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Essential Jazz Chord Forms

Group guitar class taught by Adam Levy

6 lessons · 1 hour per week · intermediate

5.0 (1 review)

In this 6-week course, you'll learn the essential chord forms that jazz guitarists rely on, including "shell chord" shapes, Drop 2, and Drop 3. (If these terms are new to you, don't worry! All will be explained.) Each week's lesson will include hands-on exercises and a framework for how to practice on your own. We'll also be applying the chord forms to well-known jazz tunes so you can understand their utility.

What's included

Video chat lessons

Learn and ask questions with Adam Levy every Thursday.

Lesson replays

Unlimited access to recordings from class.

Private community

Practice with people who share your love of guitar.

Taught by Adam Levy
Teaching on Til since 2025

I've released several albums of original jazz tunes, as well as heart-on-my-sleeve singer-songwriter records. My studio session work often bridges these two musical worlds as well (Norah Jones, Tracy Chapman, Lizz Wright, Meshell Ndegeocello, Anaïs Mitchell).
What you'll do

Week 1: Shell Chord voicings

These 3-note shapes (with root on the 6th or 5th string) are super useful! They're sort of the "power chords" of jazz. You'll get to know them well this week.

Week 2: Drop-2 Voicings, Root 5

These 4-note shapes (with root on the 5th string) are easy to play, yet they sound warm and sophisticated. You'll get to know them well this week.

Week 3: Drop-3 Voicings, Root 6

These 4-note shapes (with root on the 6th string) are easy to play, yet they sound warm and sophisticated. You'll get to know them well this week.

Week 4: Drop-2 Voicings, Root 4

These 4-note shapes (with root on the 4th string) are easy to play, yet they sound warm and sophisticated. You'll get to know them well this week.

Week 5: Drop-3 Voicings, Root 5

These 4-note shapes (with root on the 5th string) are easy to play, yet they sound warm and sophisticated. You'll get to know them well this week.

Who you are
You should know your notes on the fretboard reasonably well, and should be familiar with common jazz standards such as "Autumn Leaves" and "All the Things You Are". All chord forms will be presented in notation, tablature, and chord diagrams — so you should be able to read at least one of these.
What to bring
Bring your guitar and some way to take notes (pen and paper, or whatever works for you).
5.0 (1 review)
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Eric

February 2025·

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