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What’s So Great About “Cherokee?” | Adam Rafferty – Jazz Guitar

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Here’s my jazz guitar version of “Cherokee” with some of the back story – and why I think it is ESSENTIAL to learn and practice it.

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3 Reasons I’ve STOPPED Using a Pick for Jazz Guitar…

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Here’s why I’ve STOPPED using guitar picks forever, and I’m using THUMB instead for electric and jazz guitar.

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I learned THIS 35 years ago – and I STILL LOVE IT! (“Donna Lee” – Jazz Guitar)

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Here’s my jazz guitar version of “Donna Lee” by Charlie Parker (actually Miles Davis wrote it…)

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“Fear of Falling” | Jule Malischke & Adam Rafferty | Fingerstyle Guitar & Vocals

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I hope you enjoy Jule Malischke’s original song – “Fear of Falling.” She’s an amazing fingerstyle guitar player, singer, and songwriter.

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How to Solo Over “Autumn Leaves” With the Blues (and Pentatonic) Scale | Adam Rafferty Guitar Lesson

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In this guitar lesson, I will show you how to solo over “Autumn Leaves” with blues and pentatonic scales!

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