Elderly Instruments Latest - Books - Reference & Miscellany http://elderly.com/list/newitems?catlist=168 en-us copyright 2009 Elderly Instruments Sun, 29 Nov 2009 18:46:41 -0500 Sun, 29 Nov 2009 18:46:41 -0500 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 720 webmaster@elderly.com 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. ($19.99) ]]> Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:00:00 -0500 http://elderly.com/books/items/49-332851.htm http://elderly.com/books/items/49-332851.htm 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. ($17.99) ]]> Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:00:00 -0500 http://elderly.com/books/items/02-98194.htm http://elderly.com/books/items/02-98194.htm 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. ($22.99) ]]> Wed, 30 Sep 2009 20:00:00 -0400 http://elderly.com/books/items/49-696009.htm http://elderly.com/books/items/49-696009.htm 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. ($22.99) ]]> Thu, 16 Jul 2009 20:00:00 -0400 http://elderly.com/books/items/49-695830.htm http://elderly.com/books/items/49-695830.htm 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. ($16.99) ]]> Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:00:00 -0400 http://elderly.com/books/items/49-696005.htm http://elderly.com/books/items/49-696005.htm 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. ($16.95) ]]> Thu, 21 May 2009 20:00:00 -0400 http://elderly.com/books/items/20-32656.htm http://elderly.com/books/items/20-32656.htm 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. ($19.99) ]]> Wed, 08 Apr 2009 20:00:00 -0400 http://elderly.com/books/items/02-21581.htm http://elderly.com/books/items/02-21581.htm 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. ($19.95) ]]> Wed, 18 Feb 2009 19:00:00 -0500 http://elderly.com/books/items/49-695875.htm http://elderly.com/books/items/49-695875.htm 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. ($22.95) ]]> Fri, 06 Feb 2009 19:00:00 -0500 http://elderly.com/books/items/49-695848.htm http://elderly.com/books/items/49-695848.htm