How To Play Classic Jazz Guitar: Six Swinging Strings

Description:
'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.

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