In this lesson, we cover how to play Major 6 chords on guitar, which are more commonly used in jazz and can be used to add color to your chords.We’ll first go over the music theory to understand Major 6 chords and then show you examples of how to play them throughout the fretboard starting … Read more
The altered scale is one of the essential scales to know in jazz and improvisation. This scale is especially useful when playing over altered chords which include chord extensions such as the b9, #9, #11, or b13. In this lesson, we cover the music theory on the altered scale, how to play them in different … Read more
The dorian scale is the second mode of the Major scale and is one of the essential scales to know in jazz. This scale is closely related to the minor scale but with a small twist by changing one of the notes which gives it its unique sound. In this lesson, we’ll cover the music … Read more
If you’ve tried learning to play jazz chords on guitar, it can feel overwhelming understand what they are or how they work. In this lesson, we’ll break down the theory on how jazz chords are formed, cover over 70 jazz chord shapes on guitar and look at chord progressions examples help you apply them. Once … Read more
Shell chords are foundational shapes that every guitarist should know. These simplified three-note chords highlight the most essential tones in a chord—the root, third, and seventh—giving you a clearer understanding of how chords are built and function. Because they focus only on the most important notes, shell chords serve as excellent building blocks for creating richer … Read more
Diminished scales are some of the most ambiguous scales in music and are often misunderstood as to how they are used. However, they are very satisfying to play once you understand how they can be used to spice up your improvisation. We’ll first learn some music theory about how diminished scales work, learn the scale … Read more
This lesson covers 7 jazz and blues licks to get better at improvising over dominant 7th chords. The purpose of learning these licks (musical phrases) is to expand your vocabulary, break down the information, and use them as a guide to create your own lines. All the examples will be over a G 7 chord … Read more
The harmonic minor scale is a unique and dynamic scale used for improvisation. In this lesson, you’ll learn the difference between the harmonic minor scale from other minor scales, the scale shapes to play them on guitar, and musical application examples with tabs and audio. Grab your guitar and let’s get started! What is the … Read more
The melodic minor scale is a unique and cool sounding scale which is commonly used in jazz improvisation. If you already know the Major and natural minor scale, learning the melodic minor scale is an awesome scale to have in your tool belt. In this lesson we’ll cover: Let’s get started. What is the melodic … Read more
Improvising on guitar is one of the most challenging but rewarding skills that takes intentional time to get better at. Rather than thinking of music improvisation as a purely spontaneous ability, it’s actually the gradual development of smaller concepts that eventually help you to come up with musical ideas on the spot. In this post, … Read more
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