35 Beginner Chord Melody Jazz Standards

35 Beginner Chord Melody Jazz Standards Bundle

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Build your solo repertoire.

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7 In 1  Starter Packs Super Bundle - Jazz Guitar Lesson Bundle

7 In 1 Starter Pack Super Bundle

$104.89

Everything you need to start playing Jazz.

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7 In 1  Starter Packs Super Bundle - Jazz Guitar Lesson Bundle
7 In 1  Starter Packs Super Bundle - Jazz Guitar Lesson Bundle

7 In 1 Starter Pack Super Bundle

$104.89 USD

All 7 Starter Packs in one Super Bundle!

This 7 in 1 Starter Packs Super Bundle opens the whole world of jazz guitar for you. From improvisation to comping, From Swing to Bossa Nova and Jazz-Blues, you’ll explore every corner of the instrument and finally feel how everything connects. It’s the kind of progress that makes you fall in love with playing again.

  1. Comping Starter Pack
  2. Chord Library Starter Pack
  3. Jazz-Blues Starter Pack
  4. Bossa Nova Starter Pack
  5. II V I Starter Pack
  6. Walking Bass Starter Pack
  7. Pentatonic Starter Pack

✅ PDF Tabs (tab, notation and chord diagrams)
✅ Guitar Pro tabs
✅ Backing tracks
✅ Link to video tutorials
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Included Starter Packs:

1. Comping Starter Pack:

  1. 7th Chords:
    Learn the 10 basic Jazz chords from the E-string and A-string. Detailed video tutorial on intervals and chord construction.
    ▶ PDF Chord sheet

  2. Tension Chords:
    5 Chord groups explained (video tutorial). Which tensions for which chord group. Avoid Notes. Learn to interpret a lead sheet and use substitutions.
    ▶ PDF Chord sheet

  3. Altered Chords:
    Learn what alterations are and when you have to alter dominant chords. Harmonizing the altered scale, so you have a chord on each scale tone. Examples on how to integrate altered chords in a II V I progression. Examples for Comping, Rhythm Fills, Chord Melody, Chord Solos
    ▶ PDF Tab + Guitar Pro Tab + 5 Backing Tracks

  4. Rhythm Comping Patterns:
    From basic jazz rhythm to rhythm combinations and breaks that work. Creating rhythmic contrasts and making it sound professional and sophisticated.
    ▶ PDF Tab + Guitar Pro Tab + 5 Backing Tracks + Audio Performances

  5. Rhythm Strumming & Freddie Green Style:
    Strumming through strings requires different techniques than using fingers or hybrid picking. Basic strumming rhythms and breaks. Freddie Green Swing style explained.
    ▶ PDF Tab + Guitar Pro Tab + 5 Backing Tracks

  6. 7th Chord Inversions:
    Drop 3 Voicings from the E-string are the most useful inversions – and they sound beautiful! You'll also learn how to apply them, with good voice leading, on an excerpt of “All The Things You Are”.
    ▶ Chord diagrams + PDF Tab with song example + Guitar Pro Tabs

  7. Ending Chords:
    Every song needs a nice ending. Learn the jazz specific ending chords, that make your songs memorable.
    ▶ Chord diagrams + PDF Tab with song example + Guitar Pro Tabs

  8. Autumn Leaves:
    With this songs you get the 2-5-1 chord progression, both in major and minor, under your fingers. And it's the most popular song in jazz history and therefore a must-know.
    ▶ PDF Tab + Guitar Pro Tab + 4 Backing Tracks

  9. Fly Me To The Moon:
    Another all time classic. Learn good voice leading and more ways to play 2-5-1 progressions.
    ▶ PDF Tab + Guitar Pro Tab + 5 Backing Tracks

  10. Misty:
    Your first ballad. You'll learn how to use soft strumming to master this legendary song
    ▶ PDF Tab + Guitar Pro Tab + 2 Backing Tracks


2. Chord Library Starter Pack:

  1. Minor Chords:
    Learn all the Minor Chords with their tensions all over the fretboard in a systematic way. Applied to chord examples for comping, chord fills and chord melody
    ▶ PDF Tab + Guitar Pro Tab + 3 Backing Tracks

  2. Dominant Chords (Mixo):
    All unaltered dominant chords (7,9,11,13) all over the fretboard. All of this is applied to a Jazz-Blues in C
    ▶ Tab + Guitar Pro Tab + 2 Backing Tracks

  3. Altered Chords:
    Everything that makes Jazz exciting. Create tension with these chords. Learn how to use them and applied to examples for comping, chord melody, chord fills and chord solos
    ▶ PDF Tab + Guitar Pro Tab + 5 Backing Tracks

  4. Major Chords:
    Beautiful major chords all over the fretboard, explained in a systematic way. Then applied to examples for comping, chord fills, chord melody and chord soloing
    ▶ PDF Tab + Guitar Pro Tab + 2 Backing Tracks

  5. II V I Chords - Good Voice Leading:Connect chords for the 251 chord progression (jazz cadence) with good voice leading. That means that each tone of a chord should lead smoothly into the next one. You'll learn examples for comping the melody and the soloist (which uses different chords)
    ▶ Tab + Guitar Pro Tab

  6. Half Diminished Chords:
    Half Diminished chords (m7b5) are part of the minor 251 cadence. Most people just know two of them. Let's change that. You'll also learn how to use these m7b5 chords over other chord types (substitutions), like altered chords or minor chords in a ii V i minor progression
    ▶ PDF Tab + Guitar Pro Tab + 2 Backing Tracks

  7. Diminished Chords:
    Diminished chords are symmetrical chords. Most people don't know that there's also a pseudo symmetry in their tension chords. This creates many possibilities for awesome comping or chord solos.
    Diminished chords can also be substitutes for altered chords and we can create beautiful II V I progressions with them.

    ▶ PDF Tab + Guitar Pro Tab + 2 Backing Tracks

  8. Minor Chord Vamps:
    In a jam session situation we often have minor vamps. That means just one chord is being played and soloed over. Learn new sophisticated chords, like quartal voicings to turn this scenario into an exciting one.
    ▶ PDFTab + Guitar Pro Tab + 6 Backing Tracks

+ Bonus: Chord Type Interval Chart

 

3. Jazz Blues Starter Pack:

  1. Jazz Blues in Bb - Rhythm Comping:
    A must-know for every jazz guitarist. Learn the jazz chords and rhythm comping patterns to accompany a soloist over a Blues in Bb.
    ▶ PDF Tab + Guitar Pro Tabs + 2 Backing Tracks

  2. Jazz Blues in Bb - Solo:
    Develop your soloing skills over a Blues in Bb. Includes licks, scale diagrams, and a complete solo study to connect theory with real music.
    ▶ PDF Tab + Guitar Pro Tabs + Scale Diagrams + 2 Backing Tracks

  3. Jazz Blues in F - Rhythm Comping:
    The second essential key for jazz-blues players. Practice authentic jazz chords and rhythm comping over a Blues in F.
    ▶ PDF Tab + Guitar Pro Tabs + 2 Backing Tracks

  4. Jazz Blues in F - Solo:
    Refine your blues improvisation with two choruses full of classic blues motives and licks, inspired by players like Kenny Burrell, Joe Pass and Charlie Parker. The tab includes detailed remarks to help you understand what’s being played and why it works.
    ▶ PDF Tab + Guitar Pro Tabs + Scale Diagrams (7 pages!) + 3 Backing Tracks

  5. 10 Jazz Blues Licks You Must Know + Solo in G:
    Build a vocabulary of essential jazz-blues phrases. Each lick targets specific chord tones and can be used to construct full solos in G.
    ▶ PDF Tab + Guitar Pro Tabs + 16 Backing Tracks + Audio of complete solo

  6. All Blues - Rhythm Comping:
    The classic Miles Davis tune in 6/8 meter. A smooth, lyrical piece that’s perfect for practicing swing feel and relaxed comping.
    ▶ Tab + Guitar Pro Tabs + 2 Backing Tracks

  7. All Blues – Solo:
    In this solo, you’ll explore how to play in the style of Miles Davis. By deliberately using the so-called avoid note, you unlock a fresh, modern sound and discover an essential jazz truth: there are no wrong notes, only notes you haven’t learned how to use yet.
    ▶ PDF Tab + Guitar Pro Tabs + 2 Backing Tracks + Audio Performance (Midi rendered)

    + Bonus:
    Includes the “10 Basic Jazz Chords" sheet as a free bonus reference for your chord vocabulary.

 

4. Bossa Nova Starter Pack:

  1. Bossa Nova Patterns + O Barquinho:
    You'll learn the basic Bossa Nova patterns and how to correctly split them at bar changes. Then apply it to the song "O Barquinho / My Little Boat".
    ▶ PDF Tab + Guitar Pro Tab + 8 Backing Tracks

  2. Girl From Ipanema - Chord Comping:
    This beauty is the entry into the jazz ballad realm. Lots of beautiful jazz chords here, that are woven into the melody.
    ▶ Tab + Guitar Pro Tab + 2 Backing Tracks

  3. PDF Girl From Ipanema - Chord Melody:
    Learn to play the chords and authentic Brazilian rhythm comping over the most popular Bossa Nova songs of all time
    ▶ PDF Tab + Guitar Pro Tab + 2 Backing Tracks

  4. Black Orpheus - Chord Melody:
    This song also runs by the name "Manha De Carnaval" and was featured in the movie "Orpheu Negro". This one's so easy on the ears, you'll love it!
    ▶ PDF Tab + Guitar Pro Tab + 2 Backing Tracks

  5. Corcovado - Chord Melody:
    Another easy solo guitar arrangement that will impress your audience
    ▶ PDF Tab + Guitar Pro Tab + 2 Backing Tracks

+ 10 Basic Jazz Guitar Chord Sheet (Bonus)


5. II V I (2 5 1) Starter Pack:

  1. II V I Comping Chords - Good Voice Leading:
    Start with this lesson - it's important!
    This lesson teaches you how to connect chords in a more melodic way. This is also very important for jazz soloing because the same principles apply.
    You'll learn the difference between comping during the head (melody) and the solo. Applied to 8 examples altogether. From the E- and A-string, for head and for solo comping. This has you covered for every II-V-I situation.

    ▶ PDF Tab + Guitar Pro Tab

  2. II V I Major Licks:
    You'll learn to improvise over the 2 5 1 chord progression in major, in all 5 positions on the fretboard. You'll learn all 3 scales needed over the entire fretboard and then have a Bebop line over each position. In the accompanying video, you'll learn how to use the best musical tools to create great-sounding jazz lines.
    ▶ PDF Tab + Guitar Pro Tab + Scale Diagrams, +2 Backing Tracks

  3. II V I Minor Licks:
    The same as for the major licks, but in minor. The minor cadence is equally important. You'll learn all 3 scales needed over the entire fretboard and then have a Bebop line over each position. In the accompanying video, you'll learn how to use the best musical tools to create great-sounding jazz lines.
    ▶ PDF Tab + Guitar Pro Tab + Scale Diagrams, +2 Backing Tracks

  4. II V I Pentatonic Licks:
    You can achieve different/modern sounds when using pentatonic scales over a jazz cadence. Also, if you're a beginner you may want to start out with this lesson (after you've finished the Comping lesson).
    You'll learn how to mix Pentatonic scales and play over the entire fretboard and then have a jazz line over each of the 5 positions. You'll learn how to use the pentatonic in a jazzier way.

    ▶ PDF Tab + Guitar Pro Tab + Scale Diagrams, +2 Backing Tracks

  5. II V I - 6 Cool Chord Sets:
    These are more sophisticated chord sets and rhythms than the ones in the Comping Chords lesson. You'll also learn to comp from the D-string. We have all kinds of great-sounding jazz chords, alterations, and a lot of rhythm going on here. You'll be able to use these examples in every jazz standard. You can also use these for chord soloing!
    ▶ PDF Tab + Guitar Pro Tab + 6 Backing Tracks

+ 10 Basic Jazz Guitar Chord Sheet (Bonus)


6. Walking Bass Starter Pack:

  1. Walking Bass - How To:
    You'll learn how to create your own Walking Bass lines and throw punch chords in between.
    ▶ PDF Tab + Guitar Pro Tab + Audio Performances

  2. Blues in Bb:
    The Dominant Blues in Bb is the most played song form and perfect for Walking Bass. This one starts from the E-string.
    ▶ PDF Tab + Guitar Pro Tab + 2 Backing Tracks + Audio Performance

  3. Blues in F:
    This one starts from the A-string.
    ▶ PDF Tab + Guitar Pro Tab + Audio Performances

  4. Minor Blues:
    Blues in A minor with many ii v substitutions. This will also help you to play over any other jazz standard, because it has so many II V I progressions in it.
    ▶ PDF Tab + Guitar Pro Tab + Audio Performances

  5. Blues For Alice:
    This one is a Major Blues, aka Bird Blues. A very interesting chord progression from Charlie Parker.
    ▶ PDF Tab + Guitar Pro Tab + Audio Performances

+ 10 Basic Jazz Guitar Chord Sheet (Bonus)


7. Pentatonic Starter Pack:

  1. Pentatonic Licks Over Minor Chords:
    You'll learn about Pentatonic Mixing and apply it to licks over every pattern, so the entire fretboard is covered. Every lick has assigned scale diagrams and chord diagrams.
    ▶ PDF Tab with Licks, Scales and Chord Diagrams + Guitar Pro Tab + 4 Backing Tracks

  2. Pentatonic Licks Over Major Chords:
    You'll learn the Major Pentatonic and Pentatonic Mixing and apply it to licks over every pattern, so the entire fretboard is covered. Every lick has assigned scale diagrams and chord diagrams.
    ▶ PDF Tab with Licks, Scales and Chord Diagrams + Guitar Pro Tab + 4 Backing Tracks

  3. Pentatonic Licks Over II V I in Major:
    Mastering the II V I Chord Progression is essential in Jazz. You'll learn which Pentatonic to use over each of the II V I chords and play entire lines / licks over the whole progression.
    ▶ PDF Tab with Licks, Scales and Chord Diagrams + Guitar Pro Tab + 2 Backing Tracks

  4. Pentatonic Licks Over II V I in Minor:
    The II V I in minor can be tricky. I'll show you what Pentatonic scales to use over the half- diminished chord, the altered chord and the minor chord. You'll learn whole lines / licks over the entire fretboard for each position. The sheet music has written notes on what scales are being used.
    ▶ PDF Tab + Guitar Pro Tab + 3 Backing Tracks

  5. Pentatonic Triads:
    You'll learn comping fills, chord solos and licks made from Pentatonic Triads and Pentatonic Scales. The entire fretboard will be covered systematically using all 5 positions.
    ▶ PDF Tab (incl. scales and chord diagrams) + Guitar Pro Tab + 30 Audio (MIDI rendered) files of examples