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Musicians

TheEnlightenedBiglet

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4. Thank you!

Reply to Ohiya (Reply #3)

Mon Mar 9, 2026, 07:22 AM

Mar 9

I actually tried using a play along book, but it didn't teach me the note fingerings so even being able to read what notes it wanted me to play didn't really help me. I appreciate this I'll look into it.

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I'm new to Jazz and need help self teaching [View all] TheEnlightenedBiglet Mar 9 OP

I been exploring the fretboard for 49 years and I'm still learning. Dunc Mar 9 #1

Just the title of your response made me happy, thank you! TheEnlightenedBiglet Mar 9 #2

A real musician never stops learning. OldBaldy1701E Mar 9 #7

Same here Monsieur_Grumpe Saturday #8

Well Said ProfessorGAC Yesterday #9

At one time, I worked with a guitarist from a small town outside of Raleigh, NC. OldBaldy1701E Yesterday #10

Good Story ProfessorGAC Yesterday #11

Sure. OldBaldy1701E 8 hrs ago #12

Check out some Jamey Aebersold play-along books Ohiya Mar 9 #3

Thank you! TheEnlightenedBiglet Mar 9 #4

I'm a big fan of the "For dummies" books for all sorts of things. Ohiya Mar 9 #5

I always thought these were joke books, so: TheEnlightenedBiglet Mar 9 #6