E 12 Bar Blues
I – I – I – I – IV – IV – I – I – V – IV – I – V progression in E major
E 12 Bar Blues — I – I – I – I – IV – IV – I – I – V – IV – I – V
The E 12 Bar Blues progression (E – E – E – E – A – A – E – E – B – A – E – B) is the universal foundation of the blues. Using only three chords over twelve bars, it has generated more classic songs than any other form. With dominant sevenths (EMaj7 – EMaj7 – EMaj7 – EMaj7 – AMaj7 – AMaj7 – EMaj7 – EMaj7 – B7 – AMaj7 – EMaj7 – B7), it delivers the authentic blues sound.