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Jazz Guitar Methods
Jazz Guitar Chords/Progressions
Jazz Guitar Chord Solo Collections
Howard Morgen Fingerstyle Jazz Series
Jazz Guitar Single Note Soloing & Licks
Jazz Guitar Theory
Jazz Guitar Personalities
Jazz Guitar - South American Styles

1001 JAZZ LICKS - A COMPLETE JAZZ VOCABULARY FOR THE IMPROVISING MUSICIAN by Jack Shneidman Photo

1,001 melodic gems played over dozens of the most important chord progressions heard in jazz. The ideal book for beginners seeking a well-organized, easy-to-follow encyclopedia of jazz vocabulary, as well as professionals who want to take their knowledge of the jazz language to new heights. For all treble clef instruments. Standard notation. 112 pp.
49-500133 $12.95

Jazz Guitar - South American Styles

13 EASY BRAZILIAN CHOROS FOR SOLO GUITAR by Carlos Armada Photo

Book/CD set. It's hard for a student to start reading the scores of traditional choro repertoire, most of them with a large number of technical difficulties. It would be better if they could start with some easier pieces - of intermediate level - in order to be presented to the choro language gradually. That is the goal of this book. It has 13 studies (in the 13 more commonly used keys for the choro guitar) written in a reduced form and in the principal stylistic choro variants: besides real choros, there are polkas, maxixes, Brazilian tangos and xotis. The more used and characteristic rhythmical figurations are present in each of the studies as the principal. Also aiming at the simplification of execution, all studies were composed with only two voices (melody and bass) and with no chords (although harmonies are quite evident due to the choro melodic particularities). The CD includes all 13 studies. Intermediate. 32 pp.
02-20450BCD $17.95

Jazz Guitar Chords/Progressions

60 HOT LICKS FOR WESTERN SWING GUITAR by Joe Carr Photo

Book/CD set. Get that authentic, professional "Texas" Western Swing sound with these all-time best swing guitar licks from master guitarist Joe Carr. He breaks down 60 great licks and shows you how to use them in common progressions. With a section on scales and chords. Intermediate. 48 pp.
02-95101BCD $14.95

Jazz Guitar Methods Many of the books in the Jazz Guitar section use only standard music notation.

A MODERN METHOD FOR GUITAR - VOLUMES 1,2,3 COMPLETE by William Leavitt Photo

Complete compilation of the original three volumes. Volume 1 presents a range of guitar and music fundamentals including scales, melodic studies, exercises for both hands, accompaniment techniques, more. Volume 2 builds on the study of melody, scales, arpeggios, and chords, covering the entire fingerboard, as well as intervals, chord voicings, improvisation, more. Volume 3 expands on the first two volumes with advanced techniques relating to rhythm guitar, chord/scale relationships, chord voicings, more. Notation only. 425 pp.
49-449468 $34.95

A MODERN METHOD FOR GUITAR, VOL. 1 by William Leavitt Photo

Book/CD pack. Designed to build a solid foundation for beginning guitarists, this practical, comprehensive method is used as the basic text for the guitar program at the Berklee College of Music. Includes scales, melodic studies, chord and arpeggio studies, how to read music, exercises for developing technique in both hands, more.
13-7 $22.95

A MODERN METHOD FOR GUITAR, VOL. 1 by William Leavitt Photo

Book/DVDROM pack. Designed to build a solid foundation for beginning guitarists, this practical, comprehensive method is used as the basic text for the guitar program at the Berklee College of Music. Includes scales, melodic studies, chord and arpeggio studies, how to read music, exercises for developing technique in both hands, more. The DVD-ROM (computer use only) features over 14 hours of instruction including on-screen demonstrations, interactive duets and play-along segments so you can "sit in" with your instructor. Learn essential skills such as: scales, chord forms, accompaniment skills, guitar technique, voice-leading approaches, reading music notation. DVDROM requirements: Macintosh - Power Mac G4, OS 10.1.5 or later, 128 MB RAM, DVD-ROM drive. Windows - Pentium III, Windows 98/2000/XP, 128MB, DVD-ROM drive. 128 pp.
49-448065 $34.99

Jazz Guitar Personalities

ACOUSTIC MASTERCLASS SERIES - MIKE DOWLING: UPTOWN BLUES Photo

Book/CD set. Dowling, a true master, performs a unique blend of blues, ragtime, swing, bluegrass and roots music. 15 are transcribed, by Mike himself, in standard and open tunings. On the CD he walks you through the key aspects of each. Includes "Amazing Grace," "Jan's Song," "Swamp Dog Blues," "String Crazy," more, including all the pieces from the DVD of the same title. Note/tab. 117 pp.
03-007 $24.95

Jazz Guitar Chord Solo Collections

ALL-TIME STANDARDS by Jeff Arnold Photo

27 chord melody arrangements, including: "Bewitched," "Come Fly with Me," "A Fine Romance," "Georgia on My Mind," "How High the Moon," "I've Got You Under My Skin," more. "The best solo jazz guitar books ever produced! Well-crafted arrangements that sound great and are still accessible to most players." - Guitar Edge magazine. Note/tab. 46 pp.
49-699757 $14.99

Jazz Guitar Methods Many of the books in the Jazz Guitar section use only standard music notation.

AT A GLANCE - DVD JAZZ GUITAR Photo

Book/DVD pack. The At A Glance series pairs an instructional DVD with a supplemental book for a comprehensive learning experience. Four lessons: Beginning Jazz Rhythm Guitar, Jazz-Blues Progressions, Beginning ii-V-I licks, and Jazz Phrasing. The book is loaded with valuable tips and information, plus real riffs and licks from: "B.B.'s Boogie," "Moonlight in Vermont," "St. Thomas," "Speak Low," "This Masquerade," "Yardbird Suite," more. The high-definition DVD contains four 8-10 minute video lessons with on-screen music that corresponds to the printed material. Tablature only. 47 pp.
49-696051 $9.99

Jazz Guitar Personalities

BARNEY KESSEL - GUITAR SIGNATURE LICKS by Wolf Marshall Photo

Book/CD pack. Wolf Marshall guides guitarists through the styles and techniques of jazz legend Barney Kessel, examining in depth 14 top tunes: "Barney's Blues," "Begin the Blues," "Contemporary Blues," "Easy Like," "Foreign Intrigue," "Minor Mood," "Salute to Charlie Christian," "Speak Low," "Tenderly," "Vicky's Dream," more. Note/tab. 96 pp.
49-696009 $22.99

Jazz Guitar Chords/Progressions

BASIC JAZZ RHYTHM GUITAR: COMPING IN THE FREDDIE GREEN STYLE by Corey Christiansen Photo

Chart/DVD set. Every jazz guitarist needs to be familiar with the accompaniment style of Freddie Green. He was the guitarist for the Count Basie orchestra for decades and his sound and comping technique were defining aspects of this legendary group. Four-to-the-bar strumming, essential chord voicings and voice leading ideas are covered. A must-have for any aspiring rhythm guitarist. Intermediate.
02-20365DP $10.99

Jazz Guitar Personalities

BASIC JAZZ RHYTHM GUITAR: COMPING IN THE FREDDIE GREEN STYLE by Corey Christiansen Photo

Jazz Guitar Single Note Soloing & Licks

BEBOP GUITAR - BASIC THEORY AND PRACTICE FOR JAZZ GUITAR IN THE STYLE OF CHARLIE PARKER by Joseph Weidlich Photo

Book/CD pack. Shows you how to transform basic jazz improv techniques into bebop figures in Bird's famous "with strings" style. Provides many examples of how he transformed straight-ahead melodic lines into bebop phrases by making chromatic and rhythmic alterations. Covers: neighbor tones, enclosure figures, connector figures, digital patterns, suspension figures, dorian mode, diminished scale, tonic lines; circles, turns and tags, more. Most of the musical examples are in the key of G major. Includes 64 track CD. Notation only. 176 pp.
49-101196 $25.95

Jazz Guitar Personalities

BEBOP GUITAR - BASIC THEORY AND PRACTICE FOR JAZZ GUITAR IN THE STYLE OF CHARLIE PARKER by Joseph Weidlich Photo

Jazz Guitar Methods Many of the books in the Jazz Guitar section use only standard music notation.

BEGINNING JAZZ GUITAR by Jody Fisher Photo

Book/DVD set. Anyone with a knowledge of basic chords and guitar scale fingerings can dig right in and start learning to play jazz right away. Spanning the major scale and basic triad theory to extended chords and the modes, a full-length etude or song goes with every concept taught. Note/tab, 95 pp. DVD is 70 min.
20-20423 $25.95

BEGINNING SOLO GUITAR by Arnie Berle & Mark Galbo Photo

ON SALE!! SAVE $7.95!! Book/CD pack. Teaches you how to master the chord melody style. By learning just a few basic chord shapes, you can harmonize any tune just like a piano player. This easy-to-follow approach starts with simple folk songs (Freres Jacques, Amazing Grace) and proceeds to standards such as "Earth Angel," "Everything Happens To Me," more. Includes an extensive chord dictionary with over 100 different chord types shown in pictures and diagrams. CD includes all examples from the book and bonus tracks for constructing your own chord solos. Note/tab. 63 pp.
01-987382 .. list $16.95 ours $9.00

Jazz Guitar Personalities

BEN MONDER COMPOSITIONS by Ben Monder Photo

Twenty compositions spanning a 20-year period. They can all be found on Bens four solo releases: "Flux," "Dust," "Excavation," and "Oceana." The work involves the exploration of various harmonic, technical, and textural elements of the guitar. There are 6 solo pieces and pieces for trio and quartet, with voice being the 4th instrument. The pieces were chosen for the particular technical challenges they present. Some unusual fingering techniques are employed, as well as alternate tunings. Notation only. Intermediate/advanced. 264 pp.
02-20842 $35.00

Jazz Guitar Chords/Progressions

BERKLEE JAZZ GUITAR CHORD DICTIONARY by Rick Peckham Photo

This chord dictionary includes over 100 chord forms, from basic 7th chords to guide tone chords and triads over bass notes. It is organized to reveal chord relationships and help guitarists learn voicings quickly and thoroughly. Covers: moveable 7th chord shapes, dominant 7th chords with alterations, guide tone chords, inversions, quartal voicing exercises, more. Each chord is presented using a fretboard diagram, notation and tablature. 38 pp.
49-449546 $10.99

Jazz Guitar Personalities

BEST OF GEORGE BENSON - A STEP-BY-STEP BREAKDOWN OF HIS GUITAR STYLES AND TECHNIQUES by Wolf Marshall Photo

Book/CD pack. Learn and explore the music of one of the most respected jazz guitar players of our time. Provides a hands-on analysis of 13 performances: "Affirmation," "Billie's Bounce," "Breezin'," "C-Smooth," "Clockwise," "So What," "Stormy Weather," more. CD includes full band examples of all the exercises. Note/tab, 72 pp.
49-695418 $22.95

BEST OF GRANT GREEN - A STEP-BY-STEP BREAKDOWN OF THE GUITAR STYLES AND TECHNIQUES OF THE JAZZ GROOVE MASTER by Wolf Marshall Photo

Book/CD pack. Explore the many stylistic turns of one of the most influential guitarists in jazz! Takes you inside 13 of Green's most popular tunes to examine his unique lines and musicality: "Ain't It Funky Now, Pt. 2," "Airegin," "Born to Be Blue," "Cool Blues," "If I Should Lose You," "My Favorite Things," "Oleo," "Sookie Sookie," "Stella by Starlight," "This Could Be the Start of Something Big," "Tune Up" and "Wives and Lovers (Hey, Little Girl)." Note/tab. 88 pp.
49-695747 $22.95

Jazz Guitar Single Note Soloing & Licks

BEST OF JAZZ GUITAR by Wolf Marshall Photo

Hands-on analysis of 10 of the most played jazz tunes, as played by leading guitarists. Features "St. Thomas" performed by Jim Hall, Tal Farlow, and Kenny Burrell; "Satin Doll" performed by Howard Roberts and Joe Pass; and other material by Grant Green, Emily Remler, others. Includes technical analysis and performance notes, biographical sketches, more. Note/tab. Includes CD. 159 pp.
49-695586 $24.95

Jazz Guitar Personalities

BEST OF KENNY BURRELL Photo

Note-for-note transcriptions of 14 favorites from this legendary jazz bop guitarist: "All Night Long," "Body and Soul," "Chitlins Con Carne," "Freight Trane," "Midnight Blue," "Now See How You Are," "Phinupi," "Satin Doll," "Tenderly," "A Weaver of Dreams," more. Note/tab. 102 pp.
49-690678 $19.95

Jazz Guitar Methods Many of the books in the Jazz Guitar section use only standard music notation.

BIG BAND PLAY-ALONG, VOL. 1: SWING FAVORITES - GUITAR Photo

Book/CD pack. 10 big band charts that let you play along with your favorite swing tunes! Includes: "April In Paris," "In The Mood," "It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)," "Stompin' At the Savoy," "Tangerine," five more. For guitar: rhythm charts with chord symbols in a nice jazz font. CD features a professionally recorded band with piano, bass, drums, guitar, trumpet, alto sax, tenor sax and trombone. Each book in this series includes the same tunes in the same keys. Intermediate. 23 pp.
49-711317 $14.95

BIG BAND PLAY-ALONG, VOL. 5: CHRISTMAS FAVORITES - GUITAR Photo

Book/CD pack. Play along with a real big band! Authentic big band arrangements of 10 holiday classics in easy-to-read parts. Includes: "Baby, It's Cold Outside," "My Favorite Things," "Silver Bells," "White Christmas," six more. For guitar: rhythm charts with chord symbols in a nice jazz font. CD features a professionally recorded band with piano, bass, drums, guitar, trumpet, alto sax, tenor sax and trombone. Each book in this series includes the same tunes in the same keys. Intermediate/advanced. 20 pp.
49-843122 $14.95

Jazz Guitar - South American Styles

BOSSA NOVA AND SAMBA FOR GUITAR by Mike Christiansen Photo

Book/CD set. Contains the elements necessary to learn to play authentic bossa nova and samba accompaniment patterns, presented in a sequential easy-to-follow format. With sections on chord voicings, common progressions, and bossa nova and samba solos. Shows how to apply the techniques to sheet music and lead sheets. All examples are demonstrated on the CD. Note/tab. Intermediate. 48 pp.
02-20608BCD $17.95

BOSSA NOVA GUITAR - ESSENTIAL CHORD PROGRESSIONS, PATTERNS, RHYTHMS AND TECHNIQUES by Carlos Arana Photo

Book/CD pack. From Joao Gilberto to Antonio Carlos Jobim, the bossa nova guitar style has become firmly entrenched in jazz culture. With this book you'll gain a strong command of the style, concentrating on the core elements of harmony, rhythm, right-hand technique, chord progressions and essential patterns. The first two chapters provides a background in bossa nova related theory and styles that influenced bossa nova. Intended for a wide range of guitarists, from those with little experience in complex musical styles like jazz, samba, or bolero, to highly trained professional guitarists. Note/tab. 72 pp.
49-695978 $19.95

BRAZIL - YOUR PASSPORT TO A NEW WORLD OF MUSIC taught by Billy Newman Photo

Book/CD set. Lessons on basic Brazilian rhythms and styles, including: maxixe, tango, choro, baiao, samba and bossa nova. With section on arranging for Brazilian guitar. Designed for those who are at least intermediate players, can read notation and/or tab and perform syncopated sixteenth-note rhythms. Examples in note/tab. 47 pp.
20-20453 $14.95

BRAZILIAN RHYTHMS FOR GUITAR: SAMBA, BOSSA NOVA, CHORO, BAIAO, FREVO AND OTHER BRAZILIAN STYLES by Carlos Arana Photo

Book/CD set. The first section covers the fundamental rhythmic and harmonic characteristics of samba, bossa nova and choro, with practical applications on guitar. Each style is broken down into its historic roots, with lots of examples. You'll also explore the northeast of Brazil with rhythm figures of baiao, toada, xote, afoxe, frevo and marcha rancho. Note/tab. 96 pp.
20-764 $21.95

Jazz Guitar Chord Solo Collections

BROADWAY CLASSICS FOR SOLO GUITAR arranged by Jamie Findlay Photo

Book/CD pack. 13 show tune hits arranged for chord-melody guitar: "Ain't Misbehavin'," "All the Things You Are," "Come Rain or Come Shine," "Hello, Young Lovers," "I'll Be Seeing You," "Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin'," "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes," "The Sound of Music," "You'll Never Walk Alone," and more, with complete demos on CD. Note/tab. 94 pp.
49-700173 .. list $19.99 ours $19.95

Jazz Guitar Methods Many of the books in the Jazz Guitar section use only standard music notation.

BUILDING A JAZZ CHORD SOLO - A GUITARIST'S GUIDE TO THE ART OF CHORD MELODY PLAYING by Fred Sokolow Photo

Book/CD pack. Learn the art of jazz chord soloing in four stages. Four standards ("Indiana," "Avalon," "April Showers" & "My Melancholy Baby") are presented in four arrangements of varying levels of difficulty: a beginner's arrangement using first-position chords; an intermediate arrangement using moveable chords and a more developed chord vocabulary; an advanced arrangement with chord substitutions and reharmonization; an improvisational chord solo that leaves the melody behind, teaching how to improvise over a set of changes. Learn how to build your own chord solos as well as understand jazz progressions. All arrangements are played on the CD. Note/tab. 55 pp.
49-695868 $14.95

Jazz Guitar Chords/Progressions

CHORD CHEMISTRY by Ted Greene Photo

An exhaustive study of chord alterations and progressions. Notation and chord diagrams. 109 pp.
07-34 $16.95

Jazz Guitar Methods Many of the books in the Jazz Guitar section use only standard music notation.

CHORD-MELODY GUITAR by Bruce Buckingham Photo

Book/CD pack. A guide to combining chords and melody to create solo arrangements in jazz and pop styles. Includes in-depth studies of chords and chord melodies as well as a CD containing 90 demonstration tracks. Lessons include: the five patterns, chord shells, inversions, harmonized scales, slash chords, voice leading, upper structure triads, moving lines and cadences, substitution, more. Mostly fretboard diagrams with some notation. 64 pp.
49-695646 $16.95

Jazz Guitar Chord Solo Collections

CHORD-MELODY PHRASES FOR GUITAR by Ron Eschete Photo

Book/CD pack. Expand your chord-melody vocabulary and learn to create new colors and textures with these proven licks. Chord techniques include substitutions, chromatic movements, contrary motion, pedal tones, inner voice movements, and reharmonization. CD includes 39 demo tracks. Note/tab. 23 pp.
49-695628 $17.99

Jazz Guitar Chords/Progressions

CHORDS & PROGRESSIONS FOR JAZZ & POPULAR GUITAR by Arnie Berle Photo

A practical, easy-to-understand introduction to common jazz progressions. Takes you from basic theory and accompaniment patterns to advanced chord soloing and comping. Notation and chord diagrams. 127 pp.
01-161565 $19.95

CHORDS FOR JAZZ GUITAR - THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO COMPING, CHORD MELODY AND CHORD SOLOING by Charlton Johnson Photo

Book/CD pack. Teaches you how to play jazz chords all over the fretboard in a variety of styles and progressions. Covers: voicings, progressions, jazz chord theory, comping, chord melody, chord soloing, voice leading and many more topics. CD includes 98 full-band demo tracks. Note/tab. 150 pp.
49-695706 $19.95

CHORDS GALORE: A SYSTEMATIC APPROACH TO VOICING CHORDS ON GUITAR by Jack Petersen Photo

Having developed two of the most respected guitar programs in the world (Berklee School of Music in the 1960s & University of North Texas in the 1980s), Jack Petersen is arguably the most influential academic jazz guitar teacher of our time. Mick Goodrick and John Abercrombie are two who went through the "School of Jack Petersen." Presents Jack's revolutionary systematic chord voicing techniques for guitar. This easy to use system covers concepts of root position chords, inversions and a number of other voicing tricks in note/tab with chord diagrams. 56 pp.
02-99924 $12.95

Jazz Guitar Chord Solo Collections

CHRISTMAS CLASSICS FOR SOLO GUITAR arranged by Jamie Findlay Photo

Book/CD pack. Fresh intermediate chord-melody arrangements of 15 holiday favorites for solo jazz guitar: "Ave Maria," "Away in a Manger," "The First Noel," "Go, Tell It on the Mountain," "It Came Upon the Midnight Clear," "O Christmas Tree," "O Come, All Ye Faithful," "O Holy Night," "O Little Town of Bethlehem," "Silent Night," "We Three Kings of Orient Are," "What Child is This?" more. CD includes full demonstrations of each piece. Note/tab. 72 pp.
49-699494 $16.95

CHRISTMAS FAVORITES FOR SOLO JAZZ GUITAR arranged by Paul Pappas Photo

Book/CD pack. 16 holiday tunes in the jazz style: "Deck the Halls," "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen," "It Came Upon a Midnight Clear," "Jingle Bells," "Angels We Have Heard On High," "Away In A Manger," "Good King Wenceslas," "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing," "O Christmas Tree," "Silent Night," "The First Noel," "We Three Kings," more. Note/tab. 32 pp.
49-500770 $12.95

CHRISTMAS STANDARDS by Jeff Arnold Photo

27 chord melody arrangements including: "Blue Christmas," "The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)," "Happy Holiday," "Jingle-Bell Rock," "The Most Wonderful Time of the Year," "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree," "Snowfall," more. "The best solo jazz guitar books ever produced! Well-crafted arrangements that sound great and are still accessible to most players." - Guitar Edge magazine. Note/tab. 56 pp.
49-699823 $12.95

Jazz Guitar - South American Styles

CLASSICS OF THE BRAZILIAN CHORO (YOU ARE THE SOLOIST), 1 by Ernesto Nazareth Photo

Book/2-CD set. This series enables you to discover the Choro style through the experience of performing the compositions yourself, accompanied by a Choro ensemble. Each title features a famous composer, their main works, bio, interview, more. The first CD plays the complete tracks for your reference. There are tuning notes to tune your instrument. Play along with the backing tracks and be the soloist. On CD 2 there are 2 tracks of play-alongs: one without the cavaquinho (the Brazilian ukulele), and another without the guitar. Complete scores in C, Bb, and Eb for the flute, mandolin, clarinet, soprano sax and alto sax. Notation only. Spiralbound. 2nd edition. 92 pp.
693-0 $29.00

CLASSICS OF THE BRAZILIAN CHORO (YOU ARE THE SOLOIST), 1 by Chiquinha Gonzaga Photo

Book/CD set. This series enables you to discover the Choro style through the experience of performing the compositions yourself, accompanied by a Choro ensemble. Each title features a famous composer, their main works, bio, interview, more. The CD plays the complete tracks for your reference. There are tuning notes to tune your instrument. Play along with the backing tracks and be the soloist! Complete scores in C, Bb, and Eb for the flute, mandolin, clarinet, soprano sax and alto sax. Notation only. Spiralbound, 73 pp.
693-3 $29.00

CLASSICS OF THE BRAZILIAN CHORO (YOU ARE THE SOLOIST), 2 by Ernesto Nazareth Photo

CLASSICS OF THE BRAZILIAN CHORO (YOU ARE THE SOLOIST), 2 by Jacob do Bandolim Photo

Book/CD set. This series enables you to discover the Choro style through the experience of performing the compositions yourself, accompanied by a Choro ensemble. Each title features a famous composer, their main works, bio, interview, more. The CD plays the complete tracks for your reference. There are tuning notes to tune your instrument. Play along with the backing tracks and be the soloist. There are also 2 tracks of play-alongs: one without the cavaquinho (the Brazilian ukulele), and another without the guitar. Complete scores in C, Bb, and Eb for the flute, mandolin, clarinet, soprano sax and alto sax. Notation only. Spiralbound, 100 pp.
out-of-stock, more coming soon
693-5 $29.00

CLASSICS OF THE BRAZILIAN CHORO (YOU ARE THE SOLOIST), 3 by Ernesto Nazareth Photo

Book/CD set. This series enables you to discover the Choro style through the experience of performing the compositions yourself, accompanied by a Choro ensemble. Each title features a famous composer, their main works, bio, interview, more. The CD plays the complete tracks for your reference. There are tuning notes to tune your instrument. Play along with the backing tracks and be the soloist. There are also 2 tracks of play-alongs: one without the cavaquinho (the Brazilian ukulele), and another without the guitar. Complete scores in C, Bb, and Eb for the flute, mandolin, clarinet, soprano sax and alto sax. Notation only. Spiralbound, 84 pp.
693-2 $29.00

CLASSICS OF THE BRAZILIAN CHORO, 1 by Jacob do Bandolim Photo

Book/CD set. This series enables you to discover the Choro style through the experience of performing the compositions yourself, accompanied by a Choro ensemble. Each title features a famous composer, their main works, bio, interview, more. The CD plays the complete tracks for your reference. There are tuning notes to tune your instrument. Play along with the backing tracks and be the soloist. There are also 2 tracks of play-alongs: one without the cavaquinho (the Brazilian ukulele), and another without the guitar. Complete scores in C, Bb, and Eb for the flute, mandolin, clarinet, soprano sax and alto sax. Notation only. Spiralbound, 100 pp.
693-4 $29.00

CLASSICS OF THE BRAZILIAN CHORO, 1 by Joaquim Callado Photo

Book/CD set. This series enables you to discover the Choro style through the experience of performing the compositions yourself, accompanied by a Choro ensemble. Each title features a famous composer, their main works, bio, interview, more. The CD plays the complete tracks for your reference. There are tuning notes to tune your instrument. Play along with the backing tracks and be the soloist. 2 tracks of play-alongs: one without the 7-string guitar (bass), and another without the 6-string guitar. The cavaquinho has also been removed from the complete tracks. Complete scores in C, Bb, and Eb for the flute, mandolin, clarinet, soprano sax and alto sax. Notation only. Intermediate/advanced. Spiralbound, 94 pp.
693-6 $29.00

CLASSICS OF THE BRAZILIAN CHORO, 1 by Severino Araujo Photo

Book/CD set. This series enables you to discover the Choro style through the experience of performing the compositions yourself, accompanied by a Choro ensemble. Each title features a famous composer, their main works, bio, interview, more. The CD plays the complete tracks for your reference. There are tuning notes to tune your instrument. Play along with thebacking tracks and be the soloist. There are also 2 tracks of play-alongs: one without the 7-string guitar (bass), and another without the 6-string guitar. The cavaquinho has also been removed from the complete tracks. Complete scores in C, Bb, and Eb for the flute, mandolin, clarinet, soprano sax and alto sax. Notation only. Intermediate/advanced. Spiralbound, 95 pp.
693-7 $29.00

CD - CLASSICS OF THE BRAZILIAN CHORO: CHORO MEETS RAGTIME Photo

10 tracks, including "Dill Pickles," "Dusty Rag," "Ophelia," more. Play-along tracks in MP3 and music scores in PDF for the flute, mandolin, sax, and clarinet.
out-of-stock, more coming soon
693-CD9 .. list $13.98 ours $12.50

CD - CLASSICS OF THE BRAZILIAN CHORO: THE BEST OF ERNESTO NAZARETH Photo

16 tracks, including "Ameno Reseda," Zizinha," "Ideal," more. For flute, mandolin, sax and clarinet.
693-CD8 .. list $13.98 ours $12.50

Jazz Guitar Chords/Progressions

COLTRANE CHANGES: APPLICATIONS OF ADVANCED JAZZ HARMONY FOR GUITAR by Corey Christiansen Photo

Book/CD set. John Coltrane's recording "Giant Steps" introduced a system of chord progressions and chord substitutions that has challenged even the best jazz musicians. The tri-tonic system (sometimes referred to as "Coltrane Changes") found in the tunes "Giant Steps" and "Countdown" is taught in a digestible way thoughout this method. Etudes show how to reharmonize standard ii-V-I changes with Coltrane Changes. The play-along CD will help students practice and master single-note lines over these chords in all 12 keys. Guitarists will appreciate the chord voicing suggestions. Intermediate/advanced. Note/tab. 32 pp.
02-20407BCD $17.95

Jazz Guitar Single Note Soloing & Licks

COMPLETE BOOK OF GUITAR TECHNIQUE by Sal Salvador Photo

This represents an all-out assault on jazz guitar technique written by legendary jazz guitarist Salvador. Virtually every aspect of plectrum-style technique is addressed in detail through explanatory text and clearly focused exercises. Also features a comprehensive presentation of short and long form scales and arpeggios, string skipping, tremolo exercises, slur studies, cross-picking technique, and scale and interval reading exercises in all keys. Bach transcriptions for plectrum-style guitar provide an unexpected bonus. Standard notation only. Multiple levels. Reissue. 128 pp.
02-94845 .. list $19.95 ours $10.00

Jazz Guitar Methods Many of the books in the Jazz Guitar section use only standard music notation.

COMPLETE JERRY HAHN METHOD FOR JAZZ GUITAR by Jerry Hahn Photo

Book/CD set. A compilation of 3 books formerly published as "Volume 1 - Scales and Exercises," "Volume 2 - Patterns and Solos" and "Volume 3 - Improvisation Course and Chord Studies." Covers all of the facets of jazz guitar study including all of the primary scales and arpeggios in five positions. Many exercises to increase technical facility (including an excellent cross-picking exercise) and a large single line section with jazz vocabulary and ideas to be played over certain chords and progressions. Memorizing these single line studies expands your improvisational concepts & technique. Includes the primary chord forms found in jazz and examples of turn-arounds, variations on twelve bar blues, and modal comping. Four chord studies in a Freddie Green style. The Improvisation Course consists of four lessons in which you write out solos. Used as the text for the jazz guitar programs at Portland and Wichita State Universities. Spiralbound. Intermediate, 176 pp.
02-99116BCD $25.00

Jazz Guitar Personalities

DJANGO REINHARDT - THE DEFINITIVE COLLECTION Photo

Authentic transcriptions for 20 classic performances by this vastly talented gypsy: "Ain't Misbehavin'," "Belleville," "Daphne," "Dinah," "Djangology," "Honeysuckle Rose," "Limehouse Blues," "Marie," "Minor Swing," "Nuages," "Old Folks at Home (Swanee River)," "Stardust," "Tiger Rag (Hold That Tiger)," more. Note/tab. 175 pp.
49-690511 $19.95

Jazz Guitar Methods Many of the books in the Jazz Guitar section use only standard music notation.

DON MOCK'S JAZZ GUITAR MASTERCLASS by Don Mock Photo

Book/CD set. Three-section set of personal lessons with jazz guitar guru Don Mock: Octaves, Turnarounds, and Target Tones. Features hours of audio instruction, play-along tracks, and demonstrations, with a complete book of musical examples, exercises, and transcriptions in note/tab. 64 pp.
20-31950 $19.95

Jazz Guitar Chords/Progressions

DON MOCK'S MASTERING THE DOMINANT CHORD by Don Mock Photo

Book/CD set. These lessons will expand your knowledge of not only the familiar "V" dominant 7th, but all of the secondary dominant 7ths that can be found in major and minor keys. Join Mock as he builds "master scales" for each dominant 7th and shows you the best voicings and the theory behind how they function. Note/tab. 83 pp.
20-31949 $19.95

Jazz Guitar Single Note Soloing & Licks

EASY SOLOING FOR JAZZ GUITAR by Tom Dempsey Photo

Book/CD set. If you are already familiar with the basics, and looking for a low-stress course in jazz improvisation, you can learn these easy methods to approach soloing with confidence. Teaches scales, modes and arpeggios; common chord progressions and song forms, much more. Includes backing tracks to solo over. Note/tab. 45 pp.
20-28246 $16.95

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ESSENTIAL JAZZ GUITAR - SIGNATURE LICKS by Joe Charupakorn Photo

Book/CD pack. A step-by-step breakdown of famous jazz guitar solos. Explore the classic songs and improvisations of jazz's greatest guitarists! Covers 10 songs: "Flying Home" (Charlie Christian), "Impressions" (Pat Martino), "In a Mellow Tone" (Joe Pass), "Lover Man (Oh, Where Can You Be?)" (Django Reinhardt), "Speak Low" (Grant Green), "The Way You Look Tonight" (Wes Montgomery), "Moonlight in Vermont" (Johnny Smith), "On A Slow Boat to China" (Barney Kessel), "Stompin' at the Savoy" (Jim Hall) and "There is No Greater Love" (Tal Farlow). Note/tab. 71 pp.
49-695875 .. list $19.99 ours $19.95

Jazz Guitar Chord Solo Collections

FAVORITE STANDARDS by Jeff Arnold Photo

27 chord melody arrangements, including: "All the Way," "Autumn in New York," "Cheek to Cheek," "Don't Get Around Much Anymore," "Isn't It Romantic?" "The Lady Is a Tramp," "Moon River," "Take the 'A' Train," more. Note/tab. 56 pp.
49-699756 $14.99

Jazz Guitar Methods Many of the books in the Jazz Guitar section use only standard music notation.

FINGER GYMNASTICS: WARM-UP, FLEXIBILITY, SPEED & STRENGTH STUDIES by Charles Chapman Photo

Features warm-ups with a jazz focus, performed with and without a guitar in hand. Wrist rotation plus hand and finger exercises as well as modal scale exercises to help avoid hand and finger injuries. Many exercises not only provide a concise workout, but also open up the fingerboard. Note/tab. Includes CD, 32 pp.
02-98751BCD $12.95

FINGERSTYLE JAZZ GUITAR/TEACHING YOUR GUITAR TO WALK by Paul Musso Photo

Not for beginners, this excellent book/CD set is designed to introduce walking bass lines into your playing. Teaches blues progressions, guide-tone upper chords, moveable II-V-I patterns, songs and much more. CD plays examples from the book. Note/tab. 59 pp.
02-95376BCD $19.95

Jazz Guitar Single Note Soloing & Licks

GETTING INTO GYPSY JAZZ GUITAR by Stephane Wrembel Photo

Book/CD set. Focuses on the key elements of the Django Reinhardt Gypsy jazz or Manouche guitar style, gleaned from years of experience jamming with French Gypsies and studying with masters of the style. A native of France, Wrembel acquired his skills entirely by ear and has taught scores of musicians worldwide using this method. Taught in a logical, step by step manner, this covers authentic Manouche style as it continues to evolve. For the guitarist who is already familiar with jazz harmony and note locations on the fretboard. Intermediate/advanced. In English, German and French. Note/tab. 111 pp.
02-20273BCD $19.95

GETTING YOUR IMPROVISING INTO SHAPE by David Becker Photo

Book/CD set. Focuses on the use of chord shapes (mainly triads) in building a single line solo. It also opens up the mystery of the fretboard by showing exactly how the fretboard relates to diatonic harmony without using single note scales. Not only will new lines appear easier, but new and usable chord voicings will appear. These chords will be related to the lines being played. This will help you move away from position playing and open up the neck. It also looks at phrasing and how rhythmic understanding is important to improving harmonic and melodic development. Intermediate. 64 pp.
02-20607BCD $19.95

Jazz Guitar Personalities

GIANT STEPS FOR GUITAR - A SIX-STRINGER'S GUIDE TO MASTERING COLTRANE'S EPIC by Wolf Marshall Photo

Book/CD pack. Wolf Marshall takes an in-depth look at the Coltrane classic from a guitarist's point of view. Includes a comprehensive harmonic analysis and history of "Giant Steps," basic "Trane-ing" for guitar, melodic patterns in linear and positional form, rhythmic patterns and variations, ii-V-I progressions and patterns, rhythmic approaches to improvisation, chordal studies, model solos, more. The 98-track CD includes demons of most figures and accompanying tracks in various tempos. Note/tab. 72 pp.
49-696005 $16.99

Jazz Guitar Chord Solo Collections

GRADED FINGERSTYLE JAZZ GUITAR SOLOS by Paul Musso Photo

A collection of tunes/studies that are accessible to the intermediate player, yet extremely musical. Many of the tunes are derived from jazz standards and may by used as variations or chords solos. In note/tab, each piece is accompanied by brief performance notes. A wide range of musical styles makes this book fun and challenging. Reissue. Intermediate. 64 pp.
02-97168 $14.95

GREAT JAZZ STANDARDS ANTHOLOGY FOR GUITAR arranged by Fred Sokolow Photo

Fourteen of the most memorable standards. Each song is presented as a solo arrangement, in note/tab, combined with the lead sheet for analysis. All arrangements are demonstrated on the included CD. 48 pp.
17-334 $19.95

Jazz Guitar Methods Many of the books in the Jazz Guitar section use only standard music notation.

GUITAR ROOTS: SWING by Paul Howard Photo

Book/CD set. Teaches basic technique and theory for authentic swing sound. The clear examples in note/tab demonstrate swing progressions, common swing forms, how to construct a swing solo, licks, voicings, more. Lots of swing-style rhythm arrangements and solos for practice. With swing trivia throughout. 47 pp.
20-20438 $14.95

GYPSY SWING & HOT CLUB RHYTHM GUITAR by Dix Bruce Photo

Book/CD set. Learn 12 great swing standards recorded by Django Reinhardt, Stephane Grappelli, and the Quintette of the Hot Club of France. Beginners can practice basic skills while more advanced players can hone their improvisation chops, each at their own individual learning pace. Each song is presented at slow and regular speed. Play along with a great Gypsy swing rhythm section and learn chords, comping, and melodies. First you'll hear the melody played at a slow speed with the band. Split track mixing allows you to hear just the melody, just the rhythm section, or both. Finally, the band plays several choruses and you play all the leads. Includes section on how to play rhythm back up chords and get that swing pulse on guitar. Standard notation, tablature, chord diagrams, lyrics, playing tips, more. Mandolin version also available. Beginning/intermediate. 40 pp.
02-901BCD $15.95

GYPSY SWING & HOT CLUB RHYTHM II FOR GUITAR by Dix Bruce Photo

Book/CD set. Learn 12 MORE great Gypsy Swing/Hot Club standards in the style of Django Reinhardt, Stephane Grappelli and The Quintette of the Hot Club of France. Just like with the original set, you'll play along with a great Gypsy Swing Rhythm Section and learn chords, comping, and melodies, then let the band back you up as you practice chords and soloing. You play all the leads while the band backs you up. Beginners can practice basic skills while more advanced players can hone their improvisation chops. You'll learn moveable closed position swing/jazz chords and practice playing them with the swing guitar comp. The back up band is a classic Hot Club- style rhythm section with two acoustic rhythm guitars, string bass. Also includes information on basic chord substitution along with exercises on transposing melodies and chord progressions to different keys. You'll also explore some basic chord melody passages! Includes standard notation, tablature, chord diagrams, lyrics, playing tips, and more. Mandolin version available. Intermediate. 44 pp.
02-903BCD $16.95

HOT CLUB SESSIONS - BASIC ACOUSTIC SWING JAZZ GUITAR by Felix Schell Photo

Book/CD set. Designed for guitar players who want to familiarize themselves with the basics of acoustic swing jazz. Presents a series of simplified exercises, tunes, and play along tracks that will help beginning/intermediate players master typical gypsy chord changes and rhythms, improvisation, arpeggios, and other aspects of this vibrant style. Note/tab. 32 pp.
02-20819BCD $14.95

Jazz Guitar Single Note Soloing & Licks

IMPROVISING WITHOUT SCALES - THE INTERVALLIC GUITAR SYSTEM OF CARL VERHEYEN by Carl Verheyen Photo

Book/CD set. Verheyen teaches his philosophy and techniques for improvising. Rather than hashing out scales, Carl teaches how to play lines with strong melodic content. By approaching melodies through intervals and chord qualities, infinite lines can be generated. He stresses the importance of collecting lines that can be used in improvised settings. These lines and examples will provide material for any guitarist yearning for melodic ideas and inspiration. Note/tab. Beginners. 32 pp.
02-20816BCD $17.95

INTERMEDIATE GYPSY JAZZ GUITAR WITH JOHN JORGENSON taught by John Jorgenson Photo

Book/DVD/CD set. Continues with characteristic Gypsy style licks and techniques based on the arpeggios and patterns taught in the first volume. Jorgenson presents a very systematic learning method, first teaching simple licks and techniques and building to more complex material. In studying the left and right hand techniques and ornamentations presented, you'll gain an understanding of how to play with the Gypsy "accent." Jorgenson also teaches an improvised chorus that Django played on a recorded version of the song "Undecided." Two other songs, Raul Reyno
02-2247 $39.95

Jazz Guitar Personalities

INTERMEDIATE GYPSY JAZZ GUITAR WITH JOHN JORGENSON taught by John Jorgenson Photo

Jazz Guitar Single Note Soloing & Licks

INTRO TO GYPSY JAZZ GUITAR by John Jorgenson Photo

Book/CD/DVD set. In this first of three volumes of Flatpicking Guitar Magazine's new Gypsy Jazz Guitar instructional series, Jorgenson provides the foundational information and practice material needed to gain an understanding of the style. The first half addresses Gypsy jazz rhythm. The second half covers soloing. With 2-hour DVD, CD with practice tracks, and book which includes all the theoretical information, chord charts, fret board diagrams, and note/tab for the material on the DVD. Beginning/intermediate. 64 pp.
02-2207 $39.95

Jazz Guitar Personalities

INTRO TO GYPSY JAZZ GUITAR by John Jorgenson Photo

Jazz Guitar Single Note Soloing & Licks

INTRODUCTION TO JAZZ GUITAR SOLOING - A COMPREHENSIVE IMPROVISATION METHOD by Joe Elliott Photo

Book/CD pack. Perfect for seasoned rockers seeking new challenges and jazz newcomers looking for a good start. Covers: key center soloing, chord tone soloing, the connecting game, situation playing, acquiring vocabulary and repertoire, scales, arpeggios, color notes, chromatics, harmonization, solo shaping, how to practice, and other vital jazz improv concepts. The CD features 65 full-band demo and play-along tracks. Fretboard diagrams and rhythm charts with a little notation. 103 pp.
49-695406 $19.95

Jazz Guitar Methods Many of the books in the Jazz Guitar section use only standard music notation.

INTROS, ENDINGS, & TURNAROUNDS FOR GUITAR - ESSENTIAL PHRASES FOR ALL STYLES by Dale Turner Photo

Book/CD pack. Avoid "dead air" and fill in the holes with this flexible collection of intros, endings, and turnarounds. Covers licks and riffs that all the pros know and use in jazz, blues, rock, and country. CD features 99 demo tracks. Note/tab. 47 pp.
49-695575 $14.95

Jazz Guitar Chord Solo Collections

IRVING BERLIN Photo

Chord melody arrangements of 27 songs by the great Irving Berlin. "Alexander's Ragtime Band," "Always," "Blue Skies," "Cheek to Cheek," "Easter Parade," "Happy Holiday," "Heat Wave," "How Deep Is the Ocean," "Puttin' On the Ritz," "Remember," "They Say It's Wonderful," "What'll I Do?" "White Christmas," more. Note/tab. 52 pp.
49-700637 $14.99

Jazz Guitar Personalities

JAZZ BACH FOR FINGERSTYLE GUITAR arranged by Adrian Ingram Photo

A varied collection of masterpieces arranged for solo jazz guitar. From the readily playable to the fiendishly virtuosic, there are challenges for all ability levels, including syncopation, jazz chords and "Lenny Breau style" cascading harmonics. Playable in both fingerstyle and/or pick and finger combinations. Intermediate/advanced. 48 pp.
02-98194 $17.99

Jazz Guitar Chord Solo Collections

JAZZ BALLADS by Jeff Arnold Photo

27 chord melody arrangements, including: "Body and Soul," "Darn That Dream," "In a Sentimental Mood," "Misty," "My Foolish Heart," "When Sunny Gets Blue," more. Note/tab. 48 pp.
49-699755 $14.99

Jazz Guitar Single Note Soloing & Licks

JAZZ BLUES GUITAR SOLOS: A MELODIC APPROACH TO JAZZ by Larry McCabe Photo

Book/CD set. For intermediate players of rock, folk, country, or urban blues, these solos will help develop more variety in your phrasing, familiarity with the fingerboard, a better ear, and enhanced conceptual abilities. Two solos are written for each tune, the first defines the melody, the second shows how a jazz guitarist might "stretch out" a bit over the chord progression. Includes first-verse lyrics, chords. Note/tab. 47 pp.
444-295 $16.95

Jazz Guitar Chord Solo Collections

JAZZ CLASSICS arranged by Jeff Arnold Photo

Rich chord melody arrangements of 27 jazz classics: "Blue in Green," "Bluesette," "Con Alma," "Doxy," "Epistrophy," "Footprints," "Giant Steps," "Lullaby of Birdland," "Lush Life," "A Night in Tunisia," "Nuages," "St. Thomas," "Waltz for Debby," "Yardbird Suite," more. Note/tab. 46 pp.
49-699758 $12.95

Jazz Guitar Single Note Soloing & Licks

JAZZ ETUDES - STUDIES FOR THE BEGINNING IMPROVISER by Joshua Breakstone Photo

Book/CD pack. Begin your journey to improvisational mastery and finding your own musical voice. Contains 12 etudes, each based on a standard chord progression and centered on one left-hand position. Everything is carefully crafted to improve the playing technique, reading and improv chops of the beginning guitarist, and to increaase awareness on melody, harmony and rhythm. A Hands On! guide accompanies each etude to help you through the technical challenges and focus on points of musical interest. The 42-track CD features all 12 etudes performed by the author, plus musical examples. Notation only. 63 pp.
49-501148 $17.99

Jazz Guitar Chord Solo Collections

JAZZ FAVORITES FOR SOLO GUITAR - 35 CHORD MELODY ARRANGEMENTS IN STANDARD NOTATION AND TAB by Robert B. Yelin Photo

Lush chord melody arrangements for 35 favorites: "Angel Eyes," "Autumn in New York," "Body and Soul," "Call Me Irresponsible," "Fly Me to the Moon," "Honeysuckle Rose," "How Deep Is the Ocean," "Just the Way You Are," "I'll Remember April," "The Lady Is a Tramp," "Lush Life," "Midnight Sun," "Mood Indigo," "My One and Only Love," "Nature Boy," "Polka Dots and Moonbeams," "Skylark," "Solitude," "Take the 'A' Train," "There Is No Greater Love," "Where or When," "Witchcraft," more. Note/tab. 96 pp.
on order, expected arrival date unknown
49-699278 $17.95

Jazz Guitar Theory

JAZZ FOR THE SKEPTICAL GUITARIST by Bruce Emery Photo

Fundamental chord progressions and modes. Emery has split volume 3 of his "Skeptical Guitarist" theory series into 2 books - blues and jazz, adding about 5 more pages to the jazz book. If you haven't yet discovered Emery you are in for an unexpected treat! He is funny, clear and totally non-intimidating. Recommended. Spiralbound, 86 pp.
578-10 $16.50

Jazz Guitar Personalities

JAZZ GREATS GUITAR PLAY-ALONG, VOL. 44 Photo

Book/CD pack. Learn to play your favorite songs quickly and easily! Follow the tab, listen to the CD, and play along with the separate backing tracks. The CD is playable on any CD player and is enhanced for Mac and PC computers so you can adjust the tempo without changing pitch! Eight songs: "I Remember You" (Tal Farlow), "I'll Remember April" (Grant Green), "Impressions" (Pat Martino), "In a Mellow Tone" (Joe Pass), "Moonlight in Vermont" (Johnny Smith), "On a Slow Boat to China" (Barney Kessel), "Things Ain't What They Used to Be" (Jim Hall) and "Yesterdays" (Wes Montgomery). Note/tab. 87 pp.
49-699689 $14.95

Jazz Guitar Methods Many of the books in the Jazz Guitar section use only standard music notation.

JAZZ GUITAR by Jeff Schroedl Photo

Book/CD pack. Uses real jazz songs to teach you the basics of accompanying and improvising jazz guitar in the style of Wes Montgomery, Joe Pass, Tal Farlow, Charlie Christian, Jim Hall and many others. Topics include: chords and progressions, scales and licks, comping and soloing styles, chord-melody, intros and endings, technique, equipment and sound, more. Songs include: "Satin Doll," "Take the A Train," "Impressions," "Desafinado," "Autumn Leaves," "Misty," "Song for My Father," more. CD contains 99 tracks for demonstration and play-along. Note/tab. 64 pp.
49-695359 $19.95

Jazz Guitar Chords/Progressions

JAZZ GUITAR CHORD SYSTEM: THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO JAZZ CHORD VOICINGS & SUBSTITUTIONS by Scott Henderson Photo

Musicians Institute's Scott Henderson presents a comprehensive method for over 500 different voicings, using a unique color-coded system. Covers inversions, extensions, alterations, and substitutions to help guitarists understand chord functions and their harmonic possibilities better than ever before, and help them increase their harmonic vocabulary for accompaniment, composing, and chord-melody playing. 16 pp.
49-695291 $10.95

JAZZ GUITAR COMPING: RAISING YOUR CHORD AWARENESS by Andrew Green Photo

Book/CD set. Helps guitar players get a handle on the most important job they have when playing in a small group: comping. Can be used as a progressive study of comping or simply a source of ideas. Rhythms and voice leading are isolated for study. Covers voice leading, multi-use voicings, voicing variations, passing chords, harmonized scales, intervallic comping, rhythm and studies (blues, standard, modern and modal). Beginning/intermediate. 136 pp.
02-7644 $24.95

Jazz Guitar Methods Many of the books in the Jazz Guitar section use only standard music notation.

JAZZ GUITAR EXPERIENCE - YOUR PRACTICAL GUIDE TO THE LANDMARK STYLES OF JAZZ Photo

Book/CD set. For intermediate to advanced guitarists who are already comfortable with the basic chordal and melodic vocabulary of jazz. A concise, comprehensive overview of important styles, techniques, and artists covers every era of the genre. Learn about styles that have influenced jazz too, like bossa nova and the blues. From the 1920s and 1930s to today's modern jazz. Notation/tab. 47 pp.
20-32656 $16.95

Jazz Guitar Personalities

JAZZ GUITAR EXPERIENCE - YOUR PRACTICAL GUIDE TO THE LANDMARK STYLES OF JAZZ Photo

Jazz Guitar Single Note Soloing & Licks

JAZZ GUITAR ORGAN-TRIO BLUES by Doug Munro Photo

Book/CD set. Complete method for any guitarist seeking a better understanding of the blues roots of jazz guitar. Based on the styles of the classic organ-trio guitarists of the '60s, such as Wes Montgomery, Grant Green, Kenny Burrell and George Benson, this book explains the concepts and techniques required to play in this foundational style. Includes riffs and patterns, music theory, scales, modes, chord voicings, arpeggios, and soloing. 120+ musical examples. Note/tab. Spiralbound, 119 pp.
17-758 $24.95

JAZZ GUITAR SOLOING CONCEPTS - A PENTATONIC MODAL APPROACH TO IMPROVISATION by Dr. Ronald S. Lemos Photo

Book/CD pack. Learn an entirely new way to improvise over jazz changes! This hefty package sheds new light on the old five-note scales that all guitarists know and love. The system is theoretically sound, easy to implement, and best of all, it's designed specifically for guitar. It will work with any chord progression - from simple to complex, there are no notes to avoid, solos are inherently melodic; can be used exclusively, selectively or in combination with any other system for playing solos; and it works well in major or minor tonalites. Note/tab. 254 pp.
on order, expected arrival date 12/04/09
49-695961 .. list $24.99 ours $24.95

Jazz Guitar Chord Solo Collections

JAZZ GUITAR SONGS - HAL LEONARD GUITAR METHOD SUPPLEMENT Photo

Book/CD pack. Ten complete songs: "Bluesette," "Bye Bye Blackbird," "The Girl from Ipanema," "Honeysuckle Rose," "I Remember You," "In a Mellow Tone," "Moonlight in Vermont," "Satin Doll," "Speak Low" and "Things Ain't What They Used to Be." A perfect supplement for jazz guitar students using any method. CD has demo and play-along tracks for each tune. Note/tab. 70 pp.
49-697386 $14.95

JAZZ GUITAR STANDARDS: CHORD MELODY SOLOS Photo

Book/2-CD set. This collection is compiled from the Mel Bay and Warner Bros. collaborations "Jazz Guitar Standards," volumes 1 and 2. Each artist has personally recorded their solo guitar arrangement. 44 tunes by Ron Berman, Chris Buzzelli, Bruce Saunders, Jack Wilkins, many more. Note/tab. Intermediate. Spiralbound, 114 pp.
02-011 $24.95

Jazz Guitar Personalities

JAZZ GUITAR STYLINGS OF HOWARD ROBERTS by Mitch Holder & Patty Roberts Photo

Transcriptions of melody, solo, comping examples and ensemble passages from Howard's solo albums, spanning the '50's to the '70's. A bio of "HR" with comments from Pete Jolly, well known LA jazz and studio pianist and longtime friend. An extensive section covers the history and development of the Epiphone and Gibson signature guitars that Howard created. Includes the Benson amp story (told by Howard's original partner, Ron Benson) -- the first of the 'boutique' amplifier companies. Coverage of Howard's involvement with guitar education and publishing culminates in the opening of the Guitar Institute of Technology (now the Musicians Institute) in 1977. Discography. Intermediate. Spiralbound, 112 pp.
02-20011 $19.95

Jazz Guitar Single Note Soloing & Licks

JAZZ IMPROVISATION FOR GUITAR - A MELODIC APPROACH by Garrison Fewell Photo

Book/CD pack. Melodies based on triads and melodic extensions sound more natural and musical than ones developed from scales. Triads are a simple and effective remedy for scale dependency in improvisation. Explore the potential of triads and their melodic extensions and learn to connect them using guide tones. You'll learn to create solo phrases in the style of some of the world's finest jazz guitarists like Wes Montgomery, George Benson, Grant Green, Kenny Burrell, and Pat Martino. Note/tab. 143 pp.
49-449503 $24.99

JAZZ JAM SESSION by Ed Friedland Photo

Book/CD pack. Bring your local jazz jam session home! Contains 15 tracks with progressions frequently called at a typical jazz jam session. Each track features a professional rhythm section and is perfect for guitar, harmonica, keyboard, saxophone and trumpet players to hone their soloing skills. The feels, tempos and keys have been varied to broaden your jazz experience. In the book, each tune is paired with an Improv Etude to help you find melodic material to fit the tune. Styles include: ballads, bebop, blues, bossa nova, cool jazz, and more. Notation only. 30 pp.
49-311827 $19.99

Jazz Guitar Methods Many of the books in the Jazz Guitar section use only standard music notation.

JAZZ JAM TRAX FOR GUITAR with Ralph Agresta's Jazz All-Stars Photo

The band on the CD provides 10 rhythm tracks for you to jam over. The book provides chord charts and spells out suggested scales for improvisation. Note/tab, 24 pp.
01-943118 $12.95

JAZZ SCALE WORKOUT by Ken Karsh Photo

Scales are the palettes used for creating melodies. Often, scales are only practiced ascending or descending step-wise. This contains eight measure through-composed continuous eighth note exercises utilizing jazz style melodies based around the Major, Dorian (minor seventh), Mixolydian (Dominant), and Super-Locrian (Altered Dominant)the most common scales in the jazz idiom. Four basic guitar fingerings for each scale are provided as the foundation of these exercises. Since these scales are the basis for improvising over the frequently utilized ii-V-I progression, the final workouts cover this area. Two exercises are provided for each scale form one with only the scale tones, the other with outside chromatic tones resolving to the diatonic scale tones. The exercises should be tried with different fingerings played in all keys for maximum benefit. Intermediate. 28 pp.
02-20525 $8.95

Jazz Guitar Chord Solo Collections

JAZZ STANDARDS FOR SOLO GUITAR arranged by Robert B. Yelin Photo

35 professional chord melody arrangements for standards such as: "Ain't Misbehavin'," "Autumn Leaves," "Bewitched," "Girl Talk," "I've Got You Under My Skin," "Lullaby of Birdland," "Misty," "My Funny Valentine," "Tangerine," "Darn That Dream," "Have You Met Miss Jones?" "Prelude to a Kiss," "When Sunny Gets Blue," "I Hear a Rhapsody," more. Note/tab. 104 pp.
49-699277 $17.95

JAZZ TREASURES FOR SOLO GUITAR by Robert B. Yelin Photo

35 chord melody arrangements: "Bluesette," "For Heaven's Sake," "The Girl from Ipanema," "I'm Beginning to See the Light," "One Note Samba," "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes," "Watch What Happens," "A Fine Romance," "A Sunday Kind Of Love," "All The Things You Are," "Always," "Broadway," "Dreamsville," "For Heaven's Sake," "I'm Old Fashioned," "It's Easy To Remember," "More Than You Know," "Ol' Man River," "The Way You Look Tonight," more. Note/tab. 86 pp.
49-699673 $17.95

Jazz Guitar Methods Many of the books in the Jazz Guitar section use only standard music notation.

JAZZIN' THE BLUES - A COMPLETE GUIDE TO LEARNING JAZZ-BLUES GUITAR by John Ganapes & David Roos Photo

Book/CD pack. Designed to help students who already have a foundation in the blues learn to play jazz. 15 hands-on lessons cover: basic theory, chords, scales, modes, extended and secondary dominant chords, approach tones and passing shords, flat-five substitution, minor blues and major blues, soloing in the styles of Wes Montgomery and Charlie Christian, more. Learn to improvise and comp with the full-band play-along CD tracks. A well-organized book that will have you jazzin' the blues in no time! Note/tab. 100 pp.
on order, expected arrival date unknown
49-695608 $19.95

Jazz Guitar Chords/Progressions

JAZZING IT UP - HOW TO IMPROVISE WITH JAZZ CHORDS ON GUITAR by Fred Sokolow, edited by Ronny S. Schiff Photo

Book/CD pack. Teaches jazz chord improvising using simple songs that everyone knows. Begins with a chord dictionary and a study of chord groups, substitution, and theories of chord movement including improvising with jazz chords, 175 moveable chord shapes, chord construction, common chord progressions, more. Then presents and analyzes jazzed up versions of 12 songs including "Shenandoah" and "Amazing Grace." Also features a section on creative comping. Notation with chord diagrams. 64 pp.
49-695289 $16.95

Jazz Guitar Personalities

JIM HALL - SIGNATURE LICKS Adam Perlmutter Photo

Book/CD pack. A step-by-step breakdown of the styles and techniques of a jazz guitar genius. Discover the quiet elegance of one of jazz guitar's most renowned players. Each song chapter contains in-depth analysis and audio with slow demos. "Angel Eyes," "Autumn Leaves," "Prelude to a Kiss," "St. Thomas," "Scrapple from the Apple," "Tangerine," "You'd Be So Nice to Come Home To," more. Note/tab. 79 pp.
49-695848 .. list $22.99 ours $22.95

Jazz Guitar Chords/Progressions

JOE PASS GUITAR CHORDS by Joe Pass Photo

Teaches jazz chords, voicing, inversions, progressions and substitutions. Notation and chord diagrams. 24 pp.
02-94108 $6.95

Jazz Guitar Methods Many of the books in the Jazz Guitar section use only standard music notation.

JOHN STOWELL JAZZ GUITAR MASTERY by John Stowell Photo

Book/DVD set. Designed to give the serious student an entry into the creative process as quickly as possible. Here is the necessary information, stated clearly and simply, in the hope that motivation and inspiration will follow on the heels of comprehension. Note/tab. Intermediate/advanced. 37 pp.
02-20770DP $19.95

JUMP, JIVE 'N' SWING GUITAR taught by Keith Wyatt Photo

Everything you need to play swing rhythm guitar! Keith covers blues progressions, swing chord voicings, comping patterns, rhythm feels, bass lines, horn-style riffs, and more. Learn the styles of Brian Setzer, T-Bone Walker, Freddie Green, more. The CD contains demonstrations and a full swing band to play along with. Note/tab. 48 pp.
05-420 $19.95

Jazz Guitar Personalities

KENNY BURRELL - GUITAR SIGNATURE LICKS by Wolf Marshall Photo

Book/CD pack. A step-by-step breakdown of the guitar styles and techniques of this jazz legend. Learn how to play some of his hottest licks. Covers 14 songs: "All of You," "Autumn Leaves," "Do What You Gotta Do," "Groovin' High," "In a Sentimental Mood," "Moment's Notice," "My Favorite Things," "Since I Fell for You," "This Time the Dream's on Me," "Wholly Cats," more. CD includes demos of each. Note/tab. 122 pp.
49-695830 $22.99

KURT ROSENWINKEL TRIO - EAST COAST LOVE AFFAIR trans. by Brandon Bernstein & Matthew Warnock Photo

Impressive recordings and mesmerizing live performances have sealed jazz guitarist Rosenwinkel's reputation as one of the most innovative players and composers on the current scene. Transcriptions of Kurt's solos from all eight tunes from the live album of the same name. Note/tab. Advanced. 48 pp.
02-21581 $19.99

Jazz Guitar Methods Many of the books in the Jazz Guitar section use only standard music notation.

L'ESPRIT MANOUCHE: A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY OF GYPSY JAZZ GUITAR by Romane & Derek Sebastian Photo

Book/CD set. Progressing in difficulty, this complete guide is slotted to take over a year to finish. CD has MIDI files along with an abundance of audio. Translated from the French. Note/tab. 335 pp.
02-20014BCD $29.95

Jazz Guitar Personalities

L'ESPRIT MANOUCHE: A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY OF GYPSY JAZZ GUITAR by Romane & Derek Sebastian Photo

Jazz Guitar Chord Solo Collections

LATIN STANDARDS Photo

Chord melody arrangements of 27 Latin favorites: "Agua De Beber (Water to Drink)," "Desafinado," "The Girl from Ipanema," "How Insensitive (Insensatez)," "Little Boat," "Meditation," "One Note Samba (Samba De Uma Nota So)," "Poinciana," "Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars," "Samba De Orfeu," "So Nice (Summer Samba)," "Wave," more. Note/tab. 55 pp.
49-699754 $14.99

Jazz Guitar Single Note Soloing & Licks

CD - LET'S JAM! - JAZZ & BLUES by Peter Vogl Photo

High quality audio CD with 21 jam tracks. Recorded by top studio musicians, these extended 3-4 minute jams are in a variety of keys and grooves. Includes 14 page booklet with rhythm charts and soloing tips. Free lessons are also available from their website with audio and video clips. Great for practicing guitar, keyboard, percussion, sax, voice, or harmonica.
56-24 $9.95

Jazz Guitar Chords/Progressions

MAJOR BLUES FOR GUITAR - VOL. 1: A STUDY IN MELODIC CHORD LINKAGE by David Bloom Photo

Book/CD pack. First in a series of studies written to give the serious musician a melodic approach to playing chords. There are hundreds of blues books out there, but none show how to put chords together melodically to make great-sounding music. This book takes only one 12-bar C-major blues chord progression and creates 21 different melodic lines from it. By mastering all of these exercises, students will acquire greater fluency and melodic flexibility in playing chords. Notated chords with fretboard diagrams. 38 pp.
49-695979 $19.95

Jazz Guitar Methods Many of the books in the Jazz Guitar section use only standard music notation.

MBGU JAZZ CURRICULUM: PAYIN' YOUR DUES WITH THE BLUES: THE ULTIMATE SOURCE FOR THE BLUES AND JAZZ GUITARIST by Jay Umble Photo

Book/CD set. Provides everything you need to know to successfully master the jazz/blues style, covering topics such as: harmonic form, linear concepts, comping, walking bass lines, background vamps, endings and more! Packed with an abundance of practical examples, it offers something for everyone regardless of ability. This exploration of the jazz/blues will place you directly in the drivers seat! Note/tab. Intermediate. 152 pp.
02-21092BCD $24.95

Jazz Guitar Chords/Progressions

MBGU: JAZZ CURRICULUM - DIMINISHED WORKBOOK by Bruce Saunders Photo

Book/CD set. A comprehensive study and explanation of diminished chords and scales. It is geared toward guitarists but can be used with any concert key instrument. Uses exercises, etudes and examples to illustrate the many different ways diminished chords can be used. Saunders is a Professor in the guitar department at the renowned Berklee College of Music in Boston, a respected member of the New York city jazz community and has many recording credits to his name. Note/tab. CD features a rhythm section of world-class New York musicians. Intermediate. 96 pp.
02-21294BCD $19.95

MBGU: JAZZ MOVEABLE SHAPES: CONCEPTS FOR REHARMONIZING II-V-I'S by Sheryl Bailey Photo

Offers an easily learned method to quickly move you 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. Integrate alterations and extensions into the harmonic repertoire. Reinforces knowledge of chord scales, arpeggios and drop 2 and drop 3 chord voicings. Provides a simple approach to making the use of alterations and extensions a natural part of any players harmonic vocabulary. Advanced. 40 pp.
02-21420 $9.95

MELODIC CHORDS FOR GUITAR - VOL. 1 by David Bloom Photo

Book/CD pack. This book has two functions: to give the serious intermediate-level guitarist the tools to play the same chord progression in numerous ways, creating a variety of melodies; and to provide players an extensive vocabulary of melodic chords that include every possible tone in the top voice. Covers applying melodic chords to: the II-V-I progression, to major and minor blues progressions, to chord-melody, more. Notated chords with fretboard diagrams. 104 pp.
49-695981 $19.95

Jazz Guitar Methods Many of the books in the Jazz Guitar section use only standard music notation.

MICKEY BAKER'S COMPLETE COURSE IN JAZZ GUITAR, BOOK 2 Photo

Written in 1959, this is a continuation of Baker's instruction, for the advanced guitarist. Notation only, 47 pp.
168-9 $7.95

MICKEY BAKER'S COMPLETE COURSE IN JAZZ GUITAR, BOOK I Photo

Written in the 1950s, Baker's books still contain solid instruction. The printing is a bit fuzzy but these are cheap and fun. Notation only, 64 pp.
on order, expected arrival date 12/02/09
168-8 $8.95

Jazz Guitar Chord Solo Collections

MILES DAVIS FOR SOLO GUITAR arranged by Jamie Findlay Photo

Book/CD pack. Jazzy chord-melody guitar arrangements of 15 Miles Davis classics: "All Blues," "All of You," "Blue in Green," "Bye Bye Blackbird," "Four," "Freddie Freeloader," "I Could Write a Book," "Milestones," "Nardis," "Nefertiti," "Seven Steps to Heaven," "So What," "Solar," "There Is No Greater Love" and "When I Fall in Love." Note/tab. 93 pp.
49-699264 $21.95

Jazz Guitar Personalities

MILES DAVIS FOR SOLO GUITAR arranged by Jamie Findlay Photo

Jazz Guitar Chords/Progressions

MINOR BLUES FOR GUITAR - VOL. 1: A STUDY IN MELODIC CHORD LINKAGE by David Bloom Photo

Book/CD pack. Discover highly melodic minor blues chord progressions! This book takes only one 12-bar C-minor blues chord progression and creates 21 different melodic lines from it. By mastering all of these exercises, serious students will acquire greater fluency and melodic flexibility in playing chords. Gives you the freedom to play minor blues differently every time. Notated chords with fretboard diagrams. 38 pp.
49-695980 $19.95

Jazz Guitar Single Note Soloing & Licks

MODAL MASTERY FOR GUITAR IMPROVISATION by Mike Pachelli Photo

Diatonic modal knowledge is essential to the guitarist as a tool for soloing. A solo should be a spontaneous improvisation. This book can help you store enough information to free yourself from having to search for what you want to play, thus aiding in spontaneity. You'll gain an understanding of each of the seven diatonic modes by inter-relating them against a particular chord or series of chords so you, the improviser, can obtain many interesting harmonic possibilities. 48 pp.
49-804036 $9.99

Jazz Guitar Methods Many of the books in the Jazz Guitar section use only standard music notation.

MODERN METHOD FOR GUITAR - JAZZ SONGBOOK Photo

Book/CD pack. Play great jazz while you learn from this revered guitar method! These solos and duets map directly to the lessons of William Leavitt's "Modern Method for Guitar, Volume 1." Carefully overseen by Larry Baione, chair of Berklee's Guitar Department, these arrangements are crafted to Leavitt's time-proven approach, giving you the chance to apply what you learn to music by Miles Davis, Duke Ellington, Sonny Rollins, Django Reinhardt, and other jazz greats. The CD includes demos of all tunes and play-along tracks for practicing the duets. Notation only, with chord frames and symbols. 29 pp.
49-449539 $14.99

Jazz Guitar Theory

MUSIC THEORY FOR MODERN GUITAR by Thomas Ohmsen Photo

Back in print! Massive, complete, home-spun, and theoretical. Scales, modes, arpeggios, and chord theory thoroughly discussed. Spiral bound. 300pp.
172-4 $32.95

Jazz Guitar Chords/Progressions

PLAY-ALONG JAZZ STANDARD CHORD PROGRESSIONS by Frank Vignola Photo

Book/CD set. Vignola has taken eight different jazz standard chord progressions and recorded rhythm guitar parts so you can play along and learn these most commonly used chord progressions. He's also written out a jazz solo for each of the tunes. Recorded at slow and faster tempos for practice. The first chorus of every track has both the solo and the rhythm guitar, and the rest of the choruses have just the rhythm guitar for you to jam along with. The notation for each tune includes a jazz solo in note/tab and a chord chart on separate pages. Beginner/intermediate. 37 pp.
02-99660BCD $14.95

RHYTHM GUITAR CHORD SYSTEM Photo

Book/DVD set. Sometimes referred to as the "rhythm guitarist's bible," this innovative book is a system of guitar chord formation which maximizes power voicing while minimizing left-hand movement! Originally written by Mel Bay in 1947, it was reissued in 1973 to become a text on jazz chords in private teaching studios and many university jazz guitar departments. Mel's practical, analytical approach to the fingerboard produced this comprehensive system for learning full-sounding orchestral jazz guitar chords. Intermediate/advanced. 47 pp.
02-93214DP $14.95

SHAPES, PATTERNS & LINES FOR JAZZ GUITAR by Jim Ferguson Photo

Book/CD set. Ferguson helps you unleash the improvisational power of fingerboard shapes utilized by many guitar greats with this book. Material includes numerous major, minor, and dominant chord-based patterns and superimpositions, along with a host of ideas and concepts to help you assemble them into dynamic solos. Four complete solos on common song forms/progressions are included along with a 28-track CD. Note/tab. Intermediate/advanced. 32 pp.
02-21527BCD $19.95

Jazz Guitar Methods Many of the books in the Jazz Guitar section use only standard music notation.

SIX ESSENTIAL FINGERINGS FOR THE JAZZ GUITARIST by Jimmy Bruno Photo

While a given fingering for a scale or phrase may be possible, it may not be practical. Bruno lays out six fingerings for the major scales which he has found to be most efficient in his 30 years of professional playing. These patterns are then used to derive fingerings for the dorian and mixolydian modes, natural minor, harmonic minor, and melodic minor scales. Illustrations in note/tab with fretboard diagrams aid in visualization. Remove a major obstacle to your development as a musician! 32 pp.
02-20001 $9.95

SOLO JAZZ GUITAR - THE COMPLETE CHORD MELODY METHOD by Bill Hart Photo

Book/CD pack. Studying chord melody and re-harmonizing tunes is an excellent way to learn jazz. This step-by-step method teaches a variety of chord melody techniques including: diatonic substitution, contrary motion, back cycling, walking bass lines, chord scales with tension, modal chord scales, more, then uses a combination of these tecniques in 20 top standards: "All the Things You Are," "Bluesette," "Giant Steps," "In a Sentimental Mood," "Stella by Starlight," more, with 57 demo tracks on the CD. Note/tab. 62 pp.
49-695968 $19.95

Jazz Guitar Chords/Progressions

SWING AND BIG BAND GUITAR - FOUR-TO-THE-BAR COMPING IN THE STYLE OF FREDDIE GREEN by Charlton Johnson Photo

Learn jazz rhythm guitar. Book/CD pack includes: sample songs, patterns, progressions, and excercises; essential chord voicings, inversions, and substitutions; info on time, groove and reading charts; a chord reference library; and over 50 full-demo samples on CD. Lead sheet format. 80 pp.
49-695147 $16.95

Jazz Guitar Single Note Soloing & Licks

SWING GUITAR by Fred Sokolow Photo

Book/CD pack. Transcriptions of 14 original recordings from the 1930s and '40s to the revival of the '90s with performance notes, instruction in comping patterns and chord embellishment, more. "Choo Choo Ch' Boogie," "Go Daddy-O," "In the Mood," "It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)," "Jersey Bounce," "Jump, Jive An' Wail," "Route 66," "Sentimental Journey," "A String of Pearls," "Take the A Train," "Tuxedo Junction," "Zoot Suit Riot," more. CD includes full-band demos of all songs, with guitar parts isolated. Note/tab. 80 pp.
49-695604 $19.95

Jazz Guitar Methods Many of the books in the Jazz Guitar section use only standard music notation.

SWING GUITAR ESSENTIALS Photo

Taken out of the pages of Acoustic Guitar magazine this book/CD pack gives you 10 in-depth swing guitar lessons. Designed for players of all levels this will teach you the basic jazz chords, movable chord forms, beginning chord melodies, and swing soloing. Explore many swing styles including, big-band, early jazz, Texas-swing, Gypsy jazz, and more. Lessons taught by Tony Marcus, Michael Simmons, Hal Glatzer, Dix Bruce, David Hamburger, Scott Nygaard, more. Note/tab, 78 pp.
49-699193 $19.95

Jazz Guitar Chords/Progressions

SWING GUITAR: A GUIDE TO CHORDS, RHYTHM AND REPERTOIRE taught by Marcy Marxer Photo

Book/3 CD pack. Learn western swing songs, thirties-style jazz and how to back-up Texas-style fiddle tunes. Covers the steady rhythmic bass pulse and intricate, melodic chord progressions that make these styles so enduring. Intermediate level. 10 pp.
300-531 $34.95

Jazz Guitar Single Note Soloing & Licks

TED GREENE - JAZZ GUITAR SINGLE NOTE SOLOING, VOL. 2 taught by Ted Greene Photo

Originally released by Dale Zdenek Publications, this entire series is timeless and belongs in every guitarist's collection. 132 pp.
20-30472 $21.95

Jazz Guitar Personalities

TED GREENE - JAZZ GUITAR SINGLE NOTE SOLOING, VOL. 2 taught by Ted Greene Photo

Originally released by Dale Zdenek Publications, this entire series is timeless and belongs in every guitarist's collection. 132 pp.
20-30472 $21.95

THE ART OF PICKING taught by Jimmy Bruno Photo

Book/DVD set. Bruno is known worldwide for his flawless picking technique. This set breaks down Bruno's ideas through exercises and etudes that will take your picking to a new level. Break old habits and learn a more efficient way to utilize your right-hand technique. Intermediate. Note/tab. 39 pp.
02-20402DP $29.95

THE BEST OF DJANGO REINHARDT - A STEP-BY-STEP BREAKDOWN OF THE GUITAR STYLES AND TECHNIQUES OF A JAZZ GIANT by Joe Charupakorn Photo

Book/CD pack. Explore the groundbreaking style of one of the most unique and influential guitarists in jazz! Explores 16 of his signature tunes: "Ain't Misbehavin'," "Belleville," "Daphne," "Dinah," "Djangology," "Honeysuckle Rose," "Limehouse Blues," "Marie," "Minor Swing," "Nuages," "Old Folks at Home (Swanee River)," "Rose Room," "Stardust," "Swing 42," "Swing Guitar" and "Tiger Rag (Hold That Tiger)." CD includes full demos of each. Note/tab. 93 pp.
49-695660 $24.95

THE BEST OF JOE PASS - A STEP-BY-STEP BREAKDOWN OF THE STYLES AND TECHNIQUES OF THE JAZZ GUITAR VIRTUOSO by Wolf Marshall Photo

Book/CD pack. Learn the trademark riffs and solos of Joe Pass, one of the greatest guitarists in the history of jazz. Analyzes and teaches a dozen top songs: "Blues for Basie," "Cavalerie," "C.E.D." "Django," "For Django," "I Don't Stand a Ghost of a Chance," "Milestones," "The Night Has a Thousand Eyes," "Nobody Else but You," "One for My Baby (And One More for the Road)," "Rosetta" and "There Is No Greater Love." Note/tab. 88 pp.
49-695730 $22.95

THE BILL EVANS GUITAR BOOK - DEFINITIVE ARRANGEMENTS OF 14 PIECES by Sid Jacobs Photo

Book/CD pack. 14 of pianist Bill Evans' best arranged for guitar, all in their original keys. Includes music, instruction and analysis; CD includes full demonstration tracks. "Funkallero," "Laurie," "Letter to Evan," "My Bells," "Orbit," "Peace Piece," "Peri's Scope," "Remembering the Rain," "A Simple Matter of Conviction," "Time Remembered," "Turn Out the Stars," "The Two Lonely People," "Very Early" and "Waltz for Debby." Note/tab. 45 pp.
49-699274 $19.95

Howard Morgen Fingerstyle Jazz Series

THE GERSHWIN COLLECTION FOR SOLO GUITAR by Howard Morgen Photo

16 classics arranged by the talented Morgen. Includes "Bess You Is My Woman," "But Not For Me," "Nice Work If You Can Get It," "Someone To Watch Over Me," more. Includes CD. Note/tab. 73 pp.
17-272 $24.95

Jazz Guitar Chords/Progressions

THE GUITAR CHORD SHAPES OF CHARLIE CHRISTIAN by Joseph Weidlich Photo

Book/CD pack. Chord shapes are moveable thus making it easier to play in any key without difficulty. The purpose of this book is to present common licks used by Charlie Christian in the basic chord shapes of F, D and A. These concepts and fingerings have been developed by analyzing the licks most often used in his solos. Covers idiomatic techniques; chapters on each of the principal chord shapes explaining how the fingerings can be altered to make major, minor, dominant seventh and diminished seventh voicings; the use of "transitional" chord shapes; and what the author calls tetrafragments, i.e., the core element of a lick. CD includes 93 tracks. Notation and chord diagrams. 94 pp.
49-1388 $19.95

Jazz Guitar Theory

THE II-V-I BOOK - FOR ALL INSTRUMENTS by David Bloom Photo

Book/CD pack. The Fire and Form series from the Bloom School of Jazz shows players how to transcend the limitations of idiom and style to gain artistic freedom. This book for all instruments explores the possibilities of this must-know chord progression, covering major and minor II-V-Is in all keys, turn-arounds, scale mixtures and materials and more, with lots of helpful exercises and demo tracks on the included CD.
on order, expected arrival date unknown
49-696395 $19.99

THE JAZZ THEORY BOOK by Mark Levine Photo

Covers chord construction, the II-V-I progression, scale theory, bebop & pentatonic scales, reharmonization, using lead sheets, more. Notation only. Over 500 pp.
out-of-stock, more coming soon
245-12 $42.00

Jazz Guitar Personalities

THE PAT METHENY INTERVIEWS by Richard Niles Photo

Pat Metheny is one of the most acclaimed, successful, and significant artists of the last 50 years. Taken from the BBC radio series "Pat Metheny - Bright Size Life," this book is comprised of interviews and discussions with Metheny, who: reveals why he was driven toward music; uncovers the inner workings of his creative mind, showing step by step how he set and achieved each of his own goals; describes his methodology as a guitarist, improviser, and composer; and demonstrates his concepts and methodologies on the guitar, performances which are transcribed for the book. Includes numerous photographs and a full discography. 161 pp.
49-332851 $19.99

Jazz Guitar Methods Many of the books in the Jazz Guitar section use only standard music notation.

THE TOTAL JAZZ GUITARIST by Jody Fisher Photo

Book/CD set. Teaches jazz chords and scales, including the diminished, whole tone and super locrian mode. Features popular standards from the Great American Songbook along with a CD demonstrating the examples. Note/tab. 127 pp.
20-24417 $19.95

THROUGH CHORD-MELODY & BEYOND by Howard Morgen Photo

Book/CD set. A comprehensive, hands-on guide to playing & arranging solo jazz guitar. Based on 11 classic standards from the Great American Songbook. The enhanced CD features 19 arrangements demonstrated by Morgen and Howard Alden, 6 complete video performances plus printable PDFs of worksheets and the 19 song arrangements - all accessible from your computer's CD-ROM drive. Note/tab. 192 pp.
20-29037 $34.95

Jazz Guitar Chord Solo Collections

THROUGH CHORD-MELODY & BEYOND by Howard Morgen Photo

Jazz Guitar Personalities

TOMMY TEDESCO, FOR GUITAR PLAYERS ONLY - SHORT CUTS IN TECHNIQUE, SIGHT READING AND STUDIO PLAYING by Tommy Tedesco Photo

Originally released by Dale Zdenek Publications, this entire series is timeless and belongs in every guitarist's collection. Notation only. 115 pp.
20-30469 $19.95

Jazz Guitar Chord Solo Collections

ULTIMATE PLAY-ALONG SERIES: JUST CLASSIC JAZZ GUITAR, VOL. 1 by Jimmy Haslip & Barry Coates Photo

Book/CD set. This series gives you the chance to learn 27 important jazz standards. Learn while playing along in a classic jazz trio setting with the two authors. Plus, learn chord substitution, comping, and soloing concepts; including complete transcriptions of their own solos and Barry's chord melody arrangements of leads. Each book includes easy-to-follow charts, note/tab, play-along CD, along with 9 classic standards. Vol. 1 includes: "Body and Soul," "Days of Wine and Roses," "Star Dust," "Invitation," "Over The Rainbow," "'Round Midnight," "Laura," "When I Fall In Love," "In A Sentimental Mood." 64 pp.
03-614 $19.95

Jazz Guitar Single Note Soloing & Licks

ULTRA SMOOTH JAZZ GROOVES FOR GUITAR featuring Frank Villafranca & Andrew D. Gordon Photo

Book/CD pack. A collection of grooves and melodies for beginner, intermediate and advanced jazz students. Features a variety of contemporary rhythm section styles including R&B, Jazz, Funk, Top 40, Rock, Gospel, Hip Hop and Latin. On each of the 20 tracks, the groove is separated into 3 melodic ideas. Each melodic idea is played first by the guitar with the groove, followed by just the rhythm section groove, without the guitar. The 1st example is usually the easiest, the 2nd slightly harder and the 3rd the most difficult. Note/tab. 50 pp.
512-70 $21.95

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