Description

 The Complete Jazz Guitar Method 
by Jody Fisher




Contents:


Vol. 1 -
Beginning Jazz Guitar (.pdf)+ CD
(MP3)

Anyone with a knowledge of basic
chords, and guitar scale fingerings can dig right
in and start learning to play jazz right away.
Spanning from the major scale and basic triad
theory all the way up to extended chords and the
modes, this book features a full length etude or
song to go with every new concept introduced in
the book. Clearly organized, each chapter is
divided into separate lessons on harmony or
improvisation. Beginning Jazz Guitar breaks the
age-old tradition of dry, intimidating and
confusing jazz books, and provides an actual
step-by-step and enjoyable method for learning to
play in this style.



Vol. 2 -
Intermediate Jazz Guitar (.pdf)+ CD
(MP3)

This book is great for guitarists who
have learned the basics of jazz harmony and
improvisation. Topics include the ii-V-I
progression, creating solo lines, altered chord
formulas, and comping in different jazz feels such
as Latin, swing, ballad, and even funk. Continuing
in the format of Beginning Jazz Guitar, every new
concept is accompanied by etudes and songs for
practice, and every chapter is clearly divided
into lessons on harmony and improvisation. Packed
with literally hundreds of chord voicings and
improv ideas, this book is a must for any serious
student of jazz guitar. All music is shown in
standard notation and TAB, and the CD demonstrates
the examples in the book.



Vol. 3 -
Mastering Chord Melody (.pdf)+ CD
(MP3)

Learn to play the harmony, melody,
rhythm and bass parts of any song simultaneously!
Your guitar will become the ultimate jazz solo
instrument when you master the techniques and
concepts in this book. This book picks up where
the harmony lessons in Intermediate Jazz Guitar
leave off. Topics include integrating melody and
harmony, developing bass lines, chord enhancement,
quartal harmonies and arranging a guitar solo.
Concepts are illustrated with lots of examples to
practice, including arrangements of some
traditional melodies.


Vol. 4 -
Mastering Improvisation (.pdf)+ CD
(MP3)

Expand the boundaries of your
knowledge and improvisation skills with this
exciting book, which picks up where the improv
lessons in Intermediate Jazz Guitar leave off.
Topics include improvising over altered dominant
chords, the diminished scale, the whole-tone
scale, targeting the altered chords, revamping
licks, modes of the minor scales and more! Loaded
with easy-to-read scale diagrams and example
phrases, this book is packed with essential
information for the improvising jazz guitarist.
All music is shown in standard notation and TAB,
and the CD demonstrates the examples in the book.