Jazz Guitar Lesson : 2-5-1 Pathways For Improvisation Chris Whiteman 2026-09-19 | Jazz Guitar Lesson : 2-5-1 Pathways For Improvisation
Autumn Leaves Comping Study: Creating Harmonic Motion w/ Shell Voicings Chris Whiteman 2023-05-21 | Creating Harmonic Motion w/ Shell Voicings Autumn Leaves Comping StudyPDF/TAB available on Patreon: patreon.com/ChrisWhitemanMusicMembership includes access to ALL of my previous Patreon Lessons.chriswhitemanmusic.compatreon.com/ChrisWhitemanMusicChris' Latest Album: chriswhiteman.hearnow.comShell voicings: 3 note voicings: R, 3, 7 (The 5th is omitted) Am7(b5) is voiced using an Am7 shell voicing. Since the only difference between Am7 & Am7(b5) is the 5th we can use the same shell voicing for both.
Grant Green Jazz/Blues Lines: 12 Bar Blues Study Chris Whiteman 2023-05-06 | Grant Green Jazz/Blues Lines: 12 Bar Blues StudyPDF/TAB with backing tracks available on Patreon: patreon.com/ChrisWhitemanMusicMembership includes access to ALL of my previous Patreon Lessons.chriswhitemanmusic.compatreon.com/ChrisWhitemanMusicChris' Latest Album: chriswhiteman.hearnow.com
Stella By Starlight: Arpeggio Workout for Jazz Guitar Chris Whiteman 2023-04-25 | Stella By Starlight: Arpeggio Workout for Jazz GuitarPDF/TAB with backing tracks available on Patreon: patreon.com/ChrisWhitemanMusicMembership includes access to ALL of my previous Patreon Lessons.chriswhitemanmusic.compatreon.com/ChrisWhitemanMusicChris' Latest Album: chriswhiteman.hearnow.comArpeggio- the notes of a chord played in succession, either ascending or descending.
Autumn Leaves: Arpeggio Workout for Jazz Guitar Chris Whiteman 2023-04-12 | Autumn Leaves: Arpeggio Workout for Jazz GuitarPDF/TAB with backing tracks available on Patreon: patreon.com/ChrisWhitemanMusicMembership includes access to ALL of my previous Patreon Lessons.chriswhitemanmusic.compatreon.com/ChrisWhitemanMusicChris' Latest Album: chriswhiteman.hearnow.comArpeggio- the notes of a chord played in succession, either ascending or descending.
Idle Moments - Jazz Guitar Chord Melody Chris Whiteman 2023-03-31 | Idle Moments - Jazz Guitar Chord MelodySolo guitar arrangement of the Duke Pearson composition, "Idle Moments". This was first recorded by Grant Green for his 1965 Blue Note album with the same title.chriswhitemanmusic.comChris' Latest Album: chriswhiteman.hearnow.com
2-5-1 Diminished Dominant Lines for Jazz Guitar Chris Whiteman 2023-03-20 | 2-5-1 Diminished Dominant Lines for Jazz GuitarPDF/TAB with backing tracks available on Patreon: patreon.com/ChrisWhitemanMusicMembership includes access to ALL of my previous Patreon Lessons.chriswhitemanmusic.compatreon.com/ChrisWhitemanMusicChris' Latest Album: chriswhiteman.hearnow.comThe Diminished Dominant Harmony is created from the auxiliary diminished scale.The auxiliary diminished scale is a diminished scale that starts with a half step. It is an 8 note symmetrical scale that alternates half step/whole step and will start on the root of the dominant chord. It creates a Dominant 7th chord ( R, 3, 5, b7) with the extensions of b9,#9,#11, 13A diminished dominant voicing can have any combination of the extensions b9,#9,#11, 13, but the combination of b9 & 13 are the colors that are most often present in voicings expressing this harmony.
Diminished Dominant Harmony: Applications for the 2-5-1 Chris Whiteman 2023-03-15 | Diminished Dominant Harmony: Applications for the 2-5-1PDF/TAB available on Patreon: patreon.com/ChrisWhitemanMusicMembership includes access to all of my previous Patreon Lessons.chriswhitemanmusic.compatreon.com/ChrisWhitemanMusicChris' Latest Album: chriswhiteman.hearnow.comThe Diminished Dominant Harmony is created from the auxiliary diminished scale.The auxiliary diminished scale is a diminished scale that starts with a half step. It is an 8 note symmetrical scale that alternates half step/whole step and will start on the root of the dominant chord. It creates a Dominant 7th chord ( R, 3, 5, b7) with the extensions of b9,#9,#11, 13A diminished dominant voicing can have any combination of the extensions b9,#9,#11, 13, but the combination of b9 & 13 are the colors that are most often present in voicings expressing this harmony.
Nardis (Miles Davis) - Jazz Guitar Chord Melody Chris Whiteman 2023-03-07 | Nardis (Miles Davis) - Jazz Guitar Chord MelodyArrangement available here: musicnotes.com/l/vz9hP chriswhitemanmusic.compatreon.com/ChrisWhitemanMusicChris' Latest Album: chriswhiteman.hearnow.com
Bud Powell Inspired 2-5-1 Bebop Lines for Jazz Guitar Chris Whiteman 2023-02-19 | Bud Powell Inspired 2-5-1 Bebop Lines for Jazz Guitar in the key of F major.PDF/TAB available on Patreon: patreon.com/ChrisWhitemanMusicMembership includes access to all of my previous Patreon Lessons.chriswhitemanmusic.compatreon.com/ChrisWhitemanMusicChris' Latest Album: chriswhiteman.hearnow.com
Yesterday (The Beatles) - Solo Guitar Arrangement - 1959 Gibson ES 125T Chris Whiteman 2023-02-08 | Yesterday (The Beatles) - Solo Guitar Arrangement of the classic Beatles song by John Lennon & Paul McCartney.Arrangement only available here: musicnotes.com/l/KgHhJ1959 Gibson ES 125TQuilter mini 101 Reverb HeadSarno octal tube preamp
Minor Blues: Jazz Guitar Comping Study (C minor) Chris Whiteman 2023-02-05 | Minor Blues: Jazz Guitar Comping Study (C minor): A comping study for the 12 bar minor blues utilizing voice leading, chromatic harmonic motion, substitutions and rhythmic syncopation. PDF/TAB available on Patreon: patreon.com/ChrisWhitemanMusicMembership includes access to all of my previous Patreon Lessons.chriswhitemanmusic.compatreon.com/ChrisWhitemanMusicChris' Latest Album: chriswhiteman.hearnow.com
2-5-1 Lines w/ 3 Approaches for the 5 Chord Chris Whiteman 2023-01-28 | 2-5-1 Lines w/ 3 Approaches for the 5 Chord using:1. Mixolydian2. Diminished Arpeggio3. Melodic MinorPDF/TAB available on Patreon: patreon.com/ChrisWhitemanMusicMembership includes access to all of my previous Patreon Lessons.chriswhitemanmusic.compatreon.com/ChrisWhitemanMusicChris' Latest Album: chriswhiteman.hearnow.com
Jazz Blues Comping Study in C for Guitar Chris Whiteman 2023-01-09 | Jazz Blues Comping Study in "C" for Guitar: A comping study for the 12 bar jazz blues utilizing voice leading, chromatic harmonic motion, substitutions and rhythmic syncopation.PDF/TAB available on Patreon: patreon.com/ChrisWhitemanMusicMembership includes access to all of my previous Patreon Lessons.chriswhitemanmusic.compatreon.com/ChrisWhitemanMusicChris' Latest Album: chriswhiteman.hearnow.com
Barney Kessels Intro on: I Cant Get Started Chris Whiteman 2022-12-28 | Barney Kessel's intro on: "I Can't Get Started" with Lester Young and the Oscar Peterson Trio: youtube.com/watch?v=cdFiKyru18cPDF/TAB available on Patreon: patreon.com/ChrisWhitemanMusicMembership includes access to all of my previous Patreon Lessons.chriswhitemanmusic.compatreon.com/ChrisWhitemanMusicChris' Latest Album: chriswhiteman.hearnow.com
2-5-1 in Cmajor: Chord/Line Integration Examples Chris Whiteman 2022-12-12 | Integrating single note lines with chord voicings. 2-5-1 in Cmajor: Dmin7- G7- CmajPDF/TAB available on Patreon: patreon.com/ChrisWhitemanMusicMembership includes access to all of my previous Patreon Lessons.chriswhitemanmusic.compatreon.com/ChrisWhitemanMusicChris' Latest Album: chriswhiteman.hearnow.com
Minor 2-5-1 Lines for Jazz Guitar (Using The Diminished 7 Arpeggio) Chris Whiteman 2022-11-20 | Minor 2-5-1 Lines for Jazz Guitar (Using The Diminished 7 Arpeggio)Each line moves through a 2-5-1 in C minorDm7(b5) - G7(b9) - C min6/9The G7(b9) is expressed with an Ab diminished 7 arpeggio (Ab, B, D, F). This creates a rootless G7(b9) harmony.PDF/TAB available on Patreon: patreon.com/ChrisWhitemanMusicMembership includes access to all of my previous Patreon Lessons.chriswhitemanmusic.compatreon.com/ChrisWhitemanMusicChris' Latest Album: chriswhiteman.hearnow.com
2-5-1 Lines for Jazz Guitar (Using The Diminished 7 Arpeggio) Chris Whiteman 2022-11-11 | 2-5-1 Lines for Jazz Guitar (Using The Diminished 7 Arpeggio)Each line moves through a 2-5-1 in CmajorDm7 - G7(b9) - Cmaj7The G7(b9) is expressed with an Ab diminished 7 arpeggio (Ab, B, D, F). This creates a rootless G7(b9) harmony.PDF/TAB available on Patreon: patreon.com/ChrisWhitemanMusicMembership includes access to all of my previous Patreon Lessons.chriswhitemanmusic.compatreon.com/ChrisWhitemanMusicChris' Latest Album: chriswhiteman.hearnow.com
So What (Miles Davis) - Comping Study with Quartal Voicings (stacked 4ths) Chris Whiteman 2022-10-21 | So What (Miles Davis) - Comping Study with Quartal Voicings (stacked 4th's)PDF/TAB available on Patreon: patreon.com/ChrisWhitemanMusicMembership includes access to all of my previous Patreon Lessons.Using quartal voicings to express the Dorian mode.chriswhitemanmusic.compatreon.com/ChrisWhitemanMusicChris' Latest Album: chriswhiteman.hearnow.com
So What (Miles Davis) - Jazz Guitar Improvisation using Dorian & Minor Blues Scales Chris Whiteman 2022-10-04 | So What (Miles Davis) - Jazz Guitar Improvisation using Dorian & Minor Blues Scales. PDF/TAB available on Patreon: patreon.com/ChrisWhitemanMusicMembership includes access to all of my previous Patreon Lessons.Combining the D Dorian mode with the D minor blues scale for improvisation ideas.chriswhitemanmusic.compatreon.com/ChrisWhitemanMusicChris' Latest Album: chriswhiteman.hearnow.com
Once I Loved (A.C. Jobim) - Jazz Guitar Chord Melody Chris Whiteman 2022-09-29 | Once I Loved (A.C. Jobim) - Jazz Guitar Chord MelodyArrangement available at musicnotes.com/l/cT8hp chriswhitemanmusic.comChris' latest album: chriswhiteman.hearnow.com
So What (Miles Davis) - Jazz Guitar Chris Whiteman 2022-09-20 | So What (Miles Davis) - Jazz Guitar TutorialPDF/TAB available on Patreon: patreon.com/ChrisWhitemanMusicMembership includes access to all of my previous Patreon Lessons.chriswhitemanmusic.compatreon.com/ChrisWhitemanMusicChris' Latest Album: chriswhiteman.hearnow.com
Road Song (Wes Montgomery) - Jazz Guitar Chord Melody Chris Whiteman 2022-09-08 | Road Song (Wes Montgomery)- Jazz Guitar Chord MelodyWes Montgomery's Road Song arranged for solo Jazz Guitar Arrangement available at musicnotes.com/l/2h5Mq chriswhitemanmusic.comChris' latest album: chriswhiteman.hearnow.com
Footprints (Wayne Shorter) - Chris Whiteman Trio Chris Whiteman 2022-09-06 | Footprints (Wayne Shorter) - Chris Whiteman TrioLive at Lake Anna 9-4-22Chris Whiteman - GuitarPaul Langosch - BassEmre Kartari - Drums
Soft Winds- Chris Whiteman Trio at Lake Anna, VA 9-4-22 Chris Whiteman 2022-09-06 | Soft Winds - Jazz Guitar TrioChris Whiteman - GuitarPaul Langosch - BassEmre Kartari - Drumschriswhitemanmusic.com
Blue Monk - Harmonized Melody for Jazz Guitar Chris Whiteman 2022-09-04 | Blue Monk - Harmonized Melody for Jazz GuitarPDF/TAB available on Patreon: patreon.com/ChrisWhitemanMusicMembership includes access to all of my previous Patreon Lessons.chriswhitemanmusic.compatreon.com/ChrisWhitemanMusicChris' Latest Album: chriswhiteman.hearnow.com
Autumn Leaves: Harmonizing w/ Drop 2 Voicings: Part 2 Chris Whiteman 2022-08-21 | Autumn Leaves: Harmonizing w/ Drop 2 Voicings -Part 2PDF/TAB available on Patreon: patreon.com/ChrisWhitemanMusicMembership includes access to all of my previous Patreon Lessons.chriswhitemanmusic.compatreon.com/ChrisWhitemanMusicchriswhiteman.hearnow.com
Autumn Leaves: Harmonizing w/ Drop 2 Voicings Chris Whiteman 2022-08-04 | Autumn Leaves: Harmonizing w/ Drop 2 VoicingsPDF/TAB available on Patreon: patreon.com/ChrisWhitemanMusicMembership includes access to all of my previous Patreon Lessons.chriswhitemanmusic.com
Jazz Guitar Lesson: Expanding The 2-5-1 using the Diminished Major 7 Chris Whiteman 2022-07-21 | Jazz Guitar Lesson: Expanding The 2-5-1 using the Diminished Major 7 PDF/TAB available on Patreon: patreon.com/ChrisWhitemanMusicMembership includes access to all of my previous Patreon Lessons.
Wave (A.C. Jobim) - Jazz Guitar Chord Melody (Guild Artist Award) Chris Whiteman 2022-07-12 | Wave (A.C. Jobim) - Jazz Guitar Chord Melody (Guild - Artist Award)Arrangement available here:musicnotes.com/l/3TGMq Chris's other arrangements: chriswhitemanmusic.com/chord-melody-arrangements-1Guitar: 1997 Guild Artist AwardAmp: Quilter 101 mini reverb
Bb Jazz Blues Comping Study #2 for Jazz Guitar Chris Whiteman 2022-07-04 | Bb Jazz Blues Comping Study for Guitar: A comping study for the 12 bar jazz blues utilizing voice leading, chromatic harmonic motion, substitutions and rhythmic syncopation. PDF/TAB available on Patreon: patreon.com/ChrisWhitemanMusicMembership includes access to all of my previous Patreon Lessons.
Bill Evans 2-5-1 sub changes for Jazz Guitar Chris Whiteman 2022-06-12 | An example of Bill Evans inspired substitute changes for a 2-5-1 in Eb Major (Fmin7-Bb7-Ebmaj7). PDF/TAB available on Patreon: patreon.com/ChrisWhitemanMusicMembership includes access to all of my previous Patreon Lessons.
Road Song - Chris Whiteman Trio Chris Whiteman 2022-06-09 | Road Song - Chris Whiteman Trio (Paul Langosch/Bass, Emre Kartari/Drums)Wes Montgomery's "Road Song" recorded live at American University 06/05/2022
Au Privave (Charlie Parker) - Melody Statement for Jazz Guitar Chris Whiteman 2022-06-07 | Au Privave (Charlie Parker) - Melody Statement for Jazz GuitarPDF/TAB available on Patreon: patreon.com/ChrisWhitemanMusicMembership includes access to all of my previous Patreon Lessons.
2-5-1 Chord Solo Example (Guild Artist Award) Chris Whiteman 2022-05-25 | 2-5-1 Jazz Guitar Chord Solo Example in C Major Demonstration of a chord solo over a 2-5-1 in C Major using mostly drop 2 voicings. PDF/TAB available on Patreon: patreon.com/ChrisWhitemanMusicMembership includes access to all of my previous Patreon Lessons.
Bluesy 2-5-1 ending for Jazz Guitar Chris Whiteman 2022-05-11 | Bluesy 2-5-1 ending for Jazz Guitar in F PDF/TAB available on Patreon: patreon.com/ChrisWhitemanMusicMembership includes access to all of my previous Patreon Lessons.
The Shadow Of Your Smile - Jazz Guitar Chord Melody Chris Whiteman 2022-05-04 | The Shadow Of Your Smile - Jazz Guitar Chord MelodyArrangement available here: musicnotes.com/l/xfkMnBrowse all of Chris's arrangements here:chriswhitemanmusic.com/chord-melody-arrangements-1
Anthropology - Charlie Parker : Jazz Guitar Melody Demonstration Chris Whiteman 2022-05-02 | Anthropology - Charlie Parker : Jazz Guitar Melody DemonstrationPDF/TAB available on Patreon: patreon.com/ChrisWhitemanMusicMembership includes access to all of my previous Patreon Lessons.
Billies Bounce (Charlie Parker) - Melody Statement for Jazz Guitar Chris Whiteman 2022-04-12 | Billies Bounce (Charlie Parker) - Melody Statement for Jazz GuitarPDF/TAB available on Patreon: patreon.com/ChrisWhitemanMusicMembership includes access to all of my previous Patreon Lessons.
Bringing The Blues Into the 2-5-1 : Jazz Guitar Chris Whiteman 2022-04-05 | Bringing The Blues Into the 2-5-1 : Jazz GuitarPDF/TAB available on Patreon: patreon.com/ChrisWhitemanMusicMembership includes access to all of my previous Patreon Lessons.Using a combination on C minor & C Major Blues scales over a 2-5-1 in CMajor: |Dmin7|G7 |C6 |
My Ideal - Jazz Guitar Chord Melody Chris Whiteman 2022-03-21 | My Ideal - Jazz Guitar Chord MelodyMy arrangement of the Jazz Standard, "My Ideal" by Richard Whiting, Leo Robin and Newell Chase. Available for purchase here: musicnotes.com/l/5VVMJ
Blues For Alice (Charlie Parker) - How To Play On Jazz Guitar Chris Whiteman 2022-03-21 | Blues For Alice - Jazz Guitar Melody StatementPDF/TAB available on Patreon: patreon.com/ChrisWhitemanMusicMembership includes access to all of my previous Patreon Lessons.
Expanding the ii-V-I : Adding Harmonic Motion to the Tritone Substitution : Jazz Guitar Lesson Chris Whiteman 2022-03-02 | Expanding the ii-V-I : Adding Harmonic Motion to the Tritone Substitution: Jazz Guitar LessonPDF/TAB available on Patreon: patreon.com/ChrisWhitemanMusicMembership includes access to all of my previous Patreon Lessons.tritone Sub Lesson :youtu.be/eaXJfkbRCRs
Donna Lee (Charlie Parker) - How To Play on Jazz Guitar Chris Whiteman 2022-02-19 | Donna Lee (Charlie Parker) - How To Play on Jazz Guitar PDF/TAB available on Patreon: patreon.com/ChrisWhitemanMusicMembership includes access to all of my previous Patreon Lessons.
Freight Trane - Melody Transcription: Kenny Burrell & John Coltrane Chris Whiteman 2022-02-01 | Freight Trane (Tommy Flanagan) - Melody Transcription: Kenny Burrell & John Coltrane.PDF/TAB available on Patreon: patreon.com/ChrisWhitemanMusicMembership includes access to all of my previous Patreon Lessons.
Autumn Leaves-Jazz Guitar Improvisation Study (part 2) Chris Whiteman 2022-01-16 | Autumn Leaves - Jazz Guitar Improvisation Study for the 2nd half of Autumn Leaves-in G minor.PDF/TAB available on Patreon: patreon.com/ChrisWhitemanMusicMembership includes access to all of my previous Patreon Lessons.
Autumn Leaves - Jazz Guitar Improvisation Study (part 1) Chris Whiteman 2022-01-06 | Autumn Leaves - Jazz Guitar Improvisation Study for the first half of Autumn Leaves-in G minor.PDF/TAB available on Patreon: patreon.com/ChrisWhitemanMusicMembership includes access to all of my previous Patreon Lessons.
Blue Bossa: Improvisation Study for Jazz Guitar Chris Whiteman 2021-12-20 | Blue Bossa: Improvisation Study for Jazz GuitarPDF/TAB available on Patreon: patreon.com/ChrisWhitemanMusicMembership includes access to all of my previous Patreon Lessons.
Wes Montgomerys melody statement on West Coast Blues Chris Whiteman 2021-12-16 | Wes Montgomery's melody statement on West Coast Blues. PDF/TAB available on Patreon: patreon.com/ChrisWhitemanMusicMembership includes access to all of my previous Patreon Lessons.
Auld Lang Syne - Guitar Chris Whiteman 2021-12-12 | My guitar arrangement of Auld Lang Syne - Jazz Guitar Chord MelodyArrangement available for purchase here: chriswhitemanmusic.com/chord-melody-arrangements-2/auld-lang-syne-jazz-guitar-chord-melody
Chitlins Con Carne - Kenny Burrell Chris Whiteman 2021-12-04 | A demonstration of how to play Kenny Burrell's - Chitlins Con Carne from his classic album, "Midnight Blue".PDF/TAB available on Patreon: patreon.com/ChrisWhitemanMusicMembership includes access to all of my previous Patreon Lessons.From Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chitlins_con_Carne"Chitlins con Carne" is a jazz blues instrumental composed by guitarist Kenny Burrell and first released on his 1963 album Midnight Blue. The original version featured Burrell on guitar, Stanley Turrentine on tenor saxophone, Major Holley on bass, Billy Gene English on drums, and Ray Barretto on congas.
