Downloadable From Blues To Jazz - Part 2
Second part of the progressive introduction to Jazz Guitar for the Intermediate Blues/Rock Guitarist. In part two of this course we complete the journey from 'straight' blues to jazz.
The course in detail
Second part of the progressive introduction to Jazz Guitar for the Intermediate Blues/Rock Guitarist. In part two of this course we complete the journey from 'straight' blues to jazz. Expert step-by-step guidance provided. All you have to do is follow the instructions on each video, and we'll show you, step by step, how to:
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Play a great version of 'Summertime' with some chord substitutions that will prove popular with other jazz musicians for hours of jamming.
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Play the melody of Summertime and use this to develop a simple improvised approach to soloing that will work over any tune.
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Combine scales, chords and arpeggios with elements of melody to create professional sounding jazz soloes
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Play through a chord sequence using arpeggio patterns to form a rock-solid basis to soloing directly over chord changes.
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Develop arpeggio patterns to make cool sounding jazz licks that seem to fit the chords like a glove.
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Learn to 'comp' using fingerstyle jazz technique
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Gain some insight into simple swing rhythm playing
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Learn a 'standard' jazz blues sequence that is used by jazz artists the world over as a jamming favourite
Prerequisites and expected outcome...
Second part of the progressive introduction to Jazz Guitar for the Intermediate Blues/Rock Guitarist In part two of this course we complete the journey from 'straight' blues to jazz.
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Prerequisites: this course follows on directly from part 1 so it's best to have completed that first.
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Learn to combine minor scales Using George Gershwin's minor blues standard 'Summertime' we'll show you how you can mix different minor scales together to create a rich lead guitar solo...
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Mix chords in with your improvised solos Add extra dimension to your improvising by direct use of chord shapes
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Learn a foolproof approach to improvising over any chord sequence Using ascending and descending arpeggio patterns - a method that looks hard and sounds brilliant, but if you follow these instructions one step at a time you'll be pleasantly surprised how easy this approach to jazz improvising is to follow.
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By the end of the course, you will have built a foundation of understanding the relationship between blues and jazz guitar and picked up a wealth of ideas to help launch you into a further exploration of jazz guitar if that takes your fancy. You will also have gained valuable insight into the relationship between chords, melody and scales that will improve your overall musicianship and make your playing more interesting, no matter what style of music you pursue.
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The video content is supported by printouts of rhythm charts, solo tabs, references and exercises and these are yours to keep. Audio files are also included with specially made backing tracks recorded to go with the course.
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Prompt, friendly support available if required. We do all we can in the design of these lessons to anticipate every question or problem that each individual student may have, but of course we know this is impossible. So please, if you have any difficulties at all following this course, or any questions that the materials don't seem to answer, email us for support - we are always pleased to hear from you!
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Course comprises: 7 Video Lessons 3 Printouts 5 Backing tracks