Tim Pettingale

Learn Jazz Piano Soloing Skills With This Easy Step-by-Step MethodDo you want to learn how to improvise jazz piano solos? Would you like to recreate the sounds of the jazz piano greats, but have no idea where to begin? Do you want a simple method to teach you how to solo confidently and even write your own licks? Beginner Jazz Piano Soloing is a simple, easy-to-follow guide, that teaches you the language of jazz in easy steps. This well-conceived method is so effective that even if you are a novice at jazz, by the end you'll be able to confidently improvise a solo. Like any language, jazz has its own vocabulary and expert tutor Nathan Hayward will teach you the right way to learn, memorise and apply it. You'll discover...- Major and Minor Pentatonic and Blues scales- How to blend scales to make new sounds- How to use simple ideas to create an authentic jazz sound- Expand your jazz vocabulary with dozens of licks- How to connect licks to form longer ideas- How to apply rhythmic ideas to get endless variations of the licks you knowThis book demystifies jazz improvisation as it works through each idea step by step. You'll never feel overwhelmed - instead you'll be encouraged by your rapid progress. By the end you'll have built a musical vocabulary that will help you to solo convincingly over simple jazz chord sequences.

Are you bored of playing the same old jazz guitar chords? Playing rhythm guitar is one thing, but going beyond that to connect the chords with beautiful melodic phrasing is called comping. John Pisano is one of the all-time greats of jazz rhythm guitar and has worked with Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Burt Bacharach, Natalie Cole, Barbra Streisand, Diana Krall and many more. Plus, for over 35 years, he was also Joe Pass' guitar duo partner, racking up dozens of iconic jazz guitar recordings. Learn Authentic Jazz Comping Skills with a MasterIn Jazz Guitar Comping Masterclass, John Pisano shares his creative guitar chord movements over a selection of the most famous jazz standards. Naturally, you'll learn some immaculately crafted comping arrangements, but there's so much more You'll go way beyond the typical jazz rhythm guitar parts most guitarists use, and learn to play beautifully voiced movements that decorate the chords and become an integral part of the tune itself... ... If you took away the rest of the band, your guitar part would stand alone and still entertain the crowd. What You'll LearnFirst, you'll take a deep dive into John's unique strategies for creating comping movements. Here, you'll discover the tools you can use to develop your own stunning arrangements. In a clearly illustrated, step-by-step guide, you'll learn how to: - Artistically embellish any chord sequence with inside and outside movements- Add related chords to create moving chord phrases- Connect multiple voicings of chords across the range of the neck to expand your palette- Arrange any voicing to triple your creative options- Harmonize chords using 6th voicings for a fresh new approach to rhythm- Use diminished shapes to connect chords and add harmonic tension to any sequence

Meistere ausdruckstarke Gitarrensoli mit der alterierten Skala mit Mike Stern Ein Jazzgitarrenbuch wie dieses hat es noch nie gegeben... Mike Stern ist ein elektrisierender Gitarrist, dessen mitrei endes Spiel eine ausgefeilte Jazz-Harmonik mit Rock-Fusion und perfekter Blues-Phrasierung kombiniert. In diesem bahnbrechenden Buch verr t er die Geheimnisse des Solospiels mit alterierten Tonleitern und gibt uns den Schl ssel zu seinem unverwechselbaren Sound an die Hand. In seinem neuen Buch, Alterierte Skalen f r Jazz-Sologitarre, das exklusiv bei Fundamental Changes erh ltlich ist, zeigt dir Mike ausf hrlich, wie du jede wichtige alterierte Skala auf der Gitarre verwenden kannst, um ausdrucksstarke Soli in seinem unverkennbaren Stil zu kreieren. Du wirst moderne, outside klingende Jazzgitarren-Linien meistern lernen mit... - der alterierten Skala (superlokrischer Modus), - der mixolydischen b2b6-Skala (phrygisch-dominant), - der symmetrischen verminderten Skala (Halbton-Ganzton-Leiter), - der Ganztonleiter.

Domina los acordes avanzados de la guitarra de jazz moderna con este m todo creativo"Todos los libros que he visto de Tim Pettingale est n muy bien hechos. Mucha informaci n maravillosa y siempre muy claramente entregada".- Mike Stern"Este es el tipo de libro que he querido ver durante mucho tiempo. Lo recomiendo encarecidamente: es excelente " - Ulf WakeniusEn los ltimos a os, m sicos como Kurt Rosenwinkel, Julian Lage y Jonathan Kreisberg han llevado la interpretaci n de los acordes de la guitarra de jazz a un nuevo territorio sonoro - pero hasta ahora, no ha habido una gu a clara para ayudarte a desarrollar estas habilidades... Si alguna vez te has sentido desconcertado por las avanzadas estructuras de acordes utilizadas en la guitarra de jazz moderna - c mo tocarlas o d nde utilizarlas - Conceptos de acordes para guitarra de jazz modernae s tu gu a completa. Es un m todo creativo que te permite tocar m sica real desde la primera p gina, en cualquier parte del m stil.

Go Beyond Guitar Scale Licks with Jennifer Batten Do you find yourself running up and down the same predictable scale patterns? Are you ready to play more modern exciting guitar licks? In Ultra-Intervallic Guitar Licks, guitar legend Jennifer Batten (Michael Jackson, Jeff Beck) takes you on a creative journey and teaches you her incredible techniques for introducing interval leaps into your rock guitar playing. You'll quickly move away from the mundane patterns you're playing now and quickly elevate your playing to new levels. You'll even make the tired old minor pentatonic scale sound fresh and exciting. What You'll Learn Jennifer Batten's Ultra-Intervallic Guitar Licks walks you through the most important scales and sounds used in contemporary rock guitar. You'll learn each of the 50 original licks in a musical context, so you'll immediately get expressive lines to play in any musical situation. Jennifer covers interval-based soloing with... - The Mixolydian mode- Aeolian and Dorian modes for two different minor flavors- The Ionian mode for major keys- The Diminished scale and some cool tricks to get the most out of it- The Whole Tone scale for more outside guitar playing- The Minor Pentatonic scale... but not as you know it- Special licks designed to fit blues-rock turnarounds You'll begin by drilling each scale via a selection of intervallic exercises designed to program your ears with its unique structure. Even these exercises are totally musical so there is no boring groundwork to cover You'll even master Jennifer's preferred scale positions... Next it's time to dive into a series of beautifully conceived licks that teach you how to perfectly apply ear-grabbing intervallic jumps to any lick, in any musical situation. Ground-breaking soloing approaches to freshen up your guitar playingJennifer Batten's Ultra-Intervallic Guitar Licks demonstrates the ideas pioneered by musicologist Nicolas Slonimsky and adopted by guitar innovators such as Frank Zappa and Allan Holdsworth. Many guitar players understand the concept of playing more intervallically, but struggle with its execution. This is your chance to have a one-to-one lesson with a guitarist who has mastered how to play intervallic skips to build lines that sound exiting, natural and jaw-dropping.

Unlock the Secrets of Bebop Saxophone Licks for Jazz GuitarAre you struggling to play authentic bebop guitar? The saxophone played a pivotal role in the development of bebop - the music that revolutionised jazz and opened the door to a whole new world of melodic improvisation. To be a truly authentic bebop guitarist, it's essential that you learn the language of the pioneering jazz saxophonists. Ulf Wakenius is a jazz guitar legend who played with Oscar Peterson for an entire decade In this book, Ulf presents a unique bebop guitar workout as he shows how jazz guitarists can learn and apply the language of five legendary saxophonists to create burning licks and solos. Far more than a "lick book" - this is the most practical bebop masterclass you can buy. A Deep Dive into the Bebop Saxophone Language of the Masters - All Written and Notated for Jazz GuitarYou'll learn the secrets of 5 iconic bebop saxophone innovators, along with hundreds of licks, phrases, solos and ways of thinking to break away from clich d guitar licks. You'll master the jazz saxophone language of - Charlie Parker - one of the original innovators of bebop- Stan Getz - Getz was a master of bebop along with the cool and Latin styles- Sonny Rollins - one of the most powerful and creative voices of modern jazz- Ben Webster - a master craftsman whose understated style belied incredible harmonic knowledge- Cannonball Adderley - captured during his time playing on Miles' Kind of BlueAs well as learning hundreds of great bebop licks for guitar, you'll get a detailed analysis of each player's style to understand the thinking behind their licks. What You'll LearnThis book teaches the central concepts of the bebop approach and shows hundreds of ways to apply these ideas. - Over 100 authentic jazz saxophone licks written for guitar- How to create lines with magical chromatic notes- How to use enclosures, sequences and approach note concepts- Instant arpeggio substitution concepts and applications- Exciting 7b9, altered dominant, and tritone substitution licks- Melodic side-steps and creative ways to add tension- Must-know bebop arpeggio substitution tricks"A Masterclass in Jazz Guitar Phrasing"As well as building your jazz vocabulary, you'll also learn perfect phrasing by mimicking the approach of the jazz sax masters. It's not enough to know the right notes, it's essential to play them musically.

Learn Martin Taylor's Jazz Guitar Solos on Classic StandardsAre you struggling to play complete guitar solos on jazz standards? Do you want to progress from playing "just licks" to developing long, meaningful solos that tell a story? Are you stuck trying to solo over longer combinations of common jazz guitar chord changes? In his new book, Jazz Guitar Soloing Etudes, Martin Taylor presents 12 beautifully crafted jazz guitar etudes, rich with authentic jazz language, that tackle the most popular jazz standards. Master jazz guitar by going straight to the source - You'll quickly master engaging melodic solos over multiple choruses- You'll learn long-form jazz vocabulary that goes way beyond scales and arpeggios- You'll discover how to grow long, improvised guitar solos that grow organically- You'll tell your own musical guitar soloing story that connects with the melody of the tuneAccelerated learning for the jazz guitaristLearning Martin Taylor's original solos is like taking a conversation class when studying a new language. You'll start with a small seed of an idea inspired by the song's melody, then naturally develop it into longer, more complex musical guitar solo. Instead of just playing licks, you'll learn to develop an actual musical conversation that always links back to the source. These 12 etudes have been carefully crafted to help you progress beyond predictable scales and exercises into playing actual music. Together, they cover virtually every essential chord progression in modern jazz and accelerate your progress as you learn to build solos that will keep your listeners engaged. Martin Taylor's actual jazz guitar solos over these essential standards- All the Things You Are- Softly as in a Morning Sunrise- Bluesette- Blue Moon- Blue Bossa- Jazz Blues- The Rhythm Changes- Jersey Bounce- How High the Moon- Georgia on My Mind- On Green Dolphin Street- EmilyThese etudes will help you to internalise the language of jazz guitar soloing. It's time to throw away the complex theory books and lick encyclopaedias and master the actual craft of soloing. You'll can even download Martin's own live recordings of his solos along with twelve original backing tracks Martin Taylor's Jazz Guitar Soloing Etudes - Here's What You Get: - Multiple chorus of solos on essential jazz standards, fully transcribed with notation and tab- A masterclass in developing motifs and perfect phrasing across a whole solo- Learn the essential rhythmic language for authentic jazz soloing- Live recorded audio examples and backing tracks by Martin TaylorThis book distils 50 years of virtuosic playing experience into direct jazz guitar vocabulary and feel to help you take a massive step forward in your musical development.

"Jedes Buch, das ich von Tim Pettingale gesehen habe, ist so gut gemacht. Viele wunderbare Informationen und immer sehr klar vermittelt." -Mike Stern"Dies ist die Art von Buch, die ich schon lange sehen wollte. Ich empfehle es w rmstens - es ist hervorragend "-Ulf WakeniusIn den letzten Jahren haben Spieler wie Kurt Rosenwinkel, Julian Lage und Jonathan Kreisberg das Akkordspiel auf der Jazzgitarre in neue klangliche Gefilde gef hrt - aber bis jetzt gab es keinen klaren Fahrplan, der dir helfen w rde, diese F higkeiten zu entwickeln... Wenn du jemals ber die fortgeschrittenen Akkordstrukturen der modernen Jazzgitarre ger tselt hast - wie man sie spielt oder wo man sie einsetzt - dann ist Akkord-Konzepte f r moderne Jazzgitarre dein umfassender Leitfaden. Es ist eine kreative Methode, mit der du von der ersten Seite an echte Musik spielen kannst, egal wo auf dem Hals.

Master Modern Blues Guitar Rhythm and Soloing - With Robben Ford Robben Ford is one of the world's most in demand modern blues guitarists. From his work with Miles Davis, to the Yellowjackets, Joni Mitchell, George Harrison and Larry Carlton, the Blues has always been at the heart of Robben's music. In his new book, Urban Blues Guitar Revolution, Robben brings six classic blues genres bang up to date and gives a modern slant to the early styles that were the foundation of urban blues guitar. Each track includes rhythm guitar and soloing studies, and begins with authentic parts that gradually get more modern with each chorus. What You'll LearnRobben Ford's Urban Blues Guitar Revolution teaches you the rhythm and soloing language of authentic blues guitar, chord by chord, lick by lick, then takes you on a journey through increasingly more modern ideas. You'll learn the roots of the style, then how to give your blues music a more contemporary edge. Each essential blues guitar component is broken down into clear instructions and you'll get access to Robben's exclusive analysis of his playing, line by line. By the end, you'll have taken away hundreds of jaw-dropping blues guitar licks, riffs and rhythm parts that you can use to dramatically improve your own blues playing. The Complete Blues Guitar Course from a Modern MasterRobben Ford's Urban Blues Guitar Revolution gives unparalleled insight into the technical and creative approach of a modern-day master blues guitarist. Through a series of carefully conceived pieces, you will master an incredibly versatile approach to playing modern blues guitar, while discovering the traditions of the style. Learn tips and tricks to create authentic blues guitar feel and toneGain a deep understanding and mastery of authentic & modern blues guitar Hundreds of licks, rhythm parts, riffs and unique blues chord approachesDiscover Robben Ford's personal approach to playing the blues on guitarMaster both delicately nuanced, and all-out powerful blues guitar solosLearn Six Fantastic Blues Guitar Performance Pieces - With Rhythms, Riffs, Chords and SolosEvery detailed chapter first teaches the important ideas that build the rhythm part of each track, before giving you a blow-by-blow breakdown of the full piece, enabling you master six blues tracks written exclusively by Robben Ford. You'll get deep into the rhythmic nuance, authentic blues guitar parts, classic stylings and modern twists. It's a journey that'll teach you everything you need to know about playing the blues. Hear It Robben Ford's Urban Blues Guitar Revolution comes with over 60 studio quality audio examples plus six backing tracks that are all free to download. These not only let you hear the music, but help you master Robben's unique blues guitar phrasing. There are even slowed down versions of the full songs. Robben Ford is one of the greatest blues guitarists on the planet If you want to learn blues guitar the right way, you owe it to yourself to learn from a master.

Play jazz basslines by thinking like a composerAt the heart of his walking bass method, John Patitucci teaches you to think compositionally, and you'll discover that walking bass is not just a way to connect the chords by any means. He demonstrates how every line can be a strong melodic statement in its own right. The musical way to master walking bass, with John Patitucci You'll hone these essential skills on electric and upright bass: How to compose and use well-conceived basslines with strong, driving melodiesHundreds of walking bass movements so you can discover John's jazz vocabularyHow to tastefully spice up the harmony and walk on the most common progressions in jazzA simple strategy to adapt your basslines when the chord changes are altered or substitutedMelodic walking bass from simple to complexJohn Patitucci Walking Bass begins with a look at the essential ii V I VI7 sequence that forms the backbone of hundreds of jazz standards. However, each chapter develops this sequence further with essential harmonic concepts to alter the harmony... each of which becomes more radical as you progress. This incremental bass method teaches you to walk on any chord changes, no matter how radical. Discover the Four Guiding Principles John uses to compose strong, memorable basslines that have interest and momentumLearn to focus your basslines to start simple, then add layers of complexityMaster 15 specially composed bass etudes that give unparalleled insight into John's walking bass approach and vocabularyEach one of John Patitucci's 15 beautiful bass etudes is broken down into easy-to-digest cells, so you can learn quickly and efficiently. Master Two-Beat and Four-Beat walking bass feelPlaying half time or "two-beat" is a technique all the bass masters have used, from Ray Brown to Paul Chambers. Each of John's 15 walking bass etudes begins with a two-beat passage to help you develop a deeper sense of feel and swing, before moving into a regular walking pattern.

Discover Oz Noy's Outside Guitar Soloing for Rock, Jazz, Blues & Fusion"One mark of a great guitarist is their ability to use notes from outside the key to take you on a melodic journey..." As one of the world's most innovative guitar players, Oz Noy's dynamic and dazzling soloing has had a global impact on the guitar community. He has pushed the boundaries of rock, jazz, and blues, seamlessly fusing ideas from all genres to create a unique and compelling voice. Oz's groundbreaking guitar method, Inside Outside Guitar Soloing takes a deep dive into his melodic concepts, as he teaches how to move seamlessly from "regular" inside soloing, to adding exciting outside concepts. Groundbreaking Outside Guitar Soloing Techniques for Any Genre Inside Outside Guitar Soloing helps you master the four most important altered guitar scales in modern music. You'll work through powerful, melodic exercises to embed them into your ears and fingers, before mastering exciting intervallic licks for each one. Each scale then becomes the basis of a blistering guitar solo that introduces its unique color to your playing melodically. Each one is analyzed in great detail to help you replicate these sounds in your own music. Forget everything you thought you knew about the Mixolydian mode and discover what it's really capable of Master Whole Tone scale soloing and discover how to use it properlyLearn Oz's unique way of understanding and applying the Diminished scale melodicallyDiscover essential shapes for the Altered scale so you can play it anywhere on the neckLearn dozens of modern intervallic licks and runsUnlock special techniques such as sidestepping, anchor tones, and exploiting the symmetrical soloing patterns of the guitar In any book dealing with advanced scales, it's easy to be overwhelmed with information, Oz Noy strips away the complexity to presents a clear, practical method for bringing modern colors into your playing. Coloring Outside the Lines - A Soloing Masterclass Oz describes scales as colors. Some are vivid and bright, others dark and tense. Here you won't just learn notes, you'll learn how to create the perfect mood and vibe for any guitar solo. You'll discover how even the most routine chord sequences can inspire exciting, modern solos. Outside Soloing That Goes Beyond Guitar Scales As well as helping you master the four most important "outside" guitar scales, Oz Noy talks in detail about: Developing motif-based solosBalancing blues vocabulary with modern intervallic licksControlling and manipulating outside tensionsWhich altered scale to play when... and why At the end, every single scale, concept and approach is blended into a funky tour-de-force blues solo that takes your playing and understanding to a whole new level. If you're ready to transition smoothly from inside guitar playing to powerful "outside" solos, Oz Noy is here to take you on that exciting journey.

Master Acoustic Fingerstyle Guitar Technique - Tommy Emmanuel Style In his new book Fingerstyle Guitar Milestones, he breaks down his acoustic guitar technique and teaches it to you, pick by pick It is perfect for the early intermediate player who wants to develop thumb and finger independence for ultimate fingerstyle guitar technique. What You'll LearnFingerstyle Guitar Milestones is divided into four clear milestones that highlight the essential components of his style. Each one teaches you great acoustic guitar technique and real music you can play immediately. Milestone 1: Guitars, Gear and MindsetDiscover how Tommy thinks about everything from selecting guitars and thumbs picks, to how he approaches learning and memorizing songs. You'll quickly understand what you should look for in your own gear and how to map your learning timeline. Milestone 2: Mastering the "Boom Chick" Gain masterful command of your thumb picking and learn all the steps to create Tommy's signature percussive basslines. You'll start with open position etudes then build up to barre chords and moveable patterns that help you access the whole fretboard. Milestone 3: Adding the FingersLearn how to use the picking fingers to add melody and inner voices to your thumb work. You'll build a repertoire of useful arpeggio patterns and syncopated rhythms to add new textures to your solo and accompaniment playing. Milestone 4: Learning SongsNow it's time to combine all your new skills and learn to play three beautiful acoustic fingerstyle pieces. Each piece is broken down with slow and fast playthroughs as well as additional exercises to help you master them. The Complete Acoustic Fingerstyle Guitar Course from a Modern MasterTommy Emmanuel's Fingerstyle Guitar Milestones gives unparalleled insight into the technical approach of a modern-day master guitarist. Through a series of carefully conceived exercises and etudes, you will build perfect fingerstyle technique from the ground up. Learn how to train the thumb to lock-in perfect basslinesDevelop great timekeeping to always play in the pocketMaster true thumb / finger independenceDiscover Tommy's method of creating syncopated rhythms that really grooveAdd stand-out embellishments to enhance your performanceLearn Three Fantastic Performance PiecesEach exercise and etude combines to help you master three of Tommy's favorite tunes that help you to become an accomplished fingerstyle guitarist. Tommy even walks you through each piece and describes how to play any tricky parts Tommy Emmanuel is one of the greatest acoustic guitarists on the planet - If you're ready to learn fingerstyle guitar, you owe it to yourself to learn from a master.

Master Powerful Altered Scale Guitar Soloing With Mike Stern There has never been a jazz guitar book like this before... Mike Stern is an electrifying guitarist whose blistering chops combine sophisticated jazz harmony with rock-fusion firepower and perfect bluesy phrasing. In this ground-breaking book, he shares his secrets of altered scale soloing and reveals the keys to his signature sound. In his new book, Altered Scale Jazz Guitar Soloing, exclusive to Fundamental Changes, Mike teaches you in depth how to use every important altered scale on guitar to create incredible solos with his instantly recognizable sound. You'll master modern outside-sounding jazz guitar chops using... The Altered Scale (Super Locrian Mode)The Mixolydian b2b6 Scale (Phrygian Dominant)The Symmetrical Diminished Scale (Half Whole)The Whole Tone Scale A Complete, Practical System to Create Modern Jazz Guitar Vocabulary Along with over 140 jaw-dropping licks and music examples, Mike's unique jazz guitar course teaches you to get insidethe scales. You'll discover the following jazz guitar soloing concepts: How each altered jazz guitar scale is formedThe most important scale shapes and positions to use and whyHow to master the scale intervals and use them to create blistering jazz solos Beautiful sequencing patterns that quickly become musical phrases you can useDozens of modern scalic licks, runs and sequences With these essential skills under your fingers, you'll immediately apply them musically as you learn play intervallic licksover the most essential chord changes in jazz to add new depth to your soloing. As your jazz guitar soloing skills develop, you'll add to your vocabulary by learning lines based around more advanced, musical jazz structures. You'll learnt to get creative with... Diatonic triads7th chord jazz arpeggio sequencesTriad/arpeggio-based melodiesLonger 8-bar jazz soloing structures Master Altered Scale Jazz Guitar Lines With Four Epic Etudes Each altered scale is taught in its own detailed chapter, and to round off each one you'll be taught a full-length original solo, recorded at Mike's New York studio. These solos combine all the musical approaches of each chapter into beautiful, melodic language you can use in your own playing. This rigorous approach to learning each scale sound, combined with a vast arsenal of melodic ideas, gives you unparalleled insight into the mind of one of the most respected jazz musicians on the planet... and you'll also learn plenty of Mike's signature licks and tricks along the way One Solo to Rule them All To tie every altered jazz guitar scale sound together, Mike has written an epic 130-bar solo that explores every musical concept over a blistering Bb Blues. When you learn this solo, you'll hear, internalize and feel how these advanced jazz guitar scales can be used to make powerful, attention-grabbing music. Altered Scale Jazz Guitar Soloing is a deep dive into the musical mind of one the true jazz guitar geniuses of our generation. You owe it to yourself to check it out take your music to a whole new level of creativity.