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All Thumbs: The Wes Montgomery Revolution

A soulful melodist who played strictly with his thumb, known for doubling melodies by playing in octaves, and using block chords across the top strings of the guitar to combine melody with harmony, Wes Montgomery has changed the world of jazz guitar. Discover how this self-taught game-changer took up thumb strumming so his wife could sleep better while he practiced and other fascinating facets of his rise to fame.

English
  • Runtime 10 minutes
  • Network The Great Courses
  • Created June 10, 2024 by
    Benbou
  • Modified June 10, 2024 by
    Benbou