{"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","url":"https:\/\/www.shermusic.com\/products\/jazz-guitar-soloing-the-cellular-approach","provider":"Sher Music Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}