Complete Jazz Guitar

Electronic tuners are used to accurately tune guitars, especially helpful for beginners or those without a teacher.

Covers basic chord diagram concepts, such as left-hand fingering, notation for muted strings, damping, and barring.

Introduces the basics of reading and playing guitar chord strumming patterns using rhythm notation.

Scale patterns and fingerings are introduced through the study of fretboard diagrams.

Tablature notation uses six lines to represent guitar strings and indicate notes on the fretboard.

Tablature symbols for guitar techniques including hammer-ons, pull-offs, slides, bends, releases, and vibratos are covered.

Staff notation, note reading, and clefs are introduced, providing a foundation for understanding music fundamentals.

Note values, rests, bar lines, and double bar lines are covered.

Time signature fundamentals cover 4/4 and 3/4 common patterns.

Introduces the fundamental concept of note values and durations in music notation.

Develops efficient right-hand picking grip and positions, alongside refined left-hand techniques and positioning.

Timing and phrasing skills are honed through focused metronome practice and dedication to playing.

Fundamental music theory concepts are introduced, laying groundwork for further study.

Introduces the relationships between notes on the guitar, covering semitones and tones.

Sharp signs raise note pitches by one semitone.

Introduces the chromatic scale, a 12-note series with nuances around sharp and natural signs.

Introduces the concept of flats, where a note's pitch is lowered by one semitone, connecting them to sharps and enharmonic notes.

Octave and scale degree concepts are introduced, covering fundamental principles of major scales.

Keys and key signatures are introduced, describing the central tone around which a piece is structured.

Introduces fundamental concepts of chords, covering triads and major chords, as well as chord formulas and inversion techniques.

Introduces fundamental major chord shapes and techniques for smooth transitions using a metronome.

Covers the basics of chord progressions, exploring how they're used in different genres and styles.

Introduces the five moveable chord shapes and their applications to playing major chords across the fretboard.

Covers the concept of inversions, including root position, first inversion, and second inversion, using a D Major chord as an example.

Covers techniques for playing all three inversions of major chords on adjacent guitar strings.

Introduces strategies for quickly selecting chords on the guitar by understanding note names across the fretboard.

Identifies notes on the guitar fretboard, including sharps and flats, through diagram analysis and practical exercises.

Intervals are explained as the building blocks of music, measured in numbers and semitones that form melodies and chords.

Covers fundamental techniques for identifying intervals on the guitar through pattern recognition and harmonic exploration.

Introduces the four primary types of triads: major, minor, augmented, and diminished, along with their chord formulas.

Tension is created through the use of augmented and diminished chords, which add harmonic complexity to music.

Covers the concept of scale tone chords and how to build them on each note of a major scale.

Major key triads follow a consistent pattern: chord I is major, II is minor, and III is minor, with varying letter names.

Major and minor chord structures, along with Roman numeral notation, are used to transpose music to different keys.

Introduces techniques for playing scale tone chords on specific strings, including various inversions and arrangements.

Introduces the fundamental concepts of harmonic analysis, demonstrating how to harmonize melodies using the I, IV, and V chords.

Covers harmonizing melodies by playing chords with notes from the melody on specific beats.

Transposes common chord progressions and scale tone triads across all keys, emphasizing finger independence and musical comprehension.

Seventh chords include major, dominant, minor, minor 7b5, and diminished forms, crucial to grasping jazz harmony.

Introduces techniques for mastering major 7th chords and their versatile moveable shapes to enhance harmonic understanding in guitar music.

Dominant seventh chords and their applications in different musical genres are covered.

The 12-bar blues progression is a fundamental chord pattern used in Blues and Jazz music.

Introduces movable 7th chord forms and their connections to open strings, enabling diverse chord voicings.

Covers C7 chord variations and introduces six new movable 7th chord shapes.

Introduces practical voicings of four-note chords in various inversions for comfortable fingerings.

Introduces techniques for recognizing chord forms on the fretboard, covering patterns applicable across various keys and chord types.

Introduces the fundamental structure and movable forms of minor 7th chords.

Introduces the concept of the key cycle, a circular pattern of 12 keys connected by specific intervals.

Introduces the concept of moving between notes within the key cycle using various chord shapes.

Introduces the three types of minor scales, highlighting their distinct patterns and properties.

Introduces the application of a simple formula for creating natural, harmonic, and melodic minor scales across all 12 keys.

Relative keys explain the connections between major and minor keys, highlighting shared notes and scale relationships.

Introduces the concepts of note and rest values in music theory, enabling understanding of rhythmic combinations at various tempos.

Notes, rhythms, and rests are introduced as the foundation of music notation.

Chords, jazz rhythms, and sensitive listening techniques for accompaniment are covered.

Introduces quarter note rhythms and explains the traditional Jazz pattern four to the bar used in playing chord progressions.

Introduces techniques for incorporating rests into quarter-note rhythms to improve overall timing and articulation.

Eighth-note rhythms are identified through reference to beats and ands, enhancing musical comprehension.

Syncopation is introduced as the displacement of rhythmic accents from traditional beats.

Ties are applied to create syncopated rhythms and play notes across bar lines in traditional music notation.

Introduces the concept of an eighth note triplet as a group of three equally spaced notes played within one beat.

Triplets are covered, featuring all-downstrokes, alternate strumming, and mid-triplet accents.

Tying notes together or substituting quarter notes forms the foundation of swing rhythms.

The Charleston rhythm is applied to Dominant 7th chords to add punch and interest.

Quarter note triplets are constructed from eighth notes and require practice to master.

Minor 7th flat 5 chords and their moveable shapes are examined.

Diminished seventh chords' properties and shapes are covered, with an emphasis on creation and performance.

Introduces the fundamental concepts of diminished 7th chords and provides hands-on practice with four essential chords.

Creates and applies scale tone seventh chords for various musical contexts.

The scale tone 7th chord pattern is applied to all keys, a fundamental concept for jazz and fusion music.

Analyzes chord II progressions and explores variations such as those found in Autumn Leaves.

The II V I progression is introduced as a fundamental concept in jazz and popular music, used to create harmonic interest and foster musical freedom.

Lowering the tonic in chord progressions creates new harmonies and possibilities for musical exploration.

Play chord progressions in all keys using key cycles and intervalic movements.

Modulations and chord progressions are analyzed to understand key changes in music.

Modulation techniques for converting V chords into ii minor 7th chords, applicable across multiple music styles.

Rhythm Changes, 12-bar Blues, and other song forms are explored to enhance musicianship.

Improves musical skills through play-alongs with rhythm sections and solo improvisation in different song formats.

Tunes, chord progressions, heads, choruses, bridges, blowing, and trading fours are covered.

The classic Rhythm Changes progression is introduced, a fundamental concept in jazz music.

Passing chords, including diminished 7th chords, are used to connect scale tone chords, creating smooth lines or tension in a progression.

Introduces principles for enhancing chord progressions through voice leading, examining note movement and its impact on sound quality.

Major, minor, and dominant 9th, 11th, and 13th chords are explored across different musical styles.

Introduces the concept of creating 11th chords by extending 9th chords with a third interval, covering major, minor, and dominant varieties.

Introduces the construction of 13th chords through adding a 3rd interval to 11th chords, covering major, minor, and dominant types.

Omitting notes from chords focuses on the 5th's impact on sound, exploring practical applications with dominant 7th and 9th chords.

Introduces movable 9th chord shapes for transposing across all keys.

Moves and applies 9th chord shapes across various keys to enhance guitar playing.

Introduces movable minor 9th chord shapes for building and playing.

Introduces 11th chord shapes and transposition techniques for expanding guitar playing capabilities.

Introduces movable minor 11th chord shapes for playing complex chords with simplified fingerings.

Introduces movable 13th chord shapes and their transposition across all keys.

Introduces movable 13th chord shapes for playing Jazz Blues tunes.

Introduces movable minor 13th chord shapes applicable across various keys.

Introduces extended chord structures, exploring added tones for richer harmonic possibilities.

Chord types are identified through the use of guide tones, a fundamental music theory concept.

Introduces the application of chord notes, including 5ths and upper extensions, as guide tones for creating cohesive chord progressions.

Uses similar notes to create a jazz flavor and embellish chord progressions.

Introduces chord substitution techniques for creating jazz and fusion sounds through replacing chords with similar notes.

Substitutes and extends harmonies in turnarounds using relative minor, chord extensions, and ninth chords.

Introduces techniques for substituting chords by applying triads over root notes, expanding harmonic possibilities in Blues music.

Triads over root notes and scale tone 7th chords are introduced, demonstrating how to create 9th chords in any key.

Minor key substitutions follow similar principles to those in major keys, but incorporate additional alterations when applied to upper extensions.

Secondary dominants are applied to imply chord progressions and harmonize melodies in jazz and blues styles.

Tritone substitutions are introduced as a technique for adding harmonic interest to chord progressions.

Altered chords, featuring sharped or flatted degrees, expand harmonic possibilities through unique combinations.

Introduces the construction and application of the 7th sharp five chord, a variation of the dominant 7th chord featuring added tension.

Creates and analyzes 7th flat five chords, examining their characteristics and connections to other chord types.

Introduces the construction and usage of seventh sharp nine chords, featuring movable shapes applicable across various keys.

Introduces the concept of seventh flat nine chords, formed by adding a flattened 9th degree to dominant 7th chords.

Introduces the 9th sharp 5 chord, its movable shapes, and applications of tension and release techniques in music.

Flattening the 5th degree of any ninth chord introduces a new sound, while applying moveable shapes allows for access to multiple keys.

Introduces 7sharp11 chord structures and their mathematical underpinnings, with a focus on practical application in Fusion and modern Jazz.

Dominant 7#11 chord shapes and their applications in music are covered.

Introduces advanced chord construction techniques for adding sharps to 9th and 13th chords.

Altered 13th chords are created through manipulations of 5ths and 9ths, yielding novel harmonic options.

Thirteenth Sharp Nine chord techniques covered: understanding two names and fretboard movement.

Voicings of 13b9 chords without the root note are introduced.

Alters chord formula components to create custom chords for experimentation.

Thirteenth flat five and flat nine chord progressions are examined, drawing on influences from Joe Pass, Herb Ellis, and Kenny Burrell.

Altered chord formulas, construction, and slash chords are introduced for jazz comping and improvisation.

Introduces the major scale, a fundamental musical pattern characterized by its distinct tone and semitone relationships.

Covers modal approach to playing scales, including applying C Major Scale in Open Position to create melodies over different chords.

Rhythmic, harmonic, and intervalic concepts are integrated with mental sound visualization and instrumental technique to develop melodic skills.

Introduces techniques for creating melodies using scale sequences and improving familiarity with musical scales.

Introduces the relationships between note positions in a major scale and optimal chord tones.

Introduces techniques for manipulating note patterns and meter within a single bar.

Introduces techniques for crafting original swing eighth note rhythms and applying them to melodic improvisation.

Ties are used to create complex time signatures by tying notes together.

Ties connect adjacent notes across bar lines, enabling smooth melodic flow.

First and second endings in solo playing are examined, accompanied by exercises for improvisational practice.

Identifies and applies scale degrees to determine pitches in various scales and keys.

Covers the C major scale, exploring visualization techniques and scale degree memorization for effective improvisation.

Introduces techniques for mastering moveable scale fingerings to play any key confidently.

Melodic statement construction and improvisational techniques focus on scale forms and their applications.

Practicing melodic patterns in various scales and positions on the fretboard can help develop mental ear skills.

Major scales are characterized by specific patterns of whole and half steps, with different intervals creating distinct sounds.

Semitones are recognized by visualizing intervals with frets, crucial for understanding scales.

Introduces the pattern of tones and semitones used to build major scales, highlighting the placement of semitones.

The G major scale pattern is applied to various fretboard positions.

Modifies the major scale pattern to produce the F major scale, which involves flattening the 4th degree.

Builds major scales starting from any note using tone-semi-tone patterns.

Major scales are covered in all 12 keys, providing foundation for music reading and improvisation.

Introduces interval relationships in sequential patterns, including major scales and various interval types.

Transpose music to different keys, understanding key signatures and intervals.

Covers the application of outside notes in jazz and related styles, including chromatic scales and accidentals.

Recognizes and plays enharmonic notes, same pitch but different names, and applies understanding to melodies across various keys.

Introduces the technique of adding blue notes to jazz melodies for a bluesy effect.

Arpeggios are used to learn and play chords note-by-note, fitting them into chord progressions.

Arpeggio techniques cover major, minor, and seventh chord variations.

Arpeggios are applied to chord progressions in jazz music, emphasizing harmonic structure.

Introduces arpeggio improvisation techniques for smooth melodic lines and adaptable chord responses.

Introduces 7th arpeggio patterns on the guitar fretboard, featuring diverse fingerings and forms.

Dominant seventh arpeggios are covered, emphasizing their application in Blues music and improvisation.

Pattern and application of minor 7th arpeggios enhance jazz improvisational abilities through practice.

Minor 7flat 5 and diminished 7th chord progressions are covered.

Introduces the seven musical modes: Ionian, Dorian, Phrygian, Lydian, Mixolydian, Aeolian, and Locrian, and their application in chord progressions.

Introduces the formulas and fingerings for each mode, allowing exploration of improvisational possibilities.

Introduces fingerings for modes by identifying five basic forms covering the fretboard and determining root note positions.

Chord changes are analyzed to apply modes and notes for creating cohesive musical pieces.

Techniques for combining modes and arpeggios are introduced to facilitate improvisation over chord changes.

Introduces the formation of various chord types, such as major and minor 6th chords, suspended chords, and their corresponding formulas.

Introduces the concept of mastering chord variations through understanding changes to third and seventh scale degrees.

Analyzing chord differences, arpeggios, and inversions, introduces techniques for incorporating new chords into improvisational playing.

Tension is created in soloing through the use of altered chords, emphasizing 5ths and 9ths, as demonstrated by dominant chord examples.

Introduces the concepts of degrees, arpeggios, and inversions in altered chord theory.

The 11th's relationship with the 4th and 3rd degrees requires adjustments to chord voicings or omission.

Slur techniques are introduced to enhance musicality in guitar playing.

Introduces fundamental guitar playing techniques such as grace notes, hammer-ons, bends, and slides.

Introduces techniques for creating a fade-out effect on guitar, where notes gradually decay without a distinct ending.

Introduces various expressive guitar techniques, including rakes and trills.

The Blues scale formula and fingering are covered, with an emphasis on their importance in Jazz music.

The course covers the five fundamental forms of the Blues scale, essential for building skills in blues guitar improvisation and expression.

Ghost notes add nuance and feeling to guitar playing by introducing subtle dynamics.

Blues and dominant 7th arpeggio sounds combined, exploring chord identity through natural third degrees.

Loud and soft dynamics, staccato, and tenuto articulations are explored.

Introduces techniques for using accents with long and short notes to add dynamics and expression to music.

Introduces techniques for developing a swing feel through subtle emphasis on off-beat notes.

Introduces 16th note rhythms, a fundamental element of Blues and Funk music, with accompanying exercises and illustrative examples.

Varying music volume, including subtle nuances and dramatic contrasts.

Covers the use of crescendo and diminuendo in music, focusing on controlling dynamic range for expressive performance.

Counts and plays in 12/8 time signature with 12 eighth-note beats in four-bar phrases.

Minor scales' harmonies reveal distinct chord options in various keys, influenced by scale type.

Covers creation of common minor key progressions and application of guide tones for chord variation.

Minor key modes are derived from natural, harmonic, and melodic minor scales, with applications in improvisation.

Adds 9th, 11th, and 13th extensions to minor scale-based chords, expanding harmonic options for improvisation.

Covers substitution techniques in minor keys, exploring chord alterations and harmonic interest.

Covers various scale options for improvisation over dominant chords.

The Lydian dominant scale is introduced as a 4th mode of G melodic minor, with its usage demonstrated over dominant chords.

The Spanish Phrygian scale is introduced, with focus on its application over dominant chords, including arpeggios and diminished sounds.

Transcribes and writes solos in various styles, drawing on techniques from renowned players like Wes Montgomery.

Changes in the key of Bb emphasize ear-based playing and context-specific improvisation.

Evolution of blues music achieved through chord substitutions and improvisational techniques.

Improvises over tracks using CD accompaniment to develop musical ear-playing abilities.

Improvisation and jamming techniques are developed through exercises in melody and chord progression.

Analyzing iconic guitarists' and horn players' solos, visualizing playing techniques, and absorbing the music helps develop a jazz sense.

Analyzes favorite players' techniques, applies them to personal playing, and expands musical understanding through improvisation and collaboration.

Identifies and reproduces intervals through singing and instrument play.

Builds on major scale notes, applying sharps, flats, and double flats to create various chords.