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Originally Posted by AlexMalmis
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03-11-2019 04:08 AM
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Originally Posted by christianm77
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Originally Posted by AlexMalmis
For the aug it’s simple because that chord inverts into itself
I probably use this shape most often
X X 5 4 4 X
So that’s G+
But this chord is a little beyond the scope of the shell voicings we’ve been looking at. In fact I associate this sound with much earlier jazz, from the 20s and 30s. It’s not a sound you hear that much these days.
As for the dim triad that’s actually quite rare in jazz.
Problem with the Levine book is that it’s a Theory book. It doesn’t teach you how to play jazz. A lot of information in it is irrelevant for the starting jazz player.
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Originally Posted by christianm77
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Originally Posted by AlexMalmis
Diminished shell voicings are usually played like this:
6th string root - Go - 3x23xx
5th string root - Co - x312xx
Augmented like this:
6th string root - G+ - 321xxx
5th string root - C+ - x321xx
Where are you going with this, Alex? You're 14 and been playing 2 months or so. You have to start from the beginning. Learn some jazz chords and where some notes are on the guitar. There are very good lessons online here. There's a free email book for beginners (see links at the top). We can answer your queries and be happy to do so.Last edited by ragman1; 03-11-2019 at 07:28 AM.
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Originally Posted by ragman1
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Originally Posted by AlexMalmis
Look, the Jazz Theory Book is a very advanced book. It's also basically a piano book, not a guitar book. Like I said, you need to start from scratch, properly.
I'm not against theory per se but don't fall into the theory trap. That's where your head is stuffed with all kinds of technicalities but you're not sure how to really play anything. You know, the old players learnt by ear mostly and by actually playing. Did you know Wes Montgomery couldn't read music?
This thread is on page 6 now. Can you play any tunes? Do as I say, look at the lessons on this forum and go from there. Your interest and application is undeniable so don't waste it. Start properly and I'm sure you'll make great progress.
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Originally Posted by ragman1
Anyway, I think 3x14xx would be better for 6th string root.
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Originally Posted by joe2758
Anyway, I think 3x14xx would be better for 6th string root.
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Originally Posted by joe2758
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Alex -
By the way, the fingerboard on the nylon string guitar is quite wide. Your fingers are probably hardened by now so you might find this stuff easier on your electric.
Yeah.
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Originally Posted by ragman1
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Originally Posted by AlexMalmis
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Originally Posted by ragman1
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Originally Posted by djg
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christian does skype lessons. that's what I would do.
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Originally Posted by joe2758
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Originally Posted by djg
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Originally Posted by djg
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Also a small i is minor and a big I is major.
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For example in the key of Bb ii V I is C minor, F major and Bb major. Maybe not true but I am pretty sure.
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Originally Posted by djg
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Originally Posted by djg
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Originally Posted by djg
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I would definitely say live lessons too but you said there weren't any!
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