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Tue, 11/15/2016 - 17:28
Mr Bourgeois
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Dear teacher 

Im a little confuse about "blues break". It is only when short liks finish at first down beat of next bar?

Im not sure if I understand.

thank You

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Tue, 11/15/2016 - 18:30
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David Barrett
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You're correct... when a

You're correct... when a short lick finishes on the downbeat of next bar. It's specifically when the band stops for a few beats... leaving those beats silent for the singer or soloist to play. Muddy Water's "Hoochie Coochie" man is a good example.

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