How To Play Classic Jazz Guitar: Six Swinging Strings

by Michael Lydon

Overview

Jazz Guitar Styles is an instruction book designed for the guitarist who already knows the fundamentals but wishes to explore the "classic" style of swing-era guitar. It offers a clear, concise introduction to the basics of jazz guitar, built on the student's basic knowledge of forming chords and basic picking patterns. Jazz Guitar Styles opens this world to any guitarist who has a basic knowledge of guitar technique and willingness to learn.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415979085
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	06/11/2007
Pages:	194
Product dimensions:	8.25(w) x 11.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Michael Lydon is a performing singer/songwriter who works in light jazz styles. He is the author of Songwriting Success (Routledge, 2004), Ray Charles (Routledge, 2004), and Flashbacks (Routledge, 2003). He regularly teaches guitar and songwriting workshops in the greater New York area.

Table of Contents

Tribute to Freddy Green Four Bar Intro 1. Guitar Basics 2. Steady Tempo Strumming 3. Harmony 101 4. Reading Music 5. Jazz Song Forms: 32 Bars and Blues 6. Jazz Chords 7. I-VI-II-V 8. Fingerpicking 9. The Magic Chord Sequence 10. Modulations Short and Long 11. Jazz Scales 12. Jazz Rhythms 13. Jazz Songs 14. Three String Chords 15. Jazz Chords—Advanced 16. Soloing 17. Being a Jazz Guitarist Bibliography, Websites, and Great Players Acknowledgements Permissions About the Author