What is a chord melody in jazz?

Harmonizing Tunes, Playing Solo Guitar, and More Chord melody means playing the melody and the chords simultaneously. Jazz guitarists perform this on any given song. The result is a refreshing performance of the song at hand (when compared to playing just the melody on it’s own, or just the chords “dry”).

How do you add jazz chords to a melody?

How to turn any Song into a Jazz Song

Play 7th Chords.
Extend the chords (play 9th and 13th chords)
Alter the chords.
Add Passing Chords.
Choose appropriate Jazz Chord Voicings.
Embellish the melody (add in a little improvisation and a few ornamentals)
Reharmonization (see below)

How do you make a jazz melody?

Let’s recap the steps involved in writing or creating some jazz music:

Start with a 2-5-1 chord progression, a solid foundation to build on.
Add jazzy 7th, 9th, 11th or 13th chords.
Configure chords so they fit nicely among your fingers.
Use chord notes to improvise a simple melody.
Add rhythmic variety to the chords.

How do you play good melodies on guitar?

How do You Play a Melody on an Acoustic Guitar

Place your first finger on the B string, at the first fret. (2nd string).
Your second finger is on the D string. 4th string, at the second fret.
Then your third finger is on the 5th string. At the third fret.
When Strumming the C chord. You can strum all the strings.

How do you write a jazz intro?

So, to help you start adding more intros to your interpretations of jazz standards, here are 8 strategies to constructing an introduction:

Tag the last 4 or 8 bars of the tune.
Improvise a solo cadenza.
Vamp the first 2 or 4 bars of a tune.
Play the melody and/or chord changes rubato or out of time.