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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 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 :

Billie's Bounce - Guitar Lesson Here you can learn everything about Billie's Bounce . This is a jazz blues which was composed by Charlie Parker in 1945 and it is a pretty complex Melody with a lot of jumps of 4ths and 5ths. What also makes this melody special is that it seems to be in a 3/4 measure by setting the accents in that way but it is in a measure of 4/4. We don't really know if this song is dedicated to Billie Holiday or his agent Billie Shaw or even his secretary Billy Miller. Introduction 0:30 The tutorial starts by an example with some improvisation and some scatting lines. That thing is a technique where you sing and play unisono at the same time. Chords 2:41 In the next part I talk about the blues form which is a normal 12 Bar Blues form in F with the following chords : F7 / F7 / F7 / F7 Bb7 / Bb7 / F7 / D7 Gm7 / C7 / F7 D7 / Gm7 C7 I give some instructions how to make syncopes by placing the chords on 1 and 2 + or 1 and 4+ and how to make your rhythm guitar really cool and grooving. Theme 7:56 In the next part I show my version how to play the theme of Billie's Bounce. Normally you play a theme one octave higher than its written but in this case it makes sense to play it in the original pitch because the phrasing requires open strings and this way it's the easiest way to proceed and it's and the best in this tune. Improvisation Tips 16:24 In the final part I give some insight in a easy improvisation concept by using the F blues scale or a mixed scale will replace the interval of flat 7 through a 6. Then I show some combinations of playing blues scale chords or Wes Montgomery style octave. Scatting 23:22 Here I show you how you can practice the scatting technique. There you play and sing your phrases simulatonious. This is a great technique which is used in Jazz often with players such as George Benson or others. It’s also a great technique to improve your ear training. Billie's Bounce.pdf Billie's Bounce.gp billies bounce ( drum bass ).mp3

Flintstones ( Rhythm Changes )- Jazz Guitar Lesson Here you can learn the theme of the song “ Flintstones “ from the cartoon and the movie “ Flintstones “. The theme song is a so called “ Rhythm Changes “ jazz form with the following chords : Bbmaj 7 G-7 / C-7 F7 / Bbmaj 7 G-7 / C-7 F7 / Bbmaj 7 G-7 / C-7 F7 / Bbmaj 7 G-7 / C-7 F7 / Bbmaj 7 G-7 / C-7 F7 / Bbmaj 7 G-7 / C-7 F7 / Bbmaj 7 G-7 / C-7 F7 / Bbmaj 7 G-7 / C-7 F7 / D7 / D7 / G7 / G7 / C7 / C7 / F7 / F7 Bbmaj 7 G-7 / C-7 F7 / Bbmaj 7 G-7 / C-7 F7 / Bbmaj 7 G-7 / C-7 F7 / Bbmaj 7 G-7 / C-7 F7 / In this tutorial you learn the theme, the jazz guitar chords you can play along and some really helpful improvisation tips on how you can combine the theme, the chords and some licks with the major blues scale and the mixolydian mode. The mixolydian scale itself is a bit tricky but shows you a simple trick how to work with it. At the end of the tutorial I play a bit for you to give you some inspiration on how to work with all the elements I showed you. Flintstones.pdf Flintstones.gp flintstones.mp3

Here I talk about smooth minor blues jazz guitar in the key of F minor. This progression is very simple it's only Fm7 / Fm7 / Db9 / C7#9 . First I show you the chords, then I talk about the modes which can be used in the improvisation and then I work through some advanced ideas on how to use those modes and play a solo with a motivic approach. Here you find the files attached to this tutorial here : Here you find the technical exercises I am talking about at the end of the tutorial : If you need any further professional help please book a private online guitar lesson here : https://www.hanspeterkruesi.com/members/store/category/1-private-online-guitar-lessons/

Here I show you the theme and the chords of the jazz tune " Midnight Blue " by Kenny Burrell. Beside that, I give you some tips on how to master the improvisation in a relaxed way. Here you can download the files associated to this tutorial :

Here I teach you all you need to know about alterations in jazz guitar. I start with the theory of the classical cadence, then explain how to transform it into jazz and then from where you get the alternate mode and how to use it properly. Here you can download the files associated to this tutorial here :