If we took an Em-A7-D (II-V-I) progression and decided to jazz it up with 7ths and extensions, we might well start with this Em9 chord. The F# (9th) is our highest note. I mention this because the ...

Hall's genius with a guitar had profound implications for the jazz band format, as six-strings replaced piano in the rhythm ...

Whether you're checking into the Hotel California or sheltering from the cold November Rain, the harmonic minor scale is ...

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For me, that has meant developing learning progressions. The goal of a learning progression is to identify numerous access points to the learning. Now, the very first thing I do when planning a lesson ...

The Fender American Ultra II Series was announced today, and the company says it is the company's most advanced guitar ever.

LA-based multi-instrumentalist Anna Butterss has emerged as a key figure in the West Coast experimental jazz ...

For any band, arguably the most important member of the group is the bassist. The Jambar has talked about the greatest guitarist of all time, but never the bass player.

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) today continues its industry-defining innovation, launching the next iteration of the coveted American Ultra series—Fender's most advanced series of ...