Extreme Warm-Ups and Chops Builders for Guitar

Extreme Warm-Ups and Chops Builders for Guitar
Author: Michael J. Anthony
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
Total Pages: 69
Release: 2015-10-20
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1619115484

In this comprehensive book jazz guitarist Michael Anthony addresses the need to build flexibility and technical proficiency in a way consistent with the melodicmotifs of contemporary music. Though the warm-ups are numbered, there is no order that must be followed. The guitarist may approach them according to his orher interest and inspiration. They include: arpeggios, scale patterns, melodic minor forms, chord-melody groups, stretching and contrary motion, double-stops, octavedisplacement, walking bass with comping, two line phrases, 'out of the box'geometric shapes, overlapping rhythms, long arpeggios and diminished scale patterns. The finish line exemplifies arpeggios outlining I-VI-II-V7 progressions in major and minor. In the words of Michael Anthony, I find that isolation of the rightand left hand is useful, but ultimately it is the timing and coordination of the two that is necessary. The benefits of these warm-ups are threefold: 1. Technical improvement. 2. Fingerboard knowledge. 3. Ear training. Written in notation andtablature

Guitar Picking Studies for Improving Technique

Guitar Picking Studies for Improving Technique
Author: William Bay
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
Total Pages: 37
Release: 2019-10-15
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1619119579

This book includes a multitude of beginning to intermediate studies, designed to build right-hand picking technique and coordination between both hands. The material includes vertical picking exercises across various string combinations, linear picking studies, tremolo studies, warm-ups, picking etudes, triplet exercises and picking solos–essential material that will supplement any guitar method. Written in standard notation and tablature.

Guitar Solos for Improving Technique

Guitar Solos for Improving Technique
Author: William Bay
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
Total Pages: 29
Release: 2019-01-24
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1619118572

This collection of 36 solos, etudes and technique studies was written especially for the developing intermediate guitarist. A variety of musical styles and genres are presented, along with a colorful assortment of flatpicking techniques and melodies. In addition to their appealing sound and being fun to play, many of these pieces are suitable for performance in recitals or concerts. Every effort has been made to be sure that these musical selections “lie well under the fingers,” and are very guitaristic or idiomatic in nature. Guitar Solos for Improving Technique is ideal as a standalone solo collection or as a technique-building text. The collection also works well as a supplement to any intermediate guitar method. Includes access to an online audio recording of each piece.

Achieving Guitar Artistry – Contemporary Preludes, Sonatas & Nocturnes

Achieving Guitar Artistry – Contemporary Preludes, Sonatas & Nocturnes
Author: William Bay
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
Total Pages: 93
Release: 2019-01-23
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1619118599

This collection of original, contemporary, concert-style compositions for plectrum or flatpicked guitar includes 15 preludes, 4 sonatas with multiple movements, and 12 nocturnes. The solos present a colorful spectrum of tonality, harmony, rhythms and moods ideal for concert or recital performance. All solos are written in standard notation only with appropriate fingering and string markings.

Guitar World Presents Steve Vai's Guitar Workout

Guitar World Presents Steve Vai's Guitar Workout
Author: Steve Vai
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
Total Pages: 42
Release: 2013-07-01
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1480359467

(Guitar Educational). Steve Vai reveals his path to virtuoso enlightenment with two challenging guitar workouts, which include scale and chord exercises, ear training, sight-reading, music theory and much more. These comprehensive workouts are reprinted by permission from Guitar World magazine.

Jazz Guitar Lines Workout

Jazz Guitar Lines Workout
Author: Corey Christiansen
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
Total Pages: 33
Release: 2018-08-10
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1609745507

The exercises and etudes in this book will help students gain the technique needed to execute great jazz lines. A mixture of technique builders and etudes are all designed to give jazz guitarists a daily workout. All of the exercises in this book are written with the plectrum guitarists in mind, but this doesn't mean that fingerstyle guitarists can't benefit from the exercises as well.

Essential Jazz Lines in the Style of Joe Pass - Guitar Edition

Essential Jazz Lines in the Style of Joe Pass - Guitar Edition
Author: Corey Christiansen
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
Total Pages: 41
Release: 2016-01-05
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1610657799

Presents hundreds of improvised melodic lines played by Joe Pass. Each of the melodic lines are grouped in the harmonic situation in which they were originally played (i.e. all minor lines are presented together and all dominant seventh lines are presented together, etc). the companion play along CD has a live rhythm section playing single chord vamps as well as vamps covering all twelve keys for each harmonic situation. an etude over the changes to Satin Doll shows how to apply the various lines and create improvised solos.Also available in Japanese from ATN, Inc.

Jazz Scale Workout

Jazz Scale Workout
Author: Ken Karsh
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
Total Pages: 33
Release: 2010-10-07
Genre: Music
ISBN: 160974537X

In the pursuit of improvisation (jazz or other styles), scales are the "palettes" utilized for creating melodies. Often, scales are only practiced ascending or descending step-wise. "Jazz Scale Workout" by Ken Karsh contains eight measure through-composed continuous eighth note exercises (or "workouts") utilizing "jazz style" melodies based around the Major, Dorian (minor seventh), Mixolydian (Dominant), and Super-Locrian (Altered Dominant) scales—the most common scales in the jazz idiom. Four basic guitar fingerings for each scale are provided for the foundation of these exercises. Since these scales are the basis for improvising over the frequently utilized ii-V-I progression, the final "workouts" found in this publication cover this area. There are two "workouts" provided for each scale form—one with only the scale tones (labeled "Diatonic") and the other with "outside" chromatic tones resolving to the diatonic scale tones (labeled "Chromatic"). the "workouts" can and should be tried with different fingerings and should be played in all keys for maximum benefit. "Jazz Scale Workout" provides an enjoyable "finger and mental fitness program" for guitarists interested in expanding their scale awareness in the jazz idiom.

Street Knowledge

Street Knowledge
Author: MIchael Anthony
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
Total Pages: 137
Release: 2023-01-25
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1513471635

In Street Knowledge Michael Anthony shares the stories and lessons learned in his career as a top Los Angeles recording studio guitarist. The insights shared into the world of jazz guitar and studio playing will be valuable to any guitarist. Lessons include explorations of rhythm changes, “quoting” while improvising, ear training, reharmonization, warm-ups, original etudes, and frequently asked questions. A must for any guitarist on the journey toward a career in music.

Tommy Tedesco: Anatomy of a Guitar Player

Tommy Tedesco: Anatomy of a Guitar Player
Author: Tommy Tedesco
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
Total Pages: 181
Release: 2018-02-15
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1619117800

This book was written by one of America’s greatest studio guitarists, the late Tommy Tedesco. It details his approach to mastering the guitar and his reflections on his remarkable career playing for motion picture and television soundtracks. He includes solos, magazine articles he authored, his reflections on technical aspects of the guitar such as sight reading, and even several guitar scores from motion pictures. A wealth of knowledge and experience in the music industry is contained in this book. It is a valuable addition to the library of any guitarist.