Blues Improvisation Quiz

What is the blues often compared to in terms of learning complexity?

• Building a house

• Solving a puzzle

• Playing chess

• Writing a novel

Which chords are typically used in the blues progression in the key of C?

• C7, F7, G7

• Cmaj7, Fmaj7, Gmaj7

• Cm7, Fm7, Gm7

• C7, D7, E7

What is the primary focus of level one in blues improvisation?

• Playing fast

• Writing lyrics

• Listening

• Reading music

What is the interval pattern of the minor blues scale?

• 1, b2, b3, 4, b5, 6, b7

• 1, b3, 4, #4, 5, b7

• 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

• 1, 3, 5, 6, 7

What is the first step in learning to improvise using the blues scale?

• Skipping every other note

• Playing the scale backwards

• Using only the first two notes

• Playing all notes at once

What is the term for adjusting scales and arpeggios to fit chord changes?

• Note Bending

• Scale Shifting

• Rhythm Syncing

• Chord Theory

Which scale is typically associated with dominant chords in blues?

• Lydian

• Mixolydian

• Dorian

• Phrygian

What is the avoid note in the Mixolydian scale?

• Seventh

• Fourth

• Third

• Root

What is sidestepping in blues improvisation?

• Playing faster

• Skipping notes

• Playing in a different key

• Using only chord tones

What is the focus of level five in blues improvisation?

• Volume

• Tension and release

• Accuracy

• Speed