{"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","url":"https:\/\/www.shermusic.com\/products\/jazz-guitar-voicings-volume-1-the-drop-2-book","provider":"Sher Music Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}