Jazz Guitar StandardsThis page
hosts the most popular
jazz guitar standards. Each tune is
provided
with a lead sheet, a chord
melody arrangement, some background information (composer,
year, etc.) and recommended listening.Make sure you read this "before you play..." section and watch the video. Also read this article on how to learn jazz standards. Before you Play...my chord melody arrangements Check out this
video to inspire you and then read on... -The arrangements are demonstrated using chord
diagrams. I used the simplest approach to give you maximum
freedom. -The "chord shapes" are merely guidelines.
Sometimes the melody doesn't exactly fit since the
diagrams are used for reference only. -The chordal accompaniment has to be rhythmically interesting and/or arpeggiated. It is necessary to create your own approach to the tune. -For good rhythms, refer to books in the Galbraith Jazz Guitar Series ***Volume 3*** (comping). Very useful. -Most of my arrangements are to be played with a
bassist. You may want to add the bass notes if you are playing solo
guitar. -Read this article on how to learn jazz standards.
Most of all :
create you own chord
melody!
Create, explore, have fun! List of Tunes
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