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title: 14 Phrasing & Composition%5A 12 bar phrasing
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date: 2026-04-28T08:02:00.567Z
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## FOCUS 
- This lesson focuses on musical phrasing in dance, specifically using a 12-bar blues structure to develop a story or idea within six sets of eight counts.
## TIP & TRICKS:
- Use six sets of eight counts to develop your story naturally with the music.
- Listen for changes like chord progressions or breaks to signal the end of a phrase.
- Play with musical cues, such as rhythm changes, to conclude your story.
- Pass over to your partner at the end of your 12-bar phrase to phrase back and forth.
- Practice with a variety of 12-bar blues songs to feel the music's progression.

##REMEMBER
- A 12-bar blues corresponds to six eight counts for dancers.
- The music has an inherent arc in each 12-bar phrase that can guide your dancing.
- Focus on developing an idea from introduction to conclusion within the 12 bars.
- Cue into the music's changes rather than strictly counting to feel phrasing.
- Use resources to learn more about blues phrasing and structure for better understanding.
