Quartal Harmony and Voicings for Guitar
Quartal Harmony and Voicings for Guitar

Author: THOMAS FLOYD

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2015-12-15

Total Pages: 72

ISBN-13: 1619117037

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This book contains a study and breakdown of "harmony in 4ths". The introduction of quartal harmony in modern jazz began in the 1960's. Compositions by Miles Davis and John Coltrane such as "Impressions" and "So What" showcased chord voicings derived from quartal harmony. The purpose of thisbook is to show guitarists how to function in an area of harmony mostly dominated by keyboard players. Common uses of quartal harmony are demonstrated and analyzed. Exercises and compositions in the style of Wayne Shorter, HerbieHancock and others are included. Includes access to online audio which contains demonstrations of all exercises.

Jazz guitar harmony
Jazz guitar harmony

Author: Jody Fisher

Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 100

ISBN-13: 9780739024683

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This comprehensive study of harmony is a must for any guitarist interested in jazz. This book explains the essentials of jazz harmony in a friendly, easy-to-understand manner. Learn about chord scales, abbreviated voicings, extended harmonies, altered chords, substitutions and analyzing chord progressions. Other topics include ii-V-I progressions, the dominant cycle, rhythm changes," clusters, quartal harmonies, working with upper structures and much more. Finally, jazz harmony is demystified in one reliable and easy-to-read book."

Modern Chords
Modern Chords

Author: Vic Juris

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2013-06-06

Total Pages: 49

ISBN-13: 1610651774

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One of the world's great jazz guitarists, Vic Juris shares his insight into the wonderful world of harmony in this book. Not for the fainthearted, Vic teaches polychords and intervallic structures derived from the major, minor, harmonic minor, melodic minor and harmonic major scales in this must have jazz guitar book. Each section has etudes that will help students integrate each concept into their own playing. Includes access to online audio that gives students the opportunity to hear and play along with these cutting edge concepts

Linear Expressions
Linear Expressions

Author: Pat Martino

Publisher: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation

Published: 1989-05

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781423460893

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(Stylistic Method). Legendary guitarist Pat Martino shares his personal formula for chord conversions with you. This uniquely simple system allows you to think melody, not theory. Amply illustrated with some of Pat's favorite lines.

Three-note Voicings and Beyond
Three-note Voicings and Beyond

Author: Randy Vincent

Publisher:

Published: 2011-01-11

Total Pages: 194

ISBN-13: 9781883217662

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This book provides discussion and exercises for the use of three-note voicings in jazz guitar. The book also includes some four and five-note voicings. Includes chapters on shell voicings, walking guitar, triad pairs, quartal and secundal harmony, and more. With an introduction.

Berklee Jazz Guitar Chord Dictionary
Berklee Jazz Guitar Chord Dictionary

Author: Rick Peckham

Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation

Published: 2007-06-01

Total Pages: 46

ISBN-13: 1476867410

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(Berklee Guide). This chord dictionary from the assistant chair of Berklee's guitar department includes 100+ chord forms, from basic 7th chords to guide tone chords and triads over bass notes. It is organized to reveal chord relationships and help guitarists learn voicings quickly and thoroughly. Includes notes, fretboard diagrams and tab for each chord.

Creative Chord Substitution for Jazz Guitar
Creative Chord Substitution for Jazz Guitar

Author: Eddie Arkin

Publisher: Alfred Music

Published: 2004-05-13

Total Pages: 124

ISBN-13: 9781457490132

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For a jazz musician, being able to manipulate chords and progressions is an essential part of defining one's own personal musical style. This book is very effective in helping to develop this skill. Creative Chord Substitution for Jazz Guitar explains the technique of chord substitution as a tool to expand and vary existing harmonic progressions. The theories of advanced harmony discussed here will enable any guitarist to have, at his fingertips, seemingly endless possibilities of chordal color -- possibilities that will take him far beyond the written page, and unlock an unlimited world of creativity as a player, arranger, and composer.

Three-Note Voicings and Beyond
Three-Note Voicings and Beyond

Author: Randy Vincent

Publisher: Sher Music Co.

Published: 2011-01-01

Total Pages: 315

ISBN-13: 1457124971

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Randy Vincent's second Sher Music Co. book covers every aspect of the crucial three-note voicings every guitarist needs to know. It has received glowing endorsements from Pat Metheny, Jim Hall, Mike Stern, Ben Monder, Vic Juris, Gene Bertoncinni, Julian Lage, etc. Three-Note Voicings and Beyond is for everyone from intermediate newcomers to jazz guitar to very advanced players. The book develops a unique dynamic concept of harmony where three independently moving lines team up to create beautiful harmonies that are valuable for comping, chord melodies and chordal jazz improvisations. Topics include: Three-note shell voicings and special derived comp voicings Compete triad review including all close and open inversions on all strings A section on developing walking guitar voicings, harmonized bass lines perfect for accompaniments in situations where no bass or keyboard is present Sections on triad applications such as slash chords, upper structures, hexatonic triad-pairs and special hybrid voicings Quartal and secundal voicings perfect for modal comping and soloing Drop-2 reductions perfect for melody harmonizations A complete method to develop a realistic simulation of Shearing-style block-chord voicings on guitar. Plus much more!

Joe Pass Chord Solos
Joe Pass Chord Solos

Author: Joe Pass

Publisher: Alfred Music

Published: 2005-05-03

Total Pages: 24

ISBN-13: 9781457434242

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The art of improvising chord-style solos is an important part of any musician's resources. This book has been written to improve that art for guitar, vibes and all keyboard instruments. A careful study of these solos will give you a thorough understanding of chordal playing and substitutions. It is great for voicing as well as improvisation.