JOE PASS inspired Jazz guitar rhythms lesson on chord comping and melodic bass lines – 6:55 min

In this lesson Mike teaches some fun JOE PASS inspired Jazz guitar rhythm chord comping. Mike teaches chord comping with melodic bass line construction ideas. First Mike goes over the chords he will be using in the lesson. We are in the key of C major and the chords are a Cmaj9 the I chord, A7#5, D7#9, G7#5. This is a I-VI-II-V progression that is very common in jazz. Mike teaches about the chord substitution or comping to make the chords dominant 7ths. Then Mike gets into teaching construction of the bass lines. THis way you just wont be strumming chords but running cool bass lines along with teh chords. Try these concepts and put your own spin on them – try to work up some other cool bass lines to use over this progression and try in different keys – enjoy!

More octave ideas and dreamy chords in a jazzy style – 6:07 min

Jazz guitar lesson on beginner jazz rhythms and chords – 5:49 min

In this lesson Mike Scuilli teaches some fun beginner jazz chords and jazzy rhythms. This lesson is more focused for the beginners who want to start playing some jazz chords and rhythms. Mike teaches some standard 2-5-1 progressions in various keys using basic chord voicings. Mike starts with minor 7th chords and then moves to some various forms of dominant 7th chords and various forms of major 7th chords. Learn the chord voicings and get all the notes to ring true. Mike then put the chords into a 2-5-1 progression, which is the standard in jazz much like the 1-4-5 is the standard in blues. Mike then teaches some fun rhythms using these chords – easy! Mike then adds some bass alterations for color and rhythm. Practice these progressions in different keys and keep learning some new chords to add.

Jazzy rhythm and lead guitar inspired by Dave Brubeck part1 – 7:53 min

In this two part lesson Finbar teaches some easy and fun jazzy rhythm and lead lines in the style of Dave Brubeck. This is part one and here Finbar teaches the chords and rhythm that will be used throughout the lessons. This lesson is in off timing and not in 4/4 but rather in five. Fin teaches the timing and goes over how to swing the feel in this timing. Fin teaches how to fingerpick the rhythm and get the bass note to ring out giving the bass notes then chord feel as you go through the Am7 and Bm7 chords. Be sure to tune into part two for the lead line examples and scales you can use lesson. Have fun and keep on rocking!

Jazzy rhythm and lead guitar inspired by Dave Brubeck part2 – 5:17 min

In this two part lesson Finbar teaches some easy and fun jazzy rhythm and lead lines in the style of Dave Brubeck. This is part two and will go over the lead lines in this style. These lead lines are based on the A minor Pentatonic Blues Scale. Finbar teaches you the scale and then breaks the lick down piece by piece. Learn some new blues scales positions and try coming up with your own licks using this scale in this style and try playing the lines over the jazzy rhythms. Add the b5 note to the minor pentatonic scale and you have the blues scale. Have fun and keep on rocking!

Jazzy Bossa Nova lesson in the style of Girl From Ipanema – 9:03 min

In this lesson Mike Sculli teaches some cool jazzy Bossa Nova rhythms. Mike takes you through all the cool jazzy chords as well as how to fingerpick the bass notes and get that Bossa Nova sounds. The Bossa Nova style is a very popular style in the Jazz world. This lesson will get you started on basic Bossa Nova rhythm and feel down. Make sure to practice all the chords and get all the notes of each chord to ring true. Take your time with the progression working it up slow at first and speed it up over time – enjoy!

Jazz chords lesson with walking bass line rhythms – 8:43 min

In this lesson Mike Sculli teaches some awesome jazz chords plus how to add walking basslines between the chords. This is a real workout that will push your playing to the next level. This is more of a jazz style blues comping with some new chords and bass lines. Mike takes you through all the chords as well as the fast moving notes are all tabbed out. This is in the key of F using a lot of dominant chords. Be sure and get all the notes of each chord to ring true. Take the lines slow and first and raise them up to speed over time. Add these chords to your playing and make them your own. Enjoy and keep on rockinG!