Jazz for the Curious Guitarist from Udemy

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Learning objectives

Jazz chords.
Solo using every arpeggio.
Extensive music theory.
Play & construct any scale that exists.
Relative modes across the fretboard.

All guitar basics.
Advanced scales & soloing techniques.
Chord progressions & practice jam examples.
Tablature and reading music.
Altered theory.

Jazz chords.
Solo using every arpeggio.
Extensive music theory.
Play & construct any scale that exists.
Relative modes across the fretboard.
All guitar basics.
Advanced scales & soloing techniques.
Chord progressions & practice jam examples.
Tablature and reading music.
Altered theory.

Syllabus

Learn all guitar fundamentals from the very beginning, including string names, reading tab, finding notes, open & barre chords, rhythm, arpeggios, techniques, and the major scale.

Welcome to the Course

Learn the string names, how to read tab (tablature), and how to find any note on your guitar.

Learn all of your open chords including major, minor, 7th, and minor 7th.

Learn your major & minor barre chords each in two different positions.

Learn your major & minor arpeggios throughout the fretboard.

Learn to count all rhythms in both duple & triple time and learn to tap, strum, and pick using this new skill.

The the most popular scale in jazz - and the world.

Learn the guitar techniques that will make your playing special, such as hammer ons, pull offs, slides, bends, and vibrato.

In this section, we will begin learning and playing jazz. We'll work on various 7th chords, relative chords, modes, extended arpeggios, and soloing over chord progressions.

Learn multiple positions of dominant 7, minor 7, major 7, m7b5, and diminished 7th chords.

Learn how & what chords work well together in relation to the major scale notes.

Learn all of the relative modes, the seven shapes of the major scale that traverse the entire fretboard. This is a wonderful awakening for your guitar solos.

We will expand on our relative chords grid by including the respective 7th chords for each scale degree.

Learn the extended 7th arpeggios to solo over any 7th chord perfectly.

Use all of your skills to solo throughout the relative C chords in this tutorial. Modes, arpeggios, and various chord combinations are fully explored.

We continue our jazz journey learning more extended chords like 6's and 9's as well as their arpeggios and interaction with relative chords, plus various chords, ii V I change, and chord numbering.

Learn the variations and positions of 6th and 9th chords.

We continue to expand on our relative chord grid using all extensions to the 9th degree.

Learn to arpeggiate all variations of 6th and 9th arpeggios to solo over them with perfection.

Learn the shapes & theory of various chord types, such as sus, add, and slash chords.

Take a deeper look at the Nashville numbering system and a full workup of the notes for all 12 music keys.

Learn the most common chord change in jazz.

We continue our jazz journey with a study of note intervals, relative chords to the final 13th extension, 11th & 13th arpeggios, chord tones, dyads, learning to read standard music notation, and more.

Learn how to decipher notes, scales, and chords using intervals.

Learn the shapes of the remaining extended chords, the 6/9, 11th, and 13th variations and how they work within the relative chord grid.

Learn to arpeggiate the remaining extended chords to create perfect solos over those chords.

Learn one of the best-kept secrets of jazz soloing - chord tones. Also, learn about using dyads to create mini chords within your soloing.

Learn to read music the traditional way - using the standard notation staff. I will teach you a simple method to get you reading music for the guitar immediately.

We will use a cool jazz concept to arrange our scale chords in an interesting way for us to practice soloing all of our arpeggios & scales/modes.

Still on our jazz jouney, we will learn about altered chords, altered arpeggios, augmented, diminished, and super locrian scales, as well as chromatic passing chord concepts.

Learn all about altered chords and how & when to use them, as well as a practice jam with altered chords.

Learn the arpeggios for altered chords and how to construct them in the moment.

Learn the whole tone (or augmented) scale and how & when to use it to solo over altered chords.

Learn the most versatile scale for soloing over altered chords - the 7th mode of the melodic minor scale.

Learn the diminished scale and how to use it, including all basic diminished theory.

Learn how to add passing diminshed 7th chords chromatically beside any other chord, as well as a great trick for passing 9b5 descending chords.

As we come to the conclusion of our course, we'll learn more passing chord concepts, tritone substitution & secondary dominants, advanced pentatonics, bebop scales, and finish with chord progressions.

Learn to pass dominant & altered chords chromatically approaching any chord.

Learn about tritone substitution and how to pass a secondary dominant over any chord.

Get a crash course in major & minor pentatonic scales, then learn how to use them in extreme ways to solo over major, minor, & dominant chords.

Learn how to construct these 8-tone scales (based on the major scale) to access some interesting new tones for a jazzy sound.

Use chords, arpeggios, & scales to play through this progression of jazz chords.

Congratulations on completing this course! Great work, well done! I will be giving you some final thoughts on what you can do next for playing and listening to jazz. Thank you for going through this course with me!

We are continuing our jazz guitar education with ongoing jazz lessons. Periodically, new video lessons will be added and you'll be notified via Educational Announcement emails.

We'll discuss what the term 'dominant' means in music and the clues that it's giving us.

In this video, we'll discuss how to apply the dominant characteristics to the Phrygian mode.

In this video, we'll discuss how to apply the dominant characteristics to the Lydian mode.

We'll learn all about altered chords (alt chords) naming, creating, & playing.

We'll learn about the CmM7 chord (C minor major 7th) in three different positions.

We'll learn all about creating dim7 chords (diminished 7th) in various positions, as well as the special ways that they move symmetrically.

We'll learn more about the differences between straight (normal) 8th notes and swinging (triplet-feel) 8th notes - the staple of jazz & blues.

It's time to apply everything that you've learned while you solo over these backing tracks. Be creative, push yourself to come up with new melodies, and have fun!

Solo over these backing tracks. Be creative, push yourself to come up with new melodies, and have fun!

Bonus Lecture

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Develops all jazz chords, which is essential knowledge for this genre

Develops soloing skills using every arpeggio, which is core to improvising

Develops extensive music theory knowledge, which is indispensable for this subject

Develops ability to play and construct any scale that exists, which is a key skill for this genre

Develops knowledge of relative modes across the fretboard, which is an advanced skill

Develops all guitar basics, making this suitable for beginners

Develops advanced techniques, which will help intermediate and advanced learners

Develops chord progressions and practice jam examples, which provide a hands-on approach to learning

Covers tablature and reading music, which provides a foundation for guitar playing

Provides training in altered theory, which is a sophisticated subject matter

Reviews summary

Engaging jazz guitar course

According to students, this course is engaging, informative, and well-suited for beginners. Learners say the course features easy-to-understand lessons, knowledgeable instructors, and interesting content. Many also mention that the course content is well-structured and helpful for those new to guitar or jazz.

Course is well-organized and easy to navigate

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Instructors are experienced and knowledgeable

"knowledgeable and easy to understand"

"The teacher is great"

"Super informative AND actually taught from the heart"

Suitable for those new to guitar or jazz

"Easy to understand for beginners"

"great course for beginners"

"Loved the course. It was easy to learn as I am a beginner"

Lessons are interesting and easy to follow

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"easy to understand and lots of examples"

"very interesting and very well presented"

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Jazz for the Curious Guitarist with these activities:

Review basic guitar techniques

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Refresh your memory of basic guitar techniques, such as holding the guitar, strumming, and picking, to prepare for the course.

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Review the names of the strings on the guitar.
Practice holding the guitar and strumming basic chords.

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Career center

Learners who complete Jazz for the Curious Guitarist will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Music Teacher

Music Teachers use their knowledge of musical instruments to instruct students on how to play and compose music. Jazz for the Curious Guitarist can help you build a strong foundation in jazz guitar playing, which can be highly beneficial for aspiring Music Teachers who want to specialize in teaching jazz guitar.

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Guitarist

Guitarists play the guitar for a variety of audiences, including at concerts, in bands, and as solo performers. Jazz for the Curious Guitarist provides comprehensive training in jazz guitar playing techniques, which can help you develop the skills necessary to succeed as a professional Guitarist.

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Musician

Musicians play musical instruments as a profession. Jazz for the Curious Guitarist can help you develop your skills as a jazz guitarist, which can open up opportunities for you to perform in a variety of settings, such as concerts, clubs, and recording studios.

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Composer

Composers create original music. Jazz for the Curious Guitarist can help you develop your skills in jazz composition, which can be valuable for aspiring Composers who want to write and produce their own jazz music.

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Music Producer

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Music Arranger

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Session Musician

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Music Director

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Music Therapist

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Audio Engineer

Audio Engineers record, mix, and master audio. Jazz for the Curious Guitarist may be useful for aspiring Audio Engineers who want to specialize in recording, mixing, or mastering jazz music.

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Music Critic

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Music Educator

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Music Librarian

Music Librarians organize and manage music collections in libraries and archives. Jazz for the Curious Guitarist may be useful for aspiring Music Librarians who want to specialize in jazz music.

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Music Journalist

Music Journalists write about music for newspapers, magazines, and websites. Jazz for the Curious Guitarist may be useful for aspiring Music Journalists who want to specialize in jazz music.

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Sound Designer

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