Ted Greene playing Autumn Leaves and more pt 1

Part 1

The late, great, underground guitar hero Ted Greene performing "Autumn Leaves" and explaining keys, harmony, and counterpoint at a 1993 seminar hosted by Musician's Institute in California.

Ted Greene was a master guitarist with a unquenchable thirst for knowledge that resulted in an unbelievable understanding of music and the mechanics of the guitar. While he did put out a single solo guitar album in his lifetime (available from www.artofliferecords.com), the majority of his legacy lies in his teaching material. Ted's published works include the following books: Chord Chemistry, Modern Chord Progressions, and Jazz Guitar Single Note Soloing Vols. 1 & 2. These publications are among history's most in-depth studies of music as related to the guitar, and have inspired and challenged musicians for decades, and by many are considered to be essential studies for anyone serious about the guitar. Ted was known by his students and followers a very humble and spiritual man, who always prefered backing a singer or an occasional private gig to any concert hall type performance. However, his true passion was as a teacher, and students came from all over in order to learn from him. Upon entering his apartment, a student may have expected to find thousands of books stacked all across the floor and Ted's many guitars spread out throughout the apartment. Ted was kind hearted, deeply spirtual, unbelievably knowledgable (yet always seeking to learn more), and incredibly skilled as a musician, and and was taken from us long before his time. Ted, you're legacy will continue to inspire us all for years and years...Rest in Peace.

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[nitekatt2007]

I'm a jazz piano player but I am very impressed with Ted Greene's incredible almost eternal wisdom of musical theory and the sophistication of his harmonic structures of standards. Plus he was able to approach any student's level of skill and helping them to continually advance and grow. Exceptional teachers like Ted only come around maybe once in a generation and able to communicate their wisdom to students in a way they can understand and relate too. He is missed and not replaced.

[ZenDeividdo]

Wow... he was on a whole different level.

[Eflatmajor7sharp11]

I just put all of my guitar gear on eBay.

[taildragger53]

Totally irreplacable.

I have been looking on his website for yrs now and i have yet to find a better instructor.

[Fenderkid67]

This man wrote the book chord chemistry, he understands chords like crazy! I am gonna get that book.

[graveljaw]

Everyone may have their favorites, but before you say someone is "better" than Ted, just stop and say what you really mean; that you "like" another player more. Otherwise, you're being a complete fool.

[funkeemon]

He was a genius, wonderfull teacher and very spiritual. He charged $25/1hour lesson while others(famous guitarists inLA) charge $200/1 hour lesson. He did clinic in MI for many times in his life and every time he's in, all the teachers and students went to see how he played these chordsI had chance to talk to hime couple times. He's like a monk. than a musician. RIP mr Greene

[hotrodius]

The guy was a genius, and yet there are turds in the comments saying 'so-and-so is better!' Great, now run along and listen to them, you douche-canoe. I'm trying to enjoy some Ted.

[MrGrego73]

on drugs



[MrWeedpatch]

Here I'am lost on you tube and never even heard of Ted Greene and I'm blown away. But wait a minute Ted I play Buck Owens, Mearle Haggard and Waylon stuff on my Tele and you are doing heavenly stuff on yours. Just goes to show, a geneus can play any freegin thing and make it sound heavenly. I'm sure Danny Gatton is listening to you my friend.......

[cookymann]

@rayjr62 Ted played very nicely and tastefully. I realize that they normally perform(ed) in two totally different genres, although Allan CAN play in virtually any musical arena - standards, straight ahead jazz, etc. We have been long time friends (I played drums with him many years ago). I'm in the first picture on his website "Pix" page - unnamed. But I digress. One major difference between Ted and Allan, is that when Allan makes a mistake, only he knows it; not the listener.

[rayjr62]

@cookymann I have, and he is not to be compared to Ted Greene. That is like trying to compare apples with oranges.