JAZZ MUSIC

What are some good things to practice when I play guitar (scales, arpeggios, chord progression, sight reading)?

I’ve been playing guitar for a little more then two years now. I am able to play all major, minor and dominiate chords, I know most movable jazz scales but would like to learn more. I really would like sweep scales/ arpeggio scales because i feel i need the most work in that area. i have just begun sight reading too. If you know of any good practice techniques or methods, share them with me. Links or Scale charts would also be nice. thanks

Hi Tyler

Here is a good site for sweeps and arpeggios

http://www.all-guitar-chords.com/arpeggio.php

and as for scales

http://www.all-guitar-chords.com/guitar_scales.php?qqq=3&scch=C&scchnam=Major&get2=Get&t=0&choice=1

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