Hello everyone and welcome back to Jazz Guitar Toolbox!In case you are not familiar with Jazz Guitar Toolbox, this is an entry-level series - the goal here is to cover the essential skills every jazz guitarist should have.
Reading Exercise #28 A Guest Post by Michael Berard
Every month Nathan picks a classic and modern Jazz album for our newsletter. He writes great snippets of information about his picks, so make sure you are signed up to receive them, you won't want to miss out! We have compiled his picks into a...
Bossa Novas and Brazilian tunes sound oh-so-good. Tunes written by Jobim are almost ubiquitous, with classics like "Girl from Ipanema" and "Desafinado" being favorites for jazzers and non-jazzers alike. If you've ever tried to play one though,...
The Quick Guide to Scales and Modes for all Jazz Guitarists The major scale is the single most important thing to know about guitar scale theory. You’ll learn this “quasi-magic” formula to build the major scale in any key. This is a gentle...
What is comping? Comping on guitar is short for "accompanying". This could refer to playing chords behind a vocalist or saxophonist, or even accompanying your own solo with chords on the lower strings. How to Comp Like a Real Jazz Guitarist {%...
