The chromatic scale is a very unique scale because it can be played on every chord that you can imagine. That is because the chromatic scale is a scale that includes every possible note on the guitar.

Uses the Dorian scale in the key of A with some added chromatic notes to create a jazzy bebop type of improvisation. Using chromatic notes can expand your playing in a fabulous way.

Exercise for practicing both passing tones and picking technique.

David Wallimann shows u how to play the chromatic scale. The most important thing when playing chromatic is the landing note as that's the one that will ring in the listener's ear.

There are two kinds of approximation and they are both chromatic, the approach above and the approach below the note that is considered the melody.

Using mostly only "neighbour" notes - no no weird scales or anything like that. For example, to play note A we add note G# before, or Bb, depending of situation.

Using common notes between two chords belonging to different scales to allow a smooth passing between them when improvising in the blues and dorian modes.

R&B shuffle lesson featuring chromatic bass line and swing chords.

The use of approach notes and chromaticism is an important element of playing that we find in various styles of jazz, jazz fusion, etc. It is a great technique to add color, feel and some tension to your playing.