12 Bar Blues Loop

Jazzy 12-Bar Blues Loop

This classic 12-bar blues loop has a jazzy twist with the chords B7, E7, G#7, C#m7, and F#7. It’s perfect for exploring blues phrasing and jazz inflections with a steady rhythm.

Suggested Scales for Jamming

• B Minor Pentatonic: A great foundational scale that keeps a bluesy edge and works over most of the progression, especially for B7 and F#7.
• B Dorian: I feel like jamming around this scale is the easiest to get those moody blues feels going.
• B Mixolydian: Adds a jazz feel, fitting beautifully with B7 and E7 and giving some brightness to your lines.
• C# Minor Pentatonic: A soulful addition for C#m7, enhancing the bluesy feel.
• B Blues Scale: Adds classic blues licks that fit into the entire progression for a more raw, expressive feel.

Feel free to switch between these scales as the chords change to experiment with different textures. For a deeper dive into the jazz-blues sound, here’s a helpful resource on the B Mixolydian scale. I love this site for quick scale reference..