John Pizzarelli - Exploring Jazz Guitar

Renowned jazz guitarist John Pizzarelli shares his take on the key elements of jazz guitar style. Filled with dazzling demos, insightful lessons and great anecdotes, these videos are perfect for newcomers looking to get their feet wet, or for experienced jazzers looking to further their craft.

Videos

• Introduction (01:36) - In this first video, John Pizzarelli welcomes you to the course and plays a little tune.

• Equipment (03:55) - John Discusses the equipment he is using.

• Comping Styles (18:12) - In this video, John shares his thoughts on different comping styles.

• Bossa Nova (03:34) - John shows the way he learned to play rhythm on the guitar.

• Accompanying a Singer (08:36) - Learn John's thoughts on playing an accompanyment for a singer.

• Re-Harmonizing the Blues (06:06) - In this video, John discusses incorparating different chords in the blues style.

• Intros, Outros and Turnarounds (21:34) - John talks about the three things a guitarist should know, intros, outros, and turnarounds.

• Single-Note Lines (07:39) - See John talk about single-note playing.

• Rhythm Guitar and Chord Solos (09:27) - In this video, John discusses changing rhythms and chord solos.

• "How My Heart Beats For You" (02:41) - John plays the song "How My Heart Beats For You".

• Conclusion (03:40) - In this final video, John wraps up the course with a few final thoughts.