MELODIC JAZZ GUITAR CHORD PHRASING IBD

Sinopsis

Unlock the Art of Melodic Chord Phrasing to Create Beautiful, Expressive Jazz Guitar HarmonyIf youâÇÖve ever wondered how the great jazz guitarists, from Joe Pass and Wes Montgomery to George Benson, craft lush, harmonically rich chord passages, this is the complete guitar course for you.In Melodic Jazz Guitar Chord Phrasing, celebrated jazz guitarist and educator Mark Whitfield reveals the methods behind this magic.This course bridges the gap between chord voicings and melodic expression. YouâÇÖll discover how great jazz guitarists think melodically, even when they play chords, and youâÇÖll use the same mindset to craft rich, voice-led chord sequences that sound spontaneous and alive.Melodic Jazz Guitar Chord Phrasingáshows you how to build sophisticated chord phrases directly from melodic lines. It will transform how you think about both chords and melody, so you no longer treat them as separate elements. YouâÇÖll learn to make them work together, then develop the harmonic awareness and voiceâÇæleading fluency that define the worldâÇÖs most expressive jazz guitarists.You will learn how to:Develop advanced chordal phrasingáfrom simple melodic ideas through a stepâÇæbyâÇæstep process that grows naturally with your understandingMaster voiceâÇæleadingáand smooth harmonic motion through major and minor ii-V-I progressions - the foundation of jazz harmonyExplore powerful substitution ideas, including tritone, chromatic, and minor third cycles, to add depth and complexity to your chord phrasesCreate harmonized linesáby choosing voicings that reflect the mood and color you want, from bittersweet to modern to beautifully dissonantCombine melodic and harmonic thinkingáto unlock a more lyrical and fluid approach to jazz guitar accompaniment, and lay the foundation for solo chord melodyThink 'Melody,' even when you play chords!This approach echoes the artistry of Joe Pass, who visualized chords beneath his singleâÇænote lines, Barney Kessel and Herb Ellis, who blended melodic phrasing with rhythmâÇæsection sensibility, and Wes Montgomery, whose blockâÇæchord phrasing influenced every jazz guitarist who followed.YouâÇÖll learn the techniques that underlie the ideas of these jazz chord masters, including how to:Use tritone substitutions and 'backdoor' dominantsCycle through minor thirds with symmetrical ii-V chainsAdd extensions and tension notes tastefullyUnderstand the theory and practice of reharmonizationTurn singleâÇæline ideas into full harmonic statementsMove fluidly across the neck while you maintain strong melodic continuityBuild expressive chord melodies that sound complete and musical on their ownIf you want to expand your harmonic vocabulary and connect melody and harmony more deeply,áMelodic Jazz Guitar Chord Phrasingáis your direct path to beautiful, modern chord passages with strong melodic intent.Buy it now and start to transform your jazz guitar sound today!