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Structure and Function

Hey Jazz Guy wrote 2 months ago: Hey Jazz Guy, I feel like I’m stuck on repeat with the chords I know and I’m searching for something … more →

Tags: Chords, Harmony, Philosophy/Technique, 7th chord no 3rd, 7th chord no 5th, Advanced Guitar Chords, advanced jazz guitar, advanced jazz theory, contemporary jazz

Coltrane

Hey Jazz Guy wrote 1 year ago: Hey Jazz Guy, I’m mystified by ‘Giant Steps’ and ‘Coltrane changes’, can you explain how that harmon … more →

Tags: Harmony, jazz guy, coltrane changes, Tag 1, jazz, Giant Steps, soloing, Improvising, hey jazz guy

Transcribing

Hey Jazz Guy wrote 1 year ago: Hey Jazz Guy, Who’s solos should I be transcribing to learn how to play through changes? -Searching … more →

Tags: Philosophy/Technique, basic improvisation, Cords, guide tones, Guitar, hey jazz guy, Improvising, jazz, Jazz Guitar

Articulation

Hey Jazz Guy wrote 1 year ago: Hey Jazz Guy, I’m playing all the right notes, but something is still missing. How can I make my phr … more →

Tags: rhythm, Articulation, eight notes, Guitar, Guitar Practicing, hey jazz guy, horn, improvisation, jazz

Pop Reharms

Hey Jazz Guy wrote 1 year ago: Hey Jazz Guy, How can I turn my cool rock chords into some sweet jazz changes? –Rockstar in Reno Dea … more →

Tags: Harmony, Tag 4, Guitar, jazz, hey jazz guy, Cords, Pop music, Rock music, Re-harmonization

Hey Jazz Guy's Top Ten

Hey Jazz Guy wrote 1 year ago: Hey Jazz Guy, I know that learning jazz takes years of study, but is there anything I can do to impr … more →

Tags: Philosophy/Technique, Guitar, jazz, hey jazz guy, Scales, improvisation, Top 10, major scales, minor scales

Minor Mysteries

Hey Jazz Guy wrote 1 year ago: Hey Jazz Guy, I feel totally lost with minor chords, there are so many different types. What on eart … more →

Tags: Harmony, Guitar, Harmony 2, hey jazz guy, Minor, minor cords, melodic minor, Harmonic Minor, natural minor

Rhythmic Variation

Hey Jazz Guy wrote 1 year ago: Hey Jazz Guy, Im always playing constant eighth-notes, or the same rhythms. How can I get more rhyth … more →

Tags: rhythm, Guitar, Improvising, hey jazz guy, eight notes, triplets, trumpet, Piano, Bass

Putting It All Together - Part Two

Hey Jazz Guy wrote 1 year ago: Hey Jazz Guy, Now that I’ve got the inside playing down, how bout that ‘out’ stuff? –Inside in India … more →

Tags: Specifically Soloing, Guitar, hey jazz guy, Scales, improvisation, Outside, how to improvise outside, Altered scale, complex harmony

Putting It All Together - Part One

Hey Jazz Guy wrote 1 year ago: Hey Jazz Guy, I’ve got all my scales down pretty good, but still having trouble making all the chang … more →

Tags: Specifically Soloing, Guitar, hey jazz guy, guide tones, improvisation, scales basic improvisation, major scale modes, pentatonic scales

Melodic Minor

Hey Jazz Guy wrote 1 year ago: Hey Jazz Guy, I got the major scale down well, but I keep hearing about melodic minor, can you give … more →

Tags: Harmony, Guitar, jazz, hey jazz guy, melodic minor, minor harmony, exotic scales, interesting sounds, advanced jazz guitar

Reharmonizing Melodies

Hey Jazz Guy wrote 1 year ago: Hey Jazz Guy, What are some more ideas for re-harmonizing a melody? –Standard in Syracuse Dear Stand … more →

Tags: Harmony, Guitar, jazz, Harmony 2, hey jazz guy, improvisation, Melodies, Tensions, reharmonizing

Rhythm Changes - Part 2 - Bridge2 comments

Hey Jazz Guy wrote 1 year ago: Hey Jazz Guy, Now that I got the A section of “Rhythm Changes” together, what can I play on the domi … more →

Tags: Harmony, Specifically Soloing, Guitar, jazz, hey jazz guy, Scales, Jazz Guitar, improvisation, Chord Progression

Rhythm Changes - Part 1 - A Section

Hey Jazz Guy wrote 1 year ago: Hey Jazz Guy, What kinds of things can I play over ‘rhythm changes’? –I Got Nothing in Naperville De … more →

Tags: Harmony, Specifically Soloing, jazz, hey jazz guy, improvisation, Chord Progression, Rhythm Changes, George Gershwin, i got rhythm

Guide Tone VS Leading Tone

Hey Jazz Guy wrote 1 year ago: Hey Jazz Guy, Whats the difference between a guide tone and a leading tone? –Unguided Dear Unguided … more →

Tags: Harmony, Chords, Harmony 2, hey jazz guy, guide tones, Cords, Frequently Asked Questions, leading tone, difference

Comping

Hey Jazz Guy wrote 1 year ago: Hey Jazz Guy, I’ve got my chords down pretty well, but how can be more rhythmic in my accompanying? … more →

Tags: Harmony, rhythm, Chords, Guitar, jazz, rhythms, Bass, Drums, Hey Jaskot

Jazz Tap

Hey Jazz Guy wrote 1 year ago: Hey Jazz Guy, Is there a way to introduce tapping in a jazz solo/improv? -Picking in Puerto Rico Dea … more →

Tags: Philosophy/Technique, Guitar, jazz, hey jazz guy, improvisation, Technique, tapping, two-handed tapping, Stanley Jordan

Chromatic Creation

Hey Jazz Guy wrote 1 year ago: Hey Jazz Guy, I love the way that chromatic playing sounds. Can you explain how I can play more chro … more →

Tags: Harmony, Specifically Soloing, Guitar, jazz, hey jazz guy, improvisation, All Instruments, Technique, chromatic

Wide Open (Intervals)

Hey Jazz Guy wrote 1 year ago: **Hi cats! So in the magazine the music example has a couple typos… GMaj7 in the first two exa … more →

Tags: Philosophy/Technique, Specifically Soloing, Guitar, jazz, hey jazz guy, Practicing, advanced jazz lessons, guitar player magazine, wide intervals


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