meisetsu33
New member
So I've been playing guitar for a few years, mainly blues and rock.
I know the different modes, how basic chords are built, and basic music theory (circle of 5ths, tritone substitution, etc.).
I've also been practicing improvising over standard jazz songs like Autumn Leaves and Blue Bossa.
However, I feel like my jazz studies are very disorganized and inefficient.
My question is, as a generally beginner jazz guitarist, should I concentrate more on learning to solo or comp first.
I feel like there is much less of an emphasis in "online jazz lessons" about comping compared to learning arpeggios and scales for soloing, but I'm sure it is as important if not more so than soloing.
My immediate plan is to re-learn different voicings over the neck, but I would like to have some advice on where to go after that.
Also, if there are any suggested songs to learn, please let me know.
Thanks!
I know the different modes, how basic chords are built, and basic music theory (circle of 5ths, tritone substitution, etc.).
I've also been practicing improvising over standard jazz songs like Autumn Leaves and Blue Bossa.
However, I feel like my jazz studies are very disorganized and inefficient.
My question is, as a generally beginner jazz guitarist, should I concentrate more on learning to solo or comp first.
I feel like there is much less of an emphasis in "online jazz lessons" about comping compared to learning arpeggios and scales for soloing, but I'm sure it is as important if not more so than soloing.
My immediate plan is to re-learn different voicings over the neck, but I would like to have some advice on where to go after that.
Also, if there are any suggested songs to learn, please let me know.
Thanks!