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
ISBN: 9780739094068
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
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.

A Rock Guitarist's Gate Way to Jazz

Author: Glen Rose
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780981806952
Category : Guitar
Languages : en
Pages : 44

Book Description
This study shows rock and folk guitarist's how to make the most useful jazz chords and jazz progressions in the easiest way possible without reading music.

Joe Pass Chord Solos

Author: Joe Pass
Publisher: Alfred Music
ISBN: 9781457434242
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 24

Book Description
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.

Complete Jazz Guitar Method: Beginning Jazz Guitar

Author: Jody Fisher
Publisher: Alfred Music
ISBN: 9781457408281
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 100

Book Description
Anyone with a knowledge of basic chords and guitar scale fingerings can dig right in and start learning to play jazz right away. Spanning from the major scale and basic triad theory all the way up to extended chords and the modes, this book features a full-length etude or song to go with every new concept introduced. Beginning Jazz Guitar breaks the age-old tradition of dry, intimidating and confusing jazz books, and provides an actual step-by-step and enjoyable method for learning to play in this style. Clearly organized into easily mastered segments, each chapter is divided into separate lessons on harmony or improvisation. All music is shown in standard notation and TAB.

Improvise for Real

Author: David Reed
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780984686360
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 260

Book Description
Improvise for Real is a step-by-step method that teaches you to improvise your own music through progressive exercises that anyone can do. You'll learn to understand the sounds in the music all around you. And you'll learn to express your own musical ideas exactly as you hear them in your mind. The method starts with very simple creative exercises that you can begin right away. As you progress, the method leads you on a guided tour through the entire world of modern harmony. You will be improvising your own original melodies from the very first day, and your knowledge will expand with each practice session as you explore and discover our musical system for yourself. Improvise for Real brings together creativity, ear training, music theory and physical technique into a single creative daily practice that will show you the entire path to improvisation mastery. You will learn to understand the sounds in the music all around you and to improvise with confidence over jazz standards, blues songs, pop music or any other style you would like to play. And you'll be jamming, enjoying yourself and creating your own music every step of the way. The method is open to all instruments and ability levels. The exercises are easy to understand and fun to practice. There is no sight reading required, and you don't need to know anything about music theory to begin. Already being used by both students and teachers in more than 20 countries, Improvise for Real is now considered by many people to be the definitive system for learning to improvise. If you have always dreamed of truly understanding music and being able to improvise with complete freedom on your instrument, this is the book for you

Martin Taylor Beyond Chord Melody

Author: Martin Taylor
Publisher: Fundamental Changes Limited
ISBN: 9781911267829
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 98

Book Description
Beyond Chord Melody with Martin Taylor MBE condenses over 40 years of playing expertise and insight into this beautiful jazz guitar book. Learn from the internationally acclaimed master of jazz chord melody guitar as he guides you through his 7-step method to creating your own guitar arrangements. Includes free audio and bonus video lessons

Solo Jazz Guitar

Author: Bill Hart
Publisher: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation
ISBN: 9780793595433
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
(Guitar Educational). The complete chord melody method, including 20 songs and step-by-step lessons! This comprehensive volume covers diatonic and minor third substitutions, contrary motion, back cycles, walking bass lines, modal chord scales, chord scales with tension, and standard notation and tablature. Songs include: All the Things You Are * Cherokee * Giant Steps * In a Sentimental Mood * Stella by Starlight * and more. "Bill Hart is a dedicated teacher at the Atlanta Institute of Music, and a terrific player. This book is clear, informative, and a 'must-have' for every serious guitarist." Mike Stern

Jazz Guitar Chord System (Music Instruction)

Author:
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN: 147685811X
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 25

Book Description
(Musicians Institute Press). The essential guide to jazz chord voicings and substitutions, complete with a color-coded method for over 500 essential voicings. Players will understand chord functions and their harmonic possibilities better than ever before, as well as inversions, extensions, alterations, and substitutions. Players will also be able to increase their harmonic vocabulary for accompaniment, composing and chord-melody playing.

Complete Jazz Guitar Method: Mastering Jazz Guitar, Improvisation

Author: Jody Fisher
Publisher: Alfred Music
ISBN: 1457408317
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 66

Book Description
Expand the boundaries of your knowledge and improvisation skills with this exciting book, which picks up where the improv lessons in Intermediate Jazz Guitar leave off. Topics include improvising 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 and example phrases, this book is packed with essential information for the improvising jazz guitarist. All music is shown in standard notation and TAB.

Howard Morgen -- Through Chord Melody & Beyond

Author: Howard Morgen
Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing
ISBN: 9780739049846
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 196

Book Description
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.