Learn Jazz Guitar

Here I explain to you the theory of a I- IV- V- progression in minor and then give you some examples of how to sound really cool and jazzy on this classical jazz minor blue progression. Here you can download the files associated to this tutorial :

Here I show you the theme, the rhythm guitar and some cool improvisation tips and tricks related to the classic / old style jazz standard " On The Sunny Side Of The Street " Here you can download the files associated to this tutorial :

Here you can learn the first steps to understand the connection between the basic and advanced jazz guitar chords and the first step to use a secondary dominant chord. Here you can download the files associated to this tutorial :

This is part 2 of the " Basic Jazz Guitar Improvisation " course where you learn basic jazz guitar improvisation step by step. Here I talk about the I II V progression in the key of C major. Here you can download the files associated to this tutorial : Here you find the entire jazz guitar improvisation course :

Here I show you 3 important rhythm figures which you will find in most smooth jazz tunes again. Here you can download the files associated to this tutorial :

This is now the first tutorial of the course " Basic Jazz Guitar Improvisation ". Here you learn the first steps to improvise a classic I IV V progression in C major and make a combination with the major blues scale. Here you can download the files associated to this tutorial :

Here I show you all you need to know to play an easy walking bass on guitar. Here you can download the files associated to this tutorial :

Here I show you a cool chord solo in the Joe Pass style over a standard jazz blues in F. In the 2nd part of the tutorial I give more theoretical insight behind these types of chords. Here you find the files associated to this tutorial :

This is now the 3rd tutorial of the Basic Smooth Jazz Guitar course which takes you step by step into the world of smooth jazz guitar. Here I give you some more exercises with modes, arpeggio's, rhythm on a new backing track. Here you can download the files associated to this tutorial :

Here I show you the melody and the chords of the jazz tune " Night And Day " by Cole Porter. In the 3rd part I give you tips which modes and tricks you can use on the improvisation. Here you can download the files associated to this tutorial :

This is now the 2nd tutorial of the " Basic Smooth Jazz Guitar " course. Here I talk about building up some speed with runs using the blues and bebop scale and mixing the scales and modes with each other in a simple way. Here you can download the files associated to this tutorial :

Here I show you some basic movements of the old style comping technique for jazz guitar. Here you can download the files associated to this tutorial :

This is the first of many tutorials to come where you can take your step from an intermediate blues guitar player to a solid intermediate smooth jazz guitar player. Here you can download the files associated to this tutorial :

Here I show you the basic phrasing exercises which are crucial to have a cool and laid back swing phrasing. These exercises seem to be very basic but you have to do all of them with your foot on 2 & 4. This is the most crucial thing when you want to have a really cool jazz guitar phrasing. Here you can download the files associated to this tutorial :

Here I show you some pro minor smooth jazz guitar licks which you can use on most of any smooth jazz guitar tunes which are in a minor key. Here you can download the files associated to this tutorial :

Here I show you some nice and tasty minor smooth jazz guitar licks over the progression Fm7 / Fm7 / Db7 / C7 It's not only the licks - it's also about understanding how they are buildt and how you can start building your own licks and lines over standard progressions. Here you can download the files associated to this tutorial :

Here I show you some very useful exercises for jazz guitar improvisation. The tips and tricks are adapted to the chords of the first part of the tune " Autumn Leaves " which is a very common chord progression in jazz. Here you can download the files associated to this tutorial :

Here I give you an introduction into melodic minor which is mostly used in the jazz or classical genre. I love the spooky sound of it. To follow this tutorial you need to already understand the modes a bit. Here you can download the files associated to this tutorial :

Here I give the basic exercises which are need if you are serious about getting into jazz guitar and improvising with modes. II V I in G major. Here you can download the files associated to this tutorial :

Here I show you the chords and the theme of Stevie Wonder's - Isn't She Lovely. In the 3rd part of the tutorial I give some tips for a cool and laid back improvisation. Here you can download the files associated to this tutorial :

Here I show you the theme and some basic chords to play the popular jazz standard " Fly Me To The Moon " - at the end of the tutorial I give you some tips to build up an easy improvisation by following the 3rds of the chords. Here you can download the files associated to this tutorial :

Here you can learn 2 very basic smooth jazz licks which work out great in any variation you make of them. The track is basicly a vamp with the chords G-7 / C9 - so those 2 chords repeat themselfs all the time. smooth jazz basics.pdf smooth jazz gm.mp3

Guitar Secrets - Minor Smooth Jazz In this guitar secrets tutorial I talk about minor smooth jazz. I am giving you a whole bundle of ideas how you can work out on a typical minor smooth jazz chord progression. In this case I made it pretty simple for you. This is the chord progression I have used : Fm7 / Fm7 / Db7 / C7alt First I show you the chords I have used and then I give some really deep insight how to play a great lead guitar over this progression. So the first step is to analyze what kind of modes can be played over each of the chords. For beginners in the smooth jazz topic it's the F minor blues scale which can be used over the entire track.…

Creative Smooth Jazz ( Lee Ritenour Style ) - Guitar Lesson Here you can learn a few creative tricks how to play a creative smooth jazz guitar in the style of Lee Ritenour or others. The trick is to have a few rhythm figures together in a really secure way that you can start to play around with them in a creative way and you can start to move motives and ideas around those rhythm ideas. Creative Smooth Jazz.pdf Creative Smooth Jazz.gp creative smooth jazz.mp3

Here I show you the song " Moonriver " by Henry Mancini for jazz guitar in the Joe Pass style. Here you can download the files associated to this tutorial :