Jazz Guitar Mastery: Dominate with Altered Scale Arpeggios!

Jazz Guitar Improvisation: Arpeggios and Phrasing

This lesson focuses on developing your jazz guitar improvisation skills using arpeggios and phrasing techniques. We will explore various arpeggio types commonly used in jazz, including major, minor, dominant 7th, half-diminished, and altered scales.

Arpeggio Types:

• Major Arpeggios: Building blocks for bright and joyful sounds. Learn to connect them smoothly.
• Minor Arpeggios: Creating a bluesy and soulful feel. Explore variations and extensions.
• Dominant 7th Arpeggios: Adding tension and resolution. Master the characteristic sound.
• Half-Diminished Arpeggios: Creating a sophisticated and mysterious atmosphere. Understand their function in chord progressions.
• Altered Arpeggios: Experimenting with chromatic alterations for unique sounds. Learn to target specific notes for maximum impact.

Jazz Phrasing:

Effective phrasing is key to expressive jazz guitar playing. We will cover techniques such as:

• Using rhythmic variation to create interest.
• Employing rests and silences for impact.
• Creating melodic lines that follow the chord changes.
• Developing a personal style through experimentation.

Putting it Together:

We will combine arpeggios and phrasing techniques to create compelling improvisations over common jazz chord progressions. Practice exercises will be provided to help you internalize these concepts and develop your own unique voice.