The minor 3rd interval above the fundamental initially defines the overall color of our blues grouping as being in the minor tonal environment. The sorrowful quality we create in our art comes in part from the minor or blue 3rd. Slowly in C minor, like a dirge. Example 1.
No other interval we have creates the sadness, suffering and despairing of the human spirit quite like the blue third. It is very powerful, use it carefully and always with love. Of course, there is a joyous, boisterous, raucous side to this minor third color, which when used in an up tempo, jump, swing, or shuffle blues recalls that "if the house is a rockin, don't bother knockin." Example 2.
Try the above 12 bars with a big growly sound and "just come on in!"
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