Blues Simplified — Introduction to the Blues Structure

Learn how to play the 12-bar blues on piano in this lesson from Blues Simplified with Tom Regis! Tom takes you through the most fundamental structure in blues music not just by counting the measures, but by learning to feel where the chord changes are coming before they happen. A lesson applicable to guitar and other instruments as well. Want to go deeper into modes and piano improvisation? Check out our complete Modes series: ► Modes Simplified Full Playlist →    • How to Improvise on Piano for Beginners - ...   📖 Understand the harmony behind the blues and beyond: ► "From Beethoven to Bill Evans: Western Harmony Simplified" by Tom Regis: https://tomregisbooks.com/western-har... ► Also on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Beethoven-Bill... Follow Tom Regis: ► Instagram:   / tomregismusic   ► Facebook:   / tomregispianist   Explore Tom's music and performances: ► https://tomregismusic.com ► https://bluesequation.com/ ABOUT TOM REGIS: Tom Regis is a pianist, drummer, composer, and music educator whose work focuses on revealing the deeper structure and the expressive power of music. His teaching connects classical, jazz, blues, rock, and Latin traditions to show the common principles that unite them. He is the author of "From Beethoven to Bill Evans: Western Harmony Simplified" Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction & Series Overview 01:35 - Where the I, IV and V Chords Come From 02:50 - Left Hand Basics 03:35 - The 12-Bar Blues in the Key of E 05:50 - The Quick IV Variation 06:31 - Fun 12 Bar Blues in C 07:53 - Blues over I Chord or Bass Line 10:15 - The 8-Bar Blues Form 11:45 - Song Recommendation & Next Lesson Preview #BluesPiano #12BarBlues #BluesSimplified #PianoLesson #LearnPiano #MusicTheory #TomRegis #BluesMusic #PianoImprovisation #BluesPianoLesson #12BarBluesPiano #BeginnerPianoLesson #HowToPlayBlues #EasyBluesPiano