Guitarist and educator Dave Frackenpohl transcribes the chorus on Chet Baker’s ‘Bud’s Blues’. Dave Frackenpohl: Trumpeter Chet Baker was associated with the cool jazz style. He...
Dominant 7th type chords – it’s fair to say that no other chord type has as much attention in jazz improvisation. Chuck Anderson provides a quick refresher....
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In this lesson, JGT contributor Ivan Gygi discusses quartal harmony – with video and examples. Sometimes the music we play calls for the colorful, outside sound...
In this JGT lesson, jazz guitarist Leon Rodriguez explains intervals and triads in this music theory lesson specifically for guitarists. What is a Triad? There are some that...
Guitarist and educator Dave Frackenpohl transcribes a Miles Davis solo from ‘Bongo Bop’. Bob Bakert, Editor: I am always intrigued by the horns of Miles Davis,...
In this JGT lesson, jazz guitarist Leon Rodriguez explains unison vs. octave guidelines in this music theory lesson specifically for guitarists. Regardless of what we may decide to...
Fretboard Biology… New Installment of Online Video Lessons Explore 7th Chords, Blues Harmony, Reggae & Country Rhythm Styles, & More. Fretboard Biology today released Level 3...
Bob Bakert, Editor: I have always been impressed with how trumpeters phrase and develop notes and solos. They work with the same notes that us guitar...
JGT contributor Dustin Fichter provides a video lesson on the ‘The Importance of Licks’ -Part 1 in the JGT Video Series. Licks are an essential element in...
🎸 CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE to JAZZ GUITAR TODAY YOUTUBE Frank Vignola shares his guitar chord melody arrangement of “Christmas Time is Here”. You still have...
JGT contributor Zakk Jones shares his thoughts on understanding the sensitivity, patience, and collaboration involved in comping. Think about how much time you spend practicing. Now,...
In this JGT lesson, jazz guitarist Leon Rodriguez explains harmony on the guitar in this music theory lesson specifically for guitarists. The interval pattern of a whole step, whole...
Jazz guitarist Giuseppe Continenza provides a valuable lesson on intervals using 7 examples, covering all the 7 positions of the guitar. Intervallic playing has always attracted...
In this JGT lesson, jazz guitarist Leon Rodriguez explains the Second-String Shift in this music theory lesson specifically for guitarists. Notice that the octaves that stayed entirely within...