Jazz Guitar Improvisation for Beginners

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  • @FretDojo
    @FretDojo  3 роки тому +3

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    • @zaydlayton3459
      @zaydlayton3459 3 роки тому

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      I was stupid forgot my password. I would love any tricks you can give me.

  • @p1h1i1l1i1p123
    @p1h1i1l1i1p123 6 років тому +59

    My god. I think this video may have unlocked jazz for me. I can’t wait to play my guitar and watch at the same time.

    • @rittis013
      @rittis013 6 років тому

      Same bro i was interesting to try new styles and this vid unlocked me

    • @simphiwek6321
      @simphiwek6321 3 роки тому +1

      I'm watching this Video late at night..the only reason why i can't pick mine up is that the Neighbours are will hear the sound and complain..This is something I've also been searching for a long time..👌😎

    • @SponkADonk
      @SponkADonk 6 місяців тому

      ​@@rittis013I unlocked so hard bro

  • @digitaldrive1192
    @digitaldrive1192 2 роки тому +6

    nice break down, the 4ths really do sound horn like.

  • @joelabramson1
    @joelabramson1 2 роки тому +7

    Finally, someone who really knows how to teach beginning Jazz. Thank you!!!

    • @FretDojo
      @FretDojo  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks Joel! Glad you enjoyed the video

  • @adriyanmusic
    @adriyanmusic Рік тому +6

    You wanna play Jazz ,here you have everything you need to know , now get your guitar and go practice , I'll do that too
    Thank you Maestro 🎸

  • @johannamit4388
    @johannamit4388 7 місяців тому +3

    Excellent tutorial, the best on how to start jazz improvisation. Thank you.

    • @FretDojo
      @FretDojo  7 місяців тому

      Glad you found it helpful!

  • @danaeverhart6487
    @danaeverhart6487 7 років тому +9

    I've been trying to teach myself jazz now for 2 years, finally someone has given me the info I've been looking for💫Bravo sir!👌🏻these bits of information, have brought my skill level to the next step, and put my playing of smooth fusion/rock/jazz to the next awaited level.

  • @drsteviejasengnsangma8739
    @drsteviejasengnsangma8739 2 роки тому +6

    Six long years but yet the best video on approach to Jazz solos..

    • @FretDojo
      @FretDojo  2 роки тому

      Thanks so much Stevie glad you have found this helpful!

  • @alanofwales2583
    @alanofwales2583 3 роки тому +8

    Learning jazz guitar for 5 or 6 years, still can't solo - great and clear layout of the basics, thanks Greg, this is a big help! Subscribing and heading to your web site right now

    • @FretDojo
      @FretDojo  3 роки тому

      Glad you found this helpful Alan! Yes check out my website - lots of resources on how to build your improvisation skills there 👍

  • @Jeff271951
    @Jeff271951 9 років тому +4

    Hey Greg, this is awesome! I've always loved the jazz improvisation sound but could never figure out how they do it. This "simple" video shows me how to get that sound without having to get bogged down in all the theory of it. For me, this is a MAJOR step forward! Thanks for posting it. I hope there's more of this kind of teaching on your website... I'm headed there next.

    • @FretDojo
      @FretDojo  9 років тому +1

      +Jeff Lewis Hi Jeff, glad you enjoyed the post! My site www.fretdojo.com is fairly new at the time of writing however just published a new post on jazz chord melody playing. There will be lots of new material on jazz guitar playing coming soon. Cheers, Greg

  • @jodyguilbeaux8225
    @jodyguilbeaux8225 Рік тому +2

    this concept really quickly brings you to the jazz guitar improv, that i like. making lines with these licks and permutations. hear the lines in your head and bringing it to the guitar, thanks fret dojo, another great video.

  • @Predador9135
    @Predador9135 8 років тому +3

    The way you explain makes everything easier to understand!! Thanks so much!

    • @gregorourke1
      @gregorourke1 8 років тому

      Great to hear you found this helpful Arthur!

  • @JeremyHerman1
    @JeremyHerman1 5 років тому +2

    This is the way I learned to play years ago. One thing I would like to point out is by practicing these techniques in each position first and then learn each closed position of the natural, harmonic, melodic, and blues scales , all of the approach notes and enclosed notes exist within each of the minor scale variations. Not just the particular minor key but its relative and parallel major. Very cool. Thanks for the refresher!!

  • @hypnagoog
    @hypnagoog 5 років тому +7

    Finally a simple useful approach for those who want learn jazz improvisation. Thx m8.

  • @jaredstanfield267
    @jaredstanfield267 6 років тому +3

    This might be the best jazz soloing video I’ve ever watched. Solid, to the point, and with practical tips that you can put into action right now. Great work and thank you!

  • @brubeker12
    @brubeker12 2 роки тому +3

    My eyes have been opened with this I been struggling for a while with improvisation this has helped so much

  • @newcity6767
    @newcity6767 8 років тому +3

    This is such a huge benefit of trying to get that jazzy sound ! love it dude keep it up !

    • @FretDojo
      @FretDojo  8 років тому +1

      +Jordy Boy Thanks for watching Jordy!

  • @carpetpro9903
    @carpetpro9903 4 роки тому +8

    Thanks, haven't found anything like this on you tube, been playing a long time, but having difficulty ,trying to sound jazz like , just this one lesson, I'm getting the idea, thanks for taking the time to unveil the mystery!!! Please keep it up!

    • @daoyang223
      @daoyang223 4 роки тому +1

      when I try to sound jazz, I sound like I'm just playing a pop guitar solo in A major scale.

  • @seanhennessey9869
    @seanhennessey9869 5 років тому +6

    nice simple explanation of something I have always known yet never articulated, thus my playing is sort of sloppy...thanks, this was a good lesson, very clearly explained

  • @ollies246
    @ollies246 8 років тому +3

    This video is exactly what I've been looking for. Extremely helpful, thanks

  • @patrickblay7684
    @patrickblay7684 Рік тому +3

    Tremendous lesson so well explained.
    Thank you so much for teaching us how to start driving towards the Jazz road.

  • @andreacapitosta
    @andreacapitosta 8 років тому +3

    Excellent!
    In this way, the approach is simple and results are immediately tangible.
    So you can be encouraged to study.
    Thank You!

  • @NateAnderson69
    @NateAnderson69 6 років тому +1

    I've been playing for roughly ten years. THIS IS WHAT I HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR. I've memorized all of the pentatonic patterns, but I've always stayed to a blues style, and haven't been able to break out of my usual bluesy vocabulary. Can't wait to smoke a legal joint (Canada things, woot woot) and chill out to this. Thank you so, so much!!

  • @boblandess9349
    @boblandess9349 5 років тому +3

    NICE LESSON ... played the minor pentatonic scale instinctively before I ever knew what it was ... all of my solos were built around it ... this now gives me some new options to incorporate ... not so random but with a focus on specific basics for riffs ... COOL ... makes for great phrasing ...
    NEVER TOO LATE TO LEARN ... THANKS !!!

  • @kjguitarman
    @kjguitarman 3 роки тому +4

    Such a different yet highly effective approach to playing jazz solos. Thank you!!

    • @FretDojo
      @FretDojo  3 роки тому

      It's a pleasure KJ - glad you enjoyed!

  • @freeman3061
    @freeman3061 5 років тому +3

    I LOVE YOU. Finally. Simple. To the point. So HELPFUL

  • @replicated
    @replicated 4 роки тому +5

    Thank you so much! These tips will help me improvise a lot better playing other styles. Best video on improvising I have seen.

  • @toto8918
    @toto8918 5 років тому +4

    OMG.I am so lucky to have found your channel. Thank you for your amazing lesson.

  • @matthaines9400
    @matthaines9400 8 років тому +1

    This is the best thing I've come across for a very long time. Really useful approaches without getting too caught up in the theory like many do. Thanks very much. Subscribed

  • @weforever137
    @weforever137 Рік тому +2

    Half way through this video i cant wait to pick up my guitar and have a blast at using fourths in a jazz style in ascending and descending. Fabulous video, ps 5am in 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 and played for many years. Just never Jazz so im intrigued. Thanks 👍👍

  • @abrahamtzm3783
    @abrahamtzm3783 6 місяців тому +2

    Wish I had this video recommended 8 years ago 😭. Great work!!!

    • @FretDojo
      @FretDojo  6 місяців тому

      So glad you found it helpful Abraham!

  • @fang-weiliu4815
    @fang-weiliu4815 5 років тому +3

    This is soooooo good and clear!! You are amazing. It’s like we finally see how magic trick works for the first time. Thank you!!

  • @geoffbeauchamp5861
    @geoffbeauchamp5861 6 років тому +3

    Great to see some of the techniques broken down into easy to practise parts

  • @anibezechisom458
    @anibezechisom458 4 роки тому +7

    This is the type of vid I've been looking for. Good one

  • @Xdrummer3000
    @Xdrummer3000 7 років тому +5

    This is literally EXACTLY the video I was looking for. Thank you so much.

  • @glencruciani
    @glencruciani 7 років тому +1

    This video is excellent! Your approach is so simple and useful for guitarist looking to get into jazz. Thanks for putting this together.

  • @gillouismangualrivera7013
    @gillouismangualrivera7013 6 років тому +2

    OMG!! This is golden!!! This is what I’ve been looking for since I remember playing the guitar, this is a game changer right here! 🙌🏾

  • @orangeapple681
    @orangeapple681 6 років тому +1

    I love the positive message behind being bored with your playing. Thanks for the video.

  • @07LUTE70
    @07LUTE70 2 роки тому +7

    I really like your approach to teaching jazz it's beginning to make sense to me greeat job.Maybe you could do a lesson about setting up your amp for best jazz tone and other tips. I think this is really over looked by many teachers.

  • @marcobrocks1490
    @marcobrocks1490 7 років тому +1

    Great lesson...so quiet and cool...thanks for sharing...Greetings from North Germany

  • @billylawson1695
    @billylawson1695 6 років тому +1

    Man, such simple techniques, but they sure make playing look and sound full and skillful!

  • @andreacampagna5847
    @andreacampagna5847 6 років тому +1

    I will thank you so much. This single lesson just change completely my way to approach, as blues student, the jazz guita playing! Well done!!!

  • @MisjaCeline
    @MisjaCeline 8 років тому +2

    Thank you for posting this Greg. So helpful! And it really made me enjoy practicing again:)

    • @FretDojo
      @FretDojo  8 років тому

      That's fantastic to hear - I'm glad you've been inspired to practice again!!

  • @Ganzie2000
    @Ganzie2000 7 років тому +2

    This is an incredible approach to teaching jazz for begginers. Amazing tutorial. Dude you should write a book.

  • @Artsssssss
    @Artsssssss 8 років тому +3

    just genius and easy to follow, thank you!

    • @FretDojo
      @FretDojo  8 років тому

      Glad you liked this video Artie!

  • @martijnwh
    @martijnwh 8 років тому +2

    Greg thanks for the great video, this is exactly what I have been looking for!

    • @FretDojo
      @FretDojo  8 років тому

      My pleasure, glad you found it useful :)

  • @SamuelAmegan
    @SamuelAmegan 2 роки тому +5

    Simple! Very good teacher 🎉

  • @rondorko
    @rondorko 6 років тому

    Well done! You are correct in saying that most people trying to learn the jazz vocabulary just haven't found the right way of learning for them. I absolutely love jazz but haven't been able to make sense out of it in a way that translates to lyrical improv. I stumbled on your site and finally found a way of learning that works for me. Thank you for posting your knowledge. I have been having so much fun and even my wife said my playing improved over night.

  • @jacktoddy9783
    @jacktoddy9783 5 років тому +3

    Excellent for my level of Jazz - very helpful - much appreciated.

  • @plumhunter9158
    @plumhunter9158 6 років тому +1

    Thanks, Greg. I am a member of Matt's jazz guitar group. A great teacher. Looks like he did a great job with your talents.

  • @rickjensen2717
    @rickjensen2717 Рік тому +3

    Great lesson Greg 👏

  • @TheJamesclementcook
    @TheJamesclementcook 5 років тому +2

    Really solid and excellent been trying to find Lucid explanation like this for years

  • @jdavis6650
    @jdavis6650 3 роки тому +6

    Been playing guitar for 35 years and Jazz for 33. The secret: there is no secret. You have to study, practice and have some (not too much) natural talent. Shortcuts are very useful for people who do not want to study and practice.

    • @avisaiko5354
      @avisaiko5354 3 роки тому +3

      But there is no UA-cam 35 years ago...

  • @DenNationishere
    @DenNationishere 6 років тому +2

    Never thought the day id finally learn to improvise guitar would be today. thank u!

  • @andrewgould1001
    @andrewgould1001 8 років тому +1

    thanks for talking about approach notes didn't understand them before I watched this vid thanks for sharing the knowledge

    • @FretDojo
      @FretDojo  8 років тому +1

      +Andrew Gould My pleasure Andrew, approach notes are a really important jazz vocabulary concept so worth working on for sure.

  • @MzalMzal
    @MzalMzal 2 роки тому +2

    This taught me so much, glad I found this video.

  • @PepeSanchez2222
    @PepeSanchez2222 7 років тому +1

    That a very good lesson. Without complicated teorical concepts. Thanks a lot!

  • @WebbChannel1
    @WebbChannel1 7 років тому +4

    Excellent concept of making the scales more interesting BUT what I would have liked is not only the improvisation but also what CHORDS go with the scale so the player is totally self sufficient instead of using backing tracks. For Example: Playing half the scale and then throwing in a couple easy jazz chords that would fit, then continue with the scale and then add more easy chords. some people out there (like me) who are at the novice/intermediate level) just want to sound good. Play some George Benson and you will have a better idea of what I mean - thank you for your efforts, I really enjoyed your video. Hope you take it to the next level.

  • @dandedee1
    @dandedee1 8 років тому +3

    Some excellent tips here - cheers!!!

  • @alexanderg7940
    @alexanderg7940 3 роки тому +4

    Had a concert in 3 days and still hadn’t made a solo, this helped alot!

    • @gregorourke1
      @gregorourke1 3 роки тому

      Great to hear you found this video useful!

  • @zach9809
    @zach9809 7 років тому +1

    This is a great lesson for people like me who have been playing for awhile and really want learn how to improvise.

  • @vinnyvalens1581
    @vinnyvalens1581 7 років тому +2

    finally someone breaks it down properly!

  • @pansonapanda
    @pansonapanda 6 років тому +3

    They you so much for this! I've been trying to finding the right lesson for me to start of my improvision but i'm still a beginner at preforming jazz.

  • @NebulousWyatt
    @NebulousWyatt 7 років тому +1

    Oh my God this is the best explanation ever. Thank you so much, you're the man!

  • @thestarshavefallen
    @thestarshavefallen 3 роки тому +11

    This is like the Rosetta Stone for rock metal soloists to transition into jazz

    • @FretDojo
      @FretDojo  3 роки тому +1

      Glad this was helpful Roko!

  • @wp9847
    @wp9847 4 роки тому +4

    Thanks alot. This helps me play jazz solos better.

  • @MrLevi5010
    @MrLevi5010 7 років тому +2

    Brilliant tutorial - thank you...

  • @sicboi2543
    @sicboi2543 6 років тому +3

    Sweet i just played a jazz solo over one of my songs i wrote today is a great day cheets mate

  • @yudipitre5720
    @yudipitre5720 2 роки тому +2

    Love it 😀 I must learn this. Thank you
    For doing slow for beginners like me.

  • @tedydjajawinata2480
    @tedydjajawinata2480 5 років тому +3

    This is the best for my level! You're a very good teacher! Many thanks!

  • @dimpstyler6142
    @dimpstyler6142 8 років тому +1

    thank you so much for this lesson. it's so helpful

  • @tubeman1983
    @tubeman1983 2 роки тому +1

    Great insight into the approach and mindset to jazz soloing! I'd love to see more videos on "jazz guitar vocabulary". Subscribed! 👍

  • @karinjahn-walter6261
    @karinjahn-walter6261 5 років тому +4

    This helped me a lot. Thank You!

  • @hannaobrc1947
    @hannaobrc1947 5 років тому +4

    Used to play pentatonic up and down and now trying do this i got my fingers "do not move " to play jazz lol..i know need to practice more..great video for us beginers..

  • @cunecao
    @cunecao 5 років тому +3

    Dude, thanks so much for sharing this knowledge.

  • @osifochristopher8066
    @osifochristopher8066 29 днів тому +1

    Nice lesson

    • @FretDojo
      @FretDojo  20 днів тому

      Thanks for watching!

  • @Joseph124269
    @Joseph124269 2 роки тому +12

    Is your guitar tone sounding good because of the guitar or you used eq? How to make the guitar having that thick sound?

    • @FretDojo
      @FretDojo  2 роки тому +7

      Thanks for asking! I use no effects on the amp and just roll the tone knob all the way down to get that thick sound.

    • @piposanchez
      @piposanchez 2 роки тому +4

      Think of pickup selector and tone knob as your eq! Neck is for the mids + lows (good for clean/jazz sound), middle pickup is like a hybrid, and bridge pickup = hotter signal, more gain, brighter sound (good to stand out). A UA-cam vid can probably explain it better 😅

  • @stanuitm.7749
    @stanuitm.7749 7 років тому +3

    great video...it sounds really jazzy..
    i learn all the scales and arpeggio's tried everything but it did not sound jazzy...
    also a little bit like this video...but now the bell starts ringing...thanks

    • @grimwig33
      @grimwig33 7 років тому +1

      Ditto, Stan! Had the same thought!

  • @oi1e319
    @oi1e319 6 років тому +1

    Thank you so much from Thailand. I finally got somewhere to start having an idea.

  • @JuanVargasCalderon
    @JuanVargasCalderon 7 років тому +1

    thank you for this, excellent explanation

  •  8 років тому +1

    Great! You´ve got a subscriber here. Greetings from Brazil!

    • @FretDojo
      @FretDojo  8 років тому

      +Luís Bettinelli Hi from Australia Luis! Thanks for subscribing!

  • @captainsolaris2593
    @captainsolaris2593 4 роки тому +2

    it seems that i found the right place. thanks!

  • @saurabhmehendale4579
    @saurabhmehendale4579 8 років тому +2

    nice and really helpful to start jazz.....

    • @FretDojo
      @FretDojo  8 років тому

      Glad you found this video helpful Saurabh!

  • @BrendonFerullo16
    @BrendonFerullo16 8 років тому +1

    Great tips and concepts, thank you!

    • @gregorourke1
      @gregorourke1 8 років тому

      My pleasure Brendon, happy soloing!

  • @OrbEmber
    @OrbEmber 6 років тому

    Approach notes and enclosure notes on the pentatonic !!! wow, thanks man, thats a great lesson, cheers mate.

  • @kellykimball5905
    @kellykimball5905 5 років тому

    super intuitive way for experienced players to learn some jazz techniques thanks so much

  • @AchikGuitarTutorial
    @AchikGuitarTutorial 6 років тому

    Thank you so much 😘 for your ideas

  • @YTJamTracks
    @YTJamTracks 7 років тому

    Nice one

  • @md4645
    @md4645 6 років тому +1

    A very pleasent example how to learn jazzy sound

  • @arlohollander1222
    @arlohollander1222 7 років тому +1

    thank you so much! Very helpful!

  • @PokaToka
    @PokaToka 3 роки тому +3

    Wow!! it makes jazz easier to me

    • @FretDojo
      @FretDojo  3 роки тому

      Glad you found this helpful Zonayed!

  • @berbsrodel4681
    @berbsrodel4681 4 роки тому +3

    This is great! Thank you so much.

  • @calvinmasters6159
    @calvinmasters6159 5 років тому +3

    This is gold.

  • @jewellove895
    @jewellove895 7 років тому +1

    VERY GOOD LESSON..I AM FEELING IT ;)

  • @agentstank2578
    @agentstank2578 2 роки тому +1

    Fantastic lesson!!! Thank you!!! 🎉

  • @SandroMassarani
    @SandroMassarani 3 роки тому

    Wonderful jazz vibes from a pentatonic. Great video!!

  • @derekavery9986
    @derekavery9986 2 роки тому +1

    man thnx so much for this video ive learned so much from it

  • @alpo1384
    @alpo1384 7 років тому

    Fantastic, I Was waiting for this long time- it opened up the new world me... thanks- great job!

  • @martinouimet6486
    @martinouimet6486 7 років тому

    Great lesson. Thanks.
    Matt.

  • @roelmontez6925
    @roelmontez6925 8 років тому +1

    wow, excelent video!!