Repeat the statement, often with a slight variation.
A classic 12-bar sequence (in the key of A) often looks like this: Bars 1-4: A7 – D7 – A7 – A7 Bars 5-8: D7 – D7 – A7 – A7 Repeat the statement, often with a slight variation
A standard progression uses the I, IV, and V chords of a key. In the blues, these are almost always played as dominant 7th chords (e.g., A7, D7, E7) to provide that signature "tension". Repeat the statement
Instead of straight "even" notes, blues often uses a "shuffle" or "swing" rhythm. This feels like a "long-short" triplet feel, often described as a "galloping" or "walking" beat. Repeat the statement, often with a slight variation
The lyrics in blues often follow a specific call-and-response format: