Kentaro Saito - Lessons

Jazz Guitar Lesson #1 - II-V Lines (Free Sheet Music & TAB)

Chord Progression

Dm7 – G7(♭9) – Cmaj7

Technical Overview

Scale / Tension: Incorporates the flat 9th (♭9, A♭) over the G7 chord.

Voice Leading: Moves from the ♭9 of G7 (A♭) resolving to the 5th of Cmaj7 (G).

Notation: Includes both Standard Music Notation and Guitar TAB.

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Welcome to Kentaro Saito Official Blog – Music, Projects & Lessons

Welcome to the official blog of Kentaro Saito!

Based in Los Angeles, I am a Japanese guitarist, composer, and music educator. Many of you may know me as the former leader of the international touring act OTONANA Trio, but today, my creative journey is focused on two distinct parallel paths:

1. Solo Jazz Guitar

Exploring the rich, intricate textures of traditional and modern jazz. Through sophisticated chord-melody arrangements and refined technique, I aim to offer an intimate, deep musical experience for guitar enthusiasts around the world.

2. Kentaro and The Ramen Flag Band

Serving as the direct sonic successor to the OTONANA Trio, this is my heavy-groove, high-energy ensemble project. Blending funk, rock, and jazz, we deliver high-energy anthems—including our latest singles, "Ramen Can Change The World" and "We Ramen" (released via Visionary Noise / Virgin Music).

What to Expect on This Blog: Free PDFs, TABs & Lessons

Over on YouTube, Instagram, and other social channels, I’ve received a lot of requests for sheet music, TABs, and breakdown lessons for my jazz licks and arrangements.

To answer those requests, I am launching this blog as a hub for both my music news and educational content! Here, I will regularly share:

Short Guitar Lessons & Lick Breakdown

Free Downloadable Sheet Music & TABs (PDFs)

Behind-the-scenes of my Solo & Band projects

Whether you are here to enjoy the music or to grab some new guitar licks for your practice, I’m thrilled to have you here.

Stay tuned for our very first lesson post coming right up!