Guitar Resources I

I am not a music educator by any stretch of the imagination. I am a bad teacher, I know this. I am a really good learner though. If you are also a good learner, looking for resources to play jazz (or jazzier) guitar, here are some resources:

Level I

Process – What do I do?

1. Jazz Guitar Lessons (https://www.youtube.com/@jazzguitar)
   1. Start here to understand the rest: https://youtu.be/OMQelNLA1yY?si=1-pHBoYNpHhEtLCx
   2. I have his free e-book, it is worth it
   3. I use the process from this channel: The Pinnacle Method
      1. Simplify Chords (Shells, Guide Tones, etc)
      2. Apply Rhythm(s)
      3. Learn the melody (Simple Chord Melody)
         1. Naked
         2. Naked + Chords
      4. Solo
         1. Target 3rds on the 1Play approaches to the 3^rd of the next change for the rest of the bar
      5. Play Along with live band or recordings

Fretboard Knowledge – Where do I put my fingers?

1. Fret Science (https://www.youtube.com/@fretscience)
   1. Use his playlist
      1. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMuHlX9RiFi1L1RdC0CzYa1qxZllD5Ujz
         1. I did pay for the 12 pdf bundle, it was worth it.
         2. Understand the Fretboard
            1. Pentatonic pattern (rectangle and stack)
            2. Pentatonics to modes
2. Sound Guitar Lessons (https://www.youtube.com/@soundguitar)
   1. I specifically use his lessons on shell voicings:
   2. https://youtu.be/1AQNvYoG4_0?si=c3VgSWyIA8QFaV1w
   3. There is a free download for this that I recommend getting.

Charts – What should I play?

1. Lead Sheets. Get one of the following:
   1. Real Book
   2. Fake Book
   3. A Free Bob Book (https://jstreetjazz.com/FakeBooks/The_New_Bob_Book.pdf)