Jazz Guitar Swing to Bebop 0388B $24.95

The most modern, complete and musical approach for the serious guitar student. Covers music theory, scales, modes, voicings, arpeggios, soloing and comping. Over 180 music examples and 16 complete solos in the styles of many jazz greats are used to place all concepts into a practical musical context.

Bossa Nova and Samba for Guitar MB20608BCD $17.95

This book contains the elements necessary to learn to play authentic bossa nova and samba accompaniment patterns. The material is presented in a sequential easy-to-follow format. As well as accompaniment techniques, the book contains sections on chord voicings, common progressions, and playing bossa nova and samba solos. The student is taught how to apply the techniques to sheet music and lead sheets. All of the examples are demonstrated on the accompanying CD.

Playing the Changes: Guitar : A Linear Approach to Improvising HL50449509 $19.95

Effective improvisation can add fun and individuality to guitar performances. This book presents a unique improvisation strategy based on ear training and a linear interpretation of note/chord relationships. You'll learn how to: develop an expectation of sound • master the relationships between notes, modes and harmonies • improvise over jazz standards • identify pitch tendencies within chord progressions • and more.