Blues & Jazz
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Jazz-Blues Comping with "Chord Jabs"
By Jimmy Brown published
Learn a jazz guitar comping technique that provides interesting chord movement and rhythmic “push.”

Joscho Stephan: Django vs. Yngwie Arpeggios
By Troy Grady published
A fascinating study in two iconic styles of arpeggio playing.

Learn the Fretboard Like Joe Pass
By Matt Warnock published
This Joe Pass concept will help you always have a harmonic and melodic device close by.

The Six Most Important Chord Progressions in Jazz
By Tyler Larson published
These progressions provide a landscape for extremely creative guitar playing.

Bring Out the Sound of Each Chord in Your Solos
By Matt Wong published
Explore the right chord tones to play over changes, and how to bring out the sound of each chord in a progression in your solos.

Ninth Chords Made Easy
By Matt Warnock published
Learn how you can use “rootless” ninth chords to expand your jazz-guitar vocabulary without having to learn any new shapes.

10 Ways to Start a Blues Guitar Solo
By Damian Fanelli published
10 paths to follow when it's your turn to solo at the weekly blues jam.

Thinking Two Chords at a Time: Tritone Side-Stepping for Guitar
By Matt Warnock published
Bring a more modern sound into your jazz solos.
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