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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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 10 months ago
@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
creativeguitarstudio 10 months ago
Hey man, what is the song in the end, please let me know.
Rajdev73 1 year ago 3
@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
creativeguitarstudio 1 year ago 3
thanks andrew, this lesson help me alot on improvising with these chord and seeing them being analyze on where the note are
dlz124 1 year ago
@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.
creativeguitarstudio 1 year ago