Jazz Theory

Welcome to the Jazz Theory section of The Jazz Resource.

Jazz is a language. You must immerse yourself in it by listening, analyzing and studying the masters, past and present. Then the only way to be able to play this music is through constant practice and live playing with others.

You may want to review some basic theory before you learn the jazz theory.

This stuff can be a little confusing so hit me up if you have any questions or don't understand something.

Diatonic Seventh Chords -Gotta to learn this in order to understand how chord progressions work

Chord Tensions -Chords are boring, you can make them more colorful by playing the 9th, 11th, and 13th scale degree

Guide Tones -This is how to understand the essence of a chord progression

Dominant V7 Chords -These are the chords that you can really spice up with altered chord tensions

Secondary Dominant Chords -Another type of dom7 chord. These are huge in music and jazz theory

More Jazz Seventh Chords -A few more to learn

Substitute Dominant Chords -Another type of dom7 chord, these are my favorite