Reading jazz guitar music?
smashapumpkin2002 asked:
I’m thinking of joining my school’s (college) jazz band on guitar, and i’ve been sight reading some charts but i want to know if the guitarist is supposed to play each one of the chords presented in the chart “as is” or is there more options in jazz on what chords you have to play?i only ask because im reading a chart with a ridiculous amount of chord changes and completely different chords changing in less than one beat.
I’m thinking of joining my school’s (college) jazz band on guitar, and i’ve been sight reading some charts but i want to know if the guitarist is supposed to play each one of the chords presented in the chart “as is” or is there more options in jazz on what chords you have to play?i only ask because im reading a chart with a ridiculous amount of chord changes and completely different chords changing in less than one beat.
If would also appreciate any pointers on this particular style of guitar playing or maybe some advice on your approach to reading difficult pieces like these. Thanks
How to Sight Read Music
