What do Joe Pass, Wes Montgomery, Grant Green, Charlie Christian, and so many other great jazz guitar players have in common? They are all masters of using the sound of the blues in their playing.
Note, I didn’t just say “the blues scale” – so how do they do it? Join us for this lesson where we’ll cover:
The Major and Minor Blues Scales
Blending Major and Minor Sounds
Applying Blues Vocabulary to Common Progressions
Licks from Charlie Christian and Grant Green
And More Cool Tricks!
In this lesson, Ryan Dillahay from Fret Dojo shows you how to unlock the expressive power of the blues scale in your jazz guitar playing. You’ll learn 5 must-know licks that blend seamlessly into jazz harmony, drawing inspiration from jazz guitar legends. Whether you’re soloing over II-V-I progressions or turnarounds, these licks will help you sound more melodic, expressive, and authentic: no overthinking required. Best of all, there’s a FREE PDF with all the licks included (link below). ⏩ Download the free PDF of all 5 blues licks here: https://www.fretdojo.com/pdf
📚 In This Lesson You’ll Discover:
0:00 – Intro to Blues in Jazz
0:45 – The Major & Minor Blues Scale
02:15 – Classic Lick Blending Major & Minor
03:55 – Free 30 Day Jazz Guitar Challenge
04:45 – Grant Green’s Signature Minor Blues Lick
05:50 – Charlie Christian II-V-I Lick
07:30 – Double-Stop “Organ Style” Licks
10:40 – Applying Blues Over Common Progressions
12:00 – Turnarounds Without Going to the I Chord
12:55 – Final Tips
