Ab Blues Chord Chart + Backing Track (Free download!)
Whether you’re just starting your improvisation journey or looking to strengthen your fundamentals, the Ab blues will give you a rock-solid foundation for phrasing, chord tone awareness, and groove.
The Classic 12-Bar Form for Ab Blues in Jazz (with a ii V7)
At its core, the Ab blues follows the traditional 12-bar pattern you’ll hear in countless recordings and jam sessions:
Ab7 Db7 Ab7 Ab7
Db7 Db7 Ab7 Ab7
Bbm7 Eb7 Ab7 Ab7
Play Along With Our Backing Track
Today, I’m excited to share a free Ab Blues Chord Chart plus a backing track - perfect for practicing, teaching, or adding to your favorite daily warmup routine.
Practice ideas:
Practice Curtis Fuller licks (page 4 of our free Licks eBook) over this chart!
Approach tones
Call-and-response
Articulation
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Happy practicing!
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