For many guitarists, one of the major draws to learning jazz and jazz blues is the richness and beauty of the chord work: a tapestry of stunning voicings and extensions that brings a whole new level ...

The ii-V-I has been referred to as a chord progression, a turnaround, and a cadence depending on the circumstances it is used. It is most known as the jazz progression as it is the backbone of many ...

From a music theory perspective, jazz, gospel and funk are probably the most technically advanced genres, with exotic chord names like ‘minor seven flat five’ and ‘augmented seven sharp nine’ thrown ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images Vintage blues is all about character and personality. The great guitarists ...

Jazz guitar…. There is no other pairing of words that strike fear into the hearts of guitar players more than those two. The world of jazz guitar is vast. When we think of the leading players from all ...

When the blues is played in a jazz context the chord progression is more sophisticated in the number and types of chords used. In addition to the basic I, IV, V chords, jazz blues incorporates major ...

Rodrigo’s style is a rich combination of jazz, fusion and soul sounds, always firmly based around strong melodies. Most ...

“A Jazz Trifle” is a beautiful, contemplative, two-page slow piece with lots of sophisticated harmonies inspired by Jazz. It is about mid intermediate level. Things that pianists may find challenging ...

mDecks Music, a leader in innovative music education resources, has released a groundbreaking new book series dedicated to mastering jazz standards. This comprehensive collection provides musicians ...