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How about a chromatic ascending lick to nicely balance off your descending lick?The line below is in the key of Gb, and works well on a V7 - I change, in this case Ab7 - Gbmaj7. Notice that it ends on a Bb, which is the 3rd of Gb, and the 9th of Ab7.And, here is the score, with the guitar tab (click to enlarge):This line also works well on any of the dominant chords of the jazz blues progression,

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Here's a useful lick that you can use over an A dominant chord. It's based on A mixolydian, with some chromatic passing tones.This line, or variations of it, can be used over jazz-blues progressions.Click the video below to play.And, here's the tablature (click to enlarge). If you read it carefully, you'll notice that it's actually one pattern played twice, each in a different octave.Enjoy! And

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This is the first theory post on Six String Geek, so it's only apt that we start at the very beginning. What better place is there to start than the diatonic scale?Also known as the major scale, the diatonic scale is arguably the most important scale for a musician to learn. It serves as the foundation for learning to build and break down musical structures from or into their constituent

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For the learning jazz guitarist, familiarity with the jazz blues progression is essential. It incorporates a number idiomatic changes that are used in many standard jazz tunes, and is a worthwhile addition to your repertoire.Let's start with the basic framework of the 12-bar progression:I7 / IV7 / I7 / I7IV7 / IV7 / I7 / VI7iim7 / V7 / I7 - VI7 / iim7 - V7If you're familiar with the 12-bar blues,

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Let's begin Six String Geek with a fun little pentatonic lick.The interesting thing about this line is the use of a double-string technique to add a funky single-note counterpoint, giving it an upbeat country-blues feel.Here's how it sounds: The line is in Am and accents the root (A), which is played on the 5th fret of the high-E string. I'm playing this line using a pick, while using my ring

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