# E-Jazz: Learn Jazz Guitar — Lessons, chords & harmony

> Practical jazz guitar lessons for intermediate players, focusing on chords and progressions. (iPhone/iPad app by David Palmerio.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/e-jazz-learn-jazz-guitar/id376532788 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [David Palmerio](https://appshunter.io/developer/348861875)
- Category: Education, Music
- Price: Free with in-app purchases (on sale, was $1.99)
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 203 MB
- Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
- Released: 2010-06-15
- Data updated: 2026-06-02
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/e-jazz-learn-jazz-guitar/id376532788/reviews.md

## What is E?

Discovering Jazz Guitar

A practical introduction to jazz guitar — without getting lost in theory (or in your own fingers).
Understand jazz chords and progressions with step-by-step lessons inspired by jazz standards, from Classic Jazz to Brazilian and Gypsy Jazz.

This course is designed for beginners in jazz: you’ll learn real concepts and how to use them.
It’s not a “first guitar” course though — you should already be comfortable with basic chords and basic rhythm (changing chords in time).

What’s inside:

8 lessons with a gradual increase in difficulty.
For each lesson: theory, tips, tabs, and video.
Learn chord embellishments, diatonic substitution, and tritone substitution.
Understand how to create your own jazz chord progressions.

Lesson 1 — Jazz Chords

Jazz chords built from the major scale.
II–V–I chord changes in G and C.
Introduction to walking bass.

Lesson 2 — II–V–I Progression

Using the major scale in progressions.
Chord embellishment.
The diminished chord.

Lesson 3 — Changing Key

Find II–V–I in multiple keys.
Chord roots on the E and A strings.

Lesson 4 — More Chord Movement

Diatonic substitution.
Secondary dominants.
Cycle of fifths.
Triads and tetrads.

Lesson 5 — Tritone Substitution

Tritone substitution in context.
11th and 13th chords.
Practical fingerings.

Lesson 6 — Blues for Clara

From a traditional 12-bar blues to a richer form.
9th and 13th chords.

Lesson 7 — Gypsy Swing

Gypsy Jazz rhythm fundamentals.
Major and minor 6th chords.

Lesson 8 — Sunny Bossa

Bossa Nova rhythm pattern.
Using substitutions to color progressions.

## Key features

- Step-by-step jazz guitar lessons
- Covers chords and progressions
- Includes theory, tips, tabs, and video
- Explains chord embellishments and substitutions
- Learn to create own jazz chord progressions
- Lessons inspired by jazz standards

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Access | $3.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 21)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/e-jazz-learn-jazz-guitar/id376532788/reviews.md

### 1/5 — App not worth it

*2016-03-02, version 5.1*

I find it very disappointing. I wouldn't recommend even if free.

### 1/5 — Was great

*2015-10-04*

When it worked

**Developer response:** Thanks for the review 😊
Sorry it stopped working for you. The app has been updated since then — please install the latest version (6.1) from the App Store and try again.

If it still doesn’t work, tell me your iPhone/iPad model and your iOS version and I’ll help you troubleshoot.

### 3/5 — Great...but

*2015-09-27*

Love the app I have been playing guitar for 25 years and understanding Jazz is a bit of a new venture but the app does a good job of explaining it. 
BUT I am now having a problem with ios9 the app keeps crashing.

**Developer response:** Thank you — and respect for 25 years on guitar! 😊
Jazz really is a new “language”, so I’m glad the app helped make it clearer.

About the iOS 9 crashes: sorry for the drama — the app clearly didn’t enjoy that update 😄
Good news: a newer version has been released and it fixes the iOS 9 crashing issue. Please update to the latest version (6.1) and it should run smoothly again.

### 5/5 — Highly interesting

*2014-08-20, version 2.0*

If you have basic musical knowledge, this app is a very good way to refresh and exercise jazz theory. The examples seems complicated at first, but once you give it a little effort, they become easy and will impress people around you ! Great app, great results and I just regret there is no sequel with even more examples - It would be worth paying. BTW, the app is designed for iPhone but works even better with iPad as it makes it easier to read the charts.

### 1/5 — Horrible

*2013-11-26*

Ok, the functionality of this app is horrible it doesn't explain how to use it or where these 8 lessons are, and even as you figure it out there are other glitches such as the videos not downloading and the tablature that you can "follow along" with is blocked by the volume control... I want some updates or better yet a refund

**Developer response:** When you launch the app, you arrive on the Home / Main menu.
The 8 lessons are listed right there. To open a lesson, simply tap the lesson title (the row itself is the button).
Videos are available inside the app and play directly.
We’ve released updates since earlier versions and the issues you mention (including UI overlap on some devices) have been solved.
Cheers

### 5/5 — Great Learning Tool!

*2013-08-11*

This program is a great tool for those who have some familiarity with the jazz idiom.

**Developer response:** Thank you! 😊
Absolutely — it’s great if you already know a bit of the jazz idiom… but the latest version is also much friendlier for learning from scratch, with a lot more detailed explanations (so it’s less “jazz secret code” and more step-by-step 😄).

### 5/5 — Brilliant

*2013-02-10, version 2.0*

The title says it all.

### 5/5 — Excellent

*2012-05-10*

I love this app. I am teaching myself jazz guitar and have found it very useful.  I think the explanations are clear and concise. Plus they give you tab and video demonstrations. I wish they had more jazz lessons and an iPad version. Excellent app!

### 4/5 — Worth the money

*2012-02-19, version 2.0*

I've had this app a couple of weeks now, and I'm really enjoying it, mostly for the world jazz. I think if you've already got some guitar knowledge this is a good way to push yourself further. The theory could be explained a bit more clearly (although that is hard to do concisely with just text). Well worth the couple of quid it cost.

### 5/5 — Good jazz for phone (what about iPad?)

*2011-11-26, version 2.0*

I have been playing guitar for 20 odd years and needed something new to play so I thought I'd try jazz. this is a good app  for beginners of jazz guitar it comes with audio, video and tabs. My only complaint is it would be good if you could slow down the audio, trying to do the walking bass and chords at the same time is hard but fun trying to master it. Wish me luck. cheers Bigus Nikus

## Frequently asked questions about E

### What jazz guitar styles does E-Jazz cover?

E-Jazz covers a range of jazz guitar styles, including Classic Jazz, Brazilian, and Gypsy Jazz. Lessons are inspired by jazz standards to help you understand real musical concepts.

### Is E-Jazz suitable for absolute beginners?

No, E-Jazz is not a first guitar course. You should already be comfortable with basic chords and changing chords in time before using this app.

### What kind of content is included in each E-Jazz lesson?

Each of the 8 lessons in E-Jazz includes theory, practical tips, guitar tabs, and accompanying video content to enhance your learning experience.

### Does E-Jazz teach advanced jazz guitar techniques?

Yes, E-Jazz teaches advanced concepts such as chord embellishments, diatonic substitution, and tritone substitution, helping you understand and create your own jazz chord progressions.

### How often is E-Jazz updated?

The latest version of E-Jazz is 6.3, and it was last updated on March 13, 2026. This indicates a consistent update schedule for the app.

### What devices can I use E-Jazz on?

E-Jazz is available for iPhone and iPad devices. It is designed to provide a seamless learning experience across these Apple platforms.

### Does E-Jazz have ads?

No, E-Jazz does not contain advertisements. As a free application, it offers an uninterrupted learning experience without any ad interruptions.

### What is the age rating for E-Jazz?

E-Jazz has an age rating of 4+. This suggests that the content is generally suitable for a wide audience, though its educational nature is best suited for older learners.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.31 — 2026-04-01

Improved lesson content

### 6.3 — 2026-03-13

Lesson corrections, typography improvements, and minor bug fixes

### 6.2 — 2026-01-27

More accurate pitch detection (especially on high E and B strings)
Corrected lesson content (typos, small inconsistencies)
General stability improvements

### 6.1 — 2026-01-15

Minor lesson fixes
Added languages: Italian, Spanish, and German

### 6 — 2026-01-12

- Brand-new interface for a smoother experience
- Major lesson updates (clearer theory, improved tabs & sync)
- Fully optimized for iPhone & iPad (better layout in portrait & landscape)

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All apps by David Palmerio: https://appshunter.io/developer/348861875

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