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30 Jazz lesson playing techniques outside the key in the style of CHICK COREA – 8:55 min

Jazz lesson playing techniques outside the key in the style of CHICK COREA – 8:55 min

In this lesson Mike Sculli teaches some soloing techniques inspired by Chick Corea, Pat Martino, John Coltrane, and Pat Methany. This lesson focus on playing outside the key for some different tones and sounds. Mike will be using the Pentatonic scale for these examples. This lesson is in the key of C and playing a 2 5 1 progression. Mike shows the scales that he will play and discusses which scales are used over which chords. Mike explains the theory behind playing certain scales over each chord and why they work. Then he takes it outside by moving up half steps over the dominant chord which gives us all the altered tones which work over the dominant chord. Check out the lesson and try to go outside for some cool unexpected sounds.

Category: Jazz
Instructor: NextLevelGuitar
Total Time: 8:55 min

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28 The exotic Phrygian Dominant scale usage and techniques – 6:46 min

The exotic Phrygian Dominant scale usage and techniques – 6:46 min

In this jazz lesson Mike Sculli teaches all about the Phrygian Dominant scale and its usage. Mike discusses the Dominant flat9 chord that has been used throughout many musical genres and especially jazz. This lesson is in the key of A and Mike plays over the A7b9 chord. To get to the A Phrygian Dominant Scale you just start from the 5th degree or 5th note of the D Harmonic Minor Scale. This scale has a very exotic sound. Try to get the scale down and play it over a dominant flat 9 chord. This sound has been used often like in the song Caravan, Greek or Spanish music, and metal music you will hear this scale. Give it a try and play it over backing tracks in various keys. Enjoy!

Category: Jazz
Instructor: NextLevelGuitar
Total Time: 6:46 min

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53 Gypsy Jazz arpeggios and soloing in the Django style – 8:24 min

Gypsy Jazz arpeggios and soloing in the Django style – 8:24 min

In this lesson Jeff Ross teaches soloing concepts and arpeggios in the Django style. This lesson is in the key of Am and these licks can be utilized in many Gypsy Jazz applications and tunes. Jeff gets into the Am arpeggio and teaches the most proficient ways to finger the lines and arpeggios using one finger bars. The line moves from an Am to an E chord and Jeff teaches the licks at both slow and regular speeds. Try these licks over the Am jam tracks at the end of this section and work them into your playing arsenal. Jeff uses techniques like trilling to give the lick some added color. Use these techniques throughout your playing and make them your own – get creative with them!

Category: Jazz
Instructor: NextLevelGuitar
Total Time: 8:24 min

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52 Gypsy Jazz triad devices in the Django style – 9:41 min

Gypsy Jazz triad devices in the Django style – 9:41 min

In this lesson Jeff Ross teaches some triad devices in the Django style. These triads are very similar to what you may hear in a blues tune. But here we will be utilizing them in the Gypsy Jazz style. Jeff first teaches the picking patterns to be utilized when playing these runs. Remember that the Gypsy picking technique incorporates downstrokes to get that Gypsy tone. Jeff then teaches how to move these triad shapes around on the neck. It a cool device that you can use over all your playing – practice these chord riffs slow at first and work up the speed over time – enjoy!

Category: Jazz
Instructor: NextLevelGuitar
Total Time: 9:41 min

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59 Gypsy Jazz soloing lines and concepts in the style of Avalon pt2 – 9:44 min

Gypsy Jazz soloing lines and concepts in the style of Avalon pt2 – 9:44 min

In this Gypsy Jazz lesson Jeff Ross teaches some soloing patterns that can be played over the rhythm from the previous lesson inspired by Avalon. This is part two of a two part lesson inspired by Avalon. In this lesson Jeff gets into playing over each chord, the C7 and F and goes over soloing concepts to phrase your licks and arpeggios together. This lesson use a common chord sequence in the key of F and the progression starts on the V chord with a C7 dominant chord. Then the progression goes to an F chord. Be sure and check out part one also and get creative with these rhythms and melody lines. Add variation to the solo lines and make them your own.

Category: Jazz
Instructor: NextLevelGuitar
Total Time: 9:44 min

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58 Gypsy Jazz rhythm and melody lines in the style of Avalon pt1 – 7:46 min

Gypsy Jazz rhythm and melody lines in the style of Avalon pt1 – 7:46 min

In this Gypsy Jazz lesson Jeff Ross teaches some rhythm and melody lines inspired by Avalon. This is part one of a two part lesson inspired by Avalon. In this lesson we use a common chord sequence in the key of F and the progression starts on the V chord with a C7 dominant chord. Then the progression goes to an F chord. Jeff goes over the groove utilized with the strum hand in typical Gypsy Jazz swing. Jeff also teaches an alternating bass line with the rhythm. Jeff also gives plenty of rhythm and strumming tips along the way in this lesson. Be sure and check out part two and get creative with these rhythms and melody lines.

Category: Jazz
Instructor: NextLevelGuitar
Total Time: 7:46 min

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31 Jazz country swing doublestop chord licks and riffs – 9:37 min

Jazz country swing doublestop chord licks and riffs – 9:37 min

In this lesson Jeff Ross teaches some devices and techniques in a jazzy-country-swing genre. These riffs are based on doublestop chordal type riffs. And these devices can be used throughout yoru playing so be sure and try them in other musical applications and jams. These licks are in the key of C and Jeff fingerpicks these licks but you can use a pick if you are more comfortable. But Jeff likes the tone he gets from his fingers in this lesson – try both and see what sounds best to your ears. Experiment with these licks and devices and vary them to put your own spin on them. Practice over jam tracks and move to all keys! ROck on!

Category: Jazz
Instructor: NextLevelGuitar
Total Time: 9:37 min

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13 Jazzy lead lines in the bebop style of Charlie Parker and Miles Davis – 11:04 min

Jazzy lead lines in the bebop style of Charlie Parker and Miles Davis – 11:04 min

In this lesson Mike Sculli teaches some fun jazz lines in the style of Charlie Parker and Miles Davis late 40s early 50’s bebop style. Mike first goes over the chords and then the jazzy lines that he plays over the chords. This is a 2-5-1 progression in the key of C major. Mike demonstrates the groove of the rhythm and then gets into the lead line. First learn a F major7 arpeggio to start off the line and MIke goes over each section of the line. Learn some chromatic steps technique adding in some passing tones – very useful device that you often hear in jazz. Be sure and lay the chords down and practice this line slow and work up the speed. Be sure and experiment and vary it and make it your own – enjoy!

Category: Jazz
Instructor: NextLevelGuitar
Total Time: 11:4 min

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07 Jazzy lead guitar ideas using octaves and Dorian Blues scales – 12:54 min

Jazzy lead guitar ideas using octaves and Dorian Blues scales – 12:54 min

IN this lesson Ben Zinn teaches some jazzy lead guitar devices and licks in the Van Morrison style. Ben first teaches the jazzy vamp rhythmically with Am7 and Bm7 chords. Ben goes over a few different ways to play the chords and rhythms and you want to get comfortable with these voicings. Then gets into the lead guitar section of the lesson and starts by teaching octave playing with fun patterns that sound really jazzy over these changes. Ben teaches how to phrase the octaves together for some cool lead melody. Ben then teaches some cool hybrid box shape scales that he build some licks with. Then are blended scales between Dorian and Blues scales. Learn these scales and then build some of your own licks that you can whip out. Lay this rhythm down and practice these octaves, scales, and devices over the track – have fun!

Category: Jazz
Instructor: NextLevelGuitar
Total Time: 12:54 min

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19 Learn the WHOLE TONE scale and Jazz applications – 6:38 min

Learn the WHOLE TONE scale and Jazz applications – 6:38 min

In this lesson Mike Sculli teaches the whole tone scale and how to apply it in jazzy applications. Many big name players use this scale to get a more “outside” type of sound. Chick Corea, Pat Metheny. and John Scofield are just a few who often use this scale. This scale is also referred to as the “dream sequence” scale used often in movies when the actors are dreaming. This is a cool scale to use over dominant chords and it sounds super killer. Mike takes you through the scale patterns in the key of G and then gets into some examples. Add this killer scale into your playing arsenal and practice it over jam tracks – enjoy!

Category: Jazz
Instructor: NextLevelGuitar
Total Time: 6:38 min

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30 Jazz lesson playing techniques outside the key in the style of CHICK COREA – 8:55 min

30 Jazz lesson playing techniques outside the key in the style of CHICK COREA – 8:55 min

28 The exotic Phrygian Dominant scale usage and techniques – 6:46 min

53 Gypsy Jazz arpeggios and soloing in the Django style – 8:24 min

52 Gypsy Jazz triad devices in the Django style – 9:41 min

59 Gypsy Jazz soloing lines and concepts in the style of Avalon pt2 – 9:44 min

58 Gypsy Jazz rhythm and melody lines in the style of Avalon pt1 – 7:46 min

31 Jazz country swing doublestop chord licks and riffs – 9:37 min

13 Jazzy lead lines in the bebop style of Charlie Parker and Miles Davis – 11:04 min

07 Jazzy lead guitar ideas using octaves and Dorian Blues scales – 12:54 min

19 Learn the WHOLE TONE scale and Jazz applications – 6:38 min

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