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The Chords of "Smooth Jazz" - Part One

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Uploaded by on Jan 26, 2010

Andrew Wasson of Creative Guitar Studio answers a viewers question...

Q: Can you do a video that looks at the really cool sounding chords played by guys like Larry Carlton and Lee Ritienour? I always hear them in the smooth jazz tunes, and it sounds like you play them in your music too. By the way, how can I buy your album? I looked on your website and on iTunes, but there are no digital downloads for your stuff?
Thanks,
Reno, NYC

A: I do have my CD available from off of my website as a digital download. Follow the link below if you're interested in getting a copy:
http://www.creativeguitarstudio.com/pages.php?page=cart&action=details&am...

As for the chord types used in this style of music, they are mostly triad with a bass note style. I cover a number of the most popular types used in the video lesson.

Visit the Creative Guitar Studio website to get a FREE chord handout PDF for this video lesson. Follow the link provided directly below:
http://www.creativeguitarstudio.com/lessons/guitar_styles/smooth_jazz_chords.php

Follow the link below to get - Part Two - of; "The Chords of Smooth Jazz Guitar":
http://www.creativeguitarstudio.com/pages.php?page=cart&action=details&am...

Famous Players Mentioned - Website Links:
LARRY CARLTON:
http://larrycarlton.com/

LEE RITENOUR:
http://www.leeritenour.com/

PAT METHENY:
http://www.patmetheny.com/

RUSS FREEMAN:
http://www.russfreeman.com/

ANDY SUMMERS:
http://www.andysummers.com/

CARL VERHEYEN:
http://www.carlverheyen.com/

BRIAN HUGHES:
http://www.brianhughes.com/
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http://www.andrewwasson.com

Andrew's "Video GuitarBlog" YouTube Channel:
http://www.youtube.com/guitarblogupdate

The Creative Guitar Studio Website:
http://www.creativeguitarstudio.com/

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http://creativeguitarstudio.blogspot.com/

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PURCHASE the Album with outro song NOT BY CHANCE:
http://www.creativeguitarstudio.com/pages.php?page=cart&action=details&am...

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  • Hi Andrew

    When you're playing those chords at the beginning do you use your pinky on your picking hand? I trying to find a way to combine regular picking with finger style

  • @Sivaks9 ... I use the pinky finger of my plucking/strumming hand for playing chords, quite a lot. But, I only "rarely" use it when it comes to playing Hybrid style single-note lines. Hope this answer's your question somewhat. Take care.

    Thanks for watching!

    - Andrew Wasson

  • Hey man, what is the song in the end, please let me know.

  • @Rajdev73

    Hello,

    It is a song called, "Not By Chance," off of my 2006 Smooth Jazz album. The album can be purchased off of my website (if you like it). The link to the PayPal shopping cart purchase page for that album is in the description box.

    Thanks for watching,

    Andrew Wasson

  • thanks andrew, this lesson help me alot on improvising with these chord and seeing them being analyze on where the note are

  • @dlz124 ... You are most welcome, It's my pleasure to help out as many folks as possible with these YouTube lessons! Glad to hear your positive feedback! Much appreciated.

    - Andrew W.

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  • Andrew you have helped me over "musical plateaus" multiple times. Thank you for contributions to the guitar players around the world.

  • Lovely rm

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  • These lessons should NOT be free... :-)

  • Wow..These videos are amazing. Thank you. Now i know the chords, i just dont exactly know which to play with which others.

  • nice one

  • my favorite teacher in You tube!!

  • Hey Andrew

    Where can i find part 2 of this smooth jazz chord lesson?

  • this is awesome, thank you for these lessons you are very versed in theory, i cant imagine ever knowing that much

  • @creativeguitarstudio yes it does. Thank you for getting backing to me so quickly.

  • @creativeguitarstudio ..man..i think i will purchase your Smooth jazz album..the last song in this video..is beautifull..

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