Description
Mastering Jazz Guitar, now offered exclusively in standard notation (without TAB), is perfect for dedicated students eager to elevate their skills. This comprehensive book builds on the concepts introduced in Intermediate Jazz Guitar, delving deeper into chord/melody and improvisation techniques. In the chord-melody section, you will learn to simultaneously perform harmony, melody, rhythm, and bass lines for any piece. Key topics include the integration of melody and harmony, bass line development, chord enhancement, quartal harmonies, and solo composition. The improvisation section covers advanced concepts such as playing over altered dominant chords, utilizing the diminished and whole-tone scales, targeting altered chords, reworking licks, and exploring modes of minor scales. Rich with clear scale diagrams, sample phrases, and arrangements of classic melodies, this book is an invaluable resource for jazz guitarists striving for mastery.
