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Jazz and Blues Concepts Series 2 - Lesson 1
The first lesson of Jazz and Blues Concepts Series 2 is called Introducing the Blue Note. In this lesson you're straight into playing a fresh new lick, with Tony showing how you to use slides and bends to create a great sound and generate a real bluesy tone from your guitar. Once Tony has ran through the lick, the backing track goes on and you get to see the lick being played in context, with plenty of time for you to play along and practice this lick against the backing track for yourself.
Jazz and Blues Concepts Series 2 - Lesson 2
This lesson is called Introducing the Major Third. This is a straightforward lesson that begins with Tony demonstrating what the Major Third is and how it relates to the Pentatonic Scale. Tony is then quickly into playing the Major Third with the backing track playing for you to play along with him and practice. Tony finishes by sharing some tips for using the Major Third within your music, helping you to get more from your playing and allowing you to use this note to the best possible effect in your own improvisations.
Jazz and Blues Concepts Series 2 - Lesson 3
Lesson three is called Combining the Major Third and the Blue Note. This lesson is exactly as it sounds, putting together the licks and ideas from the first two lessons to help you put together one great sound. In addition to playing through these licks, Tony shares some excellent practice tips and ideas to help you strengthen your fingers and your ability to play these licks. You'll spend a lot of time in this lesson with the backing track playing as you run through various ideas, including using the blues scale as well as your Major Third and Blue Note from earlier.
Jazz and Blues Concepts Series 2 - Lesson 4
Lesson four is called Introducing the 6th. The lesson begins with Tony showing you how to play this note, before we quickly get the backing track on and you're running through various ideas and examples of how to play and reach this note in context. As Tony is playing he talks you through some of the key techniques you've learned earlier in series one as well as in this series, and shows you the effect they can have as you run through your improvisations.
Jazz and Blues Concepts Series 2 - Lesson 5
In lesson five you're going to look at Alternative Double Stops. This lesson opens with Tony quickly revisiting the double stops you worked with in series one, before moving onto the topic of this lesson. Tony shows you how you can combine double stops to create a distinct sound whether you're playing over a jazz or blues scale, while also demonstrating how to use these alongside bends and the other techniques you've learned across these series. Tony then gets the backing track on and shows you how you can use these Alternative Double Stops in context and alongside the other tricks in your repertoire, before sharing an additional pro tip right at the end.
Jazz and Blues Concepts Series 2 - Lesson 6
The sixth and final lesson in Jazz and Blues Concepts series two is called Octaves. Tony briefly explains what octaves are before moving into playing them himself and giving you some examples. Tony mixes up his use of octaves to demonstrate how you can use them during slow or fast paced guitar sequences, and it isn't too long before the backing track comes on and you can play these octaves with Tony. Finally, you'll be all set to put everything together that you've learned in Jazz and Blues Concepts Series two, and have some brilliant new ideas to add to your improvisation toolkit.
Jazz and Blues Concepts Series 2 - Example Solo 1
This excellent example solo is your opportunity to see Tony Remy, The Guitarist's Guitarist, in full flow. Watch as Tony shows off his sound and his style with a range of excellent techniques, and pick up some tips for incorporating these into your own guitar playing. This is a great opportunity for you to learn from what Tony is doing, jam along with him at the same time, or use this as your own backing track for mixing up your own sounds. An excellent bonus video that will aid your learning with Tony's Jazz and Blues Concepts collection.
Jazz and Blues Concepts Series 2 - Example Solo 2
In this second example solo Tony Remy shows off a fresh range of great sounds while playing along to another of our amazing backing tracks. Play along with Tony or simply sit back and enjoy watching The Guitarist's Guitarist show you how to create some amazing sounds with your instrument. This example solo is an excellent learning aid for picking up additional tips and tricks on top of those you have already learned from Tony.
Jazz and Blues Concepts Series 2 - Tone and Gear
In this additional video, join Tony Remy as he talks about the gear he uses to create his distinct sound. Tony will talk about his guitar and how he looks after it to maintain performance, while maintaining the importance of your own touch and technique when it comes to creating his sound. Tony then moves onto discussing how he uses his amplifier and other equipment, and the benefits you can apply to your sound when using these. These are great tips that will help you build your own style and also identify how you prefer to set up your own instrument and equipment.
Jazz and Blues Concepts Series 2 - Backing Track Mp3
This exceptional backing track (mp3) was put together live here in the Pro Music Tutor studio. The track features some of our tutors along with other musical friends from across Bristol, and has been put together as an accompaniment to Tony Remy's jazz and blues concepts collection. This is a great track for jamming along with and getting the feeling of playing in a band situation if you're practising on your own, as well as for perfecting your timing and practising the techniques you have learned in Jazz and Blues Concepts Series two. Turn the backing track up to full and get playing.
Jazz and Blues Concepts Series 2 - Backing Track Wav
This exceptional backing track (wav) was put together live here in the Pro Music Tutor studio. The track features some of our tutors along with other musical friends from across Bristol, and has been put together as an accompaniment to Tony Remy's jazz and blues concepts collection. This is a great track for jamming along with and getting the feeling of playing in a band situation if you're practising on your own, as well as for perfecting your timing and practising the techniques you have learned in Jazz and Blues Concepts Series 1. Turn the backing track up to full and get playing.
