Two Handed Riffs
The following example shows the Blues scale played by the left hand. Once again, there is more than one possible fingering for the scale. Learn the fingering shown here but be prepared for other fingerings depending on the musical context.
Here is a left hand part created from the Blues scale.
Now try this Blues scale riff played in octaves. Notice the space left on beats 3 and 4 of the first two bars. Leaving space for other instruments is an important aspect of keyboard playing in all types of music.
It is important to be able to play the Blues scale with both hands together, as shown here. This will make playing many riffs and keyboard parts easier.
Here are two more riffs created from the Blues scale. Experiment with the scale and try inventing some of your own riffs.
