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Michael Brecker Chromatic Jazz Guitar Line Exercise

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This Michael Brecker sax line is an excellent exercise for alternate picking guitar technique. The key is to accent the 1st and 3rd notes [Downstrokes] as this will keep the chromatic 4 note “Even” groupings smooth.

brecker-guitar-lesson-jazz-tab — Michael Brecker Chromatic Jazz Guitar Line Exercise

The employment of chromaticism and target tones [deliberately “Even” for alternate picking] scale fragments and an arpeggio makes this an extremely useful exercise for linking together improvising ingredients.

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Jazz Improviser looks at Musicians Health: Back and Hands

Posted on July 25, 2022 by Jazz fusion guitar Improvisation lessons and modern music theory

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Jazz Improviser looks at Musicians Health: Back and Hands

In the video above Jazz improviser looks at protecting the hands and the back for the Guitarist. This may also help for other musical scenarios and other musical instruments in regards to posture, tension and release and the conscious avoidance of stress.

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