Some melodies just beg to be given a bluesy treatment! Have you ever played a tune and felt like it was missing something, calling out for something just a little darker in feeling or rhythm? In this workshop we’ll use a couple of traditional spirituals and explore phrasing, melodic variation, and expression to unlock the secrets of transforming a familiar tune into something that really speaks.
Some melodies just beg to be given a bluesy treatment! Have you ever played a tune and felt like it was missing something, calling out for something just a little darker in feeling or rhythm? In this workshop we’ll use a couple of traditional spirituals and explore phrasing, melodic variation, and expression to unlock the secrets of transforming a familiar tune into something that really speaks.