How to Play Baritone Ukulele Blues! (+ my favorite chord ever!)

In today's tutorial, I'll show you how to play baritone ukulele blues progressions! We'll look at a 12 bar blues in the keys of D, A, and E, and for the first time ever, I've made my own practice tracks for you to play along with! I'll also share my favorite chord, which I recently discovered how to play on uke!

Please take a moment to watch this excellent video on the origin and impact of blues music!! https://youtu.be/HYy-6ltraVQ

TIME STAMPS:
00:00 - introduction
0:33 - what is a 12 bar blues?
1:54 - chords in the key of D
2:08 - suggested strum pattern
4:05 - D blues play along
5:20 - D blues scale and major scale
7:58 - A blues chords
8:25 - A blues scale and major scale
9:12 - A blues play along
11:04 - E blues chords
11:20 - E blues scale and major scale
12:00 - E blues play along

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