Figure 1 is an improvised solo played over the 12-bar form. Globally ... E, G) and the A blues scale (A, C, D, Eb, E, G), as well as some chromatic passing tones, to spice things up.

Blues in simple time with four beats in the bar and mostly follows a 12 bar blues chord structure. 8 and 16 bar blues can also sometimes be found. Blues verses have a three line structure - AAB ...

We’ll focus on Monk’s unique approach to jazz forms— 12-bar blues, standard AABA form, and contrafacts, along with Monk’s own innovative forms. Learn what these terms mean (if you don’t know already) ...