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Free Lesson Friday Why Blues Players Need Ballads

Dec 15th, 2025

Too many 12-bar blues songs can make your set (or album) sound repetitive. Ballads allow you to connect with people who might not normally listen. Learning to play ballads well will help your playing become more dynamic and expressive, and provide some much-needed contrast in your sound, without straying too far outside the blues.

Key:E
Tuning:Standard
Difficulties: Advanced Beginner Intermediate
Styles: Ballads
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