Jazz Guitar Method
Jazz Guitar Method

Author: Ronny Lee

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2010-10-07

Total Pages: 113

ISBN-13: 160974005X

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One of the easiest and most practical approaches to jazz guitar on the market today, this method thoroughly covers the basics for jazz guitar solo performance, including: theory, scales, chords, phrasing, passing tones, and much more. This highly acclaimed study of jazz rhythm chords and their application contains extensive instruction on jazz chord accompaniment and chord substitution. the user-friendly text utilizes a lesson style format which makes it perfect for both individual study and as a classroom text. Penned by professional jazz guitarist Ronny Lee, this text is highly recommended to anyone who desires a thorough, well-graded course of study for jazz guitar. Written in standard notation with chord symbols and diagrams.

Brazilian Jazz Guitar
Brazilian Jazz Guitar

Author: Mike (COP) Christiansen

Publisher:

Published: 2016-01-26

Total Pages: 136

ISBN-13: 9780786694426

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Number ten in the Mel Bay/Alfred collaboration contains a collection of beginning to intermediate arrangements for Brazilian Guitar. All tunes included in standard notation and tablature are: 'One Note Samba', 'Meditation', 'Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars', 'Chega de Saudade', 'How Insensitive', 'The Girl from Ipanema', 'A Day in the Life of a Fool', 'The Island', 'So Nice', 'Desafinado', 'A Felicidade', 'Sabia' and 'Gentle Rain'. Tunes arranged by John Zaradin and Mike Christiansen. All tunesincluded on companion online audio in solo and rhythm styles. Includes access to online audio.

Complete Jazz Guitar Method
Complete Jazz Guitar Method

Author: Mike Christiansen

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2015-02-10

Total Pages: 257

ISBN-13: 161911481X

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If you're getting into jazz or expanding your jazz chops, this comprehensive approach is for you. From comping and chord voicings to single-note soloing, you will learn, step by step, the tools necessary for playing jazz guitar. The book is easy to understand and contains hundreds of great-sounding playable examples to serve as springboards for applying the concepts to jazz standards or your owncompositions. Whether you're into traditional jazz or fusion, this book has it all. In notation and tablature. Online audio & video available

Concepts for the Classical and Jazz Guitar
Concepts for the Classical and Jazz Guitar

Author: Jimmy Wyble

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2011-03-11

Total Pages: 30

ISBN-13: 1610656202

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Presents twenty, four-bar exercises written by Jimmy Wyble followed by exhaustive harmonic, rhythmic, and scale permutation of the four-bar exercises by Ron Berman. Accompanying CD contains recordings of exercise permutations. This text gives insight to the vast melodic and harmonic possibilities available to composers and arrangers of guitar music. Examples should be used as ideas for improvisations, compositions, or springboards for new original material. Any musical idea, as shown in this book, may be permutated to create almost limitless original ideas. Exercises are presented in standard notation only.

Rhythm Guitar Chord System
Rhythm Guitar Chord System

Author: Mel Bay

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2016-01-07

Total Pages: 49

ISBN-13: 1609747836

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Commonly referred to as the rhythm guitarist's bible, this innovative book is a system of guitar chord formation which maximizes power voicing while minimizing left-hand movement! Originally written by Mel Bay in 1947, this landmark publication was reissued in its original typesetting in 1973 to become the definitive text on jazz chords in private teaching studios and university jazz guitar departments around the globe. Mr. Bay's practical, analytical approach to the fingerboard produced this comprehensive system for learning full-sounding orchestral jazz guitar chords.

Jazz Guitar Standards II
Jazz Guitar Standards II

Author: Alfred Publishing

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2004-04-01

Total Pages: 223

ISBN-13: 0786670223

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This second volume of Jazz Guitar Standards contains a collection of 22 Jazz standards each containing a chord melody, a comping etude and a single-note solo. All arrangements are presented in standard notation and tablature for the beginning to intermediate guitarist. Tunes include: All of You, April in Paris, As Time Goes By, Bluesette, But Not For Me, Cant Help Lovin Dat Man, East of the Sun (and West of the Moon), Embraceable You, In Your Own Sweet Way, It Dont Mean a Thing (If It Aint Got That Swing), Ive Got You Under My Skin, Long Ago (and Far Away), Misty, My Funny Valentine, Night and Day, Smoke Gets in Your Eyes, Someone to Watch Over Me, Speak Low, Summertime, The Way You Look Tonight, What Is This Thing Called Love? and You Go To My Head. Arrangements by Chris Buzzelli, Dave Frackenpohl, Barry Greene, Sid Jacobs, LaRue Nickelson, John C. Purse, Bruce Saunders, Rick Stone, Ron Berman and Jack Wilkins.

Complete 7-String Guitar Method
Complete 7-String Guitar Method

Author: Chris Buzzeli

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2011-12-06

Total Pages: 145

ISBN-13: 1610658523

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This comprehensive method book is best suited to an intermediate to advanced six string guitarist who is learning the seven string guitar. Included are sections on scale and arpeggio fingerings as well as an extensive section on chord voicings. All examples are presented in both tablature and standard notation, with diagrams also included where appropriate. the seventh string is tuned to a low A throughout. the included CD contains play-along tracks with full rhythm section, single note studies with accompaniment (in split-track format), and unaccompanied solo studies. Most examples can be played either finger style or with a pick.

Complete Jerry Hahn Method for Jazz Guitar
Complete Jerry Hahn Method for Jazz Guitar

Author: Jerry Hahn

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2011-03-11

Total Pages: 177

ISBN-13: 161065725X

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This jazz guitar book is a compilation of three books formerly published as Volume 1 - Scales and Exercises, Volume 2 - Patterns and Solos and Volume 3 - Improvisation Course and Chord Studies. This comprehensive edition covers all of the facets of jazz guitar study including all of the primary scales and arpeggios in five positions. There are several exercises to help increase technical facility including an excellent cross-picking exercise. Also there is a large single line section that includes jazz vocabulary and ideas to be played over certain chords and progressions. Learning and memorizing these single line studies expands the student's improvisational concepts and technique. the chord section includes the primary chord forms found in jazz and contemporary music as well as examples of turn-arounds, variations on twelve bar blues, and modal comping. the harmonized bass line section has four chord studies in a Freddie Green style. the Improvisation Course is a unique systematic approach to teaching improvisation. It consists of four lessons that has the student write out solos (with out an instrument) utilizing certain rules. the material in this book will provide a solid foundation for the aspiring jazz guitar student and has been used as the primary text for the jazz guitar programs at Portland State University and Wichita State University.

Jazz Pedagogy
Jazz Pedagogy

Author: J. Richard Dunscomb

Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 398

ISBN-13: 9780757991257

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DVD provides over three hours of audio and video demonstrations of rehearsal techniques and teaching methods for jazz improvisation, improving the rhythm section, and Latin jazz styles.

Modern Jazz Guitar Styles
Modern Jazz Guitar Styles

Author: Andre Bush

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2011-11-14

Total Pages: 100

ISBN-13: 1610658302

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A unique book and audio package including extensive chapters on soloing, chords, rhythm and effects. With in-depth exercises on modern scale applicationsand intervallic choices, developing individual chord voicings, incorporating rock and funk concepts, exploring elements from world music such as odd meters and polyrhythms, and ideas for developing your own sonic textures and approach to tonal manipulation. Each section features an essay illustrating the musical history and specific innovations of modern jazz guitar masters, with insightful commentary accompanying each concept and example. The last section thoroughly analyzes studio performances of two original compositions incorporating all the above materials. Modern Jazz Guitar Styles provides the serious student or professional seeking to broaden his palette with a comprehensive overview of the current state of jazz guitar. Extensive chapters on soloing, chords, rhythm and effects In-depth exercises on modern scale applications and intervallic choices Ideas for developing your own sonic textures and approach to tonal manipulation Covers developing individual chord voicings, incorporating rock and funk concepts and exploring elements from world music Provides seriousstudent/professional a comprehensive overview of current state of jazzguitar Includes access to online audio