Jack Grassel – Top 20 Jazz Guitar Lessons
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2:01 Live Performance: Solo
In this first video, we see a solo performance by jazz guitar artist Jack Grassel.
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1:28 Music Business Advice
Next, Jack shares his formula on having a sucessful career in the music business.
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2:34 Simultaneous Bass & Chords
Here we see Jack's technique for playing chords and a root bass note together.
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1:39 Single-Note Improv & Bass
In this video we learn to play a melody on top of a walking bass line.
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2:23 Simulating Multiple Guitars
Jack goes over the various techniques he uses to sound like more than one guitar.
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3:54 Working with a Vocalist
In this video, we hear about playing styles used to make space for a vocalist.
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2:42 Melody Chords
Here we see how Jack uses 4 string chords to play chord melodies.
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3:05 Colorful Altered Chords
Next, Jack shows us how he alters chords in various ways using the II-V-I chord progression.
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2:40 Power Practicing
Jack talks about practicing in small intervals to keep it fresh and interesting.
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2:28 Posture & Right Hand Technique
In this video, we see how Jack makes small adjustments to make everything work better.
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2:21 Live Performance: Duo
Here we see a live duo performance that Jack does with himself.
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3:39 Harmonics
Next, Jack goes over his techniques for harmonics.
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4:16 12 Keys in One Position
Jack shows us how he positions his fingers to play any key in the same position.
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4:08 One Key in 12 Positions
Now Jack shows us how we can play one key in twelve different positions.
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4:46 Horizontal Scale Patterns
Here we are introduced to scales played moving horizontally along the guitar neck.
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3:25 Scale-Free Improvising
In this video, Jack goes over improvising using a technique that is free from traditional scales.
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4:30 Live Performance: Trio
Here we see a trio performance where Jack plays in a way that allows for a vocalist and double bass.
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1:40 Thoughts on Comping
Jack gives us his thoughts on adding to the song including comping or complimenting the soloist.
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1:43 Octave Technique
Now we are shown how Jack approaches playing octaves.
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3:07 Your Own Sound
In this video Jack talks about how you can create your own sound.
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2:12 Guitar Setup
Jack talks about what he does to his guitar to create a signature sound starting at the headstock and working his way down.
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2:19 Freak Value
Here we learn about creating an image in various ways as the artist.
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5:30 Student/Teacher Relationship
In this video we hear Jacks thoughts on being a teacher, a student, and the fine line between both.
Product Overview
In this Hal Leonard video series, Jazz guitar master Jack Grassel gives performance tips, demonstrates techniques, and plays amazing guitar in this comprehensive tutorial collection.
You’ll learn important music business advice, simultaneous bass and chords, single-note improv and bass, simulating multiple guitars, working with a vocalist, posture and right-hand technique, colorful altered chords, power practicing, melody chords, 12 keys in one position, student-teacher relationship, and much more.
See why Guitar One magazine has voted Jack Grassel “One of the Ten Best Guitarists (You Probably Don't Know) in America” as well as why the Wisconsin Area Music Industry has named him Jazz Artist and Guitarist of the Year seven times.
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Reviews
Submitted 7 months ago
amazing playing great teacher
very enjoyable lessons ,love how he smiles at the end caus you know its way harder to do than it looks
I am a: Semi-Pro, Musician, Producer, Audio Engineer, Ableton Live
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Submitted 1 year ago
Excellent.
A lot of wisdom in these videos.
I am a: Hobbyist, Semi-Pro, Musician, Audio Engineer, Reaper
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Reviews
Submitted 7 months ago
amazing playing great teacher
very enjoyable lessons ,love how he smiles at the end caus you know its way harder to do than it looks
I am a: Semi-Pro, Musician, Producer, Audio Engineer, Ableton Live
Submitted 1 year ago
Excellent.
A lot of wisdom in these videos.
I am a: Hobbyist, Semi-Pro, Musician, Audio Engineer, Reaper
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tutorial videoJack Grassel – Top 20 Jazz Guitar Lessons
In this Hal Leonard video series, Jazz guitar master Jack Grassel gives performance tips, demonstrates techniques, and plays amazing guitar in this comprehensive tutorial collection.
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