When the blues is played in a jazz context the chord progression is more sophisticated in the number and types of chords used. In addition to the basic I, IV, V chords, jazz blues incorporates major ...

For many guitarists, one of the major draws to learning jazz and jazz blues is the richness and beauty of the chord work: a tapestry of stunning voicings and extensions that brings a whole new level ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images In this lesson, I’d like to discuss playing over what’s known as a I - VI - ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. From a music theory perspective, jazz, gospel and funk are probably the most technically advanced ...

Welcome back. This is a continuation of our exploration of chord progressions in songs, both diationic (one key) and chromatic (more than one color, of key). It starts with an example by The Beatles, ...