Learn Jazz Guitar
This 80 page book and CD set is an ideal introduction for anyone wanting to learn how to play jazz guitar.
Designed for the beginning soloist, it shows you how to improvise, starting with just 3 notes.
It explains clearly how to play great jazz solos on the guitar.
Topics covered include:-
* how to build a solo from just 3 notes;
* adding notes to your solo, one at a time;
* the difference between Swing and Latin rhythms;
* how to accompany other soloists;
* dynamics - when to play loud and soft;
* how to use slides, bends and grace notes,
and much more.
Each of the solos, riffs and examples on the 50 audio tracks is written in both conventional notation, as well as guitar tablature. You dont have to be able to read music to learn from this book.
The backing tracks feature all the solos, riffs and examples from
the book. They give you a chance to practice chords techniques and accompaniments in both of the main jazz styles.
Each solo is played twice - once to demonstrate the sound of what you are learning, then a 2nd time with a backing track for you to play along with.
Tempos are slow, but lively, so you'll find it easy to keep up and still tap your foot.
Extra progressions at the end of the book offer you a tireless band with whom to hone your skills as a jazz improviser.
Bonus MIDI files
If you wish to speed up or slow down the backing tracks as you play along with your computer, youll find the set of free
MIDI files and MIDI file player a handy feature. Each of the backing solos is provided in MIDI file format, as well as audio. You have two choices about how you hear the backing tracks - either on your computer or on your CD player.
Brand new. Recommended retail price is $39.95 Australian.