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Basic music theory

• Intervals
• The major scale
• The minor scale - Natural, Harmonic and Melodic
• A basic introduction to the Modes of the Major scale
• How to transpose

 

Jazz music theory

• Demystifying the Chords - Part I
• Demystifying the Chords - Part II
• Tritone Substitution
• The Bebop Scale

 

Chords

• Two of each chord - the very basics
• More chords - the 9ths

 

Arpeggios

• Arpeggios Part I - Introduction
• Arpeggios Part II - Major 7 shapes

 

Comping

• Four chords per-bar (the Freddie Green thing)
  
• Chord substitutions (Video + Text)
• The Charleston rhythmic figure
• Chord movements/chord licks

 

Transcriptions

• Jazz Standards (Chords/Backing tracks)
• Random Licks
• Solo Transcriptions
• Solo guitar arrangements
  • Black Orpheus
  • In a Sentimental Mood

 

Soloing

• Soloing over the ii-V-I progression (some basic ideas, Video + Text)
• Playing the chord shape - A handy trick
• Learning the changes - a mind and muscle exercise (Video + Text)
• Soloing over Major chords (Video + Text)
• Soloing over Minor chords (Video + Text)
• Soloing over Dominant chords (Video + Text)

 

Technique

• 1234 Exercises
• Picking technique (Video + Text)

 

Other lessons

• Arranging for solo guitar - the basic concept (Video + Text)
• The II-V-I (Video + Text)

 

Resources

• Glossary of Musical/Jazz terms
• Recommended study material
• Blank tab paper
• Blank manuscript paper
• Blank tab with stave