Guitar Corner / Chop Development

Jazz guitar students often have trouble developing fluid and effective technique. Although strictly technical exercises are necessary, these methods are often separated from the musical context. In this section of the Guitar Corner we have included select compositions that will assist the advancing guitar student develop practical technique. You can use any audio processing program (GarageBand, Audacity, etc.) to practice these heads at varying speeds to build up endurance and coordination between the left and right hand.