Pop Hits For Solo Jazz Guitar
In this Hal Leonard video tutorial series, first-call freelance guitarist Jake Reichbart who has performed alongside Motown and jazz legends in his thousands of live gigs, shares his solo guitar tips & techniques.
Videos
• Introduction (08:10) - In this first video, we are introduced to freelance jazz guitarist Jake Reichbart as he goes over some playing techniques that are going to be used throughout the tutorial.
• Big Yellow Taxi (10:38) - Next we learn "Big Yellow Taxi" in G.
• Crazy Pt. 1 (08:10) - Here we dive into the first part of the Willie Nelson song made popular by Patsy Cline.
• Crazy Pt. 2 (09:33) - Jake continues his breakdown of the song.
• Deacon Blues Pt. 1 (10:03) - Now we start the first part of learning this classic Steely Dan song.
• Deacon Blues Pt. 2 (09:56) - We continue the breakdown of the song.
• Don't Know Why (11:32) - In this video, we go over playing "Don't Know Why" in C.
• I Heard It Through the Grapevine (13:15) - Next we learn how to play this '60s classic in C minor.
• Michelle (14:43) - Here we go over the iconic ballad "Michelle".
• Steppin' Out (12:59) - Jake takes us step by step through this song by singer-songwriter Joe Jackson.
• You Are So Beautiful Pt. 1 (08:04) - Now we start the breakdown of this multi-covered '70s classic.
• You Are So Beautiful Pt. 2 (07:51) - In this final video, we finish learning to play "You Are So Beautiful".