Jazz Guitar Scale

With this video series you will be able to learn about the bass guitar and everything you need to know to start playing. Begin by learning the parts of the guitar. Our expert will break down the parts of the bass guitar so you understand what each part does. Part 1 of 14 - How ...more

In this video series, our expert Stephen Haendiges will show you how to play the guitar from a left handed persons perspective. Part 1 of 8 - How to Play scales and keys on the guitar. Play scales and keys on the guitar - Part 2 of 8. Click through to watch this video on exper ...more

Many parents think that starting with Classical Guitar is how you're supposed to learn Guitar, which isn't true, you can learn Guitar any way that you want! But, that doesn't mean that Classical and Flamenco guitar is not UBER awesome at the same time! If you've got a nylon st ...more

Learn how to play guitar like Robben Ford with these pentatonic scales. Regardless of your preferred style of music, if you want to be great, you'll need your head and hands on the same page. And there's no better way to get your head and hands on the same page than to practic ...more

In this free video guitar lesson, you'll learn how to transition between major and chromatic scales. Regardless of your preferred style of music, if you want to be great, you'll need your head and hands on the same page. And there's no better way to get your head and hands on ...more

This video starts with a little guitar riff and goes on to show you how to practice scales. Scales are key to learning your fretboard and making it easy to sight read. As a preface the presenter talks about cage chord theory and which scales go with it. The second question is ...more

Bass is the anchor of the string instruments linking all the others together. See why and get playing tips in this free video series on musical instruments. Part 1 of 17 - How to Play bass guitar scales. Play bass guitar scales - Part 2 of 17. Click through to watch this video ...more

This video lesson introduces a basic philosophy on chicken pickin' or country playing. For country guitar playing, you don't need to use much in the way of effects, just a tiny bit of reverb and compression. Country isn’t dependent on one set of scales, like rock or blues. To ...more

Jam tracks/backing tracks act like an instantly available band: while you play riffs on the lead guitar, backing tracks add the bass line and help ground your beat. This allows you to practice anything from major scales to minor scales. A drum beat is included to keep you stru ...more

In this part of Justin's guitar series on "Jazzing up your blues" you learn to link the two arpeggios playing eight notes on each one and changing to the nearest note of the following arpeggio. This lesson is great for learning to make chord changes but you absolutely must be ...more

If you need to know how to make an arrangement on an acoustic solo fingerstyle guitar, you've come to the right video tutorials. This three-part instructional guitar lesson will show you want you need to know about arranging. Find the melody in the song or use sheet music or ...more

Check out this instructional electric guitar video with Zakk Wylde that teaches you about the pentatonic scales, chicken pickin' and licks, and some vibrato. Before you begin the lesson, tune your guitar with Ozzy Osbourne's guitarist, Zakk Wylde. This tutorial video covers th ...more

Guitar riffs are like any other musical exercise; practicing them can be a terrific means of building manual dexterity and improving your overall playing technique. We can say of riffs, then, that they are not so much about rote repetition as making available to the guitarist ...more

In this video, we learn how to play a basic Blues improvisation on acoustic guitar. The idea of this is to jam and have a good time while you are experimenting with your guitar. Start by playing an intro, then continue on playing the minor pentatonic sounds that you can play. ...more

This is an excellent video on to play a minor pentatonic pattern on your acoustic guitar. This video is perfect for beginners as instructor Justin Sandercoe gives you some great tools and tips on making your guitar playing a bit easier. You'll also learn how to create interest ...more

To play a guitar riff is to do more than simply to memorize a short musical phrase. Guitar riffs are like any other musical exercise; practicing them can be a terrific means of building manual dexterity and improving your overall playing technique. We can say of riffs, then, t ...more

In this five part video tutorial you will learn how to play lead blues guitar. Learn how to bend notes, play pentatonic scales, 12 bar blues rhythms and some blues licks. Follow these lessons and you will be playing blues guitar in no time. Part 1 of 5 - How to Play lead blues ...more

So you've just started learning guitar and you know you need to practice your scales and your chords but you really want to try playing some songs. Well, in this video, Justin gives you some simple versions of Wild Thing, Knockin' on Heavens Door and Hey Joe.

Giant Steps is quite popular for being an incredibly difficult song to play seeing as it's a string of II, V, I chord changes in three different keys, among other changes that are inherent in the song. Thanks for making our lives more difficult Coltrane! If you're having troub ...more

Having a pocket symphony in your head–or pocket, as it were–does you little good if your hands aren't on board. Fortunately, YouTube user freddym233 is here to help you train your head and hands with his series of free video guitar lessons. In this installment, you'll learn ho ...more

Practice upright bass with minor scales and arpeggios. Learn about scales, sharps, flats, and more in this free upright bass video from a classical and jazz bassist. Part 1 of 16 - How to Play minor scales and arpeggios on the upright bass. Play minor scales and arpeggios on t ...more

In this video series, watch as expert Jazz pianist Ryan Larson teaches how to move around on the bass in C. Learn different chord patterns and bass patterns, find out how to apply scales in the bass, how to move around underneath different modes, and more musical theory. Part ...more

The mandolin is a stringed musical instrument in the same family as the guitar, get a music lesson on the mandolin in this free video. Part 1 of 16 - How to Master basic mandolin scales and finger patterns. Master basic mandolin scales and finger patterns - Part 2 of 16. Click ...more

Just as guitars do, ukuleles are able to play complex chords. Learn over a dozen complex chords that can be played on the ukulele in this free video clip series. Part 1 of 15 - How to Play jazz chords on the ukulele. Play jazz chords on the ukulele - Part 2 of 15. Click throug ...more

Part of improvisation is understanding the theory of scales and modes. In this video series, watch as great jazz musician Ryan Larson teach all about the different scales with the root of F. Part 1 of 17 - How to Play F scales on the piano. Play F scales on the piano - Part 2 ...more

In this video clip series our expert, Rick Tobey, will introduce you to blues guitar by demonstrating commonly used scales, box patterns, shuffle patterns, chord progressions and other great tips for paying slide blues guitar. Part 1 of 15 - How to Play basic slide guitar tech ...more

In this video series, watch as jazz artist Ryan Larson teaches basic swing progressions on an upright bass. Learn how to find the frets and chart the scales. Get tips on simple bass progressions and melodic patterns. Part 1 of 16 - How to Play upright bass in E. Play upright b ...more

In this video series, watch as jazz artist Ryan Larson teaches basic swing progressions on an upright bass. Learn how to find the frets and chart the scales. Get tips on simple bass progressions and melodic patterns. Part 1 of 16 - How to Play upright bass in F Major. Play upr ...more

In these saxophone video lessons, our expert will show you how to get started playing jazz sax, one of the most popular, and most experimental, styles of saxophone playing. Here's everything you need to get started on jazz sax, including tips and techniques on saxophone improv ...more

In these sax video lessons, our expert will explore the basics of tenor saxophone, from how to hold the instrument, embouchure and choosing reeds, to scales, arpeggios and jazz improvisation. Learn the art of playing the tenor saxophone today. Part 1 of 15 - How to Play tenor ...more

In this video series, watch as jazz artist Ryan Larson teaches basic swing progressions on an upright bass. Learn how to find the frets and chart the scales. Get tips on simple bass progressions and melodic patterns. With these easy online upright bass lessons. Part 1 of 16 - ...more

In this video series, watch as jazz artist Ryan Larson teaches basic swing progressions on an upright bass. Learn how to find the frets and chart the scales. Get tips on simple bass progressions and melodic patterns. With these easy online upright bass lessons, you are sure to ...more

In this series of video music lessons you'll learn how to play Bossa Nova classical guitar. Expert Ryan Larson shows you the essential scales and chord progressions you'll need to know to play Bossa Nova songs, taking you through a piece measure by measure, and offering tips o ...more

In this series of video music lessons you'll learn how to play Bossa Nova classical guitar. Expert Ryan Larson shows you the essential scales and chord progressions you'll need to know to play Bossa Nova songs, taking you through a piece measure by measure, and offering tips o ...more

In this series of video music lessons you'll learn how to play Bossa Nova classical guitar. Expert Ryan Larson shows you the essential scales and chord progressions you'll need to know to play Bossa Nova songs, taking you through a piece measure by measure, and offering tips o ...more

In this series of video music lessons you'll learn how to play Bossa Nova classical guitar. Expert Ryan Larson shows you the essential scales and chord progressions you'll need to know to play Bossa Nova songs, taking you through a piece measure by measure, and offering tips o ...more

In this series of video music lessons you'll learn how to play Bossa Nova classical guitar. Expert Ryan Larson shows you the essential scales and chord progressions you'll need to know to play Bossa Nova songs, taking you through a piece measure by measure, and offering tips o ...more

In this series of video music lessons you'll learn how to play Bossa Nova classical guitar. Expert Ryan Larson shows you the essential scales and chord progressions you'll need to know to play Bossa Nova songs, taking you through a piece measure by measure, and offering tips o ...more

In this series of video music lessons you'll learn how to play Bossa Nova classical guitar. Expert Ryan Larson shows you the essential scales and chord progressions you'll need to know to play Bossa Nova songs, taking you through a piece measure by measure, and offering tips o ...more

In this video series, watch as jazz artist Ryan Larson teaches basic swing progressions on an upright bass. Learn how to find the frets and chart the scales. Get tips on simple bass progressions and melodic patterns. With these easy online upright bass lessons. Part 1 of 16 - ...more