My interest in music runs from my days being involved with the contra dance scene in Asheville, NC, through my attempts to understand jazz chords so I could accompany Nancy on the classics. One might find my approach to chords more logical than musical, but that it provides a solid framework for understanding the relationships between the chord families.
Jazz Chords for Baritone Ukulele — On stringed instruments jazz chords have four notes, and the baritone ukulele, really a small guitar, has four strings. What could be more perfect?
Understanding Jazz Chords on Guitar — Here’s how those four notes map across the full six string guitar fretboard.
Music for Contra Dancing — A series of video interviews with many of the very talented contra musicians who made their way through the dynamic Asheville contra scene. Included also are some videos of dances.
My YouTube Video Channel — Various videos on jazz chords, jazz songs, contra dancing and other fun stuff.
