The Improv Style of Bud Powell for Guitar

Unlock the sophisticated bebop language of jazz piano legend Bud Powell, adapted for guitar by Mike Godette. Featuring 12 carefully transcribed licks from Powell's iconic solos, covering essential jazz progressions including six major 2-5-1s, two minor 2-5-1s, plus turnaround licks, chromatic triad patterns, suspended dominant ideas, and intervallic major concepts.

Mike breaks down each lick with detailed analysis of the harmonic devices at play—from delayed resolutions and tritone substitutions to the innovative use of Dorian modes a half-step above dominant chords.

You'll discover Powell's unique approach to chromaticism, altered tensions, and how to achieve that distinctive pianistic sound on guitar through specific fingerings and articulations.

Perfect for intermediate to advanced jazz guitarists looking to expand their bebop vocabulary, this course transforms Powell's keyboard genius into practical guitar applications.

Sub Topics

• Altered scales
• ii V I licks
• Soloing

Level

• Intermediate
• Advanced

Course Details:

• Title: The Improv Style of Bud Powell for Guitar
• Instructor: Mike Godette
• Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced
• Running time: 53 minutes
• 4 Pages of PDF Included (with TAB)