MBGU Jazz Moveable Shapes: Concepts for Reharmonizing II-V-I's

MBGU Jazz Moveable Shapes: Concepts for Reharmonizing II-V-I's
Author: Sheryl Bailey
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
Total Pages: 41
Release: 2010-10-07
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1609746899

This book offers an easily learned method that will quickly move the student from intermediate into advanced harmonic territory, adding richness, texture and uniqueness to the improvisational approach. the concept starts with common elements of basic diatonic harmony and "moves" them in ways that gradually increase the harmonic complexity of their application. Students will greatly expand chord vocabulary and add considerable interest and depth to improvisations. This method provides a simple approach to making the use of alterations and extensions a natural part of any player's harmonic vocabulary.•

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.

Hip Guitar Lines

Hip Guitar Lines
Author: Rodney Jones
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
Total Pages: 121
Release: 2020-06-16
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1513455133

The Hip Guitar Lines book is a window and a gateway into learning and applying advanced jazz vocabulary on the guitar. It is intended to be a resource that a jazz guitarist of any level can use to take another step. Each line is laid out clearly with its application and TAB fingering. If you have wanted to know the secret lines that the Master musicians know...if you have been looking for a way to grow your ears and musical vocabulary.... if you have wondered how to take a musical leap....this is your moment. The key to rapid and amazing musical growth is in your hands. Now, go to work and have fun. I wrote this book for you. I am here to help.

Melodic Minor Guitar

Melodic Minor Guitar
Author: Pat Kelley
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
Total Pages: 45
Release: 2012-08-01
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1619113120

Melodic Minor Guitar will help you learn fingerings for the melodic minor scale while discovering the magical Augmented Major 7th chord and arpeggio that is found within it. Scale and arpeggio fingering positions are coordinated in a waythat will simplify things and have you making music in no time at all. Modes andchords of the melodic minor scale are explained along with written examples thatdemonstrate melodic ideas over common chord progressions. You will also find an entire solo written on the changes of a popular jazz standard, plus many colorful chord voicings derived from the melodic minor scale

Modern Jazz Guitar Styles

Modern Jazz Guitar Styles
Author: Andre Bush
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
Total Pages: 103
Release: 2005
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9780786658657

A unique book and CD package including extensive chapters on soloing, chords, rhythm and effects. With in-depth exercises on modern scale applications and 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 serious student/professional a comprehensive overview of current state of jazz guitaR and Bull; Companion CD included

Fundamentals of Guitar

Fundamentals of Guitar
Author: Miles Okazaki
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
Total Pages: 173
Release: 2015-02-25
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1619114860

This book is designed to be useful for guitarists at any skill level. Beginners can use it as an introduction to the foundational concepts of the instrument, intermediate players can use it for training and theoretical work, and advanced players can explore the sections on advanced theory, extended technique and the exhaustive tables of melodic and rhythmic possibilities. It is divided into two parts: pitch and rhythm. Part 1 (pitch) begins with the properties of string, harmonics, and tuning systems. It then moves methodically through pitch information, beginning with locating all versions of a single pitch, building pentatonic, heptatonic, and all possible symmetrical scales. This is followed by a study of intervals, with all possible locations of every two pitches, and a long study that moves through every possible fingering of three pitches, with a series of exercises to master triadic syntax. Part 1 closes with a study of four-pitch structures and complete tables that show all possible pitch sets in circular visual notation. Part 2 (rhythm) begins with a complete course in "Symmetrical Picking," a method based on drum rudiments that builds control in the picking hand through an exhaustive variety of movements. The focus of this section is building a strong rhythmic foundation, with a focus on efficiency, accuracy, speed, dynamics, and groove. It is followed by a study of legato playing, working with ornaments and slides. The study of playing with fingers on multiple strings takes up the remainder of the book. This begins with the study of pulse against pulse, playing two simultaneous tempos. The book concludes with a study of polyrhythm, playing one rhythm against another. Plain English is used as much as possible to describe theoretical concepts, and hundreds of illustrations were made for the book as an aid to those who either don't speak English or prefer to think visually. This approach is designed to be inclusive and to promote creative practice. The main idea of the book is described in this passage (page 154): "Even in this small area there is a lot of material, potentially a lifetime of study. The amount of information can feel overwhelming to students at any level. For this reason, the book is designed for self-directed practice, with an emphasis on what the player "could" do, rather than what the player "should" do. The principle is to develop your own learning process, rather than following someone else's. The ability to make choices is essential in finding a personal approach to the instrument. Pick and choose the studies that seem interesting - there should be enough variety to accommodate a wide range of personalities. If any particular concept or exercise has been useful as the starting point for a new creative direction, then the book has done its job. Its purpose is not to push any dogma, method, or style, but to open the door to options for guitarists of any background that are looking for new perspectives.

MBGU Rock Curriculum: Fluid Soloing, Book 4

MBGU Rock Curriculum: Fluid Soloing, Book 4
Author: Tim Quinn
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
Total Pages: 153
Release: 2016-07-07
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1610652142

String Skipping & Wide Interval Soloing: 212 Melodic Studies and Patterns for Guitar is a much-needed guitarist's guide to mastering wide interval soloing.This collection of repeating, continuous motion studies shows the guitarist how to develop melodic patterns that are characterized by large intervallic jumps in pitch, from one note to the next, in constant succession. This book presents four unique approaches to developing wide interval soloing, all of which utilize string skipping: 1) double pentatonic scales, which are three-note-per-string pentatonic scale patterns; 2) octave sliding, which uses sliding octave shapes in a variety of ways; 3) stacked fifths, which are wide interval shapes derived from pentatonic scales; and 4) wide interval arpeggios derived from the diatonic major scale.The sound that results from these techniques is exciting and unpredictable because it is such a departure from conventional melodic flow, which tends to be scalar, moving stepwise from one note in a scale to the next. By contrast, wide interval soloing is angular and skewed with big skips and sudden directional changes, creating a complex and fascinating sound. All of the studies in this book are designed as melodic etudes that can be applied directly to soloing in rock, jazz, fusion, and blues music.This book is ideal for serious guitarists in any style who want to break out of typical soloing patterns and create a more explosive, radical sound! CD included.

MBGU Guitar Studies: A Comprehensive Guide to Chords

MBGU Guitar Studies: A Comprehensive Guide to Chords
Author: William Bay
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
Total Pages: 137
Release: 2010-10-07
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1609746643

An in-depth, user-friendly guitar chord dictionary.Presents chords in the following categories: acoustic guitar chords, blues guitar chords, jazz guitar chords, rock guitar chords, open tuning guitar chords, capo guitar chords and seven-string guitar chords.Open tuning chords presented include dropped D, DADGAD, open G, Open E, Open A, Open D, Open C and Orkney.

MBGU Fingerstyle Curriculum: Best Ragtime Solos

MBGU Fingerstyle Curriculum: Best Ragtime Solos
Author: William Gangel
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
Total Pages: 73
Release: 2015-12-10
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1610653521

The MBGU Fingerstyle Curriculum Best Ragtime Solos: offers the Fingerstyle guitarist a diverse collection of ragtime pieces ranging from the classic piano rags of Scott Joplin and Tom Hayden to the bluesier rags typical of guitarists from the Mississippi Delta. Both standard guitar notation and tablature are provided throughout for the convenience of those who are more comfortable reading in one style or the other. All tunes in book are included on CD.

Modern Chords

Modern Chords
Author: Vic Juris
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
Total Pages: 49
Release: 2013-06-06
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1610651774

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