Discover which jazz guitarist aligns with your playing style and musical tastes. Whether you prefer smooth bossa nova or complex bebop, this quiz will point you toward a guitarist who inspires you.
1. Which jazz sub-genre do you prefer?
Cool Jazz
Gypsy Jazz
Jazz Fusion
Bebop
2. How do you prefer to practice your guitar?
Watching and learning from videos
Improvising over backing tracks
Following strict routines and scales
Playing by ear and experimentation
3. Which guitar technique do you enjoy the most?
Strumming
Tapping
Hammer-ons/pull-offs
Fingerpicking
4. What is your preferred guitar setup?
Nylon String
Solid Body
Hollow Body
Semi-Hollow Body
5. Which non-jazz genres influence your playing style?
Blues
Rock
Classical
Latin
6. How important is technical prowess to you in a guitarist?
Very important
I prefer emotional expression
Not very important
Somewhat important
7. What role does improvisation play in your guitar practice?
Occasionally included
Central to my practice
Rarely practiced
No improvisation
8. Which of these guitarists do you consider inspirational?
Pat Metheny
Joe Pass
John Scofield
Wes Montgomery
9. Which type of guitar tone do you prefer?
Heavy and textured
Funky and vibrant
Bright and articulate
Warm and mellow
10. How often do you play guitar with others?
Regularly
Occasionally
Rarely
Never
11. Do you incorporate non-traditional techniques into your playing?
Often
Never
Sometimes
Rarely
12. Which expressive techniques do you use the most?