{"title":"Books by Randy Vincent","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"major-is-harmonic","title":"Major is Harmonic","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eMajor Is Harmonic (and Other Essays)\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis a must-read, for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eall instrumentalists,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that explores the highly underrated Harmonic Major Scale and its applications for jazz improvisation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn this book the great jazz educator Randy Vincent examines where the scale and its harmonies show up, such as in the so-called Bebop scales and in cellular improvisation. In addition, it gives you a way to discover 'hidden chords' outside of the basic diatonic chords in a scale.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExamples from well-known jazz recordings are written out to show Harmonic Major's usefulness in real life playing. For example, jazz musicians from Charlie Parker to the present have used the Harmonic Major scale for such cases as the Eb7#9 in \"Donna Lee\" and Abdim7b13 in \"Corcovado.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book contains extensive exercises to develop fluency on this \"forgotten scale,\" as well as fresh ways to practice bebop scales, quartal triads and tetrads, ten-note bebop scales, ways to use target notes during cellular improvising, and much more.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you are serious about expanding your soloing vocabulary, this book will become an essential part of your practice regimen. Don't miss it!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpiral-bound, 88 pages, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Major_Is_Harmonic_-_Table_of_Contents.pdf?v=1781754796\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Major Is Harmonic - Table of Contents\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSample Pages:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Major_Is_Harmonic_-_Sample_Page_1.pdf?v=1781754796\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Major Is Harmonic - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePage 16\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Major_Is_Harmonic_-_Sample_Page_2.pdf?v=1781754796\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Major Is Harmonic - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eImprovising Using Cells\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Major_Is_Harmonic_-_Sample_Page_3.pdf?v=1781754796\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Major Is Harmonic - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eHarmonic Major Scale Revisited\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Major_Is_Harmonic_-_Sample_Page_4.pdf?v=1781754796\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Major Is Harmonic - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eThirds and Triads\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise for Randy Vincent:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e“What a great book! This is so practical and so rare! Thanks, Randy!” \u003cbr\u003e— Jim Hall\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\"Randy Vincent is an amazing musician who has given us another great book!”\u003cbr\u003e— Mike Stern\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eRandy Vincent is a seasoned jazz guitarist based in the San Francisco Bay Area, where he balances performing and teaching. He has collaborated with a wide array of musicians, from Joe Henderson to Dizzy Gillespie, and performed at major jazz festivals like Monterey and San Francisco Jazz Festivals. Vincent has been teaching jazz guitar at Sonoma State University since 1981 and also instructs at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. Notable among his students are Julian Lage, who has toured with the Gary Burton Quartet, and Dave McNab, who has appeared on national television shows. Randy has also conducted clinics across the U.S. and taught internationally. Check out his \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Books by Randy Vincent\" href=\"\/collections\/books-by-randy-vincent\" target=\"_blank\"\u003efull collection of books\u003c\/a\u003e, and learn more at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/randyvincent.com\/\" title=\"Randy Vincent's website\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/randyvincent.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Print","offer_id":44174799470783,"sku":"257","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital (PDF)","offer_id":44174799503551,"sku":"e257","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Major_is_Harmonic.jpg?v=1745479805"},{"product_id":"three-note-voicings-and-beyond","title":"Three-note Voicings and Beyond","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis book is a complete guide to three-note jazz guitar voicings and related topics for everyone from intermediate guitarists who are new to jazz, up to very advanced players. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book develops a unique “dynamic” concept of harmony where three independently moving lines team up to create beautiful harmonies that are valuable for comping, chord melodies and chordal jazz improvisations. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTopics Covered Include: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThree-note “shell” voicings and special derived comp voicings \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompete triad review including all close and open inversions on all strings \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA section on developing “walking” guitar voicings, harmonized bass lines perfect for accompaniment in situations where no bass or keyboard is present \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSections on triad applications such as “slash” chords, Upper Structures, hexatonic triad-pairs and special “hybrid” voicings \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuartal and Secundal voicings perfect for modal comping and soloing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrop-2 reductions perfect for melody harmonizations \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnvious of pianists using lush “Shearing” style block chords? Here's a complete method to develop a realistic simulation on guitar. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlus much more! Hundreds and hundreds of examples in both music notation and guitar grids. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpiral-bound, 200 pages, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Three-note_Voicings_and_Beyond_-_Table_of_Contents.pdf?v=1781915892\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Three-note Voicings and Beyond - Table of Contents\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSample Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Three-note_Voicings_and_Beyond_-_Sample_Pages_1.pdf?v=1781915892\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Three-note Voicings and Beyond - Sample Pages\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eChapter 1 - Three-Note “Shell” Voicings\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Three-note_Voicings_and_Beyond_-_Sample_Pages_2.pdf?v=1781915892\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Three-note Voicings and Beyond - Sample Pages\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eChapter 4 - Walking the Blues\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Three-note_Voicings_and_Beyond_-_Sample_Pages_3.pdf?v=1781915892\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Three-note Voicings and Beyond - Sample Pages\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eChapter 8 - Quartal Harmony and Secundal Harmony\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsements: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e”Randy Vincent is an extraordinary musician who also happens to play the guitar. With this book, he gives a real life approach to voicing chords on the instrument that will allow both the student and the professional a clear way to illuminate harmonies in the most sensible and transparent way. With almost every student I have had I have stressed the issue of getting the most mileage out of the least notes whenever possible. This book lays it out in clear and concise terms.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e— Pat Metheny\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e”What a great book! Randy Vincent has given us a huge amount of material we guitar players can use when we're listening and reacting to what's going on around us. This is so practical — and so rare! Thanks, Randy!” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e— Jim Hall\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e“This book is amazing. It shines a light on the incredible potential of 3-note voicings, and their ability to imply the most colorful and vivid harmonic landscapes. Randy illuminates the path of discovery in the most natural and eloquent way, guiding you into how to practice and implement these concepts in real life musical scenarios. I consider the topics explored in this book to be the foundation of how I like to look at harmony on the guitar. From triad pairs to the way he discusses harmonizing melodies, I feel Randy offers the finest and most comprehensive course for the modern guitarist. Thank you Randy!”\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-050fcee2-7fff-5b39-57ae-732e0e3b0d42\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Julian Lage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRandy Vincent is a seasoned jazz guitarist based in the SF Bay Area, where he balances performing and teaching. He has collaborated with a wide array of musicians, from Joe Henderson to Dizzy Gillespie, and performed at major jazz festivals like Monterey and San Francisco Jazz Festivals. Vincent has been teaching jazz guitar at Sonoma State University since 1981 and also instructs at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. Notable among his students are Julian Lage, who has toured with the Gary Burton Quartet, and Dave McNab, who has appeared on national television shows. Randy has also conducted clinics across the U.S. and taught internationally. Check out his website at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/randyvincent.com\/\"\u003ehttps:\/\/randyvincent.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Print","offer_id":44168653930687,"sku":"180","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital (PDF)","offer_id":44168653963455,"sku":"e180","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/three-note-voicings-and-beyond-by-randy-vincent.jpg?v=1774648587"},{"product_id":"line-games-an-in-depth-study-of-single-note-lines-for-guitar","title":"Line Games: An In-Depth Study of Single-Note Lines for Guitar","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTake your jazz improvisation to the next level with single-note lines.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo you wonder why lots of practice on scales and arpeggios hasn't made you feel fluent and creative when soloing? If so, then this book is the missing link for you! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLine Games\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eis a structured series of practical studies for the development of single-note guitar techniques, and your jazz vocabulary simultaneously. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany of the examples used are transcribed from the recorded solos of great jazz guitarists (Wes Montgomery, Pat Martino, Joe Pass, etc.), and more importantly this book gives you the tools you need to create similar lines on your own!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTopics Covered Include: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBasic six-note scales commonly used by the jazz greats. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to use all of the chromatic notes to make playing \"inside\" the chord changes sound more interesting and melodic. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTriad pairs for modern-sounding lines, as used by all the great players from Coltrane on. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExercises that will give you the tools to create many interesting chord extensions from a few simple arpeggios. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to build long lines across many chord changes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to use thematic development for more cohesive solos. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFingerings often given to aid in getting these lines under your fingers - and more! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSpiral-bound, 156 pages, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Line_Games_-_Table_of_Contents.pdf?v=1781748816\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Line Games - Table of Contents\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSample Pages:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Line_Games_-_Sample_Page_1.pdf?v=1781748816\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Line Games - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eApplying the Hexatonics to Altered V7 Chords Resolving to I Chords\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Line_Games_-_Sample_Page_2.pdf?v=1781748816\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Line Games - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eDescending lines resolving to the ninth of the I chord\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Line_Games_-_Sample_Page_3.pdf?v=1781748816\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Line Games - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eA classic three-note cell\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsements: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Randy Vincent's \u003cem\u003eLine Games\u003c\/em\u003e is a serious, well-conceived book on jazz guitar. It has a tremendous amount of useful information which can be \u003cem\u003etruly helpful\u003c\/em\u003e to guitarists seeking thorough knowledge and training in jazz music.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Kenny Burrell\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“This book is probably the most complete explanation of linear improvisation as applied to the guitar that I have come across. Randy Vincent goes into his subjects, which include a novel take on hexatonic applications, chromatic neighbor tones, and various scale forms and arpeggios, with unprecedented thoroughness. \u003cem\u003eI highly recommend it.\u003c\/em\u003e” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Ben Monder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e“With all the books on jazz improvisation available I didn't think it was possible to find one that offers a new perspective but Randy Vincent's \u003cem\u003eLine Games\u003c\/em\u003e does just that. \u003cem\u003eIt's a great book!\u003c\/em\u003e There is a whole lot of material here and I'm looking forward to working with it for a long time. Thanks, Randy!!” \u003cbr\u003e— Bruce Saunders\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Print","offer_id":44167506362559,"sku":"187","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital (PDF)","offer_id":44167506395327,"sku":"e187","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/line-games-by-randy-vincent.jpg?v=1774643589"},{"product_id":"jazz-guitar-voicings-volume-1-the-drop-2-book","title":"Jazz Guitar Voicings Volume 1: The Drop 2 Book","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHave you ever wondered how guitarists like Joe Pass, Wes Montgomery and Jim Hall find such full, luscious voicings for their chord melody playing? Well, much of that sound is based on the \"Drop 2\" principle of chord voicings. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eJazz Guitar Voicings: The Drop 2 Book,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by veteran guitarist and best-selling author Randy Vincent, explains exactly how you can get that same sound for yourself! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“I'm so thrilled to see a book by my greatest teacher, Randy Vincent! Randy's deep musical and theoretical understanding of the guitar have been invaluable to me. His book provides insight into the orchestral qualities of the guitar and how to apply this knowledge to any musical context.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJulian Lage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis book covers: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll the basic principals of drop 2 melody harmonization including passing tones and extension tones as well as basic chord tones. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePractical, guitar-friendly methods for creating hip, modern sounds by \"tweaking\" the basic drop 2 voicings. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClear methods for soloing and comping in drop 2, including melodic enclosures, special guitar-oriented chromatic effects, and a system of modal drop 2 harmony. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn organized practice routine, including fingerboard diagrams as well as standard notation, to fully develop all the concepts mentioned above in a hands-on approach, with a minimum of theory. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis book not only demystifies drop 2 voicings, it guides you through a hands-on process for mastering them. Vincent’s method is refreshingly clear and designed specifically for guitarists who want to expand their harmonic vocabulary and comping ability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes a 2 CD download of Randy Vincent demonstrating each exercise. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpiral-bound, 69 pages, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Jazz Guitar Voicings - Table of Contents\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Jazz_Guitar_Voicings_-_Table_of_Contents.pdf?v=1781712577\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSample Pages: \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Jazz Guitar Voicings - Sample Page\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Jazz_Guitar_Voicings_-_Sample_Page_1.pdf?v=1781712576\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChapter 1 - Page 1\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Jazz Guitar Voicings - Sample Page\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Jazz_Guitar_Voicings_-_Sample_Page_2.pdf?v=1781712577\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChapter 3 - Page 1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSample Tracks: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/1883217644-01.mp3?v=1783009869\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Jazz Guitar Voicings: The Drop 2 Book - Audio Sample\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTrack #1\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/1883217644-02.mp3?v=1783009870\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Jazz Guitar Voicings: The Drop 2 Book - Audio Sample\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTrack #2\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/1883217644-79.mp3?v=1783009869\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Jazz Guitar Voicings: The Drop 2 Book - Audio Sample\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTrack #79\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/1883217644-80.mp3?v=1783009869\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Jazz Guitar Voicings: The Drop 2 Book - Audio Sample\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTrack #80\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/1883217644-81.mp3?v=1783009869\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Jazz Guitar Voicings: The Drop 2 Book - Audio Sample\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTrack #81\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Like many people, I didn't know what 'drop 2' meant until now! But Randy Vincent has done a wonderful job in putting together a very systematic and comprehensive book that will be of great value to all guitarists that want to develop and improve their chord melody playing. I might just use some of these tasty voicings myself!” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Barry Finnerty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Randy Vincent has drawn on his decades of experience as a guitarist and teacher to create a very useful book of chord voicings. The material is well presented, and the wealth of material is placed in context to allow the serious student to absorb everything. I found Randy's book really helpful. I will use it as a reference myself, and will recommend it highly to all of my friends and students.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— John Stowell\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e“I think the book is very well thought-out and thorough. It's everything you could ever want to know about drop 2 voicings. I especially like the included CDs where Randy plays the examples. Thanks!” \u003cbr\u003e— Steve Masakowski\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Print","offer_id":44166360301759,"sku":"177","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital (PDF)","offer_id":44166360334527,"sku":"e177","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/jazz-guitar-voicings-vol-1-the-drop-2-book-by-randy-vincent.jpg?v=1774643454"},{"product_id":"guitarists-introduction-to-jazz","title":"Guitarist’s Introduction to Jazz","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBridge the Gap Between Rock, Blues, and Jazz Guitar Fundamentals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've been playing guitar for years but still feel lost when it comes to jazz, you're not alone. \u003cem\u003eThe Guitarist’s Introduction to Jazz\u003c\/em\u003e by Randy Vincent is a clear, step-by-step guide for players who come from blues, rock, folk, or classical backgrounds — and want to finally understand what makes jazz \u003cem\u003etick\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this 205-page spiral-bound book, Vincent breaks down the “tools of the trade” in plain language, with practical exercises and musical examples that build your confidence as you go. You’ll learn the logic behind jazz chords and scales, the fundamentals of comping and soloing, and how to internalize tunes by actually playing them. This is real-world, gig-tested knowledge from one of the world’s most respected jazz guitar educators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you dream of playing in a jazz combo or just want to elevate your overall musicianship, \u003cem\u003eThe Guitarist’s Introduction to Jazz\u003c\/em\u003e will open the door and give you the roadmap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You’ll Learn:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCore chord voicings every jazz guitarist needs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow to comp with a rhythm section\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRight-hand picking techniques for jazz feel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScale and chord construction (without the jargon)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoloing strategies using riffs and melodic fragments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePractice tips to build fluency and confidence\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharts for classic jazz standards\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStraightforward jazz theory and much more\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpiral-bound, 205 pages, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/The_Guitarist_s_Introduction_to_Jazz_-_Table_of_Contents.pdf?v=1781707659\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The Guitarist’s Introduction to Jazz - Table of Contents\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSample Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/The_Guitarist_s_Introduction_to_Jazz_-_Sample_Page_1.pdf?v=1781707782\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The Guitarist’s Introduction to Jazz - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/The_Guitarist_s_Introduction_to_Jazz_-_Sample_Page_2.pdf?v=1781707782\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The Guitarist’s Introduction to Jazz - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e3-note shell voicings\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/The_Guitarist_s_Introduction_to_Jazz_-_Sample_Page_3.pdf?v=1781707782\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The Guitarist’s Introduction to Jazz - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eVoicings for comping\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/The_Guitarist_s_Introduction_to_Jazz_-_Sample_Page_4.pdf?v=1781707782\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The Guitarist’s Introduction to Jazz - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eDeveloping solo vocabulary\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/The_Guitarist_s_Introduction_to_Jazz_-_Sample_Page_5.pdf?v=1781707782\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The Guitarist’s Introduction to Jazz - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eUsing quotes in soloing\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/The_Guitarist_s_Introduction_to_Jazz_-_Sample_Page_6.pdf?v=1781707782\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The Guitarist’s Introduction to Jazz - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eLong-range scales\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/The_Guitarist_s_Introduction_to_Jazz_-_Sample_Page_7.pdf?v=1781707782\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The Guitarist’s Introduction to Jazz - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePerpetual arpeggios\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/The_Guitarist_s_Introduction_to_Jazz_-_Sample_Page_8.pdf?v=1781707782\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The Guitarist’s Introduction to Jazz - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eBebop scales\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“I have dreamt of this book existing for years — a thoughtful and clear exploration of what it means to dive into jazz guitar when you already have a background in other styles of music. Randy is masterful in breaking down so many topics that often feel so daunting and inaccessible, making them approachable, enjoyable, and furthermore, helping the student to create a foundation for mastery within the jazz domain.”\u003cbr\u003e— \u003cem\u003eJulian Lage\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“This book is full of essential information for jazz guitarists at any level. It’s beautifully put together. Very logical and easy to understand. A wonderful book.”\u003cbr\u003e— \u003cem\u003eMike Stern\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Print","offer_id":44166337953983,"sku":"216","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital (PDF)","offer_id":44166337986751,"sku":"e216","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/the-guitarists-introduction-to-jazz-by-randy-vincent.jpg?v=1774645165"},{"product_id":"jazz-guitar-soloing-the-cellular-approach","title":"Jazz Guitar Soloing: The Cellular Approach","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-dd1b02d2-7fff-7463-249c-e378e709c2a7\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearn how to solo like the masters | \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn indispensable practice guide for serious jazz guitarists!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis hands-on method shows you how to break down solo phrases as played by the giants of jazz into bite-sized “cells” - compact, powerful melodic fragments - that can be re-combined into longer lines to fit almost any harmonic situation, from rhythm changes to Coltrane changes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis will enable you to improvise your own lines that sound just as interesting and melodic as the best soloists, without resorting to simply copying others. Fingerings and string choices are often given, making it particularly valuable to guitarists, but the concepts are adaptable to all instruments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSome of the harmonic situations dealt with include: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFast-moving cycles such as the bridge of “Jordu” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChromatic II-V changes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTurnarounds, including many that are useful for dealing with “rhythm changes” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJimmy Heath's “C.T.A.” changes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJohn Coltrane's “Giant Steps” changes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn addition, slower moving II-Vs are covered, using various strategies for stringing together the short cells into long flowing lines. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is also a complete discussion of how to break out of diatonic-derived lines by using the cellular approach to create “side-slipping” and other intervallic lines — creating ultra-hip solo phrases in the style of modern masters such as Pat Metheny, Michael Brecker and Herbie Hancock. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinally, the cell concept gets transcended as twelve-tone rows in the style of Mike Stern and others are explored, as well as lines derived from “23rd chords” — for the adventurous that are interested in paving a way into the future of jazz guitar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for intermediate to advanced players who want to expand their improvisational vocabulary.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpiral-bound, 189 pages, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"The Cellular Approach - Table of Contents\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/The_Cellular_Approach_-_Table_of_Contents.pdf?v=1781712341\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSample Pages:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"pdf-george\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"The Cellular Approach - Sample Page\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/The_Cellular_Approach_-_Sample_Page_1.pdf?v=1781712341\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDameron turnarounds using the bIIIdom7 chord\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"The Cellular Approach - Sample Page\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/The_Cellular_Approach_-_Sample_Page_2.pdf?v=1781712340\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eApplication of the cellular approach to “outside” playing\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"The Cellular Approach - Sample Page\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/The_Cellular_Approach_-_Sample_Page_3.pdf?v=1781712340\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSome interval combinations\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Randy Vincent is a master player and teacher. The information in this book is very thorough and complete and the insights he offers are invaluable to anyone who is interested in improvising. This is a most welcome addition to the world of jazz pedagogy. Thanks, Randy!” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Bruce Forman\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“This book is good for ALL instruments. The patterns and exercises are excellent!” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Jamey Aebersold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e“Randy Vincent's new book The Cellular Approach very concisely lays out some great ideas for improvising. I look forward to delving deeper into this book. Congrats, Randy!” \u003cbr\u003e— Dave Stryker\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Print","offer_id":44166218514623,"sku":"193","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital (PDF)","offer_id":44166218547391,"sku":"e193","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/jazz-guitar-soloing-the-cellular-approach-by-randy-vincent.jpg?v=1774643434"},{"product_id":"building-solo-lines-from-cells","title":"Building Solo Lines from Cells","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCreate Flowing Jazz Solos | For Any Instrumentalist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRandy Vincent is one of the most respected jazz guitar instructors alive today, but the insights in this book aren’t just for guitarists. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eBuilding Solo Lines from Cells\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eis a groundbreaking method for improvisers on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eany instrument\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, drawing from Vincent’s original guitar-focused classic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/jazz-guitar-soloing-the-cellular-approach\" title=\"Jazz Guitar Soloing: The Cellular Approach\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Cellular Approach\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and expanding it into a universal system for solo construction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstead of relying on memorized licks or endless scale drills, this method breaks recorded jazz lines into small melodic “cells” — short, repeatable fragments that can be rearranged and recombined into longer, more compelling phrases. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eflexible, intuitive vocabulary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that gives you the tools needed to build solos that are both coherent and creative.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you’re a saxophonist, pianist, bassist, or vocalist, this book will deepen your ability to hear and build meaningful melodic ideas instead of just playing over changes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat’s Inside:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e155 spiral-bound pages of original musical exercises for all instruments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExamples pulled directly from master recordings — reworked into melodic cells for real-time application\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrategies for both \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esimple II-V-I lines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecomplex harmonic terrain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFast-moving cycles (e.g. the bridge of “Jordu”)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChromatic II–V progressions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTurnarounds and “rhythm changes”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“C.T.A.” changes (Jimmy Heath)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Giant Steps” changes (John Coltrane)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdvanced approaches to:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSide-slipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and other modern intervallic techniques\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreating lines from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e23rd chords\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwelve-tone rows\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in the style of Mike Stern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTools to build your own vocabulary — not just copy someone else’s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy It Matters:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis book is more than a pattern catalog. It’s a blueprint for developing your voice as a jazz improviser. By mastering the logic of melodic construction from the ground up, you’ll move from imitation to innovation – cell by cell.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Building_Solo_Lines_from_Cells_-_Table_of_Contents.pdf?v=1781652972\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Building Solo Lines from Cells - Table of Contents\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSample Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Building_Solo_Lines_from_Cells_-_Sample_Page.pdf?v=1781653110\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Building Solo Lines from Cells - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eThe “3rd to 5th” reversed II-V whole-step patterns using dom7b9 chords\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Building_Solo_Lines_from_Cells_-_Sample_Page_2.pdf?v=1781653110\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Building Solo Lines from Cells - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTurnarounds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Building_Solo_Lines_from_Cells_-_Sample_Page_3.pdf?v=1781653110\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Building Solo Lines from Cells - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eCombining long II-V changes on the Rhythm changes bridge\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Building_Solo_Lines_from_Cells_-_Sample_Page_4.pdf?v=1781653110\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Building Solo Lines from Cells - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e“Side-slipping”\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Randy Vincent has put together a comprehensive, thoughtfully presented and practical jazz manual. It’s packed with great examples and analysis for the Left-brained Jazzer. You will surely find some useful lines and tools here to help expand your vocabulary.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Bob Sheppard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“This book is good for ALL instruments. The patterns and exercises are excellent! There is much food for thought in here.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Jamey Aebersold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Randy Vincent is a master player and teacher. The information in this book is very thorough and complete and the insights he offers are invaluable to anyone who is interested in improvising. This is a most welcome addition to the world of jazz pedagogy. Thanks, Randy!” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Bruce Forman\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Print","offer_id":44166215565503,"sku":"196","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital (PDF)","offer_id":44166215598271,"sku":"e196","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/building-solo-lines-from-cells-by-randy-vincent.jpg?v=1774642350"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.shermusic.com\/collections\/books-by-randy-vincent.oembed","provider":"Sher Music Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}