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Lesson Notes...

This mini lesson illustrates the use of upper-string chord voicings associated with jazz, but used in a traditional three-chord slow blues context as part of a guitar solo. The example that you're hearing and seeing begins with a chromatic approach to the V chord (G7 in C) at bar nine, followed by some simple blues licks harmonized with both the G7 and F7 (IV) chords before resolution back to the C (I) chord. To replay the audio demo, click here.

Hint: Try using these ideas against the Red House track at our Jam Central Station page, or transpose it for use in any other slow blues.

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Note: These lessons, authored by Mark Stefani, cover blues, jazz, and chord-melody topics. They are high-impact in nature, dovetailing with site resources (e.g. jam tracks) for instant use. To participate, simply join our mailing list by entering your email address above or at our registration page.