Excellent. Pure concept. That's the way to go. Bass playing background, so chord visualization has been a challenge for me. Started exploring more in depth a few months ago and had that "oh duh, motif !" moment. Everything started flowing after that, starting with single lines and now, chordal. So glad you mentioned it.
@@JensLarsen LOL and I don't "LOL" lightly. No s..t. about the motif (rhythmic.) It was a light switch moment. Melodies just started happening. Still have a more classical head (species counterpoint) and just now getting used to shell chords. It's not "on tap" yet, but coming along.
I know you put in a lot of time and work to make these videos. They show great ideas to have in my guitar toolbox. I am actually making more time to play guitar now and getting over my playing frustrations because of your videos. Many thanks from Chicago.
This is exactly the stuff I've been looking for. What helps is your confirmation of ideas that have made sense to me theoretically but have yet to become practical. This tells me to be more diligent in my application of these concepts. Many thanks.
Great lesson. Highly informative with some really useful ideas. Jazz comping has always been a bit of a mystery to me. This has made it so much clearer. Thank you.
Awesome one of the best channels for jazz , jump blues. Thanks Jens. Long time search and questions are finally answered thanks to you. It would be great if you can analyze Charlie Christian ans his approach to jazz.
Thank you very much! I am glad you like the video! I don't usually do signature lick things, but certainly if I did then Charlie Christian would be a good candidate!
Today, Easter 2019 after been eating too much I'm having a try of playing chords of this video. After a bit of struggle I was able to play reasonably well sequences that I heard from years but couldn't figure out so clearly. So I really would recommend your channel because you have found the way to make beginners like me productive very fast and not make they lost in their learning path. Thank you so much Jens and happy Easter!
Awesome lesson Jens. Really thankful for this. It would be cool if you did a lesson just like this one with something with a lot of ii-V's in it. Like rhythm changes for example. Thanks so much for your lessons.
Blimey! Jens talks of starting with "simple" chords, and then goes straight to ninths and thirteenths! I thought we'd start with those "regular" chords we all start with, and build on those. I think I need an in-between course..!
Oh dear :) Maybe try working at the beginning of this: ruclips.net/video/esWyb1_hQRE/видео.html or go to the article on my website to find the How To Play Jazz Chords study guide
Hi... Thanks for fast reply. No, I'm not a beginner, and after fifty years have considerable guitar facility, do indeed have knowledge of ninths, etc. My challenge is to build on my existing chord knowledge, apply it practically, and work on those progressions. I'll just have to follow your impressive teaching slowly... break it up a little..! Thanks!
You're very welcome! 🙂 Well actually that playlist goes from fairly simple to very difficult so feel free to check out the videos :) You can always ask along the way by commenting on the video or if you are on Facebook you should Join us in the Facebook Jazz Guitar Group Community: bit.ly/InsidersFBGroup and ask there!
Jens, I an so grateful for your lessons. You give us the straight substance without the bullsh*t. You've earned a lifelong fan in me, and I'll be contributing through your shop and patreon to show my deep appreciation. Many thanks!
Jens great lesson for me. I can play these chords easily, but reaching for the melodies is hard for me. Can you expand any on what I need to do? Or is it just a matter of me forcing my fingers to move.
Thanks! I actually just answered you over on Patreon. Which exercise are you referring to? jenslarsen.nl/f-jazz-blues-comping-jazz-chords-concepts-guitar-lesson/
Hi Jens, I love your lessons and approach to thinking about jazz guitar, it is all so useful so thank you! I was just wondering how you pick the melody notes to add on to the core of the chords? Is it taken from whatever scale each chord is built from?
Thank you very much Adam! Yes the melody notes are from the scale I am using on the chord. I have a few videos on chord solos that have exercises for this? I can post a link if you want to?
that chord grafic is great to visualicing better the chords. Thanks ! I ve learned a lot from your knowledge ! could be some walking for ! vi ii V ? and another important question for me... ok I start the classic ii V I Cmaj key. maybe I play this for 2 o 3 minutes, then is possible to change the key or i don t know some idea for that? and could be another ideas for soloing over ii V I . Thanks again
Can you do more video about self comping like in trio situation? Its hard play solo ideas and comp. it feels unnatural to me.maybe you have some solutions
Hi Jens, why does the Bdim voicing with a 6th and a m6th work... and why does the one with a major 7th work? Why doesn't the D7 use the 9 like the other dominant chords in the progression, and do you generally use different extensions for the I, IV, and secondary dominant, even though they are all dominant 7 chords?
+shurmeisha Good questions! The extensions come from the scale so Bdim can have extensions from the scale we use to improve over it, and that contains a G which is the b6. The D7 is resolving to a Gm chord. The scale you use for a dom7th resolving to a minor chord is harmonic minor (G harmonic minor in this case) and the extensions you the have a b9 and b13 Does that help?
Hi Jens. I have a question. Nearly all Jazz guitar tutorials teach progressions etc in very "guitar unfriendly" keys. This example in F is a case in point. Others would be B-flat and E-flat. I know that with the latter it is a courtesy for comping with horn players whose instruments are centred on B-flat or E-flat, and therefore there are a lot of jazz standards composed in those keys. Perhaps I have inadvertently answered my own question. What would you say?
F is hardly a guitar unfriendly key? You have all open strings except one? But for the rest, yes it is true that the keys in jazz where mostly picked by the horn players since they shaped most of the evolution of jazz until the 70's
why wouldnt the Bb work with the F??? its a pure tone..just saying.. Besides all 12 note works...I can hit A locrian or whatever b2 ish mode from the A note all day long
Thank you for watching! The Jazz Blues is probably one of the best places to start when learning jazz don't you think?
Absolutely :) Thanks again for the great lesson! Play on Jens
hell yes!! you are a g.
Yeah, I started with Bebop (Looking at you Billie's Bounce 🐦) Wish I mastered the basics first though, would've saved me time
Jen, that was GROOVY !!! THNX dude.
Hi Jens, you are an amazing player and educator 😎
Thank you Christian 🙂
Excellent. Pure concept. That's the way to go. Bass playing background, so chord visualization has been a challenge for me. Started exploring more in depth a few months ago and had that "oh duh, motif !" moment. Everything started flowing after that, starting with single lines and now, chordal. So glad you mentioned it.
Glad you like it!
@@JensLarsen
LOL and I don't "LOL" lightly.
No s..t. about the motif (rhythmic.) It was a light switch moment. Melodies just started happening. Still have a more classical head (species counterpoint) and just now getting used to shell chords. It's not "on tap" yet, but coming along.
I know you put in a lot of time and work to make these videos. They show great ideas to have in my guitar toolbox. I am actually making more time to play guitar now and getting over my playing frustrations because of your videos. Many thanks from Chicago.
You're very welcome Jim!
This is exactly the stuff I've been looking for. What helps is your confirmation of ideas that have made sense to me theoretically but have yet to become practical. This tells me to be more diligent in my application of these concepts. Many thanks.
You're very welcome Brent! I am glad you like it! 🙂
Great lesson as always, thanks Jens
Glad you liked it!
Awesome lesson as always :-) Big thanks for sharing.
You're very welcome! I am glad you like it! 🙂
Great lesson , comping is the best
Thank you! and yes it is! 🙂
Thank you sir. Wonderful lesson and perfect examples starting easier followed complicated ones. That's what I need in a lesson. Thanks million times.
Glad you like it Jerry! 😀👍
Great lesson. Highly informative with some really useful ideas. Jazz comping has always been a bit of a mystery to me. This has made it so much clearer. Thank you.
+Julian Longden Glad to hear that Julian! Good luck with the jazz explorations! 👍👍
Truly awesome! Thank you very much Jens for all your generosity!
You're very welcome Diego!
Thank you so much, Jens❤
You're so welcome!
Awesome one of the best channels for jazz , jump blues. Thanks Jens. Long time search and questions are finally answered thanks to you. It would be great if you can analyze Charlie Christian ans his approach to jazz.
Thank you very much! I am glad you like the video!
I don't usually do signature lick things, but certainly if I did then Charlie Christian would be a good candidate!
Today, Easter 2019 after been eating too much I'm having a try of playing chords of this video. After a bit of struggle I was able to play reasonably well sequences that I heard from years but couldn't figure out so clearly. So I really would recommend your channel because you have found the way to make beginners like me productive very fast and not make they lost in their learning path. Thank you so much Jens and happy Easter!
Great that you can put it to use! Happy Easter to you too! :)
Awesome lesson Jens. Really thankful for this.
It would be cool if you did a lesson just like this one with something with a lot of ii-V's in it. Like rhythm changes for example.
Thanks so much for your lessons.
Thank you! I'll keep that in mind! That could work really well I guess!
Blimey! Jens talks of starting with "simple" chords, and then goes straight to ninths and thirteenths! I thought we'd start with those "regular" chords we all start with, and build on those. I think I need an in-between course..!
Oh dear :)
Maybe try working at the beginning of this: ruclips.net/video/esWyb1_hQRE/видео.html
or go to the article on my website to find the How To Play Jazz Chords study guide
Hi... Thanks for fast reply. No, I'm not a beginner, and after fifty years have considerable guitar facility, do indeed have knowledge of ninths, etc. My challenge is to build on my existing chord knowledge, apply it practically, and work on those progressions. I'll just have to follow your impressive teaching slowly... break it up a little..! Thanks!
You're very welcome! 🙂
Well actually that playlist goes from fairly simple to very difficult so feel free to check out the videos :)
You can always ask along the way by commenting on the video or if you are on Facebook you should Join us in the Facebook Jazz Guitar Group Community: bit.ly/InsidersFBGroup and ask there!
Muchas gracias Jens, con este video en unos minutos aprendí conceptos que no adquirí en meses.
Eres un profesor extraordinario
Glad you like the videos Enrique!
i really love your content it help me a lot since i come from classical guitar
Very happy to hear that! You find the videos useful!
Great comping lesson...look forward to more comping...thanks
+Alex Merola Thank you Alex ☺️👍 I'll keep that in mind!
Great lesson Jens! I feel like this could also easily transfer to some nice funk guitar rhythm patterns. Thanks!
Great video. The chords flow well together
Thank you Sam!
most useful and practical lesson on youtube... thx I love your lesson
+휴지통비우기 You're very welcome! Glad to hear that you find it useful! ☺️👍
Excellent lesson! Thank you for taking the time to make this, and your other lessons so helpful.
Glad you like them David! 😀
Thank you, Jens, for another fine lesson
You're very welcome Anthony! :)
Thanks Jens! Incredibly helpful.
You're very welcome Joe! I am glad you like it!! 👍🙂
Great! As always.. thank you Jens!
You are very welcome Filippo!
Very useful and informative. Thanks!
Happy to hear that you like it Chris!
Awsome lesson! Thank you!!
You're very welcome!
Thanks some great ideas really enjoyed it
You're very welcome Matty!
still a masterful lesson, thank's so lot
Thank you! Glad you find it useful! 👍🙂
Excellent Jens.
Thank you Peter!
Thank you for your work ! It's really helpful.
You are welcome!
Thank you my friend. Nice summary of some great voicings. 👍🏽🎶🎶
Great course! Thanks :)
+X-Man 888 You're very welcome! 👍☺️
To the point and useful.
Thank you Hubert
Jens, I an so grateful for your lessons. You give us the straight substance without the bullsh*t. You've earned a lifelong fan in me, and I'll be contributing through your shop and patreon to show my deep appreciation. Many thanks!
Thank you very much! I am really glad you like the videos and of course grateful that you want to support the channel.
I Love you thank you for all
You're very welcome, Matteo! I am glad you like the videos! 🙂
@@JensLarsen I was going to say the same thing. I love you too, Jens! You're a good bro!
Great lesson.
Thank you! I am very glad you like it!
Merci Jens.
de rien Gérard!
Really good info Jens, love it!! jimp
Thank you Jim! Glad you like it!
Jens great lesson for me. I can play these chords easily, but reaching for the melodies is hard for me. Can you expand any on what I need to do? Or is it just a matter of me forcing my fingers to move.
Thanks! I actually just answered you over on Patreon. Which exercise are you referring to? jenslarsen.nl/f-jazz-blues-comping-jazz-chords-concepts-guitar-lesson/
Thanks sir
Really helpful
Thank you!
Hi Jens, I love your lessons and approach to thinking about jazz guitar, it is all so useful so thank you!
I was just wondering how you pick the melody notes to add on to the core of the chords? Is it taken from whatever scale each chord is built from?
Thank you very much Adam! Yes the melody notes are from the scale I am using on the chord. I have a few videos on chord solos that have exercises for this? I can post a link if you want to?
Ah brilliant! Not to worry i'll find them, thanks for the reply :)
great vid!
You're very welcome! I am glad you like it! 🙂
Great video. I noticed you didn’t mention altered chords in the prior jazz chord video. Any expansion on this subject?
Thanks! Altered scale? Maybe one of these: ruclips.net/video/51MCFyXYyas/видео.html
I also have a new video coming on that in the coming weeks :)
at 0:57 you show the Bdim chord voicing but play a different chord on guitar (pinky on the G). What is the difference?
+Greg McWhir That is indeed a typo. Adding the b6 is quite normal for a dim chord 😊
cool, thanks. definitely sounds good with the b6 in this progression
that chord grafic is great to visualicing better the chords. Thanks ! I ve learned a lot from your knowledge ! could be some walking for ! vi ii V ? and another important question for me... ok I start the classic ii V I Cmaj key. maybe I play this for 2 o 3 minutes, then is possible to change the key or i don t know some idea for that? and could be another ideas for soloing over ii V I . Thanks again
Watching your instructionals is like watching cooking vids, how to make chicken soup. Dillisiously Dillisious ☺
Thanks Charles!
Can you do more video about self comping like in trio situation? Its hard play solo ideas and comp. it feels unnatural to me.maybe you have some solutions
I sort of cover some of the techniques with a few of these videos: ruclips.net/video/W_HtIFFZ2F4/видео.html
Is that helpful?
Hi Jens, could you link the backing track you are using in this video ? Thanks a lot :)
Sure! It's this one: ruclips.net/video/Z3ZF80Z1Oq8/видео.html
Damn Jens thank you so much you Jazz !!
Haha! You're very welcome! 😄
Way cool
Hi Jens, why does the Bdim voicing with a 6th and a m6th work... and why does the one with a major 7th work? Why doesn't the D7 use the 9 like the other dominant chords in the progression, and do you generally use different extensions for the I, IV, and secondary dominant, even though they are all dominant 7 chords?
+shurmeisha Good questions!
The extensions come from the scale so Bdim can have extensions from the scale we use to improve over it, and that contains a G which is the b6.
The D7 is resolving to a Gm chord. The scale you use for a dom7th resolving to a minor chord is harmonic minor (G harmonic minor in this case) and the extensions you the have a b9 and b13
Does that help?
That does clear things up, thank you! One follow-up: What is the scale you are playing over Bdim in this case though?
It is a C harmonic minor with an added Bb. Not sure what it is called to be honest.
Hi Jens. I have a question. Nearly all Jazz guitar tutorials teach progressions etc in very "guitar unfriendly" keys. This example in F is a case in point. Others would be B-flat and E-flat. I know that with the latter it is a courtesy for comping with horn players whose instruments are centred on B-flat or E-flat, and therefore there are a lot of jazz standards composed in those keys. Perhaps I have inadvertently answered my own question. What would you say?
F is hardly a guitar unfriendly key? You have all open strings except one?
But for the rest, yes it is true that the keys in jazz where mostly picked by the horn players since they shaped most of the evolution of jazz until the 70's
I started comping while playing with others to useful ends. How are dominant 7 chords so easily put about?
Hi, thank you for the video. What's the device in the background? Use it? )
It's a Fractal Audio AX8, it is what you hear in the entire video 😃
Great piece of gear!
Can someone explain what hes playing over that D7
G harmonic minor? G A Bb C D Eb F# - 5th diatonic chord: D F# A C Eb - D7(b9)
💯!
It's impossible for me to listen to Charlie Parker and not hear blues. 👍
3:12
I M CONFUSED WITH THE Bdimished chord, the notes in that chord doesnt match with the chord name
Sounds Great, Allen Holdsworth died Sunday.
Thanks! I know very sad!
why wouldnt the Bb work with the F??? its a pure tone..just saying.. Besides all 12 note works...I can hit A locrian or whatever b2 ish mode from the A note all day long
+kim young If you want that sound then just play it! 😊