Prolific writer and performer Adrian Ingram gives you the very best start in the complex art of the Jazz Guitar. Ingram demystifies the challenges of learning the Jazz vocabulary and unlocks the secrets of chord substitution. Youwill discover the basic building blocks of Jazz theory extended and altered chords harmonic pluralities forms and songs and all those indispensable progressions that make up the familiar tunes you love.

To become fluent in the language of jazz and music in general musicians must develop equality of all twelve keys.The goal of the Jazz Guitar Chord Thesaurus is not only to provide a reference for learning chord fingerings but to offer a daily practice routine to increase the guitarist's vocabulary of chords. The Jazz Guitar Chord Thesaurus will provide a clear cut path to learning all the inversions of seventh chords by using the two main building blocks of jazz harmony: major and minor ii-V-I chord progressions. The accompanying CD includes backup tracks to 10 jazz standards to allow guitarists to applytheir new chord vocabulary.

In this easy-to-follow book and DVD set Juan Martin and Patrick Campbell provide a thorough introduction to flamenco Guitar.What are the essential elements and techniques of flamenco Guitar playing?How does one capture the real essence of authentic flamenco Guitar? These are questions that Juan Martin celebrated virtuoso flamenco guitarist and teacher addresses in this first book of a projected three-volumeseries.This method is designed for the complete beginner and requires no prior knowledge of the Guitar or flamenco music. It also provides invaluable insights and material for more advanced players who want to capture theessential sounds rhythms and emotional power of true flamenco.The series begins with in-depth demonstrations of how the basic building blocks of flamenco Guitar technique are used in actual flamenco music. The materialthen progresses to a detailed exploration of the individual rhythmic forms - the palos.In this book the fundamental palos of Solea and Alegrias are presented to emphasize the basic rhythms and provide examples of falsetas- the melodic passages. Martin then shows how to apply these when collaborating with a dancer and singer.In Essential Flamenco Guitar: Volume 1 the music is transcribed in standard notation andtablature (cifra). The two DVDs contain over 3.5 combined hours of explanation and demonstrations.The first DVD provides a detailed introduction to basic techniques using examples of authentic flamenco to show thesetechniques in action. The second DVD progresses to demonstrations of the Solea and Alegrias including music for the soloist and the Guitar accompanying the dancing and singing.

Creating Easy Song Arrangements-The compelling mysteries of solo guitar arrangements are now easier to understand than ever before. Renowned guitarist and celebrated tutor Happy Traum takes a handful of traditional songs and shows you how to transform them into magical solo arrangements. You will discover interesting picking patterns altered chords and substitutions ornamentation harmonised scales and much more. By breaking the technique down into building blocks and fundamental patterns you will soon be developing your own personal solo style and you'll be amazed at what can be done with even the simplest folk melody! Get the most from this absorbing and highly individual approach to the guitarwith this superb tutorial from one of the best in the business. Full music and tablature are included. Happy Traum has created the Guitar Building Blocks series of lessons to help learning players develop essential guitar technique. Each of these DVDs concentrates on a specific 'building block' allowing you to delve deeply into just those areas that you need to strengthen. The Building Blocks series gives you a solid foundation upon which to base your future guitar studies.

Although this book begins with short exercises using extremely simple two-finger left-hand movements it quickly takes these building blocks and stacks them into a skyscraper of precise right- and left-hand technique. Developsleft-hand dexterity solid rhythmic sense and plectrum technique including crosspicking through challenging scale and arpeggio exercises. Standard notation and tablature.

To Fingerpicking Guitar-Learn how to fingerpick the Guitar with this instructional double DVD set by renowned Guitar teacher Rolly Brown.A Nuts & Bolts Approach To Fingerpicking Guitar is a step-by-step method.Starting with the most basic components you'll steadily progress from rank beginner to competent intermediate/advanced player.In these DVD lessons you'll learn: The 4 basic building blocks offingerpicking.Combining the building blocksPattern picking: a means not an endImprovising melody while keeping the bass goingExploring the details of syncopationDetailed instructionand transcriptions for eleven note-for-note arrangements of folk and blues tunesTab/music material is included on the DVD as a PDF file.

Make your solo guitar sound like an ensemble with this complete guide to bass runs and how to use them! Renowned guitarist and celebrated tutor Happy Traum takes a handful of traditional songs and shows you how to add 'walking' bass parts and bring your chord playing to life. Learn the notes of a scale in several keys and apply them between chords to create a smooth harmonic transition and an effective counter-melody that will enrich your arrangements. Happy teaches a variety of patterns from simple bass moves to more complex chromatic runs. By breaking the technique down into building blocks and fundamental patterns you will soon be developing your own personal solo style andyou'll be amazed at what can be done with even the simplest folk melody! Get the most from this absorbing and highly individual approach to the guitar with this superb tutorial from one of the best in the business. Full music and tablature are included. Happy Traum has created the Guitar Building Blocks series of lessons to help learning players develop essential guitar technique. Each of these DVDs concentrates on a specific 'building block' allowing you to delve deeply into just those areas that you need to strengthen. The Building Blocks series gives you a solid foundation upon which to base your future guitar studies.

Barre Chords and How To Use Them-Happy Traum decodes the myths surrounding barre chords and how they can be used to transform your chord vocabulary. Discover how to find a variety of chord shapes beyond the third fret giving you a rich choice of voicings as well as a library of new keys to use. You'll find using barre chords the easiest way to transpose your music from one key to another and to find awkward chords easily without having to learn a daunting number of different fingerings. By breaking the technique down into building blocks and fundamental patterns you will soon be developing your own personal solo style and you'll be amazed just how simple the most unusual chord progressions can be! Get themost from your guitar with this superb tutorial from one of the best in the business. Full music and tablature are included. Happy Traum has created the Guitar Building Blocks series of lessons to help learning players develop essential guitar technique. Each of these DVDs concentrates on a specific 'building block' allowing you to delve deeply into just those areas that you need to strengthen. The Building Blocks series gives you a solid foundation upon which to base your future guitar studies.

Waste Not Thy Time-Rolly Brown has been practicing the Guitar for 50 years and in that time he?s developed a large armamentarium of tools to aid and motivate himself and his students.In this two hour DVD starting with his ruleof ?half work half play? he shares many of these ideas interspersed with teachings to help you better enjoy and understand music and the guitar from a simple ?nuts and bolts? point of view. Whatever style of music you play youwant ways of practicing rhythm harmony and melody the 3 building blocks of music.Whether you flatpick or fingerpick play bluegrass jazz or folk music; whether you?re trying to learn your first F chord or looking fora method of practicing arpeggios to inform your jazz solos this video offers tools and advice to improve your playing.The topics covered include:On Creativity and Structuring Your TimeScales andModesHow To Rapidly Master New ChordsArpeggios: Bridging the Gap Between Chords and MelodyRight Hand TechniqueUsing a MetronomePracticing with Rhythm TracksSample PracticeRoutines

This is the DVD for expanding your playing into the more exotic personalities of the acoustic guitar. In Essential Acoustic Textures renowned guitar pedagogue Richard Smith guides you through learning the building blocks for Caribbean South American and Spanish styles. Discover the ability to create a solo for every musical situation from rock and pop to blues and bossa nova. You will learn about: samba style rhumba reggae bossa nova authentic flamenco techniques rasgueado and golpe techniques innovative plucking and strumming recommended guitars and strings As with all Lick Library DVD there are guitar jam tracksand more lessons on at Licklibrary.com.

DVD 1: Fundamental Building Blocks-With The Ultimate Gypsy Jazz/Swing Guitar Lesson: DVD 1 Paul Mehling (Hot Club of San Francisco) focuses on warm-ups practice techniques training exercises scales arpeggios vibrato strumming styles and chord progressions basically everything a Guitar player needs to develop the authentic Gypsy swing sound.Running time: 1 hr 30 min.

Flatpick Style-Keep your fingers busy for weeks with this unique guide to improvising in the Nashville Flatpick style. Session star Pat Flynn provides you with the building blocks to start constructing exciting solos by ear. Learn how to instantly find the chord or scale that you're looking for anywhere on the fingerboard. Discover new possibilities for harmony leading to a sound that is all your own. By concentrating on the 'Five T's' - Timing Tuning Tone Taste and Technique Flynn provides a comprehensive approach that is as musically satisfying as it is technically challenging!