Why Do Wes Montgomery Transcriptions Sound Wrong When You Play Them?
Most jazz guitar transcriptions get the noteheads right and the guitar wrong — wrong positions, wrong voicings, wrong concept. The reliable sources are the recording and the line's underlying logic.
Stop Chasing Upper Structures: The Tonic vs. Non-Tonic Approach
Are you mentally exhausted trying to chase every chord extension in a progression? It’s time to stop doing "abstract math" on the fretboard. Discover why categorizing chords into just two functions—Tonic and Non-Tonic—is the secret to playing smoother, more melodic jazz lines like the masters.