Beginner Jazz Guitar Practice Routine - Which Standards To Learn

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[@DenisChangMusic]

Check out my book on fretboard visualization! geni.us/jazzfretboard

[@user-bdie6ikhd55w73hwg]

Hi Denis. I am interested, but how is it different other CAGED books?

[@DenisChangMusic]

@@user-bdie6ikhd55w73hwgHello, check out my video that I posted on August 18 where i describe the book in detail. The CAGED thing is an advertisement that the publisher wrote, but the content goes beyond that as it’s really about connecting the ears to the instrument. The first few chapters do talk about CAGED but then it’s about visualizing and making sense of the notes u play in relation to the context/harmony. If you’re able to create chord melodies out of any single note on the spot, you probably don’t need the book!

[@alisonCNboy]

I guessed it right! Learn the songs you like !❤ that’s what I’m doing

[@alankeish6420]

Great video , you’re absolutely right learn songs and learn the major scale in all the keys and in 5 positions, I think this a good start. Thanks Dennis.

[@JorjoBass]

Denis everytime you add many informations and deep reflections about how and WHY playing jazz. Absolutely worthy!❤❤

[@eddiereinhardt]

I find jazz a bit complicated but I started guitar with Mississippi John Hurt/Piedmont blues style and I'm able to pick out melodies a bit but struggle at the chords tho

[@marketherton2296]

I couldn't agree with you more Denis. I have been playing for 35 odd years and my my first guitar teacher taught me the entire Brothers in Arms album (Dire Straits) including solos. It was so much fun to be playing music like this in year one. What we didn't cover was the theory. Perhaps he didn't know it or perhaps I was so enthusiastic about just learning tunes, that I will never know. There are so many resources for learning online that you find yourself drifting between people and not really settling down. My advice would be to find that person or online teaching tool that works for you and stick with it. Having experienced all of the Gipsy Jazz online teaching academies, I actually prefer your Soundslice lessons because I connect with your way of thinking / teaching.

[@swiessler]

Denis, your comments are refreshingly candid. They are reinforcing my belief that the teacher I am working with really has me on the right track.His philosophy seems to align with yours. What a wonderful pursuit music is.

[@DenisChangMusic]

Great! Thanks! I hope you’re having fun in your journey!!

[@Panchissimo3]

You are a good man Denis... Glad i stumbled on some of your stuff...I am a pro guitar player but been watching all your videos. I guess you can just say im curious. Not bi curious though 😂😂😂😂

[@faiyazhasan4797]

Oh that sweet sweet Autumn Leaves chord melody!

[@natejohnson1083]

When people tell me to hit like and comment, it makes me more likely to do that. Its weird, im nuts!!

[@tommyboulet7072]

Thank you so much Denis. Tu es toujours très inspirant ! Tes vidéos me font progresser dans mes barrières psychologiques/philosophiques à mon apprentissage 🙂

[@DenisChangMusic]

Oooh, merci!!! Bonne continuation!!!

[@NewLifeWithGuitar]

Amazing..!! I only started learning how to play the guitar 6 weeks ago & I'm documenting my entire learning journey on here so this was super motivational!

[@DenisChangMusic]

Oh great, I hope you have fun doing it ! I firmly believe that’s the most important thing!

[@NewLifeWithGuitar]

@@DenisChangMusic Yes tons of fun so far! Great to look back on. And thanks a lot for the great videos you put out! They are greatly appreciated!

[@LuisEduardoBraschi]

The beginning sounds like Rir pra não Chorar, by Brazilian sambista Cartola.

[@DenisChangMusic]

I will check it out! Mine was just a mini improvisation with little mistakes haha 😅😅😅

[@LuisEduardoBraschi]

@@DenisChangMusic Sorry. The name of the song is Preciso me Encontrar. "Rira pra não chorar" is part of the lyrics, though. I hope you enjoy.

[@LuisEduardoBraschi]

And the original composer's name is Candeia.

[@DenisChangMusic]

I listened to the song and it is SOOOO GOOOD!!! Thank you so much!

[@marketherton2296]

Learn the songs to like and touch you “absolutely” KZbin has a load of Gypsy Jazz backing tracks. It’s not the same obviously, but it’s a start…

[@edwardwattsll3405]

Just found you and you are a 100% right on playing what you like. Thought I was doing something wrong when I was making up my own lines. I mix mine with the greats of jazz guitar and love it. Thanks.

[@67er_matze97]

yes - I believe you are taking and transmitting a very good approach. I've been in this music for approx 25 years and I think I can say I'm doing ok as a session player. But I am always impressed how the scene that comes together around Paris brings out musicians on a very high level. And I always thought that there must be something in the methodical approach which explains at least a part of that imo exceptionally high level. So I am glad to find quite a bit of confirmation of what I found through the years in your videos which I take as a good sign. Still on my lifetime journey to become a better version of myself in learning, playing and understanding jazz and how to approach it. And I think this is a great place to be especially in a world where a lot of other things turn more difficult than we thaught they were a few years ago. Thanks for your effort and for sharing your knowledge with the community, Denis 👍

[@jimbo3651]

Thanks Denis the soundslice courses on harmony are awesome 🤩

[@nicolasbai3337]

Gracias Denis!!! Es usted un verdadero maestro, generoso y empático. Le mando un abrazo de todo corazón desde Argentina!!! : )

[@viktorviktor9995]

Thank you Denis for your help!

[@robert3096]

Really enjoyed your observations and have actually found many of your suggestions to be very beneficial in my personal education with regards to the guitar, jazz and music in general. My playing has improved by following much of what you've said. You're one of the gifted musicians with a special talent for teaching.

[@DenisChangMusic]

Wow thank you!!

[@murti.s]

We smell the air in turkey ❤

[@sandrocavali9810]

Sort pal with all due respect the video title is misleading. This is a long speech about all the things some people do wrong. And not a single jazz guitar practice exercise. Perhaps is intended as advertising for your courses.

[@DenisChangMusic]

There’s a saying “Casting pearls before the swine!” Those who will understand will understand, those who will not, will not. That’s how it is! I do hope you find the universal exercise that will you play great jazz guitar and share that exercise with the world. I would be the first to practice it!

[@sandrocavali9810]

@@DenisChangMusic you just called me a swine. Which you wouldn't do face to face unless you want that nice Gipsy guitar shoved up your jazz deprived @&& Swine is probably in your genes

[@usmc1875]

i think Dennis is sharing his personal and spiritual approach to the music. he after all, talked about how jazz is taught nowadays. he is just stating philosophical thoughts based from his personal experience that everyone should also think about when starting on their journey to learn this music. for exercises listen to the greats, and checkout the videos of dennis, he shows many licks,ideas and concepts on many of his videos, and also check " things i learnt from barry harris if you need more inspiration