by Richie Zellon | Basic Theory
Best Way To Learn & Practice New Scales Transcribed from Video: Today I’d like to discuss one of the most important rudiments of learning jazz. And that of course is the process of learning those much needed jazz guitar scales that are going to provide the...
by Richie Zellon | Basic Theory, Jazz Standards
Recently I noticed that most lessons on comping for guitar focus primarily on the “rhythmic” aspect. While this is important, I believe that the harmonic implications are just as important, yet often neglected when discussing this subject. So I decided to...
by Richie Zellon | Basic Theory, Jazz Improvisation
One of the trademarks of a great solo is that if you strip away the rhythm section you will hear the chord changes implied in the soloist’s lines. This brings to mind several great saxophonists who have recorded trio sessions with just bass and drums. Of course...
by Richie Zellon | Basic Theory, Lesson Resources
Part 3: “How to incorporate your transcribed phrases in a solo” Here you can download the examples demonstrated in Part 3 : Joe Pass 1 Joe Pass 1 with “diminuition” Joe Pass 1 with “truncation” Joe Pass 1 with “modal...
by Richie Zellon | Basic Theory, Lesson Resources
Part 2: “Transcribing” versus “Writing” To Part 3: Procedure The following is a transcription of Part 2: I previously implied that learning a phrase and not playing it in the proper context within a piece of music, is not a good thing....
by Richie Zellon | Basic Theory, Lesson Resources
Below is the first of a 4-part video tutorial on “How to Expand Your Improvisational Vocabulary” using the Jazz Guitarist Signature Series. Part 1 is an introduction to the series and explains its goal and purpose. Part 2 is all about “transcribing” solos and also...
