Ted Ludwig’s Jazz ‘Lick of the Week’ #17

ByTed Ludwig October 4, 2021December 28, 2021

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In this installment of Ted Ludwig’s Jazz ‘Lick of the Week’, Ted provides tips for nice interval choices, as well as creates interesting tension on the V chord.

This week’s line fits over a Major ii V I in the key of C. We use the triad pair concept over the D-7 chord in which the G Maj and F Maj triads are played. The V7alt chord is outlined using a common cell of notes within the Jazz Melodic Minor scale. This gives us nice interval choices and creates interesting tension on the V chord.

Good luck and thanks for dropping by!

*Transcription by Jacob Emanuel Loreant*

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Ted Ludwig

Acclaimed seven-string jazz guitarist Ted Ludwig (b. 1974, New Orleans, LA) has been a part of the jazz scene in New Orleans since 1997. Throughout that time period, he has performed for numerous club performances, festivals, and recordings. He has released 4 albums as a leader and many more as a versatile sideman and co leader. Ted earned his Bachelor and Masters Degrees from the University of New Orleans Jazz Studies Program, under the direction of the legendary pianist Ellis Marsalis Jr. He has performed with notable contemporaries such as; Ellis Marsalis, Peter Bernstein, Bob Dorough, Larry Coryell, Nathan East, Nicholas Payton, Howard Alden, Mundell Lowe, Rick Margitza, Julian Labro, Steve Masakowski, John Ellis, Tony Dagradi, Mike Pellera, Jason Marsalis, Ron Eschete’, Johnny Vidacovich, Herlin Riley, and many more. In 2016, Ted was the youngest inductee into The Arkansas Jazz Hall of Fame. He continues to dazzle audiences from around the world.