Advanced Rhythmic Concepts for Guitar; Foreword by Alex Machacek

Author: Jan Rivera
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780615979830
Category : Guitar
Languages : en
Pages : 136

Book Description
Advanced Rhythmic Concepts for Guitar will guide you step by step through the process of identifying, dissecting, constructing, practicing and applying: Metric Modulations, Polyrhythms, "Ratio" Polyrhythms, Polyrhythm Divisions/Polyrhythms within Polyrhythms, Intrinsic Polymeters, Extrinsic Polymeters, Polymetric Accompaniment, and Polymetric Improvisation.

The Infinite Guitar

Author: Chris Juergensen
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1411690079
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 268

Book Description
Twenty years in the making, this level zero to infinity, 266 page book covers in detail every aspect of the modern guitar. Information includes: applications of chords such as triads, 6, 7th, 9th, 69, add9, 11th, 13th chords, altered dominants, slash chords and voice leading. Also covered in detail are the methods of composition and harmonization. Chapters on improvisation cover the: uses of the major scale and its modes, melodic minor scale and its modes, the half/whole diminished scale, harmonic minor scale, the pentatonic scales and the uses of arpeggios. Sight reading and advice on practicing and ear training are also given special attention. "This book has great sagely advice every creative soul needs to absorb. I wish I'd had this when I was a teen. It's like having your own personal musical mentor!" -Jennifer Batten (solo artist, guitarist for Michael Jackson, Jeff Beck)

Forward Motion

Author: Hal Galper
Publisher: "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
ISBN: 1457101394
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 214

Book Description
The same notes can sound square or swinging, depending on how the music is phrased. This revolutionary book shows how many people misunderstand jazz phrasing and shows how to replace stiff phrasing with fluid lines that have the right jazz feeling. In this book, master pianist Hal Galper also shows how get that feeling of forward motion and also how to use melody guide tones correctly, how to line up the strong beat in a bar with the strongest chord notes, and much more!

Advanced Hybrid Picking Etudes for Guitar

Author: Gustavo Assis-Brasil
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781090120083
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 52

Book Description
Video and audio access included! -- Advanced Hybrid Picking Etudes is a collection of pieces that will allow you to further develop the technique through studies, compositions, lines, and solos. Each etude comes with suggested fingerings using both tablature and standard notation. They mix legato, alternate and sweep picking, but you can also choose to use fingerstyle/classical technique to play them. You can apply all the concepts presented here to your own phrasing, composition, and improvisation. --"Gustavo's new book is the perfect resource for any guitarist interested in improving or widening their abilities with hybrid picking. Where I find most educational material either too dense or too dry, Gustavo has (as always) found the perfect way to present both a clear methodology and a fountain of musically interesting examples and etudes." -PLINI"--These expertly constructed exercises invite you to a contemporary world of structured tonalities, through which you are able to progress and transcend style." - VARDAN OVSEPIAN"-- Gustavo's creative, angular etudes will challenge your mind and your hands in equal measure; attempt to learn them and you'll have your work cut out for you!" - PER NILSSON (Meshuggah, Scar Symmetry)--"Get ready for Gustavo Assis-Brasil's newest and most challenging book on studies using the Hybrid Picking technique. "Advanced Hybrid Picking Etudes" presents valuable studies that will take you to the next level. The material is the most comprehensive ever made on the subject and has detailed applications of all your movements. I highly recommend it." - ISAAC NEGRENE--"In this new book, Gustavo Assis-Brasil presents a lot of material for exploring the mechanics of the guitar musically with the hybrid picking technique and also permutations for the left hand. A progressive approach is presented throughout the course, from preliminary etudes in the beginning, to full-fledged compositions. The pieces also have a sort of algorithmic approach in the transformation of raw permutations into real music. An outstanding resource for music and guitar." - DR. JULIO HERRLEIN

We Matter

Author: Amir Beckford
Publisher: Bookbaby
ISBN: 9781667817460
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 42

Book Description
This book was birthed out of a desire to give voice to our children, whose perspectives and experiences are often overlooked. For Love of Children guided six middle school students through a journey of self-reflection; to express their thoughts and emotions around the Black Lives Matter movement. Six brave middle school students explore their own experiences with the Black Lives Matter movement as their individual stories interact in the historical Rock Creek Park of Washington, DC. They share personal reflections of friendship, freedom, kindness, representation, and humanity from their point of view. They learn that they have the power to make a difference and make a statement through their actions as well as artistic expression.

The History of the Viola

Author: Maurice W. Riley
Publisher: Dr Maurice W Riley
ISBN: 9780960315048
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 400

Book Description

The Huge Hunter; Or, The Steam Man of the Prairies

Author: Edward Sylvester Ellis
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3387067232
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 149

Book Description
Reproduction of the original. The publishing house Megali specialises in reproducing historical works in large print to make reading easier for people with impaired vision.

Jazz Lead Guitar Solos: The Ultimate Guide to Playing Great Leads, Book & CD

Author: Ron Manus
Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing
ISBN: 9780739031582
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 100

Book Description
You know your scales, understand how to play over a chord progression, and learned enough music theory to fill an encyclopedia, but you still aren't satisfied with your solos. This book teaches jazz guitarists how to apply their knowledge of scales, chord progressions, and music theory towards creating great guitar solos. Eight full-length solos in a variety of styles are studied in detail, including analysis of chord progressions and the material used to improvise over them, techniques, and structural characteristics. Styles range from classic standards and Gypsy jazz to Latin, modal and smooth jazz. All eight solos are performed on the accompanying CD.

Five Critical Leadership Practices

Author: Ruth C. Ash
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317496698
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 137

Book Description
What are the critical practices of leaders in high-performing schools? Based on extensive observations, interviews, and in-depth case studies of principals and superintendents who significantly increase student learning and achievement, this exciting new book provides novice and veteran school leaders with the five critical steps for effective school leadership: Focus on Direction Build a Powerful Organization Ensure Student-Focused Vision and Action Give Life to Data Lead Learning Rich with voices from highly effective leaders, this book provides an accessible, research-based framework for school improvement that is correlated with the field’s standards. The engaging case studies in this vital resource show the power of these five key critical practices to make a difference in the lives of students and transform schools to support learning for all.

Guitar Aerobics

Author: Troy Nelson
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN: 9781423414353
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 116

Book Description
(Guitar Educational). From the former editor of Guitar One magazine, here is a daily dose of vitamins to keep your chops fine tuned! Musical styles include rock, blues, jazz, metal, country, and funk. Techniques taught include alternate picking, arpeggios, sweep picking, string skipping, legato, string bending, and rhythm guitar. These exercises will increase speed, and improve dexterity and pick- and fret-hand accuracy. The accompanying CD includes all 365 workout licks plus play-along grooves in every style at eight different metronome settings.