How to start soloing over a II V I with arpeggios

[@jonascederlof7450]

You are truly an amazing teacher and a hero for giving these lessons for free!

[@JensLarsen]

Thank you Jonas! If you want to help me then you can share one of my lessons on Facebook or Twitter and help me spread the word!

[@SanFranciscoFatboy]

bump :) u r an angel....

[@alanculbert1171]

I have been playing for 15 years and you are the only teacher who has been able to break down the wall i've been at for a decade. Thank you Thank you Thank you. You are my hero.

[@JensLarsen]

You're very welcome Alan! I am glad you like it! 🙂

[@blaine393]

I’m mostly a rock player but this is phenomenal advice for learning to play over changes regardless of genre. This kind of thinking ahead on chord changes is really improving my playing and making it far less boring. Thank you so much.

[@JensLarsen]

You're very welcome Blaine! :)

[@dayrono3558]

You are probably the only one that that teaches jazz in an easy way to understand and even better, it's free!!! Thank you

[@JensLarsen]

Thank you very much 🙂

[@luckyl4746]

Thank you. You make learning Jazz easier to understand.

[@JensLarsen]

+Lucky L You're very welcome! ☺️

[@williammorson1535]

I am enjoying your teaching and music so much that I have made myself the president of your music appreciation society.

[@JensLarsen]

Thank you 😁

[@aberhan]

This is so straightforward and simple, I wonder why it's taken me this long to learn how important this is. You have really uncomplicated things for me. Really appreciate it.

[@michaelgalvano7577]

Started your lessons today. Been playing guitar for years but finally got the urge to learn more theory/jazz. Just want to say thank you for selflessly sharing your knowledge!!!

[@JensLarsen]

Go for it :) Jazz is fun!

[@spivvo]

Aaaah.... now I get.... learn the arpeggios and then when you can do that in your sleep start chucking in other notes from the key! The scales (sorry for the pun) just fell from my eyes! Thank you! What a great teacher.

[@JensLarsen]

You're very welcome Peter! I am glad you found it useful! I do have a video on adding scales around the arpeggios if you are interested 🙂

[@juanib18]

Thank you Jens for all. Greats from Argentina. You ´re the best Jazz teacher in the web.

[@computerandnetworksecurity1437]

I'm a tenor sax player, and I really appreciate your approach to breaking down the improv in language that I can understand, looking forward to watching all of your video's, as someone else previously commented, I'm looking forward to "binge jamming" using your material!

[@JensLarsen]

Thank you! I am glad you found it useful! 👍 Remember that you can always ask on a video if something is unclear!

[@salimbaghli8040]

This remains one of the best teaching videos for starters. I cannot thank you enough. Can you do the same, with the scale and arpeggios, for a minor and a 7 ? And maybe explain how they are connected. Thank you again Jens, you are a great teacher !

[@DevoShreds]

Thank you for this lesson, Jens. Your explanation makes the whole process extremely clear, and also open-ended for further individual practice. I have learned more from your videos than any teacher in the past.

[@JensLarsen]

+DevoShreds Thank you! Always great to hear that something makes sense and makes it easier to study! :)

[@Jake66564]

This was really cool! I'm having a lot of fun messing around with major 7th arpeggios, feels like I'm rediscovering a deeper interest in the instrument

[@JensLarsen]

Glad you like it 🙂

[@mach254]

This might be the greatest video ive ever seen in my entire life

[@sallysigler727]

Im watching and tending to agree!

[@boomerdell]

Great lesson, Jens! Perfect for someone on my level; really appreciate it.

[@JensLarsen]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@salimbaghli8040]

Best jazz guitar lesson ever. Will practice and see how it goes. Great introduction to jazz solo playing. Very intelligent. Thank you.

[@JensLarsen]

Thank you Salim! 🙂 Glad you find it useful!

[@Wyrdo999]

Hey Jens, I had some time today to watch videos and this one came on after one of them. Its AMAZING to watch the GREAT evolution thats occurred on here with your videos. This was obviously one of the first ones. You've really built this channel from the grass roots, early days of KZbin. I didn't realize how long you've been on here. This is an inspiration to everyone out there wanting to start their own channel. Your teaching method was always GREAT. The channel has evolved to not only great teaching, but now it's filled with excellent editing, wit, and humour. It's gone beyond just great teaching, it's entertaining.

[@СергейПротасов-к4ъ]

I've seen some guys on youtube trying to teach guitar, but your lessons are the best, real! god bless ya!

[@JensLarsen]

Thank you Сергей Протасов! 🙂

[@RolandSpacey]

Terrific lesson - thanks Jens. You provided a very logical and clear approach to practicing these changes. I'm looking forward to exploring more of your lessons.

[@JensLarsen]

You're very welcome Gerald! I hope you find stuff that you can use! Be sure to ask if something is unclear!

[@leofonseca86]

Jens, I've been learning jazz on youtube, but I found your channel last week and I'm very excited! Your lessons are clear and simple, and I can easily understand, much more than in other channels. Thank you from Brazil!

[@JensLarsen]

+Leonardo Fonseca Thank you Leonardo! That's great to hear! Let me know if you have any questions or ideas for topics! :)

[@ra6378]

Wow.I just heard a pod cast interview with you on stitchers Learn Jazz Standards podcast so I ended up here by chance remembering your name.this melodic improvisation technique is GOLD man. I'm using this as a beginning jazz piano player and I've got to say this video is nutrient rich!my left hands been super busy on chord voicings for 251s in any key and now right hand improvd melody lines are coming into my practice sessions.perfect timing man THANKYOU!

[@JensLarsen]

You're very welcome! I am glad you like it! 🙂

[@KristoferMerius]

Thank you so much for the time you take for create this kind of stuff for all the students and musicians who are starting in the jazz world. I appreciate it so much. Blessings.

[@JensLarsen]

You are very welcome, Kristofer. Glad you find the videos useful 👍

[@mattmazzara1]

I'm a fan of this guy! One of the few that explains it so I can understand it.

[@JensLarsen]

Thank you Matt! I am very glad you like the videos!

[@Snowcountry556]

Thanks for all the great videos, I learn loads every time I watch one. You definitely create some of the most informative jazz lessons on KZbin.

[@JensLarsen]

Thank you Sam! ☺

[@BTGBatonRouge]

your teaching has brought me past my plateau thnx

[@JensLarsen]

Go for it 🙂

[@alvarorojas225]

I'm a trumpet player learning some guitar. I find the pedagogy you apply sublime. Thank you so much for your efforts!!!

[@JensLarsen]

Thank you very much Alvaro! That is really great to hear 🙂

[@psicotic67]

Thank you so much Jen! You're method is very clear and simple. It's not easy to find teachers to simplify the wonder of jazz music.Now i'm going to study with your lessons.

[@JensLarsen]

You're very welcome! If you want to help me out then you can share one of my videos on Facebook or Twitter and help me spread the word!

[@dubshockmedia1110]

I'm really enjoying your lessons, Jens. You have a great way of explaining the concepts and well thought out techniques for applying and practicing them. You also have a refreshingly down to earth presentation style, that avoids any pretension and makes the mysterious world of jazz far less intimidating for someone dipping their toe in the water for the first time! Keep up the great work.

[@JensLarsen]

+Dubshock Media Thanks man! It always makes my day that somebody finds the videos useful! Don't forget to let me know if you have ideas for topics :)

[@dubshockmedia1110]

Thanks Jens, greatly appreciated. In the video you touch on practicing arpeggios using alternating note patterns, rather than straight up and down, enabling you to use them more melodically. I'm stuck practicing straight up and down, and find using arpeggios to create melody quite challenging. Could you outline a practice routine to help with this?

[@JensLarsen]

Maybe pick a note (like the third?) and try to write 10 lines that start on that note? Try to play the when you can then try to use them in an improvisation. You need to do this a few times probably but it will help expand your vocabulary greatly. Let me know how it turns out! :)

[@MrSteviek52]

Sir, excellent lesson ! I subscribed just now...and I’m glad to have found you! I’m 66, still gigging...and still working to improve. I’m sure to learn ways to spice up my blues and such with a jazz twist....with your help! Thank you !

[@terminusest9083]

This is a really good lesson Jens. Tusen takk.

[@poncccceolymusica998]

This channel has really gone from strength to strength. Maestro!

[@ribhuguha1819]

Absolutely wonderful lessons... Thank you for sharing the knowledge.... ❤️Love from India 🇮🇳

[@Thepipehunter]

This makes it so much simpler, and this applies to any instrument because of the way you teach it!

[@JensLarsen]

+Hunter Hughes Thank you! What instrument do you play?

[@Thepipehunter]

I'm a guitarist but I know this lesson could help any musician!

[@luciocsordas]

Thanks to share these precious videos! Finally I find materials that incentive us to study and understand about all the particularities of our passion, the jazz guitar. There are contends for a long time of study...

[@JensLarsen]

+Lucio Csordas I am glad you find the videos useful Lucio!

[@williammorson1535]

I'm learning bass but your guitar tuition is blowing my mind.

[@JensLarsen]

Thank you 🙂

[@robertstephen4605]

Thank you for a fantastic video. I am a newbie and couldn't have asked for a better set of exercises. You're a hero.

[@wimdenherder]

I had my first jazz lessons with Jens! Fantastic to see his video's here. Great inspiration for many in the world!

[@Mr7Poz]

Sweet tone, good lesson.

[@JensLarsen]

Thank you! :)

[@xbman1]

I never thought that I would get into jazz. It’s really fun. Thank you!

[@JensLarsen]

You're very welcome! I am glad you like it! 🙂

[@jaimemadsen3559]

Thank you so much for this, you're making binge guitar learning so easy!

[@JensLarsen]

You're very welcome Jaime! ☺

[@MarkSmith-dk4fd]

Thanks for your awesome jazz instruction ! I been listening to your videos and in my opinion your about the best sounding teacher on the tube ...really love your playing 🎶🎶🎶🎶🎸✌

[@JensLarsen]

Thank you very much Mark! 🙂

[@fred1395durst]

I found your channel today wanting to learn some bossa nova chords and im impressed with your knowledge, your very clear way of teaching, and how youre willing to clear any doubts in the comments, subscribed immediately, keep doing your content man, its amazing, best of luck!!

[@JensLarsen]

Awesome, thank you! Hope you find more stuff you can use! :)

[@tomcripps7229]

That one really got me up and running. I'm actually improvising on a chord progression now.

[@JensLarsen]

+tom cripps Great Tom! Keep at it 👍☺️

[@brentrobinson124]

Great lesson Jens. I have viewed several of your videos and you are a very good, informative and inviting teacher. I also love your Montreal Jazz Festival shirt!

[@JensLarsen]

Thank you Brent! I am glad you like the videos (and the T-shirt)

[@LioneyeDaniel]

Gracias maestro🙌🏼 muy util y practica su forma de explicar las cosas. Saludos

[@GrinninPig]

I've been working on this exercise off and on all day and for the first time I was able to play something really nice. For a moment I wasn't seeing the shapes of the arpeggios, it was the most in touch I've felt with guitar..and then it was gone lol and I'm taking a minute to say thank you for this lesson, all these lessons. Alright, I'm gonna get back to it.

[@roarythunderbird]

Jens, I've been watching you for years. You're so generous and I appreciate you so much! Hope to meet you and jam one day

[@timmatuszewski8428]

Great lesson Jens! Insightful. Thanks for sharing.

[@JensLarsen]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Wagohowardhanahou]

I stumbled into jazz. I’ve always played it (standards here and there) but never devoted a lesson plan around it. So I’m bout learning the fifty recommendations you have I’m finding the hardest part is sight reading! I am going thru all your videos! (Mahalo)

[@PeterPashoukos]

This is great. I’m proficient in the 5 forms of C and several other keys but still learning the instrument deeper now. I’m having the hardest time understanding improvising in jazz. Thanks for breaking it down more simply. I have a lot of work to do. All the best 🎶🙏🏻

[@captainpic2]

Thank you very much for your lessons! I just recently discovered your channel and I wish, I had known it earlier. When I started to learn jazz guitar three years ago, my motivation dropped after a while because all the content that was available to me at the time was either too complicated or not applicable (because it did not sound like jazz at all). Because of your lessons I am starting again - so thank you so much!

[@JensLarsen]

Glad you like the videos :)

[@mooseriderwpg9586]

thank you for all the great videos. been playing blues all my life, but since getting an ibanez as53 recently im getting more into jazz. especially your blue bossa video has helped me a lot

[@JSDJerry]

A basic idea, but an awesome clearly explained video of every step you need to learn to get started.

[@JensLarsen]

Thank you Jerry! I am glad you like it 🙂

[@chadclark5113]

Hi Jens, So glad to find your channel. I'll be digging in. This is just what I'm looking for. What a great offering!

[@JensLarsen]

Glad you like the videos! Go for it!

[@michelol8288]

i know this is an old video but i finally feel like i got a point to start learning jazz. the examples are very insightful

[@ericjtomsky]

Jens your videos are fantastic and have really helped open up my playing and helped me ease into jazz! Thank you!

[@JensLarsen]

Thank you! Glad you like them 🙂

[@duartesantos3535]

I'm a vibes player, but learn so much from you! All the best!

[@JensLarsen]

Glad to hear that! Good luck on the jazz journey! 🙂👍

[@GJSsongsmith]

Yet again Jens a brilliantly lesson many thanks Gary

[@JensLarsen]

You're very welcome Gary!

[@DEDSREIS]

Thanks Jens, i'm the dude that asked for the lessons in your most recent video, but as I said, thanks to my fretboard knowledge i already know all of these arpeggios and chords, so i think this is going be a very productive lesson for me as a beginner, thanks again for the playlist Master!

[@JensLarsen]

Thank you! I did remember who you were :) Glad it worked out!

[@DEDSREIS]

@@JensLarsen This is the exact point i was trying to understand, know which notes to use in advance, so i can use my ear training and my musical perception to create my own melodies and licks based in what i "hearing" in my mind, not being stuck in scales like i was and am until today, in all those 10 years of guitar learning. I know it will take years to master, but i think is the most important thing a professional musician must looking foward. Thanks!

[@triskelionkilla7255]

Thank you sir youre a blessing

[@JensLarsen]

You're very welcome! :)

[@bigfattwin]

Just to echo what a lot of people are saying, great lesson and very well explained. Thank you.

[@JensLarsen]

Thank you! I am very glad to hear that you find it useful!

[@Vigilante311]

Great lessons man thanks for taking the time to do this.

[@JensLarsen]

You're very welcome! I am glad you find the videos useful 🙂

[@Bassnoodles]

People like you are saving the world!! Most amazing lesson that I felt connected with. Aapka bahut bahut Dhanyawaad! _/\_ Love from India!

[@RiverCityRocker]

Wow Jens! Fantastic video man! I love your approach & am going to study this video in depth tonight when I get home from gigging! Thanks so much for posting man! I'm going to check out all your stuff for sure!!!

[@JensLarsen]

+Jason Fryer Thank you Jason! Have a nice gig! :)

[@EclecticEssentric]

Thanks for the lesson. Good stuff! Remember folks, write out each of the chords' notes next to each other. From there you can make up lines in your mind before even picking up the instrument.

[@JensLarsen]

Glad you like it! It is indeed important to know what notes are in there 🙂

[@rubyhinton2649]

Great video, everything is clear and well explained. I've been playing for 20 years and only in recent months started to focus on jazz and a more arpeggio based style. This has been a big help. Keep up the good work.

[@JensLarsen]

You're very welcome! I am glad you can use the videos! If you have any questions then ask! If you want to help me then you can share one of my videos and help me spread the word with your recommendation 😊

[@terrybanks5063]

this was just what i needed right now! thanks so much from a recent subscriber and a jazz beginner, i will be sure to watch more.

[@JensLarsen]

You're very welcome! I am glad you like it! 🙂

[@bbcszone1]

Thank you so much for your video. It took me 2 weeks to finally play all the 3 example progressions from the end of the video but it totally worth it. Now I can finally feel the jazz vibe from my guitar. Great professor! I wish I had you in my town and pay lessons from you! :)

[@frankspence8723]

Inspiring to hear that you did it. I 'm going to put the time in! I know how much practicing this will help.

[@bbcszone1]

@@frankspence8723 Yeah man, it takes time and patience. It did not seem that hard in the beginning to do it but it is... Anyway, after a lot of practice, you finally get it and understand the role :)

[@asansone57]

excellent lesson, not too long, and very easy to follow and the information you must know in order to solo.Thanks!!

[@JensLarsen]

Thank you Tony! I am glad you like it!

[@garethevans7295]

I find this bloody useful, helpful and informative. Thanks Jens!

[@JensLarsen]

+Gareth Evans You're very welcome Gareth!

[@rainerspalt8730]

Hi Mr.Lassen It is such a great joy to learn from your lessons, even for a rock guitarrist it's a step into a fantastic new Dimension. Thank you so much! RS

[@mikel917]

Thanks for your time sir...gonna have to go back over this one. Nice guitar, nice tone.

[@JensLarsen]

Thank you 🙂

[@pjokivuo]

Fantastic lesson, thanks Jens!

[@JensLarsen]

Thank you Pertti! Glad you like it!

[@tonybegood111]

Brilliant Lesson Jens......

[@JensLarsen]

Thank you Tony!

[@curtjunky]

Thanks for the lessons, especially the sheet music downloads!

[@JensLarsen]

You are very welcome, Curt

[@jano3289]

Your classes are awesome!!!!

[@JensLarsen]

Thank you Jan! Glad you like the videos!

[@hernanlenneck9890]

thanks bro for your material and videos all the best from argentina

[@freddysanchez7967]

Hi...from México...learning from you as possible the scales...gorgeous teaching...

[@JensLarsen]

Thank you very much, Freddy 🙂

[@freddysanchez7967]

@@JensLarsen Thanks very much for your reply....I was not expecting you would...kind from you...you are a great musician....

[@kartikeyasrivastava3719]

You're doing a great job keeping jazz alive. Hats off

[@iMetrodora]

God bless you and KZbin!

[@jimsacra346]

Hi Jens, this was a really great lesson for me. In addition it ties in nicely with a previous lesson on adding chords on a single note line that you posted recently. These fit very well together. Thank you!

[@JensLarsen]

Jim Sacra You are very welcome Jim! In one way this lesson is very basic, but at the same time it is also something you always have to return to...

[@TheYungTom]

Excellent lesson! Thank you very much.

[@JensLarsen]

+Tom Haut Thank you! Glad you like it! :)

[@hothempire]

Thanks Jens. Just getting into jazz - very helpful!

[@JensLarsen]

You're very welcome Darren! I am glad you like it!

[@domenicodefelice8777]

Thank you Jens, I will continua study with you...

[@JensLarsen]

+Domenico De Felice Thanks Domenico! I hope you find what you are looking for ☺️👍

[@arthurxafis]

This is one of the best channels on KZbin...I love your work man keep it up!! Love the Instagram account also!

[@JensLarsen]

Cafraj98 Thanks man! I will do my best to keep it up. Let me know if you have any suggestions or requests!

[@arthurxafis]

No worries Jens, I'll let you know. Cheers from Australia!

[@markwhalen9688]

J, Thanks so much, seems to be a long time since the last post on this video. Seeing how you have set it up for far away strangers...well it is almost intuitive, being new to this whole phenom, I appreciate your time and efforts to bring this 'sound', which goes from this jazz to...anywhere really in different genres of music. I have been following your weeklies for a few months now and am finally able to connect the dots(notes). As a result, 'am motivated to continue continuing. :) cheers

[@JensLarsen]

+Mark Whalen that is great to hear. Getting started with Jazz is very difficult 😊

[@SamuelLovesJesus]

Very informative, thanks Jens...going to try and watch all your vids.

[@JensLarsen]

Thank you very much! That's quite a lot of videos 🙂

[@barflytom3273]

fantastic lesson. thank you.

[@JensLarsen]

You're very welcome Avi!

[@tinotaylor]

brilliant lesson, very helpful and down to the point 😇

[@JensLarsen]

You're very welcome Tino!

[@charlesqful]

Thank you, very clear & helpful! Great lesson

[@JensLarsen]

You're welcome Charles! Thanks for checking it out!

[@leowoning916]

Hoi Jens , Ik ben een bluegrass guitarist die bezig is om jazz te verkennen.Bedankt voor je videos, ze verduidelijken veel.

[@JensLarsen]

+leo woning Dankjewel Leo! Leuk dat je bluegrass speelt, ik luister dat vrij vaak, veel fantastische musici in die genre!

[@ninovaskov]

Best Jazz school ever.

[@JensLarsen]

Thank you very much! :)

[@JacobAlonso]

Basics are everything!!

[@JensLarsen]

+JacobAlonso That is so true!

[@ericmotta]

Thank you so much for that. Trully amazing.

[@bleachjazz1726]

Thank you, thank you, thank you, you've saved me from a life of square soloing in my highschool jazz class

[@JensLarsen]

Glad to hear that! Keep at it 👍

[@facutorres8698]

Thank you very much +Jens Larsen! Really useful for me!

[@JensLarsen]

You're very welcome! Glad you like it!

[@PacoGarciaBlues]

you are a magnificent instructor, your videos are great, the best I 've seen. good job.

[@JensLarsen]

Thank you! Great to hear that you like them!

[@voronOsphere]

You have one of the best channels on KZbin!!!

[@JensLarsen]

Thank you very much! I am glad you find them useful! If you have any suggestions for topics or things you are looking for the feel free to let me know 👍

[@JosephBarenskie]

Just thought Id join in and say thanks Jens! Great lessons, I have subscribed!

[@JensLarsen]

+Joseph B Thank you Joseph! Glad you can use the video!