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Posted by: SonOfOdin Jan 22 2013, 01:45 PM

Hi!

i'm looking forward to study jazz guitar and i'm already practising together with my guitar teacher. he teaches me how playing jazz works: scales, voicings, cordal changes etc.
But i also want to develop my technique, a clean and save playing SPECIFIC im thinking of some daily exercises or links to a advisable gmc lesson on the site to prepare myself best for the examination. i have 8monts and im practising a minimum of 3-4 hours a day. Can you help me out?

Thanks a lot guys!

Posted by: dark dude Jan 22 2013, 02:48 PM

Hi Odin

You'll have to be more specific for us to help:

1) Do you have a video or audio of your current playing so that we can see what you need to improve on?
2) What will you be doing for the examination? Again, so we can choose the right exercises.

Cheers.

Posted by: Matt Warnock Guitar Jan 22 2013, 05:23 PM

Try and learn through tunes as much as possible. If you want to work on chords, arpeggios, licks and scales, do it through a tune like Autumn Leaves, Summertime or Blues Bossa. That way you get the material down and you learn how to play a tune at the same time.

Also, spend time transcribing solos by your favorite players. Then analyze the solos to see what licks you like, what scales they use over certain chords etc.

Transcribing and learning tunes are two great places to start when working on jazz.

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jan 22 2013, 09:06 PM

Hi mate! Dark dude's question are very important to know what's your level and what things you need to master for the exams.. please give us that information.

Posted by: SonOfOdin Jan 23 2013, 12:21 AM

@ Matt Warnock: thanks, i will notice that!

@Gabriel Leopardi and dark dude: ok i will record something and give you the requirements for the exam, but it will take a few days!

see you soon!

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Jan 23 2013, 11:31 AM

Looking forward to what you will post and will also come up with suggestions once we get a clear picture of your playing

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jan 23 2013, 01:59 PM

QUOTE (SonOfOdin @ Jan 22 2013, 08:21 PM)

@ Matt Warnock: thanks, i will notice that!

@Gabriel Leopardi and dark dude: ok i will record something and give you the requirements for the exam, but it will take a few days!

see you soon!