"I don't like to complicate my thinking up with too many uhh theoretical changes or too many changes that uh... that are, that are not. I think very basically, basically I think in terms of chords major, minor, and dominant."
@kreuzberg90210 It's because the next chord he's moving to is Amin: E maj (really E7, or "E dominant") is the V of the Amin, instead of E min being the same notes as C maj.
You can go nuts and work it all the way down E7 (V of A) -> A7 (V of D) D7 (V of G) and the G7 to C. (be aware of the melodic changes that can happen over this type of substituting)
i think he does it because he wants to go to A (minor or major) after the "C major" chord. so he uses C major 7 without the C (= e minor) and alterates the g to gis to have a V I movement. As you know on the V normally should be a chord with a major third.
@Guitarist2095 You have a really good point. I've been playing guitar for 10 years now, and I still suck. However, I'm taking lessons and learning music theory as it applies to the guitar and my mind is opening to so many more possibilities. There may only be a limited amount of notes, but you can combine them in so many different ways!
And that is exactly what separates the average to good guitarist from the exceptional guitarist. The exceptional player can take a piece of shit guitar (with an equally horrid amp) and STILL pull tone out and STILL make it sing and cry.
A wonderful gentleman...his style was so hard to teach because he was self taught and played by ear for a long period before learning theory. He was natural. A unique player.
@keyzcity im tryin to do that. what little theory i have i utilize but try to work around it, over and under it just so i don't sound like a robot on my bass
I've been playing guitar for a long time and a friend of mine gave me a Joe pass Cd and when i heard him play it was a real eye opener. These video's are fantastic keep posting them, he is awesome, great post!
@nickheck he used a polytone brute and he's playing through that piece of shit ibanez that they (ibanez) gave him. He got an endorsement with them, but his signature jazzbox had really thin tone due to poor pickup placement I guess. Genuine pass tone = Es 175 + Polytone Brute
To really hear the "sameness" in sound, "Island in the sun" by Weezer is a great example. THe song begins with an E minor played on the high 3 strings. Try substituting that chord for a normal C Major7 Bar chord rooted on the 8th Fret and It will be hard to tell the difference
if you go to a torrent website you can usually download it in a higher quality. just google oe pass lessons torrent and you should get a few good ones.
"I don't like to complicate my thinking up with too many uhh theoretical changes or too many changes that uh... that are, that are not. I think very basically, basically I think in terms of chords major, minor, and dominant."
jaredlynch25 1 month ago
can anyone explain, why he later substitutes the e-minor by a e major?
kreuzberg90210 3 months ago
@kreuzberg90210 It's because the next chord he's moving to is Amin: E maj (really E7, or "E dominant") is the V of the Amin, instead of E min being the same notes as C maj.
You can go nuts and work it all the way down E7 (V of A) -> A7 (V of D) D7 (V of G) and the G7 to C. (be aware of the melodic changes that can happen over this type of substituting)
guitarcd 3 months ago
i think he does it because he wants to go to A (minor or major) after the "C major" chord. so he uses C major 7 without the C (= e minor) and alterates the g to gis to have a V I movement. As you know on the V normally should be a chord with a major third.
GrauenausderTiefe 2 months ago
@kreuzberg90210 Because he's Joe Pass ;o)
mfbown 1 month ago
This is the coolest thing I've ever seen.
nickadams1992 7 months ago
the reason why Cmaj7 and Em can be substituted:
Cmaj7 - CEGB
Em - EGB
if you notice they both have the e minor triad in them. look at chords like that and that will really open up the door on chord substitution
Guitarist2095 9 months ago 9
@Guitarist2095 You have a really good point. I've been playing guitar for 10 years now, and I still suck. However, I'm taking lessons and learning music theory as it applies to the guitar and my mind is opening to so many more possibilities. There may only be a limited amount of notes, but you can combine them in so many different ways!
tookurjaerbs 1 month ago
fantastic !"
viniguitarjazz 10 months ago
And that is exactly what separates the average to good guitarist from the exceptional guitarist. The exceptional player can take a piece of shit guitar (with an equally horrid amp) and STILL pull tone out and STILL make it sing and cry.
rayjr62 11 months ago
@rayjr62 I'm thinking the bad quality is due to VHS format, not Joe's rig.
jaredlynch25 1 month ago
A wonderful gentleman...his style was so hard to teach because he was self taught and played by ear for a long period before learning theory. He was natural. A unique player.
taildragger53 11 months ago
lol 'whatever this chord is??...oh yeah its a 5' lol he doesnt even have to think before he plays :D
Alileopil 1 year ago
yeah man. learn the theory and then forget it. so you can let if flow out your soul.
keyzcity 1 year ago
@keyzcity im tryin to do that. what little theory i have i utilize but try to work around it, over and under it just so i don't sound like a robot on my bass
HendrixPrinceFlea89 1 year ago
Hahahahaha! He said he thinks very basically
270Gmoney 1 year ago
I've been playing guitar for a long time and a friend of mine gave me a Joe pass Cd and when i heard him play it was a real eye opener. These video's are fantastic keep posting them, he is awesome, great post!
dwarf2 1 year ago
what tunning is he playing in? is it standard?
guitar19904 1 year ago
@guitar19904
yes... the chord grids are standard tuning... and they match his fingering...
CrackerJackLee 1 year ago
How does Joe pass get that incredible tone?
nickheck 1 year ago
@nickheck he used a polytone brute and he's playing through that piece of shit ibanez that they (ibanez) gave him. He got an endorsement with them, but his signature jazzbox had really thin tone due to poor pickup placement I guess. Genuine pass tone = Es 175 + Polytone Brute
WhiteNightRiots 1 year ago
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madsteez 1 year ago
To really hear the "sameness" in sound, "Island in the sun" by Weezer is a great example. THe song begins with an E minor played on the high 3 strings. Try substituting that chord for a normal C Major7 Bar chord rooted on the 8th Fret and It will be hard to tell the difference
Splurgendii 1 year ago
5:10 In case anybody is confused over the Cmaj7 Eminor substitution, and how they're related... here is what i think is the explanation
C Maj7 = C-E-G-B... If you drop the C from that you are left with E-G-B which is E Minor.
Splurgendii 1 year ago 2
joe sei bravissimo!!!!
veciubastardo 2 years ago 7
what is this video's name ? May I find it on the internet in a greater quality ?
HappyCioran 2 years ago
if you go to a torrent website you can usually download it in a higher quality. just google oe pass lessons torrent and you should get a few good ones.
ifu06572 2 years ago 2
i like that he reminds us to keep it simple
sysphus13 3 years ago 21
@sysphus13
That's true..and yet he played some of the wildest and intricate chromatic passages at lightning speed.
He was totally a free spirit when soloing.
God bless him.
taildragger53 1 month ago