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jleraan
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jleraan
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02/15/2004 4:47 pm
I know this formula for 12-bar blues:

I - IV - I - I
IV - IV - I - I
V - IV - I - V

Now, let's say I work in the key of A.

Notes: A B C# D E F# G# if I'm not wrong.

Which means we're gonna use the A (I/root), the D (the IV) and the E (V).

Well, how do I know which chord type I'd better use? I.e all major chords, all 7th chords (I know they provide a very bluesy sound, but wait, should they be major or minor seventh's?) or should I use a combination of all chords?

Is there a rule or two which can help me on this?