Jody Fisher's Jazz Guitar Chord-Melody Course: The Jazz Guitarist's Guide to Solo Guitar Arranging and Performance, Book & Online Audio [With MP3]
Jody Fisher's Jazz Guitar Chord-Melody Course: The Jazz Guitarist's Guide to Solo Guitar Arranging and Performance, Book & Online Audio [With MP3]

Author: Jody Fisher

Publisher: Alfred Music

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780739094068

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One of America's top jazz guitar educators and authors, and a respected jazz chord-melody performer, Jody Fisher clarifies and simplifies the art of creating an arrangement and improvising as a solo guitarist. In his easy-to-understand and enjoyable style, this master of solo guitar teaches all of theory, technique, and arranging skills you need to start a lifelong journey as a solo guitarist. As the author says, "Becoming a solo guitarist is an ongoing learning experience that will reward you with a highly personal form of expression. As a solo guitarist, you will be completely self-reliant; your skills will free you from dependency on anyone else, Also, these skills will transfer directly to group playing, so you can't really lose." Jody Fisher's Jazz Guitar Chord/Melody Course is a must-have for any serious jazz guitarist.

Complete Jazz Guitar Method: Mastering Jazz Guitar, Book & MP3 CD [With MP3]
Complete Jazz Guitar Method: Mastering Jazz Guitar, Book & MP3 CD [With MP3]

Author: Jody Fisher

Publisher: Alfred Music

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780739094433

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Mastering Jazz Guitar---now available in standard notation only (no TAB!)---is ideal for the serious student ready to take their playing to the next level. Expand the boundaries of your jazz guitar knowledge by learning chord/melody and improvisation skills with this exciting book---which picks up where the harmony and improvisation lessons in Intermediate Jazz Guitar leave off. In the chord-melody section, you will learn to play the harmony, melody, rhythm, and bass parts of any song simultaneously. Topics include integrating melody and harmony, developing bass lines, chord enhancement, quartal harmonies, and how to compose a guitar solo. Improvisation topics include playing over altered dominant chords, the diminished scale, the whole-tone scale, targeting the altered chords, revamping licks, modes of the minor scales, and more. Loaded with easy-to-read scale diagrams, sample phrases, and arrangements of traditional melodies, this book is packed with essential information for jazz guitarists looking to master their craft.

Complete Jazz Guitar Method
Complete Jazz Guitar Method

Author: Jody Fisher

Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 66

ISBN-13: 9780739009574

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Your guitar becomes the ultimate jazz solo instrument when you master the techniques and concepts in this book. Picking up where the harmony lessons in Intermediate Jazz Guitar leave off, topics include melody and harmony integration, bass line development, chord enhancement, quartal harmonies, and how to arrange a guitar solo. Learn to simultaneously play the harmony, melody, rhythm, and bass parts of any song! Concepts are illustrated with lots of examples to practice, including arrangements of some traditional melodies. All music is shown in standard notation and TAB, and the CD demonstrates the examples in the book. 64 pages.

Complete Jazz Guitar Method: Mastering Chord/Melody
Complete Jazz Guitar Method: Mastering Chord/Melody

Author: Jody Fisher

Publisher: Alfred Music

Published: 2005-05-03

Total Pages: 66

ISBN-13: 1457408309

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Your guitar becomes the ultimate jazz solo instrument when you master the techniques and concepts in this book. Picking up where the harmony lessons in Intermediate Jazz Guitar leave off, topics include melody and harmony integration, bass line development, chord enhancement, quartal harmonies, and how to arrange a guitar solo. Learn to simultaneously play the harmony, melody, rhythm, and bass parts of any song! Concepts are illustrated with lots of examples to practice, including arrangements of some traditional melodies. All music is shown in standard notation.

Jazz Skills
Jazz Skills

Author: Jody Fisher

Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing

Published: 2000-02

Total Pages: 100

ISBN-13: 9781929395101

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In this book, Jody Fisher, author of the best-selling Complete Jazz Guitar Method, helps guitarists with their most common problems. Jazz Skills clarifies everything from understanding altered chords to spelling out changes in solos and developing a better technique. A great supplement for any serious guitarist's studies, this easy-to-use book will fill the gaps for even the most experienced player.

The Art of Solo Guitar, Book 1
The Art of Solo Guitar, Book 1

Author: Jody Fisher

Publisher: Workshop Arts Incorporated

Published: 2002-03-01

Total Pages: 96

ISBN-13: 9781929395538

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In this two-book series, popular clinician and author Jody Fisher clarifies and simplifies the art of creating an arrangement and improvising as a solo guitarist. In his easy-to-understand and enjoyable style, this master of solo guitar teaches all of the theory, technique and arranging skills students need to start a lifelong journey as a solo guitarist. Book 1 focuses on the nuts and bolts of playing solo guitar, covering basic fingerboard knowledge and theory followed by extensive information about chords, harmony, and basic arranging skills.

Solo Jazz Guitar Method
Solo Jazz Guitar Method

Author: Barry Greene

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2015-09-22

Total Pages: 41

ISBN-13: 1619115336

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This book is designed to teach any guitarist to compose chord melody arrangements for the guitar, at a pace which is comfortable for both the beginner and the advanced student. Every method used is discussed at length with over 50 musical examples given. The accompanying audio will assure the student that he or she is playing the examples correctly. Topics include: harmonization and re-harmonization methods, analyzing melodies, dealing with extensions, creating slash chord harmony, etc. This book is a must- have for anyone interested in performing as a solo guitar player. Two full-length arrangements are included which cover the material presented. Written in notation only with chord symbols and fretboard diagrams. Access to audio available online

Howard Morgen -- Through Chord Melody & Beyond
Howard Morgen -- Through Chord Melody & Beyond

Author: Howard Morgen

Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing

Published: 2008-09

Total Pages: 196

ISBN-13: 9780739049846

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In this definitive work, Howard Morgen demonstrates all the tools, techniques, and concepts to create masterful solo guitar arrangements. This one-of-a-kind book with enhanced CD features 19 full song arrangements based on 11 classic jazz standards, which are immediately applicable for professional usage. The enhanced CD features demonstrations by Howard Morgen and Howard Alden, 6 complete video performances, plus printable PDFs ---all accessible from your computer's CD-ROM drive. Titles: Round Midnight * Li'l Darlin' * The More I See You * Stardust * Alone Together * Speak Low * It's Only a Paper Moon * My Funny Valentine * Body and Soul * My Foolish Heart * Nice Work, If You Can Get It.

The Art of Solo Guitar, Bk 1
The Art of Solo Guitar, Bk 1

Author: Jody Fisher

Publisher: Workshop Arts

Published: 2002-03

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781929395521

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In this two-book series, popular clinician and author Jody Fisher clarifies and simplifies the art of creating an arrangement and improvising as a solo guitarist. In his easy-to-understand and enjoyable style, this master of solo guitar teaches all of the theory, technique and arranging skills students need to start a lifelong journey as a solo guitarist. Book 1 focuses on the nuts and bolts of playing solo guitar, covering basic fingerboard knowledge and theory followed by extensive information about chords, harmony, and basic arranging skills.

Complete Jazz Guitar Method Complete Edition
Complete Jazz Guitar Method Complete Edition

Author: Jody Fisher

Publisher:

Published: 2010-04

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780739066379

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Anyone with a basic knowledge of guitar chords and scale fingerings can pick up this well-paced, comprehensive method and get started playing jazz right away. Beginning concepts include major scales, basic triad theory, extended chords, and modes. Intermediate topics include the ii-V-I progression, creating solo lines, altered chord formulas, and comping in different jazz feels such as Latin, swing, ballad, and funk. You will master the art of playing harmony, melody, rhythm, and bass parts of a song simultaneously, making your guitar the ultimate jazz solo instrument. This book concludes with advanced techniques for improvisation. Whether you are serious about starting to learn jazz guitar or an advanced player looking to improve your playing, this is the only book you will ever need. Access to online audio demonstrating the examples and for playing along is included.