Jazz Guitar Improvisation for Beginners

[@FretDojo]

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[@zaydlayton3459]

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[@p1h1i1l1i1p123]

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]

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

[@simphiwek6321]

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]

​@@rittis013I unlocked so hard bro

[@johannamit4388]

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

[@FretDojo]

Glad you found it helpful!

[@adriyanmusic]

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 🎸

[@digitaldrive1192]

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

[@danaeverhart6487]

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.

[@joelabramson1]

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

[@FretDojo]

Thanks Joel! Glad you enjoyed the video

[@drsteviejasengnsangma8739]

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

[@FretDojo]

Thanks so much Stevie glad you have found this helpful!

[@alanofwales2583]

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]

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

[@JeremyHerman1]

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!!

[@Jeff271951]

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]

+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

[@brubeker12]

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

[@abrahamtzm3783]

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

[@FretDojo]

So glad you found it helpful Abraham!

[@hypnagoog]

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

[@Predador9135]

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

[@gregorourke1]

Great to hear you found this helpful Arthur!

[@NateAnderson69]

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!!

[@jaredstanfield267]

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!

[@newcity6767]

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

[@FretDojo]

+Jordy Boy Thanks for watching Jordy!

[@jodyguilbeaux8225]

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.

[@seanhennessey9869]

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

[@andreacapitosta]

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

[@patrickblay7684]

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

[@ollies246]

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

[@boblandess9349]

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 !!!

[@WebbChannel1]

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.

[@carpetpro9903]

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]

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

[@matthaines9400]

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

[@07LUTE70]

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.

[@FretDojo]

Good idea!

[@kjguitarman]

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

[@FretDojo]

It's a pleasure KJ - glad you enjoyed!

[@weforever137]

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 👍👍

[@jdavis6650]

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]

But there is no KZbin 35 years ago...

[@replicated]

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

[@Joseph124269]

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

[@FretDojo]

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]

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 KZbin vid can probably explain it better 😅

[@gillouismangualrivera7013]

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! 🙌🏾

[@freeman3061]

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

[@orangeapple681]

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

[@fang-weiliu4815]

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!!

[@glencruciani]

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

[@toto8918]

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

[@Ganzie2000]

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

[@anibezechisom458]

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

[@geoffbeauchamp5861]

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

[@rickjensen2717]

Great lesson Greg 👏

[@SamuelAmegan]

Simple! Very good teacher 🎉

[@alexanderg7940]

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

[@gregorourke1]

Great to hear you found this video useful!

[@Xdrummer3000]

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

[@Artsssssss]

just genius and easy to follow, thank you!

[@FretDojo]

Glad you liked this video Artie!

[@hannaobrc1947]

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..

[@billylawson1695]

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

[@dandedee1]

Some excellent tips here - cheers!!!

[@gregorourke1]

Thanks Derek!

[@vinnyvalens1581]

finally someone breaks it down properly!

[@DenNationishere]

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

[@thestarshavefallen]

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

[@FretDojo]

Glad this was helpful Roko!

[@martijnwh]

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

[@FretDojo]

My pleasure, glad you found it useful :)

[@marcobrocks1490]

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

[@MzalMzal]

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

[@jacktoddy9783]

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

[@rondorko]

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.

[@andreacampagna5847]

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!!!

[@zach9809]

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

[@stanuitm.7749]

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]

Ditto, Stan! Had the same thought!

[@MisjaCeline]

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

[@FretDojo]

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

[@pansonapanda]

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.

[@sicboi2543]

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

[@PepeSanchez2222]

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

[@plumhunter9158]

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.

[@TheJamesclementcook]

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

[@MrLevi5010]

Brilliant tutorial - thank you...

[@andrewgould1001]

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

[@FretDojo]

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

[@yudipitre5720]

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

[@NebulousWyatt]

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

[@dimpstyler6142]

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

[@wp9847]

Thanks alot. This helps me play jazz solos better.

[@karinjahn-walter6261]

This helped me a lot. Thank You!

[@BrendonFerullo16]

Great tips and concepts, thank you!

[@gregorourke1]

My pleasure Brendon, happy soloing!

[@cunecao]

Dude, thanks so much for sharing this knowledge.

[@tedydjajawinata2480]

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

[@tubeman1983]

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

[@saurabhmehendale4579]

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

[@FretDojo]

Glad you found this video helpful Saurabh!

[@JuanVargasCalderon]

thank you for this, excellent explanation

[@davehodgson3677]

Thanks for the great video. Could you please write out the chord progression used in the backing track? Thanks

[@pankajjoshi8292]

Cannot open the site ,can anyone give me backing track, very helpful lesson .

[@FretDojo]

Hi, please try the link again. I just tested and all seems ok!

[@md4645]

A very pleasent example how to learn jazzy sound

[@oi1e319]

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

[@PokaToka]

Wow!! it makes jazz easier to me

[@FretDojo]

Glad you found this helpful Zonayed!

[@YTJamTracks]

Nice one

[@captainsolaris2593]

it seems that i found the right place. thanks!

[@kellykimball5905]

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

[@arlohollander1222]

thank you so much! Very helpful!

[@billmcdougall2354]

A chord chart would be handy for this informative lesson.

[@dakotaashe3184]

use ur eyes

[@billmcdougall2354]

@@dakotaashe3184 I did that and and solved the problem, thanks John.

[@user-ky5jg1rx1c]

Awesome video dude! Came from blues and trying to start on Jazz. Bu the way, does anyone know how to get this jazz tone?

[@OrbEmber]

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

[@berbsrodel4681]

This is great! Thank you so much.

[@richardgonzalez4368]

You know how many years you just saved me ...where were you when I was 17...let me Barney it to you

[@agentstank2578]

Fantastic lesson!!! Thank you!!! 🎉

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

[@FretDojo]

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

[@ythandlerandom1278LK]

Would this work for a major pentatonic on a major jazz progression?

[@invalidmusic7913]

Most definitely. Same concept, just switch Minor for Major.

[@calvinmasters6159]

This is gold.

[@shomarinichols2867]

THIS IS WHAT ALL JAZZ TEACHERS NEE TO TELL THEIR STUDENTS!!!

[@martinouimet6486]

Great lesson. Thanks. Matt.