You don't always need music on the page to play a great tune! Rick Steves demonstrates how the blues scale can give musicians the tools they need to experiment, improvise, and create something all their own. Rick explores how a simple group of notes can unlock countless musical possibilities. Follow along and discover how improvisation turns playing the piano into a musical conversation. 

This video is part of Symphony in a Suitcase, a free classroom curriculum from Rick Steves, CET Public Television, and the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra exploring music, history, and culture across Europe. Find the full curriculum, classroom activities, and more videos at https://www.ricksteves.com/symphony. Visit https://www.cetconnect.org/education for more free classroom resources from CET's education team.