Stop Playing Boring Arpeggio Lines! Do THIS Instead!

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0:00 Intro
0:53 What Is Melodic Contour?
1:22 Maj7 Arpeggio Exercise - close voiced
2:52 24 Permutations of Cmaj7
4:56 AD BREAK
5:55 All The Things You Are Etude
7:43 Outro and Thank You's



Unlock the secrets of captivating jazz guitar improvisation with this in-depth tutorial on melodic contour concepts. Elevate your musicality as we delve into the art of crafting melodic lines that breathe life into your jazz solos. From subtle nuances to bold expressions, learn how to shape your improvisations with dynamic melodic contours, creating a rich and engaging narrative in your playing.

A big secret behind the solos of some of the best jazz improvisers is melodic contour and how they change the direction of their lines on the off beats. Players like Wes Montgomery, Joe Pass, John Scofield, Charlie Parker, Sonny Rollins, Dexter Gordon, and many more all made use of techniques like this in their lines!

In this week's lesson, I'll teach you how you can break up and displace your typical arpeggio shapes in order to take advantage of all sorts of different melodic contour ideas. You'll learn 24 unique permutations for a major7 chord and then immediately apply those to the chord changes to the classic standard All the Things You Are.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to transform your playing and captivate your audience with expressive and sophisticated jazz guitar improvisations. Hit play now and embark on a journey towards mastering melodic contour concepts that will set you apart as a skilled and distinctive jazz guitarist. Elevate your improvisational game and take your jazz guitar playing to new heights!

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