Learn jazz; Georgia on My Mind - Ep1; chords & melody (Guitar lesson)

[@_avia_]

A perfect idea. thanks for taking the time to do it.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thanks for watching and commenting.. much appreciated my friend 🙏🏻

[@eljans]

I love this ...the tune & the way of instruction ! Thanks so much , Alex. And the sweet friend-at-the-end is adorable !!!😀

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thank you so much! Really glad you enjoyed the lesson.. and the cameo appearance of my boy Louis 😂🙏🏻

[@sukienukie551]

Now…this is exactly how I need to learn! The structure, explanations, pacing…perfect! I reckon this is the most authentic way to learn jazz tunes! Saved it and will enjoy working through the transcription as I watch along! Thank you!

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thank you so much for the feedback, I really do appreciate it. I’m so glad you’re enjoying the content. Let me know how you get on with this piece! 🙏🏻

[@Trombonology]

Alex, for both playing and tutorials, you've got one of the best guitar channels on YT. I don't know how your format could be improved. ... I'm subscribed both here and to your Insta, and I'm constantly amazed by how similar your diverse taste is to mine. Your mastery in so many styles is incredible -- I've got my hands full with just the jazz I gravitated to years ago.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thank you so much! Always a pleasure to read your comments my friend 🙏🏻 Very glad to have met somebody else with such similar tastes as myself! I have so much love for so much music, in every style imaginable that I can quite easily get obsessive about a genre or a particular artist.. I have seasons in different styles I guess, although like yourself; Jazz is the main thing always bubbling away in the background in terms of providing plenty of things to practice and to work on. Thanks again for your lovely comment! Alex 🙏🏻❤️

[@ledaswan5990]

I feel the same. He touches all the bases

[@hankvolin3961]

Alex I just discovered your channel a couple of months ago and for my level of play it is perfect. Love the approach you propose at the beginning of this lesson i.e., progression, changes, chord melody. Just completed Soul Bouquet - so many great "take aways". Anxious to start the next project

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

That's so nice to hear! Thank you for the kind words buddy. Really glad you're finding the lessons to be inspiring! 🙏🏻

[@MC-mi4ck]

Using a song as a vehicle to teach is definitely helpful for me. Great song, great lesson, great cat. That Gm6 to A7 was kind of a light bulb moment for me as a sub for minor ii-V. Thank you.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

That’s so good to hear, thank you for the comment! Louis will be very pleased to hear that his appearances didn’t go unnoticed! ;)

[@ledaswan5990]

Hi Alex. I just discovered your channel. You are the best overall KZbin teacher for me. I have all the same influences,Ribot, country swing,swing,jazz etc. and I want to learn about all that. I’ve been playing as a professional for 40 years but I am learning an incredible amount from you and you are a beautiful and tasteful player. Thanks a lot and I will definitely buy some tabs.

[@patrickmckinney8610]

Alex I'm new to your channel but I love this approach to tutorials on a song. This allows us to really learn the song thouroughly. I also would to add beyond your killer playing, detailed tabs/ notation and great material selection, I really appreciate your lighting! I'm a nerd for visual aesthetics and your set up is really pleasant looking. Bravo all around.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Wow Patrick, that’s such a kind comment, thank you so much my friend! 🙏🏻 I’m so glad you dig this approach to teaching.. I think it’ll really work out well and I’m excited to see where we can take this. Already made a long list of tunes to come.. do let me know if you have any suggestions or particular songs you would appreciate a close look at. 👌🏻 Oh and thank you for the kind words re: aesthetics!.. I massively appreciate that as I’m new to the world of video and editing and have a lot to learn. I am a fan of interior design though 🤪❤️

[@nelsonfleig5024]

Great idea for a series. Nice to not blindly go straight to the notation, but also to discuss the harmony and really understand the changes. Subbed.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thank you Nelson, your comment is much appreciated.And thanks for the sub 🙏🏻

[@portsideguitar1981]

Great idea, taking a deep dive. Good way to build out repertoire whilst learning key techniques. Love to see a deep dive on your “Scrapple-Suckle” mashup. 😊

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Ooh that’s a great idea! Will put that on the list of tunes to cover 👌🏻 Thanks for the comment my friend, glad you’re enjoying the vids! 🙏🏻🍻

[@roadtrip_en_camino_a]

This is very helpful. Thank you for the tutorial on your approach to learning a song!

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thank you Todd, I really appreciate the comment my friend. 🙏🏻

[@KrenarCilkuGuitar]

this is GOLD!

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thank you so much my friend! So glad you enjoyed it 🙏🏻

[@graemero5532]

Hi Krenar.

[@KrenarCilkuGuitar]

@@graemero5532 hey buddy!

[@vicpostillion5996]

Hello Aleks, I just came across this older KZbin post of yours. Just wanted to let you know that I really enjoy your style of teaching. Learning the cord melody and then understanding how you build your solos. Thank you so much. Glad to support you as a Patreon.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thank you so much my friend, that really means a lot! Very glad you enjoy my teaching style! 🙏🏻🧡

[@jamsessionemmusicademartor8288]

Thanks for sharing this lesson!! Excellent material here. I'm studying your Lousiana Fairy-tale these days. It's an interesting and very useful lesson! Georgia on my mind will be next!!

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thank you for the comment, it’s much appreciated. Really glad hear that you’re enjoying the content! 🙏🏻

[@MerrynAshwell]

Another brilliant lesson! Love this song!!

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Ah thank you! 🙏🏻❤️

[@ghouser100]

Outstanding lesson Alex. I like your from ground up approach for learning a jazz standard. By the way, I'm still patiently awaiting the PDF for Improvisation #2

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thank you so much buddy! Really glad you enjoyed the lesson. Ah yes, I will definitely get around to typing Django’s “improvisation #2” up neat. I’ll move it up my list! 🙏🏻

[@ericmintz6689]

I'm late to the party, but I think your idea for the channel (now realized in parts) is sound. It could appeal to a broad swath of the guitar-playing YT audience, including those who want to enrich their chord vocabulary and repertoire, those who aspire to improve their ability to solo within different chord structures (progressions/tunes), and those who dream of showcasing their skills in unaccompanied performances. (Of course, many of us have a stake in all three camps.). Enjoying the dozen videos I've watched so far, and have purchased a simple score and backing track to get started. Very high quality in the downloads! I'm a Patreon virgin (🥴), but considering taking that next step.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thank you Eric, your kind words of encouragement really mean a lot to me 🙏🏻🧡 No rush on the Patreon front, but I can assure you the quality and consistency of posts on there more than makes it worthwhile. Many bonuses and extra there already too.. and a fantastic community of 120 like minded, passionate guitarists so far and growing rapidly. Would be a pleasure to have you there whenever you’re ready buddy 🍻

[@marcinbreczko4777]

As I think that the kitty isn't getting the number of comments she deserves, I thought I'd try to make up for that. 🙂 I'm not only a guitar person, but also a crazy cat guy. Love your taste in guitar music, Alex! All the best from a subscriber from Poland! 🙂

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Haha thank you my friend, I (and Louis) appreciate that! Glad you enjoy the channel buddy! 🙏🏻🍻

[@manuelfornies1667]

Love your lessons! Thanks for sharing them!!

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thank you Manuel my friend, I really appreciate that comment. 🙏🏻❤️

[@mrcatfishjohnson]

This is an excellent format for lessons!

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thank you! Very glad you enjoy this approach! 🙏🏻

[@skimanization]

I like to start with basic changes so that I get to know the triads' voicings across the fingerboard. Then how to solo on those changes. Chord melody for me is the last thing I would like to learn because I find it difficult and I don't because you'll be using triads which I am now studying. Thanks.

[@stringbender57]

Good lesson! Pretty cat! I miss my cat helping me with practice...lol!

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thank you my friend 🙏🏻🧡

[@jeremyversusjazz]

hey alex--after BH class tody, i jumped on here and relearned georgia using your changes--love the spread triad D > Dm7 move. very cool. already knew about LB TA but you reminded me of when to use it effectively!

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Dude!.. that’s so good to hear! 👌🏻 Yeah the ladybird turnaround is very sweet indeed. A Wes favourite 🧡

[@fatblackxgroup2209]

I love your lessons brother keep on rocking

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Ah thanks man, much appreciated! Plenty more to come.. I’m only just getting started! 🍻

[@markfisher1215]

Perfect approach looking forward to the journey ahead

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thank you so much Mark! Glad to have you here with us! Buckle up and enjoy the ride! 🍻

[@floydmorrison2025]

I'm gonna have to put this one away like fine wine, only to be opened and savored at a later date, when the moment is just right, with the lights down low & my guitar in my hands... Oh dear, that sounded borderline romantic, didn't it? hahahahaha 🥰

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

😂😂 sounds good to me Floyd!.. sometimes you have to create an ambiance to get inspired! 😉

[@gerardo8982]

Hi Alex!! I’ve discovered your chanel very recently. I love the way you teach it, maybe the best (in my humble opinión) sorry for my English

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Wow thank you so much for the kind words my friend! 🙏🏻🧡

[@colingardiner6516]

Top idea for songs. Cheers

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thanks Colin, I appreciate the feedback 🙏🏻

[@javier123454321]

You're awesome man keep at it. Would love to see Sunny Side Of The Street broken down like this.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Great suggestion, thanks man 🙏🏻 Any particular version? Louis Armstrong?

[@javier123454321]

@@AlexFarranGuitar My two favorites are the Armstrong version and the Lester Young version, don't know which I prefer the jolly or the melancholy :)

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

My favourite versions too. Will add it to the list of tunes to cover 🍻

[@vincewise855]

Your lesson structures are very enjoyable , helpful and informative.The changes/chord choices/soloing lesson approach is a very good idea and takes one on a musical interesting musical journey. An idea regarding the bebop genre , Cherokee by Ray Noble seemed to be Charlie Parkers breakthrough moment when he "bebopped" the song , for jazz beginners an analysis of the thought processes behind his innovation could be most helpful.😊

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thanks so much for the kind words buddy! 🙏🏻 Ah yes, the iconic Cherokee solo!.. good idea for one to dig into, I agree! Thanks for the suggestion 🍻

[@JohnCoughlan_JAC]

Great idea! I’m in!

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Nice one John, thanks for getting involved! 🙏🏻

[@KunchangLeeMusic]

Great lesson love that guitar

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thanks mate! Yes, I love it too! 🙏🏻

[@matthewcasey892]

I like a deep dive, excellent!

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thanks buddy, glad you found my channel! 🙏🏻

[@graemero5532]

How odd, my cat is called "Louie" too, albeit with an E. I should not say my cat, when as you now Alex, I'm her human 😄

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Haha that’s funny Graeme. Yes, I’m definitely his human, as you can see in this video, he interrupts anytime he likes.. wondering what the heck I’m doing talking to myself on camera 🤪 All the best to you and Louie ❤️

[@MichaelZechel]

Great lesson strategy

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thank you buddy!

[@castleoracottage]

Great idea!!

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Glad you think so!

[@rogerhaase4651]

Hey Alex, maybe you could consider a lesson about jazz/ swing rhythm guitar. I mean focus on swing feel development, not what chords to play....Not comping, just getting the/a groove. Thanks!!!!

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

That’s a good idea Roger.. I’ll do that very soon. Maybe I’ll pick out a simple progression and just go over the various most common Jazz grooves 👍🏻

[@BeefNEggs057]

Blurred out cat butt was gold.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

🤣🤣

[@mandolin-george-uk]

That’s a very good idea

[@griffgriffiths9982]

great idea!

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thanks mate, I appreciate that. Hope you’re keeping well buddy 🙏🏻❤️🍻

[@rubenbarrera5396]

That’s a wonderful idea thanks for taking your time to Tudor also if you pick songs that would help us learn vital skills like bass walking and cord progressions strumming that would be great

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thanks Ruben, I appreciate your comment. Sure, I will make sure to pick a song that features walking bass at some point too 👌🏻🙏🏻

[@ledaswan5990]

I agree. A nice walking bass tutorial would be great

[@viktorviktor9995]

That’s a great idea

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thank you Viktor. Excited to see how this goes! 🙏🏻

[@peti802]

Alex, your plan sounds great. Would you learn the melody in two different octaves? Thanks

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thanks John, I appreciate that. Great question.. and yes learning the melody in another octave is a great idea. I often like to find a way to play it in the lower registers baritone style 👌🏻

[@jeremyversusjazz]

Nice. Love the ladybird ta. I spent ages on georgia and gee baby-the kenny burrell version (another tune you cover on your channel) which i promptly forgot! Beautiful old box too…wondering r all your guitars vintage? Love the cat butt lol

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Ah thanks brother, very kind 🙏🏻 I have a very humble vintage collection, wish I had more! I have a few tasty vintage amps as well and they cover all of my needs.. a 64’ Princeton reverb, 69’ deluxe reverb and a 53’ tweed champ. 👌🏻

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

P.S: Louis just can’t resist getting his furry behind on camera 🙈😂

[@jeremyversusjazz]

@@AlexFarranGuitar those do indeed cover the waterfront of classic tube driven jazz and blues tone! i had a vintage princeton from a reputable source but after paying the "vintage" price i was immediately stuck with multiple repair bills--and that was after I found out the owner had just picked it up from the same shop for other issues. i promptly returned it to him. found an open-box fender custom shop hand wired "64" rPrinceton which I love and play almost everyday now for several years with zero issues. But, if your vintage amps are running great and not always in the shop, that's great. :)

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

oh man, sorry to hear that!.. funnily enough I've had literally the opposite experience.. all my vintage amps have been solid and without issue on countless sessions, tours and club gigs! It's the modern amps that I've had bad experiences with many times over the years! Those hand wired reissues do look nice though! ;)

[@jeremyversusjazz]

@@AlexFarranGuitar good on ya brother! your tones are all killin. by the way your adam levy solo was a masterclass on what to do over those changes, how the guitar should sound and how it should be approached. my favorite one by a country mile. (semi-pun intended) not really a country tune but lived the tele vocabulary u applied to it in certain places with the r&b language etc. just killin.

[@MorningCarnival]

I’ve just found your Chanel and subscribed. I started playing guitar in a Big Band this year and it’s a learning curve. I’m drawn toward smaller swing combos and hope to form one in my area next year, NW Lincolnshire, as I can’t find one I’ll have to find some other s to join me!! Any bass/drums/horn players in the Gainsborough/Lincoln area reading this???

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

I bet that’s so much fun playing in a big band. Very cool 👌🏻

[@vicpostillion5996]

Oops, sorry about the spelling error. Talking to Siri.

[@EchoesOfTheDeep]

That's what you call a jazz cat ^^

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

😂😂 absolutely!

[@mandolin-george-uk]

F … ? My least favourite for playing . I will give a go … he wrote it in F I can only mange G .. I need to stop whining

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Haha go for it George, F isn’t so bad! 😉😜