251 Beginner Jazz Guitar Lesson. Why is the 251 so important? 🧐
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- All of my recent 251 backing track videos have been gearing up to putting this video out. A look at 251 for jazz beginners. I've tried to include what I think is important to know alongside actionable practice points for you to try.
In the video I cover:
* what a 251 is and why it is important 0:55
*how the 251 functions harmonically 2:17
*playing the 251 progression in all keys 4:55
*playing chord tones over the 251 8:47
*practice approaches to playing chord tones over 251s 11:47
*what scales to use and how to practice them 15:38
Resources can be found over at my website here:www.jazzguitarwithandy.com/bl...
You should also check out my 251 backing tracks in this playlist to help you apply what you have learnt. I've put these in a playlist here: • 251 lessons and backin...
It's aimed at those newish to jazz or those getting a bit stuck with 251s and not sure where to head with it. My approach is thorough, you need to be able to play over these with ease, in any key, as they are so common in jazz standards. Yes. it's a lot of work, but my approach is to build a solid foundation to help you be more musical in the long run. It's not about playing licks, it's about understanding the harmony and being able to outline the chords anywhere on the fretboard.
If you have enjoyed today's video then please like and subscribe. I post lessons, gear demos and backing tracks based around jazz and blues guitar.
Thanks for tuning in, any questions then please a comment. I hope you enjoy the video and gain some value from it.
Andy October 2019.
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A pdf of tab and notation from this lesson can be downloaded over at my website for free: www.jazzguitarwithandy.com/blog/zo6nn5j7brhg2wba6c6upkx8b3i0ub
Loved that english cup of tea at 17:30ish!
It fuels this channel!
Thanks Andy, what a nice guy and guitarist. ❤️🎸.
You're welcome 🎸
As someone who is a beginner at jazz guitar this would have to be my go-to clear explanation of the basics for the first half of the video , very easy to understand . But it really turns into a separate lesson in the second half with a lot of detailed tutorial on useful arpeggios and ways to vary them. That really was greatly helpful, thank you.
I totally agree. His tutorials are very very clearly organized.
You are very welcome Steve, thanks for commenting.
This is by far the clearest explanation I've ever seen on YT about ii-V-I. Congrats!
The only downside of your vid is that it gives me work for months (just joking).
Thanks a lot (specially for the free pdf files).
Thanks for the comment - glad you liked the video. Hope the practice goes well :)
great info. moves fast. gonna have to review this lesson for months
thank you.re
Glad it was helpful!
Great video-lesson Andy . The resources are *fantastic* & right there to download . Thank you sir , a veritable English gentleman .
You are very welcome
A wonderful incredible master class
Glad you think so!
@@jazzguitarwithandy I will like and comment on many of our videos, hoping that helps you with youtube..you really deserve it, Sir
@@marcoturatti2648 Thank you - that's much appreciated
This is so well laid out that I actually bookmarked that video to come back to it over and over
Thanks for the comment Thomas. There's another video I've made called 'Know your 251s' that you might find helpful with this topic.
I can’t wait to try this out! I’ve been playing guitar for a while, and recently been trying to learn chord melodies. This sort of thing would definitely be something I would like to use as part of my adventure into that style of music. And having the PDF files to refer to will be a big help. Thank you!
You're very welcome
Brilliant lesson Andy
Thank you 🙏
That was really helpfull !!!
Glad to hear it Jonan 👍
This is easily the best guitar and music lesson I've run across in 6 years when I began playing guitar at age 67 after 40 years of tenor sax. Great stuff.
That's very kind of you to say Don
Incredible explanation
✌❤🎸
thanks, glad you think so! Are you new to 251s or been learning them a while?
@@jazzguitarwithandy .. I have a music degree and I'm, primarily, classically trained but I play mostly blues so ii - V - I is somewhat new for me.
love that guitar andy
Me too! 😀 It’s took a 335,330 and 345 before I settled 😅
grazie
i like - fab
thank you :)
If Dorian Plays Like Me, All's Lost
Got 40 yrs in. Your very confusing
I'm sure you'll find something elsewhere that's right for you 🎸
This whole vid is just astonishing. The arpeggio drill around the 11:00 mark is a great warmup exercise as well and the the connection with semitones at 13:00 is eye-opening. Great stuff. Well done Andy. If I ever get across the pond from here in Redford, Michigan, I'll definitely look you up for a lesson!
I do offer zoom lessons Don.
@@jazzguitarwithandy I will look into it. But I suspect the phone charges for an international zoom call would be prohibitive. But I will check it out.
@@donlessnau3983 It shouldn't be Don, depending on your wifi.
Superb. Well laid out and clearly explained in a comfortable manner without those annoying jump cuts so many other douchebags use. Really exception stuff. Thanks Andy. Well done.
Cheers Don, this won is an old one of my video, glad it still holds up to what I do now!
Andy, can you explain WHY chord progressions move in 4ths in jazz. I've often heard people say this over the years but no one's ever really explained the reason why. What's the music theory behind it? Anyone else know?
Hi Don, for me it's about notes within a chord having a natural pull to other key notes in chords.
Take this progression:
Dm7 = DFAC
G7 = GBDF
Cmaj7 = CEGB
In the change from Dm7 to G7 the C is a semitone above the most important note in the G7 chord the 3rd '(B). Then in the change from G7 to C, the F is a semitone above the the third of the C chord. This is referred to as the b7 to 3 resolution. Couple of other cool things:
*the root of the chord becomes the 5th of the next chord eg. D the root of Dm becomes the 5th of G7. G the root of the G7 becomes the 5th of C.
*The 3rd becomes the 7th of the next chord - F is the b3 of Dm7 and then becomes the b7 of G7. B is the 3rd of G and then becomes the 7th of C.
*The 5th of each chord is sandwiched between the root and 3rd of the next chord
@@jazzguitarwithandy Thanks very much Andy. Outstanding. The best and only explanation I've ever heard to explain the 2-5-1 movement. But what about jazz chords that move D7-G7-C7-F7 like in Rhythm Changes in the B section? Is it mostly because the 3rd in D7 (F#) is a leading tone to G, and the 3rd in G (B) is the leading tone to C, etc? It seems like the 3rd being a leading tone to the next chord is what really provides the pull when moving in 4ths. Unlike a movement in 5ths. Maybe?
@@donlessnau3983 it's still the same thing there Don. Flat 7 to 3
D7>G7 sees a C go to a B
G7- C7= F to E
C7-F7= Bb to A
The notes you pick out also act as leading tones to the root of the next chord. It's a very smooth move.
@@jazzguitarwithandy Excellent. Thanks very much Andy. This is the most clear and concise explanation of jazz chord movements I've ever run across. Great stuff. It's really opened doors. I fell like Dorothy when she opens the door of her house when it lands in Oz. Thank you very much for taking the time to explain. That's very kind. Too bad you're 4,000 miles away. Be well and thanks again. Fantastic stuff.
@@jazzguitarwithandy BTW. Just one last question. I promise. Do these guidelines only work for jazz chord progression?. I ask because they don't seem to apply for a 1-4-5 or some other progressions. Is there a good music theory book on chord progression guidelines?