I love guitar and music theory. I understand everything taught about it but I will be darned if I can put it into practice. (PS - I'm 69. have been playing since I was 10, and have tried to learn jazz for the last dozen years). My mind doesn't work fast enough to recognize that a specific chord is approaching and here are the chord tones I need to hit...and then it's gone! You're always playing catch up! Personally, I think a simpler approach would be to focus on what intervals sound like and play the interval that produces the "feel" of the tune. After all, isn't that what we are doing when we sing the changes? John Pizzerelli is among the best. And what about the bebop guys...I have enough trouble playing after a beer or two, let alone stronger mind altering substances. Another thought I had is to create lyrics in your head while playing the blues to give you the dynamics of a conversation that the song is about. Oh well, thanks for listening. Long live theory. Keep the lessons coming, David!
I still play thru one of the first courses I bought from Truefire, your 50 Jazz Blues Licks, 2012, when I see you teach and demonstrate these changes...
excellent tuition, thanks
I love guitar and music theory. I understand everything taught about it but I will be darned if I can put it into practice. (PS - I'm 69. have been playing since I was 10, and have tried to learn jazz for the last dozen years). My mind doesn't work fast enough to recognize that a specific chord is approaching and here are the chord tones I need to hit...and then it's gone! You're always playing catch up! Personally, I think a simpler approach would be to focus on what intervals sound like and play the interval that produces the "feel" of the tune. After all, isn't that what we are doing when we sing the changes? John Pizzerelli is among the best. And what about the bebop guys...I have enough trouble playing after a beer or two, let alone stronger mind altering substances. Another thought I had is to create lyrics in your head while playing the blues to give you the dynamics of a conversation that the song is about. Oh well, thanks for listening. Long live theory. Keep the lessons coming, David!
I've been playing around with Kenny Burrell's Chitlins.. - the C and F chords really sound great with that sharp 9. Looking forward to the workshop.
Great lesson. thanks a lot this type of info is exactly what I am looking for. you do a good job explaining things and I appreciate that.
Glad to hear it!
Thank you, that was the description of an altered dom chord that I needed to understand it.
I still play thru one of the first courses I bought from Truefire, your 50 Jazz Blues Licks, 2012, when I see you teach and demonstrate these changes...