Standards Library

The Standards Library is a growing collection of jazz standard charts adapted specifically for the Dragon Jamz HGB6 System.

These charts are designed to help players apply HGB6 chord shapes, bass movement, groove concepts, and harmonic vocabulary in real musical situations. Rather than focusing on solo guitar arrangements, the material presented here is primarily built around a rhythm section approach to playing standards on the Hybrid Guitars Big 6.

The HGB6 is capable of performing bass lines, chords, and melodies simultaneously. However, the charts in this collection are generally intended for ensemble playing, where another musician is responsible for carrying the melody. The focus here is on supporting the music through comping, bass movement, harmonic accompaniment, and groove.

Most charts are organized using a four-row format:

Row 1 — Beats
Displays measure counts and beat locations.

Row 2 — Chord Changes
Shows the harmonic movement and form of the tune.

Row 3 — Primary Voicings
Displays the primary DJHGB6 chord shape recommendation for each chord.

Row 4 — Alternate Voicings
Provides alternate chord shapes when available, offering additional tonal colors or more convenient positions on the neck.

This format allows players to quickly see both the harmonic structure of the tune and the chord shapes used to realize those harmonies on the HGB6.

Understanding HGB6 Ch

The voicings shown throughout the Standards Library use the Dragon Jamz HGB6 chord notation system.

Chord shapes are written as six positions representing the six strings of the HGB6 from lowest to highest:

G – C – F – c – f – a#

Each number indicates the fret to be played on that string.

An X indicates that the string is not played.

For example:

X5XX44

means:

• G string = muted
• C string = 5th fret
• F string = muted
• c string = muted
• f string = 4th fret
• a# string = 4th fret

Likewise:

10XX9911

means:

• G string = 10th fret
• C string = muted
• F string = muted
• c string = 9th fret
• f string = 9th fret
• a# string = 11th fret

These formulas represent physical chord shapes rather than traditional chord diagrams. Because the shapes are written directly as fret positions, they can be read quickly while performing and allow players to visualize both the harmony and the location of the voicing on the neck.

Throughout the Standards Library, the primary and alternate voicings reference shapes found within the Dragon Jamz HGB6 Chord Database, creating a consistent system between the chord library and the chart collection.

These charts are not intended to be note-for-note transcriptions or complete chord-melody arrangements.

Instead, they present a practical framework for accompanying jazz standards on the HGB6. Many of the voicings draw inspiration from shell chords, jazz comping concepts, and practical rhythm guitar approaches adapted specifically for the Hybrid Guitar Big 6.

Players are encouraged to experiment with alternate voicings, rhythmic variations, bass movement, substitutions, and personal interpretation.

Each chart serves as a starting point for developing a deeper understanding of harmony, groove, and ensemble playing on the HGB6.

As the Dragon Jamz HGB6 System continues to grow, additional standards, arrangements, performance notes, and video demonstrations will be added over time.