Downloadable From Blues To Jazz - Part 1
This course covers a range of building blocks that enable you to develop a strong foundation of skills and knowledge on the subject of Blues Guitar. Covers lead and rhythm technique.
The course in detail...
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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Refine your chord playing for blues tunes to make your rhythm playing more professional sounding.
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Play expressive blues lead guitar by gaining insight into BB King’s unique use of subtle string-bending technique.
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Use simple chord substitutions to add a subtle jazz feel to your blues rhythm playing.
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Take a close look at the Allman Brothers version of T-Bone Walker’s ‘Stormy Monday Blues’ will help you understand how a simple blues tune can be developed into a jazz-blues classic.
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Learn the first verse of the solo by Duane Allman note for note and more importantly, understand how it works by following Nick’s in-depth analysis of every lick.
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Learn some great ways of playing Herbie Hancock’s ‘Watermelon Man’ as an example of how to ‘steal’ ideas from other instruments to make great rhythm parts and inspired solos.
Prerequisites and expected outcome...
A progressive introduction to Jazz Guitar for the Intermediate Blues/Rock Guitarist Takes what you know about blues-based guitar playing and step-by-step shows you how to turn it into jazz Guitar. Both rhythm and lead guitar skills are covered on this course.
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Prerequisites: this is not for beginners, but if you have already been playing guitar for a year or two, or have completed some of the other Intermediate courses and are looking for something a bit more challenging, this could be the course for you.
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No theory knowledge is assumed. However those who have completed the Guitar Music Theory Course (parts 1 and 2) will find this course easier than those with no depth of theory knowledge.
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Learn simple chord substitution principles A great way to immediately make your rhythm playing more versatile - this course shows you which chords you can use to spice up your playing and instantly make it sound ‘jazzier’.
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Try out some new improvising ideas For all the songs covered on the course, Nick suggests several different approaches to improvise a solo - using chords, scales, melody and arpeggio patterns gives you the chance to develop a rich style of your own and climb out of the ‘pentatonic rut’!
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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: 8 Video Lessons 6 Printouts 6 Backing tracks