The way I learned to play was jamming just about every day with friends and colleagues. So we are calling this lesson “Let’s Jam”. The concept...
OK – let’s discuss chord spelling. Simply asked, do know the notes in the chords you play or do you rely on shapes? The purpose of...
Mark Stefani’s latest lesson based on a solo from his “Blues Tripper” composition. “Blues Tripper” is an original Stefani tune in the key of G –...
Producer/guitarist John March introduces a series of lessons on the important works of Ted Greene – starting with ‘Over the Rainbow’. Photo credit above: Bob Barry/Jazzography...
In this fourth and final lesson of the series, JGT contributor Bill Farrish provides more insight into diminished scales. Make sure you check out all four...
Welcome to the first installment of Chuck Anderson’s new column, Exploring Jazz Guitar Improvisation. Let’s begin by eliminating the hype and misinformation about jazz guitar improvisation....
Mark Stefani’s latest swing blues lesson built on successive II-V changes. In case you’re unfamiliar with this tune composed by Sam Jones and recorded by Cannonball...
Lesson based on a guitar solo from a tribute to the late B.B. King. I’ve always maintained that the most important components of any successful solo...
Cool Jazzy Chords on the front end…then Killer Pentatonic and Double-Stop Blues Licks. The intro for this original tune was inspired by guitarist George Benson. In...
Kennesaw State University professor Trey Wright explains Comping Major Cadences and How Guide Tone Voicings work. For other lessons in Trey’s Guide Tone Series.
In this third lesson of the series, JGT contributor Bill Farrish provides more insight into diminished scales. A JGT ‘Must Read’ Lesson. Look for more from...
In Part 2, JGT contributor Bill Farrish provides another valuable lesson on diminished scales. More to come from Bill Farrish…
Join jazz guitarist Dave Stryker as he breaks down guitar chords and demonstrates solo ideas for improvising on the popular song Recorda Me. Please sign up...
A Pentatonic scale is simply a scale containing 5 notes. Traditional scales such as major scales or modal scales contain 7 notes. When you use a...
JGT contributor Bill Farrish provides a valuable lesson on diminished scales. More to come on Diminished Scales…
