Take The A Train Guide

This course is designed to give you the essential skills to confidently play the classic jazz standard “Take The A Train.”

The A section of this tune is one of the most common harmonic progressions in jazz, making it a powerful foundation for learning other standards.

By studying this progression in depth, you’ll be better equipped to tackle tunes like The Girl From Ipanema, Desafinado, So Danco Samba, Exactly Like You, and Hey Good Lookin’.

In this course, you’ll learn:

• Two jazz guitar chord studies tailored for different comping situations
• Two single-line solo studies over the A section using classic jazz techniques
• A 16-bar jazz solo with full analysis to deepen your understanding

The focus is primarily on the first eight bars of the tune, providing you with the tools to not only master Take The A Train, but also approach similar tunes with confidence.

Whether you’re new to jazz or a more experienced player, this course will help you build your jazz vocabulary, strengthen your rhythm playing, and develop soloing techniques.

So grab your guitar and let’s start playing Take The A Train!