With Upper-Structure Triads by Harmonizing the MelodyHow to Solo
Upper-structure triads aren't random color — they come from harmonizing the melody first. Lock the tune's melody into a chord-melody, then play the triads that sit on top of each chord to build a solo that still sings.
Upper Structure Triads: Stacking Eb and Gm Over Cm in Blue Bossa
There’s a moment in every advanced jazz guitarist’s development when a single chord stops looking like a single chord. A Cm7 is no longer just C–Eb–G–Bb on a page.
The Essential 10-Minute Daily Routine for Jazz Guitar
Discover a practical practice routine that covers melody, harmony, and improvisation without overwhelming your schedule. Learn why specific triad cycles and diagonal tracking are key.
Breaking Through Your Improvisation Rut: A Practical Guide to Connecting Melody and Guide Tones
You know your scales and chord tones—but your improvisation still doesn’t sound musical.
The missing link isn’t more theory. It’s learning how to connect melody and harmony through guide tones, voice leading, and simple triadic movement inside a real song.