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BLUES LEFT-HAND CHEAT SHEET 


 

C POSITION 

 
 

F POSITION 

 
 

G POSITION 

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ACCELERATED LEARNING TECHNIQUES 
 
1. Added Note Strategy 
Step 1: Play only the first 2 notes (repeat 4X) 
Step 2: Play only the first 3 notes (repeat 4X) 
Step 3: Play only the first 4 notes (repeat 4X) 
Step 4: Play only the first 5 notes (repeat 4X) 
Step 5: Repeat this process to the end of the section 
 
 
2. Rhythms Strategy 
Normal Rhythm (Repeat 4 Times) 
Rhythm 1: Long, short long, short… (Repeat 4 Times) 
Rhythm 2: Short long, short long… (Repeat 4 Times) 
Rhythm 3: Long, short short short… (Repeat 4 Times) 
Rhythm 4: Short short short long… (Repeat 4 Times) 
Normal Rhythm (Repeat 4 Times) 
 
 
Notes: 
1. SLOW and FOCUSED is always better than FAST and SLOPPY 
2. Use these techniques on other songs as well! 
 
 
List of Extensions 
1. Normal 
2. Swing Feel 
3. Double Swing Feel 
4. Bb Extension 
5. Bb Swing Feel 
6. Bb Double Swing Feel 
 
 
 
 

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