Just a Note

Taking an online class from a PhD of music, master guitarist and jazz dude, George Hess.

On a long scale electric guitar, it is possible to play 150 notes. On a short scale electric guitar like I play often (Gibson), only 138 notes. I am learning along with this technical information is the great players of our past didn’t play that many. They were the grandmasters of the feel, and a few well played notes. Just playing five notes well can make a difference.

I have the audacity to try to learn theory as it relates to the music I love to play. At the moment I am learning about intervals. An interval on the guitar refers to the distance between two notes. Intervals help you understand scale and chord construction. According to the big brains, they're essential for creating melodies, understanding music theory, and improving your guitar playing.

Taking an online class from a PhD of music, master guitarist and jazz dude, George Hess.

Wish me luck.