37 Bonus - August 2023 - Straight, No Chaser
Added 2023-08-26 17:49:49 +0000 UTCThis is a jazz guitar theme adaptation of the brilliant song 'Straight, No Chaser' by Thelonious Monk. This composition is a renowned jazz standard, essential for musicians to familiarize themselves with.
The piece is played in F major within a 12-bar blues progression. This adaptation is specifically designed to identify the most playable positions on the guitar fretboard. In the attached PDF, you will find markings for picking. Above these markings are numbers that indicate left-hand fingerings. It's crucial to adhere to these fingerings as they greatly facilitate the playing process. The study is primarily placed in the 4th position, where, upon encountering the 3rd fret, you'll execute a stretch with the first finger. Following that, the first finger will revert to its original position on the 4th fret, allowing the melody to continue seamlessly.
Regarding picking technique, you have the option to play the entire piece using alternate picking, as indicated in the PDF. Alternatively, an all-downstroke approach can be embraced, particularly if the tempo is thoughtfully moderated.
