Jazz - For all the jazz lovers

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Solo jazz guitar sight reading (self.jazz)

submitted 10 months ago by AbsolutePain to c/jazz

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Are jazz guitarrists able to play a song in a "solo guitar" setting without arranging in advance, just from a lead sheet?

I'd appreciate any advice from jazz guitarrists on how to develop this skill.

As a beginner guitarrist, I can appreciate the craft that goes into playing a bassline, chord melodies, all at the same time on just six strings, while also stablishing a groove. It would blow my mind if people can improvise all that on the spot.

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[–] AbsolutePain 1 points 10 months ago

This was wonderfully insightful! Thank you.