The turnaround is the last two bars of the progression, where the tune gets ready to "turn around" and go back to the top. TAB FIGURE 1 depicts a 12-bar blues in the key of A with a common turnaround. What makes the turnaround especially challenging is that the soloist must compose a strong finishing statement while playing over rapid-fire chord changes. The solution to this sticky problem is to memorize several turnaround licks-this will allow you to pull them out of your trick bag when needed. Let's see how they work.
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Blues Power - Climbing to the Top: Playing Turnarounds
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