Extreme Warm-Ups and Chops Builders for Guitar
Extreme Warm-Ups and Chops Builders for Guitar

Author: Michael J. Anthony

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2015-10-20

Total Pages: 69

ISBN-13: 1619115484

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In this comprehensive book jazz guitarist Michael Anthony addresses the need to build flexibility and technical proficiency in a way consistent with the melodicmotifs of contemporary music. Though the warm-ups are numbered, there is no order that must be followed. The guitarist may approach them according to his orher interest and inspiration. They include: arpeggios, scale patterns, melodic minor forms, chord-melody groups, stretching and contrary motion, double-stops, octavedisplacement, walking bass with comping, two line phrases, 'out of the box'geometric shapes, overlapping rhythms, long arpeggios and diminished scale patterns. The finish line exemplifies arpeggios outlining I-VI-II-V7 progressions in major and minor. In the words of Michael Anthony, I find that isolation of the rightand left hand is useful, but ultimately it is the timing and coordination of the two that is necessary. The benefits of these warm-ups are threefold: 1. Technical improvement. 2. Fingerboard knowledge. 3. Ear training. Written in notation andtablature

Guitar Picking Studies for Improving Technique
Guitar Picking Studies for Improving Technique

Author: William Bay

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2019-10-15

Total Pages: 37

ISBN-13: 1619119579

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This book includes a multitude of beginning to intermediate studies, designed to build right-hand picking technique and coordination between both hands. The material includes vertical picking exercises across various string combinations, linear picking studies, tremolo studies, warm-ups, picking etudes, triplet exercises and picking solos–essential material that will supplement any guitar method. Written in standard notation and tablature.

Guitar Solos for Improving Technique
Guitar Solos for Improving Technique

Author: William Bay

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2019-01-24

Total Pages: 29

ISBN-13: 1619118572

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This collection of 36 solos, etudes and technique studies was written especially for the developing intermediate guitarist. A variety of musical styles and genres are presented, along with a colorful assortment of flatpicking techniques and melodies. In addition to their appealing sound and being fun to play, many of these pieces are suitable for performance in recitals or concerts. Every effort has been made to be sure that these musical selections “lie well under the fingers,” and are very guitaristic or idiomatic in nature. Guitar Solos for Improving Technique is ideal as a standalone solo collection or as a technique-building text. The collection also works well as a supplement to any intermediate guitar method. Includes access to an online audio recording of each piece.

Achieving Guitar Artistry – Contemporary Preludes, Sonatas & Nocturnes
Achieving Guitar Artistry – Contemporary Preludes, Sonatas & Nocturnes

Author: William Bay

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2019-01-23

Total Pages: 93

ISBN-13: 1619118599

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This collection of original, contemporary, concert-style compositions for plectrum or flatpicked guitar includes 15 preludes, 4 sonatas with multiple movements, and 12 nocturnes. The solos present a colorful spectrum of tonality, harmony, rhythms and moods ideal for concert or recital performance. All solos are written in standard notation only with appropriate fingering and string markings.

Guitar World Presents Steve Vai's Guitar Workout
Guitar World Presents Steve Vai's Guitar Workout

Author: Steve Vai

Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation

Published: 2013-07-01

Total Pages: 42

ISBN-13: 1480359467

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(Guitar Educational). Steve Vai reveals his path to virtuoso enlightenment with two challenging guitar workouts, which include scale and chord exercises, ear training, sight-reading, music theory and much more. These comprehensive workouts are reprinted by permission from Guitar World magazine.

Essential Jazz Lines in the Style of Joe Pass - Guitar Edition
Essential Jazz Lines in the Style of Joe Pass - Guitar Edition

Author: Corey Christiansen

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2016-01-05

Total Pages: 41

ISBN-13: 1610657799

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Presents hundreds of improvised melodic lines played by Joe Pass. Each of the melodic lines are grouped in the harmonic situation in which they were originally played (i.e. all minor lines are presented together and all dominant seventh lines are presented together, etc). the companion play along CD has a live rhythm section playing single chord vamps as well as vamps covering all twelve keys for each harmonic situation. an etude over the changes to Satin Doll shows how to apply the various lines and create improvised solos.Also available in Japanese from ATN, Inc.

Street Knowledge
Street Knowledge

Author: MIchael Anthony

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2023-01-25

Total Pages: 137

ISBN-13: 1513471635

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In Street Knowledge Michael Anthony shares the stories and lessons learned in his career as a top Los Angeles recording studio guitarist. The insights shared into the world of jazz guitar and studio playing will be valuable to any guitarist. Lessons include explorations of rhythm changes, “quoting” while improvising, ear training, reharmonization, warm-ups, original etudes, and frequently asked questions. A must for any guitarist on the journey toward a career in music.

Jazz Guitar Lines Workout
Jazz Guitar Lines Workout

Author: Corey Christiansen

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2018-08-10

Total Pages: 33

ISBN-13: 1609745507

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The exercises and etudes in this book will help students gain the technique needed to execute great jazz lines. A mixture of technique builders and etudes are all designed to give jazz guitarists a daily workout. All of the exercises in this book are written with the plectrum guitarists in mind, but this doesn't mean that fingerstyle guitarists can't benefit from the exercises as well.

Jazz Scale Workout
Jazz Scale Workout

Author: Ken Karsh

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2010-10-07

Total Pages: 33

ISBN-13: 160974537X

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In the pursuit of improvisation (jazz or other styles), scales are the "palettes" utilized for creating melodies. Often, scales are only practiced ascending or descending step-wise. "Jazz Scale Workout" by Ken Karsh contains eight measure through-composed continuous eighth note exercises (or "workouts") utilizing "jazz style" melodies based around the Major, Dorian (minor seventh), Mixolydian (Dominant), and Super-Locrian (Altered Dominant) scales—the most common scales in the jazz idiom. Four basic guitar fingerings for each scale are provided for the foundation of these exercises. Since these scales are the basis for improvising over the frequently utilized ii-V-I progression, the final "workouts" found in this publication cover this area. There are two "workouts" provided for each scale form—one with only the scale tones (labeled "Diatonic") and the other with "outside" chromatic tones resolving to the diatonic scale tones (labeled "Chromatic"). the "workouts" can and should be tried with different fingerings and should be played in all keys for maximum benefit. "Jazz Scale Workout" provides an enjoyable "finger and mental fitness program" for guitarists interested in expanding their scale awareness in the jazz idiom.

Guitar Daily Practice Handbook
Guitar Daily Practice Handbook

Author: William Bay

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2011-01-13

Total Pages: 33

ISBN-13: 1610654633

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An extremely handy and valuable guide for any guitarist! This unique book/compact disc combination may be utilized as a method supplement, a technical study guide, or as a daily technique builder. Written in standard notation and tablature.