It’s fun to play the 12-bar blues on ukulele but it’s even more fun to add riffs!
A great place to add a riff in the 12-bar blues is at the very end during the turnaround section.
That’s exactly what you learn to play in today’s lesson.
This 1 Ukulele Blues Riff Makes You Sound Pro Video
This riff is a walk-down style lick placed in the last two measures of the 12-bar blues.
In this video, I demonstrate the riff and then teach you how to play it note for note.
Blues Riff Ukulele Tab
Play this riff in the last two measures of the 12-bar blues in the key of A (see below).

12-Bar Blues in A
There are different variations of the 12-bar blues. This is one variation in the key of A. The riff above replaces the last two measures of the 12-bar blues. Watch the video to hear a demonstration!

Blues Week Starting Soon
Have you always wanted to strum and solo the blues?
Now is the perfect time because next week I’m kicking off a free 4-part video series called Blues Week!
It’s starting soon and you must reserve your spot.

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