{"title":"Guitar Collection","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSher Music Co. is the exclusive home of Randy Vincent’s highly esteemed guitar method books - endorsed by Pat Metheny, Jim Hall, Julian Lage, Ben Monder, Mike Stern, Peter Bernstein, Kenny Burrell and many other world-class players. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn addition, Neff Irizarry’s Latin jazz guitar books, Nelson Faria’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eBrazilian Guitar Book\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnrique Vargas’ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlamenco Improvisation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Jimmy Raney Book\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eare the definitive texts on their respective subjects. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn total, lifetimes of dedication and knowledge are accessable through these titles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-jimmy-raney-book","title":"The Jimmy Raney Book","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Definitive Guide to Jimmy Raney’s Timeless Bebop Guitar Concepts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJimmy Raney was one of the pioneers of bebop guitar, having recorded with Stan Getz, Bob Brookmeyer, Duke Ellington, Kenny Burrell, and many more. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Jimmy Raney Book\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a complete overview of Jimmy's essential lines across his whole career, and much more!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompleted (after Jimmy’s passing) by his son, pianist Jon Raney, it expands on Jimmy’s original manuscript and brings his concepts up to date.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt contains:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJimmy's unique techniques for creating long lines and making bad lines into good ones!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA thorough deep-dive into Jimmy's subtle mastery of rhythm, with numerous examples of his polymeter, asymmetry, and displacement concepts. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnalysis of the \"big picture\" of Jimmy's core concepts: multi-measure lines, evolving sequence, harmonic concepts, and compositional techniques.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerhaps most importantly, it provides a practical method for creating your own original lines based on Jimmy's style and core vocabulary.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpiral-bound, 134 pages, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/The_Jimmy_Raney_Book_-_Table_of_Contents.pdf?v=1781907466\" title=\"The Jimmy Raney Book - Table of Contents\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSample Pages:\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/The_Jimmy_Raney_Book_-_Sample_Pages_1.pdf?v=1781907466\" title=\"The Jimmy Raney Book - Sample Pages\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eINTERVALLIC AND DIRECTIONAL VARIETY IN LINE \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/The_Jimmy_Raney_Book_-_Sample_Pages_2.pdf?v=1781907466\" title=\"The Jimmy Raney Book - Sample Pages\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJIMMY RANEY’S DISPLACEMENT CONCEPTS IN RECORDINGS \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/The_Jimmy_Raney_Book_-_Sample_Pages_3.pdf?v=1781907466\" title=\"The Jimmy Raney Book - Sample Pages\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“EVOLVING” SEQUENCE \u0026amp; EXPANSION \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-07a29103-7fff-45ae-2dd0-038a3e72b62f\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\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“Jimmy Raney is undisputedly one of the greatest jazz guitarists in history. What his son, the great pianist Jon Raney has done here — by posthumously finishing his father's book while adding his own original analysis, transcriptions, theories and thoughts on the compositional process — is a great gift to all of us who love music and love Jimmy Raney. Bravo Jon!” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Dave Stryker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Jimmy Raney may be under-appreciated by many contemporary musicians, but he was extremely influential among such guitarists as Barney Kessel, Kenny Burrell, Jim Hall, Wes Montgomery, George Benson, Pat Metheny, and even Allan Holdsworth. My teacher would send me home with Jimmy Raney records that I couldn't find in Orlando, Florida as a young player and he was very influential on my development. Now Jon Raney has presented a detailed analysis of Jimmy's approach to improvised lines, especially the cross-rhythmic displaced accents that made the lines of Charlie Parker and Lennie Tristano so innovative. This book is a welcome addition for any musician seeking a deeper insight into \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewhat makes bebop really fly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Randy Vincent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e“Just checked out your book. It is brilliant. So sophisticated, and laid out in a way that is clear. I really like all the rhythmic concepts on phrasing, and the 'Things to Think About' at the end of each chapter. Congratulations — really a great book!” \u003cbr\u003e— Jerry Bergonzi\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Print","offer_id":44174925529279,"sku":"254","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital (PDF)","offer_id":44174925562047,"sku":"e254","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/the-jimmy-raney-book-by-jimmy-raney-and-jon-raney.jpg?v=1781906945"},{"product_id":"contemporary-latin-jazz-guitar-vol-2","title":"Contemporary Latin Jazz Guitar: Vol. 2","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInside the Solos of the Latin Jazz Masters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVolume 1 of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/contemporary-latin-jazz-guitar\" title=\"Contemporary Latin Jazz Guitar\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eContemporary Latin Jazz Guitar\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e establishes the language of Latin jazz guitar, Volume 2 teaches you how the masters actually speak it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis deep and focused study of improvisation reveals how influential \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etres, cuatro, requinto\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and jazz guitarists construct solos that fuse Afro-Cuban tradition with modern jazz vocabulary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrough meticulous transcription and analysis, Neff Irizarry breaks down the essential elements that define great Latin jazz improvisation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Note choice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Articulation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Phrasing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Rhythmic placement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Tone and stylistic identity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e54 Complete Solo Transcriptions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStudy and internalize 54 fully transcribed solos from legendary players including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteve Khan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeorge Benson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBruce Forman\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeter Bernstein\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArsenio Rodríguez\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYomo Toro\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarlos Emilio Morales\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdgardo Miranda\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e…and many more.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese transcriptions function as a masterclass, offering a detailed look at how traditional Afro-Caribbean concepts merge with bebop, modern harmony, and contemporary jazz phrasing. The ultimate goal is fluency, and not just imitation, when soloing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA special focus is placed on the Afro-Cuban 6\/8 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebembe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e rhythmic framework, providing step-by-step examples that clarify how improvisers navigate its pulse and phrasing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIrizarry also explores the fusion of Afro-Cuban tradition with jazz bebop language, illuminating the shared threads that connect traditional masters and modern innovators.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlay-Along Compositions and Application\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecially composed play-along pieces allow you to apply the techniques and vocabulary extracted from the solos in real musical contexts — helping you develop your own improvisational voice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeff has also created \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eover 60 instructional, play-along, and transcription videos\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to supplement this volume, offering additional demonstrations and performance insights to reinforce the material which can be found \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@contemporarylatinjazzguitar\/playlists\" title=\"Neff Irizarry's Contemporary Latin Jazz Guitar YouTube Channel\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll accompanying audio files available for free on our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/audio-downloads\" title=\"Audio Downloads Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAudio Downloads page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpiral-bound, 337 pages, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Contemporary Latin Jazz Guitar Volume 2 - Table of Contents\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Contemporary_Latin_Jazz_Guitar_Volume_2_-_Table_of_Contents.pdf?v=1781655211\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSample Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Contemporary Latin Jazz Guitar Volume 2 - Sample Page\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Guitar_on_Latin_Jazz_Standards.pdf?v=1781655521\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGuitar on Latin Jazz Standards\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Contemporary Latin Jazz Guitar Volume 2 - Sample Page\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Polyrhythm_with_the_Clave.pdf?v=1781655537\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePolyrhythm with the Cláve\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shermusic.com\/new\/sample_pages\/9781883217600-133.pdf\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Contemporary Latin Jazz Guitar Volume 2 - Sample Page\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/The_Bembe_Pattern.pdf?v=1781655546\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBembé Pattern\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Contemporary Latin Jazz Guitar Volume 2 - Sample Page\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Peter_Brenstein_-_Solo_on_the_Changes_of_Con_Alma.pdf?v=1781655537\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePeter Bernstein Solo\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Contemporary Latin Jazz Guitar Volume 2 - Sample Page\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/San_Miguel_de_los_Acordes.pdf?v=1781655537\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e“San Miguel de los Acordes”\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\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“Neff Irizarry is a masterful musician and great practitioner of Latin music on the guitar. He has written an incredibly thorough and comprehensive book on Latin music and how it relates to the guitar. There is no other book like this to my knowledge. It is truly inspiring and presents a beautiful window into this musical world. It is a book that will provide a lifetime of study. Thank you Neff!!”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Peter Bernstein\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Renowned Jazz Guitarist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Neff Irizarry has produced yet another rich compilation of musical ideas in the world of Latin Jazz. As in his first book, Neff's new book \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContemporary Latin Jazz Guitar Volume II\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Neff offers us a vast treasure trove of ideas from great musicians inspired to work in this fascinating world.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Jon Damian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Professor Emeritus, Berklee College of Music\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e“Master Guitarist Neff Irizarry has contributed in a mighty way to understanding, preserving, presenting and educating the world about Latin Jazz. There is simply no other work that is as comprehensive, accessible, and embracing of this specialized performance practice. It is my suggestion that all followers of this music, regardless of the instrument they play, purchase a copy and study it.”\u003cbr\u003e— Arturo O'Farrill, Grammy Award Winning Pianist, Composer, Arranger\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Print","offer_id":44174910783679,"sku":"252","price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital (PDF)","offer_id":44174910816447,"sku":"e252","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Contemporary_Latin_Jazz_Guitar_Volume_2_Cover.jpg?v=1782156030"},{"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":"flamenco-improvisation-modal-improvisation-and-melodic-construction-volume-3","title":"Flamenco Improvisation: Modal Improvisation and Melodic Construction (Volume 3)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced Flamenco Scales and Modal Concepts for the Modern Improvisor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe final volume in Enrique Vargas’s landmark trilogy pushes the boundaries of modern flamenco improvisation, introducing an expansive range of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eadvanced scales\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emodal concepts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that fuse traditional flamenco with global and contemporary influences.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModern Pentatonic, Hexatonic, Heptatonic and Octatonic Scales in the Flamenco Modal Language\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis volume deals with new scales in the flamenco modal language. Some of these scales — such as the diminished, whole tone, overtone or hexatonic symmetrical — come from modern classical or jazz. Others come from ethnic modalities which are external to flamenco.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe harmonic implications of these scales are then analyzed and their application in the flamenco environment is explained. These explanations are illustrated by numerous melodic examples, both original and by renowned flamenco artists.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThen the concept of modal substitutions is introduced and modal polytonality is explained. The notion of replicating dominant scales by minor thirds and tritones is introduced and various ways to resolve a tritone are explained.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAppendix I contains a collection of 110 licks in modern pentatonic, hexatonic, heptatonic and octatonic scales. Each lick is harmonized and comes with detailed guitar fingerings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAppendix II is a complete thesaurus of vertical and horizontal guitar fingerings for every modern pentatonic, hexatonic, heptatonic and octatonic scales in flamenco, in every flamenco tonality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach lick is recorded with harmonic accompaniment and bass, and the free CD download can be found on our \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Audio Downloads Page\" href=\"\/pages\/audio-downloads\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAudio Page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpiral-bound, 513 pages, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Flamenco_Improvisation_3_-_Table_of_Contents.pdf?v=1781667180\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Flamenco Improvisation: Volume 3 - Table of Contents\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Flamenco_Improvisation_3_-_Sample_Pages.pdf?v=1781667180\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Flamenco Improvisation: Volume 3 - Sample Pages\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSample Pages\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsements From Renowned Flamenco Guitarists:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Nobody knows more about flamenco’s modal and harmonic language than Enrique Vargas. These manuals are a must for those who want to learn to compose or improvise modern flamenco.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — Jose Jiménez el Viejín\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e “Enrique Vargas is a real expert when it comes to all these complex scales we use in flamenco today.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — José Fernandez Torres Tomatito\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e “\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreat books from a great musician.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — Juán José Suarez Paquete\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e “A true treasure; you need years and years to process all this incredible information.”\u003cbr\u003e — Antón Jiménez\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"blockquote-grey\"\u003eEnrique Vargas is a Madrid-based educator with a PhD in music, specializing in flamenco. He is known for his transcriptions in the Great Guitars of Flamenco Library and for transcribing Paco de Lucia's \"Almoraima\". Committed to preserving flamenco, he's in the process of founding the Caño Roto School of Flamenco Guitar with José Jimenez \"El Viejín\".\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Print","offer_id":44166335004863,"sku":"211","price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital (PDF)","offer_id":44166335037631,"sku":"e211","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/flamenco-improvisation-volume-3-by-enrique-vargas.jpg?v=1774643233"},{"product_id":"flamenco-improvisation-modal-improvisation-and-melodic-construction-volume-2","title":"Flamenco Improvisation: Modal Improvisation and Melodic Construction (Volume 2)","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"star-regular\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"magazine-news\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-md-12\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExploring the Core Flamenco Modes and Their Harmonic Depth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFlamenco Improvisation Volume 2: Main Flamenco Modes and Their Melodic and Harmonic Aspects\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e dives deep into the true heart of flamenco music, which is its modal system derived from Arabic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaqam\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e traditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn this volume, renowned guitarist and theorist \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnrique Vargas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e introduces the ten primary flamenco modes and explains their construction through \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etetrachordal modal theory\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— providing a crucial framework for understanding flamenco’s melodic and harmonic DNA.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou'll also explore:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHorizontal left-hand fingerings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on guitar for fluid melodic expression\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJazz-influenced harmonic substitutions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with clear analysis of four key cadential types\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe use of \"add chords\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e within flamenco tonalities\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFully harmonized examples\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of traditional flamenco forms, complete with substitution breakdowns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo extensive appendices provide essential tools for modern flamenco musicians:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e55 fully harmonized licks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, complete with guitar fingerings, written in the main flamenco modes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA comprehensive thesaurus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of vertical and horizontal fingerings for all flamenco modes in every tonality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you’re a guitarist, composer, improviser, or scholar of modal music, this volume is an indispensable resource for understanding and applying the core sounds of modern flamenco.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpiral-bound, 321 pages, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Flamenco_Improvisation_2_-_Table_of_Contents.pdf?v=1781666918\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Flamenco Improvisation Volume 2 - Table of Contents\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Flamenco_Improvisation_2_-_Sample_Pages.pdf?v=1781666918\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Flamenco Improvisation: Volume 2 - Sample Pages\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSample Pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"margin-bottom-30\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsements From Renowned Flamenco Guitarists:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Nobody knows more about flamenco’s modal and harmonic language than Enrique Vargas. These manuals are a must for those who want to learn to compose or improvise modern flamenco.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — Jose Jiménez el Viejín\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e “Enrique Vargas is a real expert when it comes to all these complex scales we use in flamenco today.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — José Fernandez Torres Tomatito\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e “\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreat books from a great musician.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — Juán José Suarez Paquete\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e “A true treasure; you need years and years to process all this incredible information.”\u003cbr\u003e — Antón Jiménez\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"blockquote-grey\"\u003eEnrique Vargas is a Madrid-based educator with a PhD in music, specializing in flamenco. He is known for his transcriptions in the Great Guitars of Flamenco Library and for transcribing Paco de Lucia's \"Almoraima\". Committed to preserving flamenco, he's in the process of founding the Caño Roto School of Flamenco Guitar with José Jimenez \"El Viejín\".\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Print","offer_id":44166303678655,"sku":"210","price":46.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital (PDF)","offer_id":44166303711423,"sku":"e210","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/flamenco-improvisation-volume-2-by-enrique-vargas.jpg?v=1774643202"},{"product_id":"flamenco-improvisation-modal-improvisation-and-melodic-construction-volume-1","title":"Flamenco Improvisation: Modal Improvisation and Melodic Construction (Volume 1)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"covers\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-md-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"images-flat\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFlamenco Improvisation \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003eby famed Spanish guitarist Enrique Vargas is the definitive, comprehensive explanation of both the harmonic and melodic aspects of flamenco. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNow finally published in English, this series has three Volumes (over 1000 total pages) and is a monumental musical and educational achievement! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlamenco is based on a combination of an Eastern modal system (known in Arabic as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaqam\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) and Western harmony. These volumes will give you an understanding of the intricacies of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaqam\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and the harmonies its complex tetrachordal combinations generate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery scale, arpeggio and melodic pattern in these books comes with a corresponding guitar fingering, since the guitar is the primary instrument of flamenco. However, the material can be applied to any instrument.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn addition, this series is a theoretical and practical manual for composers, improvisers, performers, arrangers and musicologists interested in modal music in general, and flamenco modalities in particular.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolume 1 - Melodic and Harmonic Aspects of the Seven Basic Modes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBefore delving into the more complex, polytonal, tetrachordal modal structures of flamenco, Volume 1 explores the melodic and harmonic aspects of the seven basic Greek modes (Ionian, Dorian, Phrygian, Lydian, Mixolydian, Aeolian and Locrian), even if they aren’t \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebona fide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e flamenco modalities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn addition, the general rules of left-hand guitar fingerings are established here, to avoid possible confusion when interpreting the wealth of material offered in the second and third volumes. The fingering rules are much easier to understand when using the seven basic Greek modes as examples.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn this first volume, the concept of symmetrical permutations is analyzed and explained and three types of symmetrical permutations, with their corresponding guitar fingerings, are presented for the basic modes. These permutations are perfectly valid for musical instruments other than the guitar, just ignore the guitar fingering symbols.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery harmonic aspect of the seven basic modes is explained — triads, seventh, ninth and add chords, etc. Arpeggios and various guitar fingerings are given.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo extensive appendices provide additional tools:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne appendix gives a compendium of 72 licks, or melodic examples\/ideas for improvisation, written in each of the basic modes. These licks are harmonized and each come with complete guitar fingerings. In another appendix, phrases are created by inserting various chromatic embellishments into the basic modes, as well as into different types of arpeggios.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpiral-bound, 387 pages., \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Flamenco_Improvisation_1_Table_of_Contents.pdf?v=1781666735\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Flamenco Improvisation: Vol. 1 - Table of Contents\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Flamenco_Improvisation_1_-_Sample_Pages.pdf?v=1781666735\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Flamenco Improvisation: Vol. 1 - Sample Pages\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSample Pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsements From Renowned Flamenco Guitarists:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Nobody knows more about flamenco’s modal and harmonic language than Enrique Vargas. These manuals are a must for those who want to learn to compose or improvise modern flamenco.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — Jose Jiménez el Viejín\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e “Enrique Vargas is a real expert when it comes to all these complex scales we use in flamenco today.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — José Fernandez Torres Tomatito\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e “\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreat books from a great musician.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — Juán José Suarez Paquete\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e “A true treasure; you need years and years to process all this incredible information.”\u003cbr\u003e — Antón Jiménez\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"blockquote-grey\"\u003eEnrique Vargas is a Madrid-based educator with a PhD in music, specializing in flamenco. He is known for his transcriptions in the Great Guitars of Flamenco Library and for transcribing Paco de Lucia's \"Almoraima\". Committed to preserving flamenco, he's in the process of founding the Caño Roto School of Flamenco Guitar with José Jimenez \"El Viejín\".\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Print","offer_id":44166288834751,"sku":"209","price":46.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital (PDF)","offer_id":44166288867519,"sku":"e209","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/flamenco-improvisation-volume-1-by-enrique-vargas.jpg?v=1774643174"},{"product_id":"contemporary-latin-jazz-guitar","title":"Contemporary Latin Jazz Guitar","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEndorsed by a dozen world-class guitarists, this is simply the most comprehensive book ever written on Latin jazz guitar playing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It covers the legends of Afro-Cuban music, up through the great contemporary masters! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you are a guitarist wanting to learn this beautiful and fascinating music, you owe it to yourself to absorb the tremendous amount of information provided here.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes In-depth Study on:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional lines from the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTres, cuatro\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003erequinto\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e adapted to the guitar in the style of Arsenio Rodriguez, Yomo Toro, El Güero Gil, etc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePiano adaptations and solutions for the guitar patterned after Bebo Valdes, Clare Fischer, Eddie Palmieri, etc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStep-by-step instruction on how to play \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eguajeos, montunos\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and other Afro-Cuban styles on guitar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTranscription and analysis of key guitarists, composers and arrangers such as George Benson, Chico O’Farrill, Clare Fischer, Stan Appelbaum, Cal Tjader and La Playa sextet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStylistic analysis of highly influential guitarists such as Juanito Marquez, Paul Alicea, Sonny Henry, Edgardo Miranda, Carlos Emilio Morales, Bobby Redfield, Carlos Santana and Steve Khan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTranscriptions and analysis of jazz guitar greats playing Latin music, like Wes Montgomery, Kenny Burrell, Attila Zoller, Danny Embrey and Steve Khan. And much more!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes a CD download with over 250 audio files of the author playing each exercise.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo further support this method, Neff Irizarry has created over \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e90 solo transcription, play-along, and instructional videos\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that expand on the concepts in this book. These in-depth video lessons allow students to see and hear the material demonstrated in real time, offering additional clarity on phrasing, articulation, rhythmic nuance, etc. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTogether with the \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Contemporary Latin Jazz Guitar: Volume 2\" href=\"\/products\/contemporary-latin-jazz-guitar-vol-2\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esecond volume\u003c\/a\u003e, comprehensive \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Audio Downloads Page\" href=\"\/pages\/audio-downloads\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eaudio downloads\u003c\/a\u003e, and almost 200 total \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Contemporary Latin Jazz Guitar Instructional Videos - Neff Irizarry II\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@contemporarylatinjazzguitar\/playlists\" target=\"_blank\"\u003einstructional videos\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003cem\u003eContemporary Latin Jazz Guitar\u003c\/em\u003e offers a \u003cstrong\u003ecomplete package\u003c\/strong\u003e for learning and then mastering Latin jazz guitar. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpiral-bound, 196 pages, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Contemporary Latin Jazz Guitar - Table of Contents\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Contemporary_Latin_Jazz_Guitar_-_Table_of_Contents.pdf?v=1781654424\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSample Pages \u0026amp; Tracks:  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Contemporary Latin Jazz Guitar - Sample Page\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Contemporary_Latin_Jazz_Guitar_-_Sample_Page_1.pdf?v=1781654424\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGuajeos and Montunos\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Contemporary Latin Jazz Guitar - Sample Track\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/9780997661798-263.mp3?v=1782951201\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrack 263: 2-3 Son Clave #1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Contemporary Latin Jazz Guitar - Sample Page\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Contemporary_Latin_Jazz_Guitar_-_Sample_Page_2.pdf?v=1781654424\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePianistic Montunos\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Contemporary Latin Jazz Guitar - Sample Track\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/9780997661798-325.mp3?v=1782951201\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrack 325: 2-3 Son Clave Guajeo Octave and Intervals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNow available in a digital edition that includes Tablature, as well as standard notation!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eNew! Edición en español — ¡Ya disponible como descarga en PDF! \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“This is a great and much needed work for all guitarists interested in improving their ability to function in the ‘Salsa’ setting. We have great books on guitar voicings and improv over changes, and great books for Latin jazz pianists, but now we have Neff's book that fills the gap. I'm learning so much and can hardly wait for Vol. II” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Randy Vincent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“A fantastic book! Without question, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eContemporary Latin Jazz Guitar\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e will become the principal resource for the place and role of the guitar in Latin Jazz for the present, and well beyond into the future. The guitarists of today should have this book, and then GET TO WORK and start making great Latin Jazz recordings using all of the glorious rhythms and sounds of Latin percussion!” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Steve Khan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“A beautifully written book. A real treasure of detailed information. Guitarists interested in learning the various rhythms and comping techniques in both contemporary and traditional Latin music will find this book to be indispensable.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Ray Obiedo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Print \/ Standard","offer_id":44166230212799,"sku":"233","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital (PDF) \/ Standard","offer_id":44166230245567,"sku":"e233","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital (PDF) \/ TAB Version","offer_id":45702877774015,"sku":"e266","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital (PDF) \/ Edición en español","offer_id":45702877806783,"sku":"e265","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/contemporary-latin-jazz-guitar-by-neff-irizarry-ii.jpg?v=1774642451"},{"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":"brazilian-guitar-book-samba-bossa-nova-and-other-brazilian-styles","title":"Brazilian Guitar Book: Samba, Bossa Nova and other Brazilian Styles","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Definitive Method for Learning Brazilian Guitar \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Brazilian Guitar Book\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eby Nelson Faria is the most complete and authoritative guide ever published on playing Brazilian guitar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you want to play Brazilian music authentically and truly understand the rhythmic, harmonic, and stylistic language of samba, bossa nova, baião, frevo, etc. — this book gives you the full system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrazilian guitar looks effortless, but it isn’t. The subtle right-hand pulse, the layered syncopation, the floating harmonic colors — these elements require precision and deep stylistic understanding. Nelson Faria breaks the tradition down clearly and systematically, guiding you toward fluency both as an accompanist and as a chord-melody soloist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInside you’ll find:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Dozens of Brazilian styles explained and demonstrated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Multiple variations of essential comping patterns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Complete chord voicings written out clearly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• A tune in each style for practical application\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Short transcriptions of classic guitar parts recorded by Toninho Horta, João Bosco, and João Gilberto\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Plus transcriptions from Nelson’s own recordings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn audio download featuring Nelson performing every exercise and tune allows you to internalize the feel directly from a master.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is not a collection of Brazilian grooves, it is a complete method for understanding how the guitar functions both rhythmically and harmonically inside the best Brazilian music - and how to play like that yourself. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpiral-bound, 143 pages.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSample Pages: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/The_Brazilian_Guitar_Book_-_Sample_Page.pdf?v=1781652705\" title=\"The Brazilian Guitar Book - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAccompaniment in the Samba Style\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSample Track: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Brazilian_Guitar_Book_Track28_1.mp3?v=1782948033\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The Brazilian Guitar Book - Sample Track\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTrack #28\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\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“When I think about Brasil, I think about ‘Violao’ (that's what we call the nylon string guitar in our country). The art of playing ‘Violao’ looks simple, but it isn't and this book shows how to assimilate and how to understand this art. This makes me feel happy. With talent and clear information, Nelson will help guitar players all around the world to enjoy all the pleasures of this wonderful instrument. Make good use of this excellent musical book!”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Leny Andrade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Nelson Faria was the right person to write this book, which contains examples and transcriptions of Brazil's greatest guitarists. This talented musician and dedicated music professor has a deep knowledge of Brazilian music and its rhythmic, melodic and harmonic subtleties.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Toninho Horta\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Nelson Faria's book is a welcome addition to the guitar literature. I'm sure those who work with this volume will benefit greatly.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Joe Diorio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNelson Faria is one of Brazil’s foremost guitarists, arrangers, and educators. A prolific recording artist and producer, he has contributed to over 200 albums and collaborated with João Bosco, Ivan Lins, Milton Nascimento, and many others. 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