Jazz Guitar Improvisation for Beginners

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  • @FretDojo
    @FretDojo  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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    • @zaydlayton3459
      @zaydlayton3459 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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  • @p1h1i1l1i1p123
    @p1h1i1l1i1p123 6 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    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
      @rittis013 6 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @simphiwek6321
      @simphiwek6321 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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
      @SponkADonk 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@rittis013I unlocked so hard bro

  • @adriyanmusic
    @adriyanmusic ปีที่แล้ว +6

    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 🎸

  • @danaeverhart6487
    @danaeverhart6487 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    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.

  • @johannamit4388
    @johannamit4388 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

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

    • @FretDojo
      @FretDojo  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad you found it helpful!

  • @drsteviejasengnsangma8739
    @drsteviejasengnsangma8739 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

    • @FretDojo
      @FretDojo  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much Stevie glad you have found this helpful!

  • @joelabramson1
    @joelabramson1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

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

    • @FretDojo
      @FretDojo  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Joel! Glad you enjoyed the video

  • @alanofwales2583
    @alanofwales2583 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    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
      @FretDojo  3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @digitaldrive1192
    @digitaldrive1192 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

  • @abrahamtzm3783
    @abrahamtzm3783 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

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

    • @FretDojo
      @FretDojo  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      So glad you found it helpful Abraham!

  • @Jeff271951
    @Jeff271951 9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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
      @FretDojo  9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +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

  • @JeremyHerman1
    @JeremyHerman1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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!!

  • @brubeker12
    @brubeker12 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @Predador9135
    @Predador9135 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @gregorourke1
      @gregorourke1 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Great to hear you found this helpful Arthur!

  • @jodyguilbeaux8225
    @jodyguilbeaux8225 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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.

  • @NateAnderson69
    @NateAnderson69 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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!!

  • @newcity6767
    @newcity6767 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @FretDojo
      @FretDojo  8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Jordy Boy Thanks for watching Jordy!

  • @ollies246
    @ollies246 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @jaredstanfield267
    @jaredstanfield267 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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!

  • @hypnagoog
    @hypnagoog 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

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

  • @andreacapitosta
    @andreacapitosta 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @seanhennessey9869
    @seanhennessey9869 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    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

  • @carpetpro9903
    @carpetpro9903 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    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
      @daoyang223 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @patrickblay7684
    @patrickblay7684 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @weforever137
    @weforever137 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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 👍👍

  • @boblandess9349
    @boblandess9349 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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 !!!

  • @matthaines9400
    @matthaines9400 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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
    @07LUTE70 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    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
      @FretDojo  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Good idea!

  • @jdavis6650
    @jdavis6650 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    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
      @avisaiko5354 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      But there is no TH-cam 35 years ago...

  • @kjguitarman
    @kjguitarman 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

    • @FretDojo
      @FretDojo  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's a pleasure KJ - glad you enjoyed!

  • @toto8918
    @toto8918 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @orangeapple681
    @orangeapple681 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @Xdrummer3000
    @Xdrummer3000 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

  • @WebbChannel1
    @WebbChannel1 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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.

  • @replicated
    @replicated 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

  • @Ganzie2000
    @Ganzie2000 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @hannaobrc1947
    @hannaobrc1947 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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..

  • @glencruciani
    @glencruciani 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @alexanderg7940
    @alexanderg7940 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

    • @gregorourke1
      @gregorourke1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Great to hear you found this video useful!

  • @thestarshavefallen
    @thestarshavefallen 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

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

    • @FretDojo
      @FretDojo  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad this was helpful Roko!

  • @geoffbeauchamp5861
    @geoffbeauchamp5861 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @freeman3061
    @freeman3061 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @rondorko
    @rondorko 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @martijnwh
    @martijnwh 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @FretDojo
      @FretDojo  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      My pleasure, glad you found it useful :)

  • @marcobrocks1490
    @marcobrocks1490 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @MisjaCeline
    @MisjaCeline 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @FretDojo
      @FretDojo  8 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @fang-weiliu4815
    @fang-weiliu4815 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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!!

  • @gillouismangualrivera7013
    @gillouismangualrivera7013 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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! 🙌🏾

  • @Artsssssss
    @Artsssssss 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    just genius and easy to follow, thank you!

    • @FretDojo
      @FretDojo  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you liked this video Artie!

  • @vinnyvalens1581
    @vinnyvalens1581 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    finally someone breaks it down properly!

  • @billylawson1695
    @billylawson1695 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @rickjensen2717
    @rickjensen2717 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great lesson Greg 👏

  • @andreacampagna5847
    @andreacampagna5847 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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!!!

  • @DenNationishere
    @DenNationishere 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @pansonapanda
    @pansonapanda 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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.

  • @anibezechisom458
    @anibezechisom458 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

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

  • @SamuelAmegan
    @SamuelAmegan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Simple! Very good teacher 🎉

  • @andrewgould1001
    @andrewgould1001 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @FretDojo
      @FretDojo  8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @plumhunter9158
    @plumhunter9158 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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.

  • @PepeSanchez2222
    @PepeSanchez2222 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @Joseph124269
    @Joseph124269 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

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

    • @FretDojo
      @FretDojo  2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      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
      @piposanchez 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      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 TH-cam vid can probably explain it better 😅

  • @zach9809
    @zach9809 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @sicboi2543
    @sicboi2543 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @TheJamesclementcook
    @TheJamesclementcook 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @MzalMzal
    @MzalMzal 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @jacktoddy9783
    @jacktoddy9783 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @tedydjajawinata2480
    @tedydjajawinata2480 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @dandedee1
    @dandedee1 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Some excellent tips here - cheers!!!

  • @NebulousWyatt
    @NebulousWyatt 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @dimpstyler6142
    @dimpstyler6142 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @yudipitre5720
    @yudipitre5720 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @stanuitm.7749
    @stanuitm.7749 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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
      @grimwig33 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ditto, Stan! Had the same thought!

  • @MrLevi5010
    @MrLevi5010 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Brilliant tutorial - thank you...

  • @tubeman1983
    @tubeman1983 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @karinjahn-walter6261
    @karinjahn-walter6261 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This helped me a lot. Thank You!

  • @wp9847
    @wp9847 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thanks alot. This helps me play jazz solos better.

  • @cunecao
    @cunecao 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Dude, thanks so much for sharing this knowledge.

  • @oi1e319
    @oi1e319 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @JuanVargasCalderon
    @JuanVargasCalderon 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thank you for this, excellent explanation

  • @BrendonFerullo16
    @BrendonFerullo16 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great tips and concepts, thank you!

    • @gregorourke1
      @gregorourke1 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      My pleasure Brendon, happy soloing!

  • @danvitale923
    @danvitale923 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Excellent Class for Jazz Dummies !!!

    • @FretDojo
      @FretDojo  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks very much Dan! Glad you found this helpful.

  •  8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @FretDojo
      @FretDojo  8 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @md4645
    @md4645 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A very pleasent example how to learn jazzy sound

  • @arlohollander1222
    @arlohollander1222 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thank you so much! Very helpful!

  • @TheBlueExiles
    @TheBlueExiles 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    badass man. didn't think the good old pentatonic would be so useful in the jazz context just by adding the aproach notes and enclosure notes. i have to go easy on this cause my mind is seriously blown. I've been afraid of jazz for like a decade XD XD XD

  • @kellykimball5905
    @kellykimball5905 5 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @OrbEmber
    @OrbEmber 6 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @saurabhmehendale4579
    @saurabhmehendale4579 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @FretDojo
      @FretDojo  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you found this video helpful Saurabh!

  • @SandroMassarani
    @SandroMassarani 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wonderful jazz vibes from a pentatonic. Great video!!

  • @davekana8388
    @davekana8388 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow, very helpful, I will incorporate into my own playing!

  • @captainsolaris2593
    @captainsolaris2593 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    it seems that i found the right place. thanks!

  • @berbsrodel4681
    @berbsrodel4681 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is great! Thank you so much.

  • @agentstank2578
    @agentstank2578 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fantastic lesson!!! Thank you!!! 🎉

  • @richardgonzalez4368
    @richardgonzalez4368 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @jewellove895
    @jewellove895 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    VERY GOOD LESSON..I AM FEELING IT ;)

  • @PokaToka
    @PokaToka 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow!! it makes jazz easier to me

    • @FretDojo
      @FretDojo  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you found this helpful Zonayed!

  • @alpo1384
    @alpo1384 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic, I Was waiting for this long time- it opened up the new world me... thanks- great job!

  • @derekavery9986
    @derekavery9986 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    man thnx so much for this video ive learned so much from it

  • @centraal22
    @centraal22 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Achievement Unlocked - Thank you and Subscribed.

  • @martinouimet6486
    @martinouimet6486 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great lesson. Thanks.
    Matt.