Playing outside jazz

1. What does it mean to play outside in jazz?
2. Is playing jazz difficult?

What does it mean to play outside in jazz?

In jazz, 'playing outside' refers to a radical form of improvisation that deliberately transcends the established structures. In one instance of this the player will deliberately play only those notes that lie outside the parameters set by the structure.

Is playing jazz difficult?

At all levels, the fundamentals of jazz guitar include chord shapes, scales and standard tunes. For beginners, it's easy to get overwhelmed by the endless practice possibilities! However, if you know exactly what to focus on, the task at hand becomes much more approachable.