The Improv Style of Oscar Peterson for Guitar
Key Focus of Lesson
One of the key focuses of this lesson is on double stops, a technique frequently used by Peterson to add a bluesy flavor to his improvisations. Mike demonstrates how these double stop licks can be adapted for the guitar, providing clear examples and practical exercises to help students master this technique. Additionally, the lesson delves into various types of sweep picking techniques, illustrating how these can be used to replicate Peterson’s articulations on the guitar. This approach not only helps in achieving the characteristic sound of Peterson’s solos but also expands the student’s blues playing into new and exciting territories. The lesson covers a range of subtopics essential for mastering Peterson’s style. These include jazz blues licks, which are a crucial element of his improvisational approach, as well as the use of double stops and sweep picking techniques. Each of these topics is explored in detail, with Mike providing valuable insights and tips to help students integrate these techniques into their playing. The lesson also emphasizes the importance of understanding the underlying harmonic structures that Peterson uses, providing a solid theoretical foundation for students to build upon.Categories
This video lesson is categorized under Blues, Harmony, Jazz Blues, Soloing, Technique, and Theory, making it a comprehensive resource for guitarists looking to deepen their understanding of jazz blues and enhance their improvisational skills. It is suitable for intermediate to advanced players who are looking to expand their musical horizons and incorporate more complex harmonic and intervallic concepts into their playing. Overall, this lesson offers a unique opportunity to learn from Mike Godette’s extensive knowledge and expertise, providing students with the tools they need to emulate Oscar Peterson’s distinctive sound on the guitar. Whether you are looking to improve your soloing, refine your technique, or gain a deeper understanding of jazz blues harmony, this lesson provides a wealth of valuable information and practical guidance to help you achieve your musical goals.Sub Topics
- Jazz Blues Licks
- Double Stops
- Sweep Picking
Level
- Intermediate
- Advanced
- Title: The Improv Style of Oscar Peterson for Guitar
- Instructor: Mike Godette
- Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced
- Running time: 57 minutes
- 4 Pages of PDF Included
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Mike Godette is a guitarist and teacher out of the Southern Connecticut area. He received a BM in Jazz Studies from Western Connecticut State University with a focus on jazz guitar and has taught guitar for the past 16 years. Mike has always had a very wide range of musical influences and his playing is a unique blend of instrumentalist and composers such as Cannonball Adderley, Sonny Stitt, Herbie Hancock, Booker Little, John Coltrane, Clifford Brown, Scott Henderson, Allan Holdsworth, John Scofield, Wes Montgomery, Claude Debussy, Maurice Ravel, Burt Bacharach & Brian Wilson. In addition to teaching, Mike also maintains an active youtube channel and performs regularly as a leader and sideman throughout the CT/NY area. He has played with artists such as Aaron Goldberg, Jimmy Greene, Gerald Veasley, John Stowell, and Myron Walden.