Jazz phrasing comes from more than choosing the right scale. Rhythm, chord tones, chromatic movement, articulation, and the way a phrase crosses the beat can all change how a line sounds. In this lesson, we’ll look at nine concepts you can use to develop stronger melodic lines, with notation and audio examples to help you … Read more

One way to develop a melody is to add a second note above or below it. On guitar, 3rds and 6ths are especially useful because they can make a melody sound fuller while still keeping the original line clear. In this lesson, you’ll learn how to find 3rds and 6ths from a scale, apply them … Read more