lesson one

Five Fingerings, chord groups, practice tips

[@user-cv1jf1wq2m]

Wow ! This is an excellent lesson especially for a school that is no longer open! The teacher is a bit grouchy but the actual material that he is teaching is excellent!

[@175epi]

To my credit, I was one of the 3% who learned that stuff in all 12 keys when Jimmy said to do it that way. To my regret, I later became one of those who dicked around and started looking for shortcuts and let my subscription lapse. No surprise that for years after that I wandered from site to site looking for "The Secret to Learning Jazz Guitar" and only learned one thing: there is no secret. I wish I had stuck with my lessons at the JBGW (imagine what I'd be able to do now if I had); but it's not too late to get back to basics, put in the work, and start learning again -- the right way.

[@newgunguy4176]

You, my friend, are a national treasure! God bless you, Jimmy. 🙏

[@winstonsmith8240]

How can I argue with that? 👍

[@davidgerald2634]

Not only is Mr. Bruno a great guitarist. He's also hilarious as hell also!

[@pangeaproxima3681]

Plutonic myxolydians...haha!

[@eponymousmoonbeam]

if I may offer an interpretation.... what Jimmy is saying when he's talking about playing Maj. 7th / Dom. 7th / Min. 7th up the neck is...... INVERSIONS. In other words C Maj. 7th Root, 1st inv., 2nd inv., 3rd. inv. .....up the neck. Then F and then Bb inversions up the neck and on around the cycle. Then with C Dom. 7th up the neck and around the cycle F, Bb, Eb, etc..... then Min. 7th around the cycle. If you cannot play the INVERSIONS you wont be able to play Chord Melody. cuz... voice leading. Jimmy's videos helped me immensely.

[@daemonudivs4]

We don't want to hear your interpretations Ponymouse

[@hmmmwhatever]

What you do in these videos means something, more than something actually, means so much to me…. I started with No Nonsense guitar DVD years and years ago… put in the work and get first call for every hotel/restaurant gig here in my town. But what I enjoy most is watching these videos!!! I feel like I get to hang out with you and don’t have to waste any of my time with bullshit… so thank you Jimmy so much… Happy 2095 or whatever year this is !!!! We are in the future!

[@newgunguy4176]

Hopefully, these videos will be here for ever for future generations of ball breaking jazz guitarists to learn from! Since, the website was $60/three months, I'll be sending $20/month for as long as this channel is active.🎸💪🏼

[@jeffhildreth9244]

There will never be another Jimmy Bruno. Happy New Year !

[@robertposusta537]

love this man! I stumbled upon him when I was around 16 years old,..trying to learn as much and as many different styles as I could..I will be 51 next month ( hopefully) and still amazed and trying to learn...thank you Jimmy

[@brunoonlineschool7527]

Great to hear!

[@Discotex100]

Just stumbled onto this video. I'm on "square one" as a beginning 70-year-old guitar player. I can use this video as I can see the fingering clearly. I will get the theory eventually but I will work on the playing of the scales you demonstrated across the fretboard. Thanks for the straight talk, the kids don't get much of that these days.

[@winstonsmith8240]

I'll never forget your lesson on 'how to practice.' ; "keep doing it until you don't fuck up." 😂 Love you mate. Thanks for everything.

[@gabrielperrymusic]

We love you, Jimmy. All guitar teachers can relate to what you're saying here in this video. Teaching is fucking hard!!! And many "students" are out of their minds. I love how you speak your mind without hesitation. You are the REAL DEAL.

[@andercoyote4170]

Hey Jimmy thanks! Your advice and instruction is gold! Seeing this in June 2023, 5 mos later, that POS Santos is indicted! 🎉 Back to the important stuff...five fingerings practice...

[@ericboberic]

These are so appreciated. Love your no bullshit policy! Thanks for the great info, Jimmy. I hope you’re well

[@fredfalcon1347]

hello Bruno , Im not looking for lessons , but I will learn what you expressed as your lesson one... sounds like a good place to start... Im just a ham an egger guitar player... I cant afford you as a privet lesson... just want you to know I got a lot from your lesson one... very cool ... must be frustrating when you get superficial people... but must be tough for young people... they have a lot of bullshit going on... how can you dedicate 3 hrs a day to guitar... but thats the work you got to do.... I bet the people in your class are just so distracted they cant focus on simple things you want... I want to prove to myself I can do what you ask for... in your lesson one... that would be my first goal.... thanks ... love your videos...

[@DigitalMusicLibrary]

These videos are very helpful, it's like I'm sitting in the room with you. Thanks Bruno humbled me to keep practicing!!!

[@JohnnyD31]

The Gene Cousineau of jazz guitar. This is wonderful.

[@luvmymusic]

Great lesson, Jimmy. There are no shortcuts. You gotta' put in the work. That's no lie. I'll work on what you showed us. Fortunately, I'm very familiar with these fingering patterns and refer to them a lot in my soloing. Happy New Year.

[@GUITARSGIZMOS]

Just discovering these gems of lessons. I'm thrilled, and so amused of your sense of humor and way to teach. I'm gonna spend a lot of time on your channel. Thank you for sharing. This is pure gold! All the best from Norway. Thor

[@elijahgaskin5358]

I studied with Jimmy at the Community College of Philadelphia in the 90"s. His album, "Slight of Hand" was release when I studied with him. I transfer to Temple... I should have continued studying with Jimmy...

[@wittvonwitt4403]

So glad i found this, i was looking to gt back into the school and was sad to see it closed. Thank you for continuing to educate us!

[@keithpatel6584]

Hi Jimmy thanks for lesson 1.I am going to practice diligently. I was one of your students at the JBGS back in the day. God bless you 🙏 keep it up 👏.

[@MikeHartgrove]

You’re the best Jimmy! Wow! The 5 major fingerings the essential of learning the neck. Its hit me like a ton of bricks if you can’t play the 5 Major the in all 12 key’s you suck and can’t play jazz guitar!

[@j.garnergtr]

That part about the algebra book is so freakin true! it's because of the internet and youtube. I have students come in and ask questions that they shouldn't be asking, because they never did foundational work. So, even if I answered them, they wouldn't understand the answer. It's youtube culture fault. They are jumping around, instead of learning systematically. But, I do try to give them good foundation. If, like you say, they're willing to do the work. and not the illusion of work by watching another video. you rock mr bruno.

[@BooseJuice]

0:30 the five fingerings in C 1:41 fingerings in F 2:28 … and learn the five positions in all 12 keys 3:39 2-5-1 make a backing track 4:12 solo in fingering 5 5:10 chords

[@JimmyBruno-yd4ve]

Look like you got it

[@TraciMann]

Awesome ❤❤❤❤thank you!!!

[@spivvo]

Just discovered this guy... love it and subscribed. "plutonic mixolydian form Jupiter" 😂 Class act.

[@Alan-zi2rs]

Absolutely class @ Jimmy Bruno ...looking forward to more👍🎸🎶🎶🎶👌

[@makeyourshotcount4658]

You simplified a "necessary approach" to understanding how the 5 fingering are played. My application of the fingerings you showed make playing a song in all 12 keys easier. I request you to show a chord approach in each of the 5 fingering positions. I am flabbergasted with your approach. Keep " FLABBERGASTING".

[@j.p.7708]

Excellent lesson, but now all my solos sound like a nursery rhyme in a major scale 🤣🤣🤣, thanks Jimmy

[@seattlevegas66]

I have been watching your videos for several weeks now. The one thing that I did not hear you say is... 'There is no freakin sense to watch these videos unless you have a guitar in your hands.' It is the only way to connect eyes, ears, brain and fingers. Appreciate the great info.

[@Ritchie1954]

I just had to replay this superb video... nothin achieved unless you put in the hard miles..Topman Jimmy... Boss musician !!

[@RubinhoSilva01]

Plutonic mixolydians from Jupiter. kkkkk. Thank's. Good new year too!

[@oOoACFREEMANoOo]

He says what every music teacher thinks

[@sergequirion3829]

Thanks Jimmy Very cool and straight to the point, Happy new year,

[@MarkRhodesSongs]

Hey, Jimmy. I was in your school for a time and remember submitting the five fingerings video and having it approved. I appreciate the way you teach, though it's a lot of work. I ran into picking problems (-largely self-taught and by the time I got serious, I had a lot of bad habits and didn't know how to correct them. Troy Grady's material has helped.) Always enjoy hearing your play and will always appreciate that amount of teaching you got through my thick skull. ;o)

[@brunoonlineschool7527]

you weren't bad at all.. try learning that info with your current picking technique..no need to change that now

[@MarkRhodesSongs]

@@brunoonlineschool7527 Thanks, Jimmy. I do the 6432 voicings (251) daily and the five fingerings. All 12 keys. I was largely self-taught as a teen and developed some picking habits that have proved hard to break. Getting better but for me it’s a long road. At least I don’t mind walking. 🤣

[@FM-hv6zc]

lol this guy can really teach the way people understand ..Go Bruno your the man!

[@ronbalentine2905]

"Plutonic Mixolydian from Jupiter" HA,HA,HA. You crack me up my friend. Let's see, I got through the 5 fingerings and then I made it through the 2-5-1 improv in several keys. Then you , reluctantly I'm sure, passed me on to Satin Doll. I'm still working on that SOB. Ha. I still use the 5 fingerings and they have led to everything really. Thanks Jimmy. Hope to see you soon.

[@JoshuaFraserK]

Okay, so I can do 80% of the chord stuff Mr. Bruno mentioned, in any key, though some are less comfortable. I learned 3 nps and CAGED fingerings and use those. When i learn a tune, or i solo over the changes I usually just sing what i want to play quietly and play it as close as i can to what I sing. I like this sound, because it feels like "me", but it would be nice to branch out a bit. Usually I do 2 hour gigs consisting of jazz standards, country and some early rock. Will the 5 fingerings, or Mr. Bruno's 6 fingerings book help me to better identify scale degree on the fly, and be more intentional about my Playing, rather than just play whatever is in my head at the moment? It would be nice to have another gear i could shift into if i feel an audience going cold.

[@88eastgateway]

Hi, Jimmy Bruno. Thank you for your great lessons, Luke from Australia.

[@ekpil]

Great lessons . Thank you

[@hankd6312]

Wow 1080p! Jimmy your Burnin album is my all time favorite jazz album

[@marcsiegel1349]

Mr. Bruno, your hot licks videos mean a lot to me! They were simple and expertly explained and no nonsense as described. They have helped me in so many ways and the concepts and fingerings are a part of how I understand music and the guitar and it is carried on through the ways that I instruct my students in my guitar program. Hope all the blessings and peace that can be obtained in this life for you sir. Gratitude!

[@bennyblanko3]

You are the best teacher ever!

[@GIOBBE-music]

Perfect. A great place to start for sure.

[@HankStoneMusic]

You have a beautiful tone on that guitar 🎶

[@turbodownwarddog]

Nothing but the truth. LOL!! Love you Jimmy!!

[@GinoMeregillanoLoneGunmen]

More useful info in this one video than in a shelf full of books!

[@drglow]

Love you, Jimmy! Best.

[@jamesrusso2523]

I have your Dvd , Trying again to Learn something . Brain Dead but still trying . Thanks Jimmy

[@joebeamish]

I’ve got the five fingerings down, but I wonder if you have a lesson devoted to how to finger the arpeggios.

[@bencassidybc]

Thanks for the lessons!! Stay well!!

[@jackwilloughby239]

A Black guy who played Organ in a Black Church in Nashville once told me: "You don't have to know Key Signatures, you just have to Know where the Half Steps are: A Modulation is only a Half Step away from a Chord tone". I Asked him "Which Key"? He said "That, my friend depends on the Congregation".

[@salvadortenorio9789]

Jimmy the # 1 🙏🏼

[@salvadortenorio9789]

Thanks for teaching me Jimmy. Where can I deposit a donation?

[@udomatthiasdrums5322]

still love your work!!

[@audiocam]

I can relate. Teaching can be rewarding, but usually not. I can tell he would be happy to tell you anything, but hates to suffer hopeless beginners.

[@bungorogers7067]

Jimmy points finger at camera : "You....." "Not my tempo!" I love being scolded into guilty practice by Jimmy Bruno!

[@wadecottingham]

Thanks for Lesson One! Many thanks!

[@anthonyshaw8698]

You be smokin!! This is good stuff!! 👍🎩👍 P.s. Lol You're funny!!🤗 😂😂😂 Yes true!! Trying to teach guitar to a beginner, would be a nitemare. Gotta have some decent chord & scale knowledge. Be able to at least play a 2 5 1, in the key of C, or 1 6 2 5, in the key of G, etc. You could probably work with that student.🤔👍

[@tomdbass1]

Some people want to learn in a day what it’s taken you a lifetime to learn. Not surprised the music industry is so F’d.

[@ES175jazz]

They're bringing back the Jimmy Bruno model?!?!

[@juremadagema]

[@GypsyJazzDad]

Just started learning all the fingerings in all 12 keys.

[@daemonudivs4]

See you next year.

[@bobsebbo]

Fukin' A!.... great lesson, thank you.

[@jeffstonr9792]

Brilliant

[@bestfouronsix]

Great lesson, thanks!

[@jafferscakes7063]

😂 love him

[@brunoonlineschool7527]

paypal.me/jazzguitar506

[@MikeO-dr7hn]

Great you see you! I understand the school is done. I"m guessing I know the answer, but do you have any plans to make the material available? Say on a website or KZbin channel? In any case, hope to see you on Guitar Night w/Frank soon.

[@brunoonlineschool7527]

No plans to do any of that.. this you tube channel contains many of the concepts. only difference is i cannot view student videos for comment or direction. I got burned out doing that for almost ten years. i do, however, appreciate your interest

[@MikeO-dr7hn]

@@brunoonlineschool7527 Understood; please enjoy whatever you choose to do with your time! I just have to thank you for what I have learned from you. The most important was the concept of, "You only have to do this once." I hope you know what I mean. NOT the amount of practice, but the work of applying a new concept to a tune. At least that is what I understood you to mean. Thanks for making my and countless others lives better.

[@azomyte]

I’d buy those in a heartbeat

[@tonymarino7391]

Jimmy. I miss your posts! Hope all is well.

[@bluesdog3621]

The best

[@richardpeterson3268]

Legend

[@guitarlessonsnow3431]

Jimmy, what are your thoughts on the CAGED system? Joe Pass talked about it in his teaching but moved freely around the neck, often horizontally, in his own playing.

[@brunoonlineschool7527]

I have heard of it but it didn't make any musical sense to me

[@GIOBBE-music]

Do you find certain string voicing’s are more practical or used more in compositions? Or is it just what sounds the best?

[@jarrodelks4928]

Yes and yes (imo) :)

[@guitarman6742]

Funny mother...

[@philip0148]

I like your videos. Jimmy, tell me something, if I know all the notes on the fretboard, and let's say I want to play the c major scale, why can't I just go to any place there is a C note and start playing C major from there? It seems to me that there is no point to playing in one of the 5 positions you have taught me. I can just go to where I know a C note is and start playing the C major scale forward, or reverse, from that fret. There are 6 C notes on the board from the nut to 12th fret, so doesn't this work just as well? Can you please explain why I'm right, or wrong?

[@brunoonlineschool7527]

you missed the point..watch all the videos

[@brunoonlineschool7527]

you'll get too many fingerings and I'm talking about pitch collections not scales or modes

[@mehdiqavi]

Is he using oud pick?

[@Stevengomez-j6q]

What are the 5 fingerings?

[@brunoonlineschool7527]

you just watched them

[@marcos2968]

Hello Jimmy! So, do you recommend first studying how to finger chords horizontally or vertically in the cycle of fourths? Thanks. ​

[@daemonudivs4]

Forget about it.

[@marcos2968]

@@daemonudivs4 Yes, I did. Thanks for make me remember how stupid this question was. Of course if you memorize the four shapes in the four strings, and fingering the voices along the flat you will get horízontally and vertically.

[@jesusislukeskywalker4294]

🚬😎

[@BenAmoz]

You remind me of Lenny Breau

[@pangeaproxima3681]

Plutonic myxolydians...lmaooo!

[@timothybarrd.c.185]

Is there no pattern from the 4th?

[@NietsdlogKram]

If you’re in the key of C then you’ll start on F. If you’re in the key of F then you’ll start on Bb, and so on all around the cycle (in all 12 keys).

[@aadityakiran_s]

Actually I get what you mean. There's no pattern for the 4th but the Lydian is what you okay when you play his fingering that starts on the 5th, then you skip the Myxolydian and go directly to Aeolian. I also had this doubt. Actually this is a pretty useful fingering system. All the pentatonics fit over each of these fingerings and 3 notes per string connects the 2 positions of these 5 fingerings of his.

[@tomp4482]

The fingering for the 3rd and 4th patterns is on the same frets. Same as the 7th and root positions. I like to think of Jimmy's 5 shapes as 7/1, 2, 3/4, 5 and 6. Where the 1/2 steps are in the major scale is where the patterns merge together.

[@aadityakiran_s]

@@tomp4482 Yes. That's correct. Very concise explanation.

[@derbyd10]

Hahaha. Cowboy chords first position, they think that’s all there is.

[@eretzoum]

This is not a lesson, this is rapid fire from all sides. Very difficult.

[@newyorkukuleleschool1425]

Dude needs a cleanup

[@robertosozio3425]

Great musician. And great lession ❤❤✌✌👌👌☕

[@leosulentic9597]

EVERY DAY ABOVE GROUND IS A GOOD DAY. ESPECIALLY WITH JIMMY SHINING HIS LIGHT.