Want to Learn JAZZ VOCABULARY? (Start HERE!)

[@יונתןלהב-ק4פ]

Hi Andy. Without a doubt in this genre of music your videos are the best on the web. So happy I found you.

[@AndyDacoulis]

Thank you! Really happy that you enjoy the content. Your comment is very much appreciated.

[@wesboundmusic]

@user-du7qs3xl5b, @@AndyDacoulis: I concur! The best I've ever come across, see my other comment! _This is exactly what I had been looking for_ as early as in my twens. The teachers I found at a private music institute were all accomplished and hence expensive. But had no pedagogic concept or idea of teaching whatsoever and became verbally abusive if you dared to address your music needs as a student. Wow.

[@skimanization]

It's true I have heard these lines before from many many jazz instrumentalists.

[@Dr.UdoArukwe]

I think I've found a Jazz teacher in you. Thanks a lot

[@AndyDacoulis]

Great! Welcome

[@skimanization]

I always wanted to discover what's really important in learning jazz guitar, and now I'm glad I found it.

[@AndyDacoulis]

I am happy to hear this! Thank you for your kind comments on my videos. I appreciate it very much.

[@Tony94541]

Very nice. Love the way you present the material. Im getting the master class I always wanted by watching your videos. Simply fantastic.

[@kentbealer3890]

Great videos no random talking direct and to the point no overcomplicating

[@coachp7486]

Thanks for sharing, Andy. Another great video. Starting to learn this thing called 'jazz', haha. Your commentary as the video moves along really helps be to understand not only where to be but 'how' and the 'why' .. which is helping me put things together. V much appreciated. :)

[@coachp7486]

eg 2:57

[@raphlasne]

Top quality licks. And teaching.

[@chikung]

I've watched a lot of your videos lately and I really appreciate how you take the time to explain the theory behind each lick or progression, leaving no stone unturned. Thank you!

[@AndyDacoulis]

Thank you! I am glad that you find the content helpful. And yes, learning licks won't help you unless you understand over which chord they are played. That's the only way to be able to apply them to different songs and situations.

[@ElyJaffeMusic]

you are awesome! thank you for all your videos :)

[@paulmeehan60]

Thanks Andy Great licks

[@bochasotes]

Buen trabajo Andy

[@wesboundmusic]

You're showing (me) the exact same thing I always meant to get under my belt from the get-go, i.e. outlining the chords with lines that contain the chordal notes. None of my former teachers were able to transport this concept, none! I bet I could've been a decent player had you been my teacher from early on. But heck - why not now! 😃 This stuff is really good! (love the thickly compressed lead tones, they do sound "Jazz" right out of the gate)

[@AndyDacoulis]

Great to hear this! And yes, it's never too late. Glad that you are able to understand the concepts.

[@wesboundmusic]

They're like the key and I'm the lock that's waited for it,@@AndyDacoulis - and you provide it here. Excellent!

[@boomerdell]

Thanks!

[@AndyDacoulis]

Thank you Boomer!

[@boomerdell]

@@AndyDacoulis -- always happy to cheer you on, Good Sir!

[@SalsaBailaProductions]

Amazing video and great thumbnail

[@marcolami5192]

thanks a lot

[@danilohernandez2801]

I use the Dunlop Jazz 1, I find that when the edges of the pick wear out some you get a very mellow sound (my opinion). As always great playing.

[@AndyDacoulis]

Ah yes - I see a lot of players using the Jazz picks. It seems to work for them. I used a Dunlop 2.0 (the purple one with the Turtle) for many, many years prior to switching to the Triangles. Thanks

[@neildavidvandenbergh5422]

Amazing! Thank you!

[@tomneily9506]

1st time a jazz sound made sence to me its been incredibley frustrating to figure jazz out to be honest

[@mitchelledels9762]

HI ANDY Do you go over DROP 2 and DROP 3 and how to use them for comping. with a group .Like comping behind a bass player

[@AndyDacoulis]

That's a good idea! I'll get to that for sure. Thanks Mitchell

[@boomerdell]

This is GREAT, Andy, thanks so much. Perfect for my level. I'm already annotating the sheet and about to do a little practice with it. One quick question for you: you are using the iii instead of the I chord for the I - vi - ii - V turnaround, and it sounds wonderful; how come this works from a music theory perspective?

[@AndyDacoulis]

It is a common chord substitution and it works because Bm7 contains almost all of the notes of a Gmaj7. It also makes for a nice bass motion through the circle of fifths): B, E, A, D, Gma7.

[@boomerdell]

@@AndyDacoulis -- as always, I learn so much from you at every turn. Many thanks, Maestro!

[@MaromMan]

Lovely gb10 what year?😊

[@AndyDacoulis]

Thanks - it's a 1978

[@ACOMPA]

hi do you use line 6 thanks

[@AndyDacoulis]

Hello - yes, I use the Line 6 Helix

[@esthernsambu8549]

@@AndyDacoulis très beau

[@marcolami5192]

only one question why is the vi major and not minor?

[@AndyDacoulis]

The VI chord is often played as a Dominant 7th as it creates a strong pull to the ii chord (the next chord in the progression).