Double-Timing Guitar Techniques

Randy Johnston·
5.0 (1 review)
·INTERMEDIATE·Technique·1 lesson
Pat Martino. Mike Stern. Pat Metheny. Joe Pass. George Benson. Some of the best jazz guitarists that leave an impression not only can play slow artistic melodies but also intense double time lines. Playing blistering fast & powerful double time lines has always been a rite of passage for jazz guitarists. You might be able to play beautiful motivic melodies, but can you hang you have to create intensity via your double time melodies? Some people rely on a few pet licks. Others play lines that do not clearly outline the changes. The best players though - are able to play melodies that not only make your jaw drop but also weave through the harmony, balancing dissonant edge & consonant peacefulness. In this latest masterclass by Randy Johnston, you'll discover Randy's unique approach to developing strong double timing skills. Randy show you his approach of ‘Skating’, Swing, straightening double time, switching back and forth between regular & double time feel and more concepts that increases your command of this essential jazz guitar skill. Don't be left behind. Instead double time today with Randy Johnston! Full video is 29 minutes.

Course Content

Lessons

  • Double-timing Technique1771

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2/14/2020

"Another Home Run"

Anything Randy Johnston teaches is always good. This one breaks down some specific elements of double time playing that I find very useful. I like the way Randy teaches...organized, logical, and clearly explained and demonstrated. Can't wait for his next video!

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Randy Johnston
Randy Johnston makes learning jazz guitar fun. He takes an approach to teaching jazz in it's simplest form. Each class will improve your abilities and get you ready to perform. Randy Johnston is one of the most widely recorded and prolific guitarists of his generation. He has released 12 albums as a leader for the Muse, Highnote, J Curve, Mel Bay, and Random Act labels and has appeared on dozens of recordings with other top recording artists. In addition to his recording career, Randy has toured and played with some of the most acclaimed names in jazz, including Lionel Hampton, Houston Person and Etta Jones, Lonnie Smith, and has played for 17 years as a regular member of the Lou Donaldson Quartet. He has traveled the world concertizing, both as a bandleader and side musician, performing at the top clubs and festivals all over the United States, Europe, Japan, Thailand, and South America.