Hi harles,
Kirks right on the money here. It can seem like a daunting task to keep track of and play through a bunch of chords and it does take time. I, like Kirk, believe in keeping things as simple as possible. That's exactly what
PT does. I don't know your level of playing but it is worth the investment.
As a person that seems to have gotten a reputation as a "scale guy" I will add this.
The study of scales is useful to the extent that you can have an understanding of some of the different flavors that are available for use when picking notes that are not the chord tones. They also help you gain technical skills to help you get around the guitar.
Don't get too caught up in the modes, etc. It makes things more complicated than they need to be. Also, take it in small bits. If you learn something apply it right away. You can make music with just a few notes. You do not have to wait until you feel you have all this knowledge.
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How do you know which chords to progress through, are there any rules? Chord progressions are the big one i am stuck with, do you just make progressions up or are certain chords within the particular key played?
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There are progressions that occur over and over again in all types of music. The chords in the progression typically will come from the key you are in but chords outside the key can be present as well.
In jazz it's possible to be in a different key every measure. Knowing a 2-5-1 progression is essential to playing jazz standards. It's a progression that happens over and over. This is one of the ways you can make things easier. By recognising patterns like this and having the knowledge of these shapes on the guitar, you have access to tools that can make soloing easier.
Hang in there and it will come together.