Improvisation Myths: Why Chords Matter More Than Scales (feat. Fly Me to the Moon)

A common frustration among intermediate jazz guitarists is playing the "correct" scales but lacking authentic sound. The harsh truth: Improvisation is based on chords, not scales. Stop fighting the bassist for the root. Learn how to target the 3rds and 7ths to make your solos sing using the golden rule of functional harmony voice leading.