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3 recommended scales for Blues production
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About Blues
The foundation of modern popular music, featuring expressive guitar playing, 12-bar structure, and the blues scale. Born in African-American communities.
Typical BPM: 60-120
Famous Artists: B.B. King, Muddy Waters, Robert Johnson, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Eric Clapton
Key Features:
12-bar structureBlues scaleExpressive playingGuitar bends
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Producer Tips for Blues
When producing Blues, scale choice is crucial for setting the right mood. The scales listed here are commonly used by professional Blues producers.
Quick tip: Try the top 3 scales in this list first - they're sorted by how commonly they appear in Blues tracks.