Jazz Guitar Harmony Part V

Jazz Guitar Harmony Part 5 covers:

• review of close position seventh chords and tips for practical use
• explanation of the terms "drop 2" and "drop 3" as they apply to guitar chord voicings
• the "chord scale exercise" which is a logical and musical presentation of drop 2 and drop 3 voicings by inversion and string set, using the seventh chords diatonic to the major scale
• additional methods for developing mastery of drop 2 and drop 3 voicings including inversions, II V I progressions, and diatonic cycles
• applying the basic voicings to comping on tunes, with musical example
• hints and suggestions for making the learning of new chord voicings easier
• incorporation of contrapuntal movement and ear training
• additional 4-note chords and their typical usage
• applying color tones to the chords for comping on tunes, with musical example
• chord synonyms–getting more mileage out of the voicings you already know
• applying the voicings to solo guitar arrangements, with musical example including color tones and contrapuntal movement
• running time: 124 minutes
• includes 16 pages of written examples and exercises