Blues Shuffle in 7 | “Seven Things in 7”
Blues shuffles, gospel 2-beats, and swinging jazz grooves are not usually played in 7/4 time, but they can be. And they sound totally natural and fresh this way. I love The Blues, so playing 12-bar blues in 7/4 in these 3 styles is a special joy for me, and gives me surprising new ideas.
About “Seven Things in 7”:
Odd time meters can be tricky to play in at first, but once you get familiar with them, that will change- each one has its own symmetry and swing. For me, 7/4 and 7/8 are two of the most comfortable odd time meters to play in. So I came up with this playlist showcasing different styles of music, all in 7/4 or 7/8. I hope you enjoy them and maybe give it a try yourself.
The harmonicas I use in this video:
C & Bb harps: Hohner Marine Band with Special 20 reed coverplates customized by Joe Filisko
0:05 Blues Shuffle in 7/4
2:13 2-Beat Blues in 7/4
3:44 Swinging Blues in 7/4
Posted June 12, 2021
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