These 26 advanced single-string jazz studies composed for guitar are ideal for teaching swing style and improving sight-reading skills. The tonal range for this collection is a D on the fourth string to an
This reproducible resource is ideal for teaching jazz rhythms and sight-reading. To perform these exercises, students will need to be able to read all of the notes in first position on all six strings. The
The purpose of Ritmos is to expose the bassist to more complex, more syncopated rhythms and as a vital tool of new sight reading material. Styles included are: cha cha, son, salsa and others. Each
To best understand Charlie Christian's approach to improvising for each song, this book provides multiple examples of his soloing. Comparing and contrasting these different solos, taken from alternate
Jaco Pastorius is arguably the greatest bassist of the 20th century. Modern Electric Bass breaks down the musical elements and characteristics that made him such a unique and once-in-a-generation
Contains written and recorded guitar accompaniment to the entire Volume 54: Maiden Voyage CD by Jamey Aebersold. This long-awaited book includes easy-to-read music, chord symbols, and guitar frames
Soloing is an important part of playing, but practicing alone doesn't always get the creative juices flowing because there is nothing quite like the experience of sitting in with a full band. Since
After decades of waiting, the definitive Joni Mitchell guitar songbook is here! Joni Mitchell Complete So Far contains 167 songs spanning her entire career, transcribed accurately and including the
Mastering Jazz Guitar, now available in standard notation only (no TAB), is ideal for serious students ready to take their playing to the next level. Expand the boundaries of your jazz guitar
Jazz Guitar Lines of the Greats includes 675 transcribed licks and phrases from five of the greatest jazz guitarists of all time: Tal Farlow, Pat Martino, Wes Montgomery, Joe Pass and Jimmy Raney!
Guitarists with a knowledge of basic guitar chords and scales can dig right in and learn to play jazz right away. This well-paced, comprehensive method covers everything from basic to advanced techniques.
The Total Jazz Bassist is a complete jazz method, giving equal treatment to both electric and double bass. Covering styles like bebop, Latin, funk, and fusion, this book provides examples and