This collection showcases a variety of bass patterns that can be applied to blues recordings and performances, even by a novice player. Included among the 101 patterns are 10 standard blues turn-arounds and 10 standard blues endings that can be used in literally thousands of songs. Additionally, the book contains several pages on blues progressions and music theory. Written in notation and tablature. Includes access to split-track online audio in play-along format with each pattern played 4 times for easy practice.

Introduction
How to use this book
The twelve-bar blues progression
Using the bass patterns to play entire songs
Variations on the twelve-bar blues progression
The eight-bar blues progression
Chord tones
The Roman numeral chord system
4/4 time and 12/8 time
Creative projects for the music student

Four-Beat Patterns in 12/8 Time
Patterns for the C7 chord
Patterns that fit both C7 and Cm7
Four-Beat Patterns in 4/4 Time
Patterns for the C7 chord
Patterns that fit both C7 and Cm7
Eight-Beat Patterns in 12/8 Time
Patterns for the C7 chord
Patterns that fit both C7 and Cm7
Eight-Beat Patterns in 4/4 Time
Patterns for the C7 chord
Patterns that fit both C7 and Cm7
Turnarounds in the Key of C
Endings in the Key of C

Blues Progressions for Practice
Sources for Blues Recordings