a good jazz song

[FullMoon]

ok ive been playing 2 years now and im looking into learning jazz. can anybody give me a tab for one too learn

[M__]

its hard to play jazz just off of tab due to not knowing the rhythm with tabs. if you actually want to learn jazz and can read music i would say get "the real book" i think its up to the 6th addiction now and can be found on amazon for like $16

[BurningSky]

Get powertabs and then go to ultimateguitar.com and look at some standards. Learning the chord progressions for jazz standards should get you started pretty well...

[hendrixonpunk]

For learning jazz, you really shouldn't be using tab at all. You need to actually see the relations between the notes, not just frets and grips. Otherwise, you'll never be able to come up with you own chords, melodies, or be able to solo or improvise.

This is of course asuming you know how to read music, although I don't know if you do. Either way, if you don't know how, you should regardless if you want to learn jazz, or anything.

A real good jazz standard is Blue Skies. You should try that one - it's got some pretty standard jazz chords and a nice melody. Another one you could try is This Masguerade, but that would probably be too hard to start with... well, would definetly be too hard, but it IS a good one.

[BurningSky]

I suggest Duke Ellington's Satin Doll. Pretty easy all-around and it is easy to improvise over...

[M__]

some other recommendations for more simple songs to start learning:

Tune Up
Afro Blue
Autumn Leaves
Come Sunday
Giant Steps
There is no Greater Love
Freddie Freeloader