How To Actually Play The Blues Scale On Piano (How To Solo On The Piano)

In this lesson, your piano teacher Kevin Castro will teach you how to play the minor blues scale and 3 different blues licks that are based on this scale.
What is the minor blues scale? The minor blues scale is built by adding a b5 interval to the minor pentatonic scale, forming the pattern 1-b3-4-b5-5-b7. This scale is used to solo over just about any chord or key including major keys, minor keys, major chords, minor chords, blues progressions, and more... but the best part is, it's super simple because it only has six notes!
It has a powerful, soulful, and often melancholic timbre. It is used across many styles of music including Boogie-Woogie, traditional twelve-bar Blues, Soul, Jazz, RnB, and Funk.
⚡️Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:37 - C Minor Blues Scale
2:23 - Riff #1
5:29 - Riff #2
6:54 - Riff #3
8:38 - The Progression
9:51 - With The Backing Track
10:50 - Recap
11:31 - Outro
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⚡️ABOUT KEVIN CASTRO
Kevin Castro is a pianist based out of Vancouver, British Columbia who performs contemporary music. Castro adds his own jazz spin on the songs he performs during solo piano, ensuring it connects with the musicality of the set and the audience. While also performing jazz, Kevin is highly skilled in designing Synth sounds for Pop music and is a very energetic performer. Kevin has completed his Bachelor of Music in Jazz and Contemporary Popular Music Program as a Piano Performance major at MacEwan University. As an enthusiastic and proficient performer, arranger and accompanist, Kevin is highly active in Canada’s vibrant and growing music scene.
His sound has the appeal of pop music colored by the influences of rock, soul, jazz, and blues. Castro truly loves to perform, he is an engaging musician who captivates his audience.
Kevin is an extremely versatile musician with the ability to play music spanning many genres. His artistry has grown over the years from playing cover songs to developing his own unique style.
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[@yananneteoh9818]

❤🎉

[@MARIYE21]

I am a Pianote member and i thoroughly enjoy these sessions with Kevin. The Method sessions with Lisa Witt and the team are also great and enjoyable. I recommend them to anyone wanting to learn to play while having fun.... good luck 🎉❤

[@timjohnson7692]

i am a new learner 6 months in . 58 years old and now I can play the blues. What a happy day.

[@basuh7526]

Playing blue's @58 wow

[@rockaruna]

I struggle with many of the piano teachers here on KZbin. You are so clear and I actually am learning from you. New student age 67. Thank you!!

[@basuh7526]

Music (blue's) has no age 🤩

[@emerybarnhouse5586]

As a beginner I can actually say, you've made this lesson very simple and easy. Thank you.

[@prezmoment]

The piano for decades, and this is the best explanation of how to sound, funky

[@UPdan]

Better than college.

[@ruthxk7844]

It's an excellent lesson!! Did you take jazz in college? (just curious, I only took very brief classes long ago and I didn't get to play things like these)

[@ElenasBarre]

Amazing tutorial. ❤❤❤🔥🔥🔥🙏🙏🙏 Thank you! 🙏🙏🙏

[@mountainridersdarjeeling9745]

Being an Indian Classical musician I always used to wonder how they played the blues... I am always fascinated by Blues... Thank you so much for explaining such a difficult subject in a very simple way👏👏👏

[@TheAMGReviewers]

Providing this all for FREE?! man you guys must love music and allowing people to join the fun. Many thanks, you'll make me a jazzy blue dude in no time

[@MrRizalquinto]

One of the best teacher in piano. Clear explanation.

[@jeffjohnson7381]

I am so excited to have found your site…it’s absolutely the best I’ve seen for myself and learning the blues style..please keep sending this type of lesson for me to progress and learn blues licks and runs❤🎹

[@T-marie-N]

I know it's a good lesson when it inspires me to head to the keyboard right now. Thank you!

[@terada1444]

Hey, Kevin thank you so much. I just love the Blues and these 3 sound awesome on piano. Thank you also for taking the time to transcribe this for us. As a beginner on Piano this has been invaluable.

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[@frankortega4280]

Really good lesson. Thank you for sharing your practical approach to the blues.

[@JohnFemijkeyz]

Simple and straightforward. Thank you

[@gawayategulle6272]

You sound really great!! Thanks for the wonderful lesson - you do know how to really teach. Warm handshake from Kampala.

[@officialpierluk]

Amazing lesson thanks

[@michaelslawrie]

Thank You! I have been playing blues guitar for 46 years. Purchased an electric piano 18 months ago. Yours is one of the most concise instructions I have found!!!!

[@abhishek4833]

Thanks for letting us download this upload, it lets me practice without any distractions ❤

[@thomashorabin7554]

exhalent lesson love the notes underneath as well

[@theodorekorbos2804]

Thank you Sooooo very much for the tutorial on the Sheet music and backing track !! Wish you and yours the very best always Teddy !!

[@LisaRSArt]

Love your teachings Kevin. Thank you. 💯👏👏👍🏼😊

[@PianoteOfficial]

You are very welcome!!

[@mtbsperry]

Fabulous lesson! Can’t believe I was ‘playing the blues’ in just a few minutes. Very well done tutorial. Bravo, sir!

[@brightpianogh4273]

Excellent. I love the breakdown. It's very simple and on point. Very easy to follow.

[@helderalquimia]

Fantastic. Please keep on doing videos like this one

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Oh we definitely will!

[@OR-zb9pw]

Amazing!!!! The impossible seems to be really doable and easy thanks to your teaching!

[@PianoteOfficial]

let us know how it goes!!

[@rashadlockhart915]

Such great energy to have as a teacher 🙌🏾🔥

[@willymac2306]

This is the best sweet lesson. Much appreciation

[@emmanuelessien4701]

This is so awesome. I love it. Thank you for making it simple.

[@javilalima]

Excellent explanation. Thank you!

[@davidestabrook7072]

Love the blues. Thanks for this

[@hvacsmallbusinesscontracto9867]

Thanks for the lesson!! It really helped me get over the hump for the Blues!!

[@ChrisOatley]

Awesome. Would love more of these riff tutorials! Weirdly difficult to find step-by-step breakdowns like this on KZbin.

[@whattherec]

Awesome job! Thank you!

[@cynthiasolisorta4324]

What a great teacher!!! Thank you!!!

[@sosatv7241]

The way you break down each technique and skill into manageable steps is incredibly helpful, making it easier for learners to follow along. Looking forward to play the blues on piano someday. Thank you!

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[@tran-vm3uu]

Beautiful. Thanks

[@popekays3189]

Great piece, im loving it so much good job sir.

[@rayecklund6483]

Thank you so much. This may be the perfect blues tutorial!!

[@augostperidot8659]

Thank you so much for sharing this blues scale❤❤❤

[@paulrajharmonies6287]

Hey Kevin thank you so much

[@theodorekorbos2804]

Mister Kevin sir I just really would like to say thank you so very very much I wish there were teachers like you 50 years ago! And to Miss Lisa Miss Lisa I do believe you found your piano partner!😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

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👍

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🥰

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❤❤💯💯💯🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

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Amazing teacher Gets beginners to be motivated

[@christyamaranathfernando8212]

Thank you so much, so useful and so precise explanation

[@isaacshem8758]

Very simple now to understand with your teaching skills

[@andrewcampbell-bluespianop6741]

Great tutorial. I’ve found using both the minor and the major blues scales together really gives that authentic blues sound. 🎶🙌🏼

[@PianoteOfficial]

good perspective on that!

[@MichaeltheMortgageGuy]

Brilliant! Thank you for sharing. 🎉

[@loushky619]

Great lesson

[@joshuajoshua7499]

Quite a lot to learn in so short a while and so easy a manner.👊

[@creamdoormusicschool1642]

❤❤❤🎉 excellent 👌 👏 teaching ....you are a very patient and good teacher tq

[@MuhammadAshraf-sg2rb]

Very good teach Sir

[@michaelbeeministries2020]

Always great! Thank you again! 🎹🎶😎👍

[@murrayp4]

I loved just listening to this

[@debbiependleton8507]

Love this...gotta try. Thanks!

[@PianoteOfficial]

Let us know how it goes!!

[@katk3337]

Thanks, this is an award tutorial!

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Incredible Sir 👏👏👌👌

[@minalamarra614]

Thank you! love this!

[@peterjacob9493]

This is the best blues tutorial I have seen so far

[@Mr4thetruth]

Such neat riffs and well explained. Thanks v much. 😃

[@thefriedensturm982]

Great tutorial! Very helpful!

[@Piano.Musikk]

Excellent job my friend❤ Thx for sharing

[@abhishek4833]

Thank you so much boss 😊

[@kamus8746]

Beautiful

[@braveernesto1663]

I'm excited to do it

[@fabiancosster2992]

These blues licks are amazing very useful for me keep posting more licks like these thank you very much god blessing

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[@criticalcarelive3767]

awsome..thanks so much. look forward to viewing more of your videos. best!!

[@gunsplaine]

Very nice. Thank you

[@cicicns]

thank you so much sir

[@lindareese4579]

Thank you 😊❤️ young man..

[@boogie7777]

Thanks, I like all of the blues likes!

[@MsMarcow]

great! thanks a lot!

[@petermulafu1177]

The first man to simplify what have always looked for ,thanks to Warren With Piano though though understanding him isn't a joke but for you it's been enjoyable lesson😊

[@KB-py6jd]

Wow, finally a complete tutorial

[@jeffjohnson7381]

Love learning blues piano 🎹 in particular more than anything right now…can you continue some great lessons with some slow blues style with one chord in the left hand and right hand licks and runs etc…look forward to seeing your great instruction with this in mind❤

[@frankdominguez955]

Wow techer thank you very much

[@isabinet134]

Merciiii ! So clear

[@barbrajacobs4560]

Hi I just think you are AMAZING THANK YOU so much I play classical music and love the Blues Now I have found you I sure one day with your help I will play the Blues A Massive Thank You Regards Barbra. Jacobs.

[@SophieKae]

fantastic! thank you!

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Thank you 😊.

[@ProcessedDigitally]

great teaching.

[@minhchaupl-br50vg]

Great lesson tutorial! Turn the difficulty into simplicity for all levels of practicing pianist to be able to play the tunes of the Blues. Thank you so much!👍🏼

[@pieterduker]

Great video, great teacher, greta performer, greetings from The Netherlands, Pieter

[@ohitslp8581]

Your trills are 🔥

[@Richard_Rz]

Wow, you're as great a teacher as a musician.

[@MrCheaterzzzz]

Awesome!:) thank you. I’m still learning and always wanted to play blues:))

[@pieterduker]

Great video! A great teacher! Greetings from The Netherlands, Pieter

[@hkc322]

Your video's are amazing !

[@johnmitchelljr]

Thank you.

[@Mr_Soulful]

Wow, dude! That's brilliant!) Thank you!

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Super!!! Thanks!!!!

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Que bueno. Bravo !!!!

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Très bonne vidéo d'initiation

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Great lesson !

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I love it! Thanks!!!❤

[@PianoteOfficial]

Thanks for being here with us!!

[@ortusharmonica]

Great thanks

[@philluvschips3787]

Great lesson Thank you, took a while to get the triplet timing right but hours of practice later I THINK I'm getting bluesy.

[@jeffjohnson7381]

Awsome lesson can you continue with blues riffs as well as some jazz blues styles with left hand…thanks enjoyed your lesson…keep the blues alive🎶

[@abenezereyob1825]

Damn this man is good as hell..