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Learning Jazz Makes You A Better Rock/all Around Player?

derper View Member Profile	Jun 2 2012, 06:15 AM
Jun 2 2012, 06:15 AM	Learning Tone Master Posts: 691 Joined: 8-November 11 From: Portland Oregon	Basically, "Jazz" can be viewed as two things.... 1.) A style of music that you either find appealing, or boring and awful 2.) Advanced theory and chord changes So, I think the real answer here is (most everyone has hit on this already, but I figured I would summarize).... If you want to learn jazz, learn it. Most of the advanced theory can be learned outside of jazz, if you REALLY don't dig jazz, but want to expand as a player or to learn more theory. But, as we all know, the more you can learn...the better! And sometimes, opening up to a new style that isn't your "thing" may teach you tricks that apply to other styles as well. Be true to yourself....some people are purists, and spend the majority of time honing skills on one style, mainly. Others, try to stay versatile. Depends on your interests, needs, and wants. Be true, keep learning, and have fun! You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Check out my awesome Nintendo Cover-band, EMULATOR!! http://www.reverbnation.com/emulator Now.....go practice!!

Mudbone View Member Profile	Jun 2 2012, 08:20 AM
Jun 2 2012, 08:20 AM	Learning Apprentice Player Posts: 1.750 Joined: 6-May 10 From: Charlotte, NC (residence)/Boston, MA (home) USA	QUOTE (The Uncreator @ Jun 1 2012, 10:13 PM) Jazz is insanely brilliant, yet frustratingly dry to me. After awhile the dynamics of it are just displeasing to me, hardest thing in the world to play. Sure, playing those epic Dragonforce, Origin, or Tech-Death solos is hard, but the phrasing in Jazz is just unreal. I know what you mean. Most jazz bores me to tears. It just seems like its musical complexity for the sake of complexity. What Alex said makes perfect sense. If you just learn MUSIC, you'll be able to play anything. The way I see it, classical music is the cornerstone of all western music. By studying it, you learn the fundamentals of harmony, melody, and rhythm. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- He who laughs last thinks slowest. "That which can be asserted without evidence, can be dismissed without evidence." - Christopher Hitchens Gear: Guitars: Uncle Rufus' Twanger Classic Amps: Mississippi Boom Box Mojo: Hammer of Odin and a pair of Ox gonads Inspiration: Samuel Adams Boston Lager Zero to Hero: 1,387/10,000

Ben Higgins View Member Profile	Jun 2 2012, 09:20 AM
Jun 2 2012, 09:20 AM	Instructor Posts: 13.792 Joined: 11-March 10 From: England	QUOTE (Alex Feather @ Jun 2 2012, 01:48 AM) I think the best idea is to learn how the music works! This way you will be able to play in any kind of style! Will use myself as an example If I will ever get a gig and will have to play let's say country guitar! I can do it because I understand the system and what to play in this style! I will "fake" it because it's not my main style but average listener won't be able to tell the difference! Same thing works with every style and as soon as you understand the concept you can "fake" it Yeah, there's an old phrase that somebody once told me in regards to Jazz 'Fake it until you make it'. Which is basically, do what you can and you will gradually begin to understand the stuff as you do it. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- My Lessons My Youtube Channel My Band

Alex Feather View Member Profile	Jun 2 2012, 08:39 PM
Jun 2 2012, 08:39 PM	Instructor Posts: 4.332 Joined: 21-November 11 From: Los Angeles	QUOTE (Ben Higgins @ Jun 2 2012, 08:20 AM) Yeah, there's an old phrase that somebody once told me in regards to Jazz 'Fake it until you make it'. Which is basically, do what you can and you will gradually begin to understand the stuff as you do it. If it's not your main style it will always sound fake for someone who spent a lifetime playing it! I have a cool story about faking jazz I was never to deep into standard Jazz I know how to play it but it's not my main style! So a few years back a body of mine invited me to visit a movie shooting that he was playing bass in! I went cause was curious to see how he industry works! There was a scene where the band is playing jazz at the party, so right before the shot guitar player who was supposed to do the part injured himself (I have no idea how) And I had to fill in! I had no idea how to play jazz on the spot and there was no charts in front of me so I had to write out the standards and just go for it! That's how I ended up in the movie and got IMDB credit! Also ended up doing the whole sound track and still getting royalties checks every month! So learn how to fake as many styles as you can, because you just never know! You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Visit my website Like me on Facebook Subscribe to my YouTube Follow me on Twitter

Ben Higgins View Member Profile	Jun 3 2012, 04:03 PM
Jun 3 2012, 04:03 PM	Instructor Posts: 13.792 Joined: 11-March 10 From: England	QUOTE (Alex Feather @ Jun 2 2012, 08:39 PM) If it's not your main style it will always sound fake for someone who spent a lifetime playing it! I have a cool story about faking jazz I was never to deep into standard Jazz I know how to play it but it's not my main style! So a few years back a body of mine invited me to visit a movie shooting that he was playing bass in! I went cause was curious to see how he industry works! There was a scene where the band is playing jazz at the party, so right before the shot guitar player who was supposed to do the part injured himself (I have no idea how) And I had to fill in! I had no idea how to play jazz on the spot and there was no charts in front of me so I had to write out the standards and just go for it! That's how I ended up in the movie and got IMDB credit! Also ended up doing the whole sound track and still getting royalties checks every month! So learn how to fake as many styles as you can, because you just never know! Wow, talk about an opportunity ! What movie was it ? You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- My Lessons My Youtube Channel My Band

Cosmin Lupu View Member Profile	Jun 3 2012, 08:11 PM
Jun 3 2012, 08:11 PM	Instructor Posts: 22.808 Joined: 14-June 10 From: Bucharest	Indeed! When opportunity comes knocking, don't slam the door in its face You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- My lessons We can work on YOUR GUITAR and MUSIC development TOGETHER. Write me a private message if you wish to! Please subscribe to my Youtube Channel Days Of Confusion Facebook Page Mozart Rocks My facebook page

Alex Feather View Member Profile	Jun 4 2012, 06:04 AM
Jun 4 2012, 06:04 AM	Instructor Posts: 4.332 Joined: 21-November 11 From: Los Angeles	It called Live Fast Die Young it didn't make it too big but I have rented it at Blockbuster and it's also on Netflix You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Visit my website Like me on Facebook Subscribe to my YouTube Follow me on Twitter

Ben Higgins View Member Profile	Jun 4 2012, 08:46 AM
Jun 4 2012, 08:46 AM	Instructor Posts: 13.792 Joined: 11-March 10 From: England	QUOTE (Cosmin Lupu @ Jun 3 2012, 08:11 PM) Indeed! When opportunity comes knocking, don't slam the door in its face Yeah.. as it says in Zen Guitar 'When the spotlight shines your way, don't be shy.. step into it !' You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- My Lessons My Youtube Channel My Band

Nihilist1 View Member Profile	Jun 4 2012, 08:56 AM
Jun 4 2012, 08:56 AM	Learning Apprentice Player Posts: 977 Joined: 1-September 11 From: Chino Hills, California	QUOTE (Ben Higgins @ Jun 4 2012, 07:46 AM) Yeah.. as it says in Zen Guitar 'When the spotlight shines your way, don't be shy.. step into it !' That is one of the best books I have ever read. It is nice to know I am not the only one! I loved it so much I gave it away to another aspiring guitarist! You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- All the elders have fallen down... Heal her now... All the elders have fallen down... Heal her now... Grandfather elk Turned to me And spoke: Light the fire deep inside. Light the fires!

Ben Higgins View Member Profile	Jun 4 2012, 09:07 AM
Jun 4 2012, 09:07 AM	Instructor Posts: 13.792 Joined: 11-March 10 From: England	QUOTE (Nihilist1 @ Jun 4 2012, 08:56 AM) That is one of the best books I have ever read. It is nice to know I am not the only one! I loved it so much I gave it away to another aspiring guitarist! Cool, you know it ! When I first joined GMC I did a whole post about it You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- My Lessons My Youtube Channel My Band

Dinaga View Member Profile	Jun 4 2012, 11:05 AM
Jun 4 2012, 11:05 AM	Learning Tone Seeker Posts: 627 Joined: 7-August 11 From: Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina	QUOTE (Alex Feather @ Jun 2 2012, 07:39 PM) If it's not your main style it will always sound fake for someone who spent a lifetime playing it! I have a cool story about faking jazz I was never to deep into standard Jazz I know how to play it but it's not my main style! So a few years back a body of mine invited me to visit a movie shooting that he was playing bass in! I went cause was curious to see how he industry works! There was a scene where the band is playing jazz at the party, so right before the shot guitar player who was supposed to do the part injured himself (I have no idea how) And I had to fill in! I had no idea how to play jazz on the spot and there was no charts in front of me so I had to write out the standards and just go for it! That's how I ended up in the movie and got IMDB credit! Also ended up doing the whole sound track and still getting royalties checks every month! So learn how to fake as many styles as you can, because you just never know! That's a great story Alex! Lucky you! You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Connect with me! My Facebook My YouTube channel My band Dolia

Alex Feather View Member Profile	Jun 4 2012, 09:52 PM
Jun 4 2012, 09:52 PM	Instructor Posts: 4.332 Joined: 21-November 11 From: Los Angeles	QUOTE (Dinaga @ Jun 4 2012, 10:05 AM) That's a great story Alex! Lucky you! I think opportunities are coming all the time just have to keep your eyes and mind open! You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Visit my website Like me on Facebook Subscribe to my YouTube Follow me on Twitter

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