏼

  • @willymac2306
    @willymac2306 Před rokem

    This is the best sweet lesson. Much appreciation

  • @hvacsmallbusinesscontracto9867

    Thanks for the lesson!! It really helped me get over the hump for the Blues!!

  • @gawayategulle6272
    @gawayategulle6272 Před měsícem

    You sound really great!! Thanks for the wonderful lesson - you do know how to really teach. Warm handshake from Kampala.

  • @thomashorabin7554
    @thomashorabin7554 Před 8 dny

    exhalent lesson love the notes underneath as well

  • @FriskyTendervittles
    @FriskyTendervittles Před 7 měsíci +11

    My triplet sounds nothing like yours 😂

  • @augostperidot8659
    @augostperidot8659 Před rokem

    Thank you so much for sharing this blues scale❤❤❤

  • @javilalima
    @javilalima Před rokem +1

    Excellent explanation. Thank you!

  • @jeffjohnson7381
    @jeffjohnson7381 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Love learning blues piano 🎹 in particular more than anything right now…can you continue some great lessons with some slow blues style with one chord in the left hand and right hand licks and runs etc…look forward to seeing your great instruction with this in mind❤

  • @rayecklund6483
    @rayecklund6483 Před rokem

    Thank you so much. This may be the perfect blues tutorial!!

  • @isaacshem8758
    @isaacshem8758 Před 9 měsíci

    Very simple now to understand with your teaching skills

  • @davidestabrook7072
    @davidestabrook7072 Před rokem +1

    Love the blues. Thanks for this

  • @cynthiasolisorta4324
    @cynthiasolisorta4324 Před rokem +1

    What a great teacher!!! Thank you!!!

  • @popekays3189
    @popekays3189 Před rokem +1

    Great piece, im loving it so much good job sir.

  • @MichaeltheMortgageGuy
    @MichaeltheMortgageGuy Před 5 měsíci +1

    Brilliant! Thank you for sharing. 🎉

  • @minhchaupl-br50vg
    @minhchaupl-br50vg Před rokem +2

    Great lesson tutorial! Turn the difficulty into simplicity for all levels of practicing pianist to be able to play the tunes of the Blues. Thank you so much!👍🏼

  • @user-eh9lp2ze9d
    @user-eh9lp2ze9d Před 8 měsíci

    WONDERFUL !

  • @peterjacob9493
    @peterjacob9493 Před rokem

    This is the best blues tutorial I have seen so far

  • @christyamaranathfernando8212

    Thank you so much, so useful and so precise explanation

  • @joshuajoshua7499
    @joshuajoshua7499 Před rokem

    Quite a lot to learn in so short a while and so easy a manner.👊

  • @officialpierluk
    @officialpierluk Před 3 měsíci

    Amazing lesson thanks

  • @michaelbeeministries2020

    Always great! Thank you again! 🎹🎶😎👍

  • @vasannemoodley4466
    @vasannemoodley4466 Před 11 měsíci

    Amazing teacher
    Gets beginners to be motivated

  • @lucilethelightbringer
    @lucilethelightbringer Před 6 měsíci

    Summertimeeee....and the livinnnn is easy!

  • @paulrajharmonies6287
    @paulrajharmonies6287 Před rokem +1

    Hey Kevin thank you so much

  • @Piano.Musikk
    @Piano.Musikk Před 6 měsíci +1

    Excellent job my friend❤ Thx for sharing

  • @debbiependleton8507
    @debbiependleton8507 Před rokem +2

    Love this...gotta try. Thanks!

  • @fabiancosster2992
    @fabiancosster2992 Před 10 měsíci +1

    These blues licks are amazing very useful for me keep posting more licks like these thank you very much god blessing

    • @PianoteOfficial
      @PianoteOfficial  Před 9 měsíci

      Don't miss out on the incredible opportunity to learn how to play BLUES in 30 days with us!🎹🎵 www.pianote.com/shop/30-day-blues-piano

  • @creamdoormusicschool1642
    @creamdoormusicschool1642 Před 10 měsíci

    ❤❤❤🎉 excellent 👌 👏 teaching ....you are a very patient and good teacher tq

  • @criticalcarelive3767
    @criticalcarelive3767 Před rokem

    awsome..thanks so much. look forward to viewing more of your videos. best!!

  • @thefriedensturm982
    @thefriedensturm982 Před rokem

    Great tutorial! Very helpful!

  • @tran-vm3uu
    @tran-vm3uu Před 4 měsíci

    Beautiful. Thanks

  • @Mr_Soulful
    @Mr_Soulful Před rokem

    Wow, dude!
    That's brilliant!)
    Thank you!

  • @whattherec
    @whattherec Před 6 dny

    Awesome job! Thank you!

  • @liyakatbawade3546
    @liyakatbawade3546 Před rokem

    Incredible Sir 👏👏👌👌

  • @cicicns
    @cicicns Před 8 měsíci

    thank you so much sir

  • @pieterduker
    @pieterduker Před 6 měsíci

    Great video! A great teacher! Greetings from The Netherlands, Pieter

  • @pieterduker
    @pieterduker Před 6 měsíci

    Great video, great teacher, greta performer, greetings from The Netherlands, Pieter

  • @minalamarra614
    @minalamarra614 Před rokem

    Thank you! love this!

  • @jeffjohnson7381
    @jeffjohnson7381 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Love this lesson can you continue to send this type of thing for I’m just now beginning blues piano styles and would love to see some Slow Blues with one bass chord and specific runs and licks to accompany 🎹🥰

    • @PianoteOfficial
      @PianoteOfficial  Před 9 měsíci

      Don't miss out on the incredible opportunity to learn how to play BLUES in 30 days with us!🎹🎵 www.pianote.com/shop/30-day-blues-piano

  • @barbrajacobs4560
    @barbrajacobs4560 Před 3 měsíci

    Hi I just think you are AMAZING THANK YOU so much
    I play classical music and love the Blues
    Now I have found you I sure one day with your help I will play the Blues
    A Massive Thank You
    Regards
    Barbra. Jacobs.

  • @petermulafu1177
    @petermulafu1177 Před 11 měsíci

    The first man to simplify what have always looked for ,thanks to Warren With Piano though though understanding him isn't a joke but for you it's been enjoyable lesson😊

  • @jeffjohnson7381
    @jeffjohnson7381 Před rokem +1

    Awsome lesson can you continue with blues riffs as well as some jazz blues styles with left hand…thanks enjoyed your lesson…keep the blues alive🎶

  • @MrCheaterzzzz
    @MrCheaterzzzz Před rokem

    Awesome!:) thank you. I’m still learning and always wanted to play blues:))

  • @abhishek4833
    @abhishek4833 Před 11 měsíci

    Thank you so much boss 😊

  • @isabinet134
    @isabinet134 Před 11 měsíci

    Merciiii ! So clear

  • @bimini1216
    @bimini1216 Před 8 měsíci

    Its so clearly explained. So many times people dont just break things down into little pieces. Great style of teaching by simplifying and using the art of reiteration

  • @braveernesto1663
    @braveernesto1663 Před rokem

    I'm excited to do it

  • @murrayp4
    @murrayp4 Před rokem

    I loved just listening to this

  • @philluvschips3787
    @philluvschips3787 Před rokem

    Great lesson Thank you, took a while to get the triplet timing right but hours of practice later I THINK I'm getting bluesy.

  • @lindareese4579
    @lindareese4579 Před rokem

    Thank you 😊❤️ young man..

  • @loushky619
    @loushky619 Před 11 měsíci

    Great lesson

  • @Richard_Rz
    @Richard_Rz Před 10 měsíci

    Wow, you're as great a teacher as a musician.

  • @KB-py6jd
    @KB-py6jd Před 3 měsíci

    Wow, finally a complete tutorial

  • @rjf1877
    @rjf1877 Před 8 měsíci

    Thanks for the great video, I'm a member and looking forward to your 30 lesson. I was wondering what the speed is on the backing track. It is a little too fast for me and I would like to start practicing with a slower tempo. Thanks much !

  • @SophieKae
    @SophieKae Před rokem

    fantastic! thank you!

  • @MuhammadAshraf-sg2rb
    @MuhammadAshraf-sg2rb Před rokem

    Very good teach Sir

  • @kamus8746
    @kamus8746 Před rokem

    Beautiful

  • @hkc322
    @hkc322 Před rokem

    Your video's are amazing !

  • @MsMarcow
    @MsMarcow Před 11 dny

    great! thanks a lot!

  • @mairaalcantara3946
    @mairaalcantara3946 Před rokem +1

    I love it! Thanks!!!❤

  • @gerrycappuccio4186
    @gerrycappuccio4186 Před rokem +2

    Great lesson !

  • @hermanoo9box79
    @hermanoo9box79 Před 11 měsíci

    Très bonne vidéo d'initiation

  • @berndmay6736
    @berndmay6736 Před rokem +1

    Super!!! Thanks!!!!

  • @pipatgesmankit1847
    @pipatgesmankit1847 Před 11 měsíci

    Thank you 😊.

  • @gunsplaine
    @gunsplaine Před 3 měsíci

    Very nice. Thank you

  • @lawrencetaylor4101
    @lawrencetaylor4101 Před rokem +1

    Merci beaucoup. You present this in easy to follow steps, I can't wait to get to the piano.

  • @willycustodio2463
    @willycustodio2463 Před rokem

    wow d best thank u so much more demos

  • @trickynik12
    @trickynik12 Před rokem +2

    Great video, cheers.

  • @keysforhire
    @keysforhire Před rokem

    Super helpful, thanks!!