Lesson 23: The Rollin’ Dog Blues

What Will You Learn in This Lesson?

In Lesson 23, you’ll be playing Rollin’ Dog Blues. This piece combines everything you’ve learned so far, and you’ll also have a backing track to play along with, adding an extra layer of fun and challenge.

Why Is This Important?

Playing a song that uses everything you’ve learned will solidify your skills and show you how these techniques work together in a longer musical composition.

How to Practice Effectively:

(Follow these steps in the video)

Step 1: Play both hands together and keep counting out loud.

Step 2: Play both hands without counting, but keep the beat steady.

Step 3: Play along with me in the video.

Step 4: Play along with the backing track.

Step 5: Print out the sheet music, restart the video from the beginning, and this time, don’t watch the screen. Instead, just listen to the audio while keeping your eyes on the sheet music.

How Do You Know You’re Ready to Move to the Next Lesson?

Level 1 – Basic: You’ve played through the lesson three times.

Level 2 – Solid: You’ve played through the lesson without mistakes at least three times.

Level 3 – Pro: You’ve played through the lesson perfectly two times in a row.

Fast Track Option:

As soon as you can play Rollin’ Dog Blues correctly one time, counting out loud and keeping your eyes on the sheet music, you’re all set to move to the next lesson!