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Robert Strait has published 15 lessons, sorted by
1. Comp-ilation (#2806)
A collection of sequences from some of my previous lessons, all of which are based on comping patterns.
Jazz · Intermediate · 10985 Hits · 5.00 / 5 (3 ratings) · Last Modified: 4/23/01
2. Chord-Melody 101:part 1:Getting A Grip (#3828)
Demystify the art of chord-melody arranging. This lesson outlines some of the concepts involved in creating a chord-melody style arrangement. For intermediate to advanced skill levels.
Theory/Reference · Advanced · 143167 Hits · 4.88 / 5 (203 ratings) · Last Modified: 6/25/03
3. O' Christmas Tree (#3772)
Here are 4 different arrangements of this holiday classic. They vary in style from classical to jazz, and range in difficulty from simple to complex.
Jazz · Advanced · 10400 Hits · 4.74 / 5 (23 ratings) · Last Modified: 12/4/01
4. Memory Motel (#2846)
A quick guitar accompianment for a great tune!
Rock/Pop · Intermediate · 20697 Hits · 4.70 / 5 (101 ratings) · Last Modified: 5/1/01
5. Comping: Bass Lines W/ Chords (#2536)
Building bass line + chord arrangements for comping 4 NEW PAGES ADDED 4/28/01!! 2 NEW TUNES!!
Jazz · Advanced · 50372 Hits · 4.70 / 5 (87 ratings) · Last Modified: 8/8/01
6. Rhythm Guitar:Part I:Learning To Count (#3422)
Part I of a series on Rhythm Guitar Techniques. This lessons describes the basics behind understanding note durations and subdividing the beat.
Theory/Reference · Beginner · 43295 Hits · 4.67 / 5 (33 ratings) · Last Modified: 10/18/01
7. HaRmOnY WoRkShOp: Chuck Christian (#5083)
In response to D. McMullen's "Harmony Homework" thread, here is a sequence outlining the harmonized melody. **This is not an actual lesson***...but do check out the fretbuzz thread!!
Theory/Reference · Advanced · 2148 Hits · 4.67 / 5 (3 ratings) · Last Modified: 8/20/02
8. Building Cascading Licks (#2524)
Cascading licks are phrases which utlize open strings to create a ringing quality. I love the chimey, bell-like sound of cascading licks. Here is some examples of how to build them.
Jazz · Intermediate · 30862 Hits · 4.65 / 5 (31 ratings) · Last Modified: 2/4/02
9. Modal Mastery (#4230)
Know your modes? Yes? But do you actually use them? Time to start! Learn how to create simple, modal vamps for jamming and practice, and learn a few new licks along the way!
Theory/Reference · Intermediate · 81829 Hits · 4.64 / 5 (45 ratings) · Last Modified: 3/22/02
10. Ginger Lee (#4629)
A chord-melody arrangment of a beautiful jazz standard.
Jazz · Advanced · 5577 Hits · 4.64 / 5 (14 ratings) · Last Modified: 5/14/02
11. Chord Fragment Soup (#2551)
Interval Stew: Blues and Jazz with a dash of harmony.
Jazz · Intermediate · 18113 Hits · 4.62 / 5 (13 ratings) · Last Modified: 4/13/01
12. What You Won't Do For Love (#6456)
A quick guitar arrangement of the intro to Bobby Caldwell's great tune. This example is related to an Instructional thread regarding the tune and it's opening chord voicings.
Funk/R&B · Intermediate · 12462 Hits · 4.53 / 5 (19 ratings) · Last Modified: 4/28/03
13. Chord-Melody 101:Part 2: Me & Ginger Lee (#4634)
Part 2 of a series on creating Chord-Melody arrangements for group or solo guitar performance. This installment uses another jazz standard to create a chord melody arrangement that will explore some additional concepts.
Jazz · Advanced · 26596 Hits · 4.38 / 5 (13 ratings) · Last Modified: 6/7/02
14. Rhythm Guitar:Part 2:Strumming & Spice (#3612)
Part 2 in an ongoing series on Rhythm Guitar techniques. This installment details concepts and techniques related to strumming.
Theory/Reference · Beginner · 25904 Hits · 4.33 / 5 (24 ratings) · Last Modified: 10/26/01
15. We Three Kings (#11786)
An annual tradition! A new holiday arrangement from yours truly...Merry Xmas!
Theory/Reference · Intermediate · 1088 Hits · No rating · Last Modified: 11/18/07

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