Wes Montgomery Secrets That Will Transform Your Playing...

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In todays lesson I'm going to talk about the Wes Montgomery concepts that transformed my playing and will do the same for you! We will cover his colorful guitar shapes and how to apply them over various chords, as well as ways to integrate them into your jazz vocabulary.

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[NathanBortonMusic]

Here is the PDF download link! also here is the follow up lesson:

[SimpleManGuitars]

I love the lick in Four On Six from Smokin' At the Half Note where the basically plays a Gm7 but winds up in like a Bb simple triad shape by starting on the 5th fret G on the D string and going to the 8th fret Bb on the D string and then just playing a simple looking 1-3-5 triad from there. I use that a lot over minor chords as a fun shape with a colorful sound that is actually a really simple but effective movement. Wes was just the best. There was so much range in his playing. He was almost like a jazz shredder on Cottontail but then like a jazz funk player on Full House. Unreal what he accomplished in such a short time. I'm not truly a "jazz player" but I love incorporating little bits of Wes into my blues and rock playing and I could listen to him every day for the rest of my life and never get sick of him.

[joeschmoe]

Doesn't matter who's playing Wes's lines. It ALWAYS sounds good!!

[rondorko]

Fantastic lesson, Nathan! I always appreciate your clear explanation of what you're doing and why. Yes! More Wes, please.

[paulscheuer]

An excellent analysis. Clear, concise and most importantly ties back to the theory of what separates the sound of jazz guitar from all other styles. Keep these lessons coming!

[JesusRamirez-vtlk]

This is one of the best lessons on i have watched !!! Good stuff

[richfrommitch]

Been having jazz lessons for a few months and it is baking my brain. Thankfully a few of your videos are helping me out.

[carloscardona]

Hearing you play Makes me appreciate Jazz More

[thecurlymusicologist]

Amazing lesson, Nathan! Thank you for all that you do for the jazz guitar community and jazz community at large!

[-Dominique]

Well thank you ! Wise fingering, simple and logical in a intervallic manner 🎉

[jean-lucbersou]

INTERESTING APPROACH and we should add that the liminar secret was WES 's musical ear, absolute
pitch of the neck that allows to play instantely his musical ideas anticipating several bars into a linear
melodic flow . That can explain his incredible touch, balanced and subtle chromatisms, high tension
and release through perfect timing, absolute control of interaction with his peers .THANKS for your
precious work .

[terrybrown]

Super amazing playing and explanations west Montgomery is a amazing artist thanks a lot 🎵🎵🎶🎶

[massimos]

Wess Montgomery ❤ one of the greatest guitarist of our time. Beautiful playing

[hughmoore]

Sounds great. I love arpeggios and this a great lesson plus I need lots of help.

[nikigba]

Just watched one of your earlier lessons and then this one, you've come a long way! I really enjoyed this lesson. And yes, more Wes!

[williammorson]

I'm not a guitarist, (just learning bass) but what you are teaching is music to my ears sorry I mean beautiful. I'm sure if I put all that in my head it will in some way improve my bass playing.

[markford]

This is very informative Nathan and certainly does facilitate a more melodic approach. Thank you for a well presented tutorial.

[ssmith]

I found your video while searching for a Miles Davis video. This is amazing because I somehow discovered using the Minor shapes over 30 years ago. It has helped me to develop my own style. Because of your video I now understand why it works, Thank you so much for sharing your talent and knowledge. You made my day. Thanks again.

[meeno_the_man]

I’m stumbling upon your channel at, perhaps just the right moment in my musical maturation. Wonderful lesson many thanks. And yes, more Wes Montgomery please.

[jjazzyt]

Great lesson, very clear and helpfull, merci beaucoup!