A varied collection of masterpieces respectfully arranged for solo jazz guitar. from the readily playable to the fiendishly virtuosic, there are challenges for all ability levels including syncopation, jazz chords and 'Lenny Breau style' cascading harmonics.• Selection of universally acknowledged masterpieces• Modern yet historically respectful arrangements• Challenges all ability levels• Arrangements feature syncopation, jazz chords and 'Lenny Breau style' arpeggios in harmonics• Playable both finger style and/or pick and finger combinations• Essential material for both study and performance• Enjoyable and rewarding pieces to play

This book is designed to teach the guitarist the technique of chord soloing. This technique is extremely valuable to all guitarists because chords and melodies are played together; there is no need for an accompanying instrument. Each chapter focuses on a different aspect of chord soloing. I would recommend that novice guitarists start at the beginning and work through the book slowly. Intermediate players may want to find a chapter that looks challenging and start at that point. By the end of this book, you will be able to take any lead sheet and turn it into a guitar arrangement. Enjoy the journey into the fascinating world of chord soloing.

Presents twenty, four-bar exercises written by Jimmy Wyble followed by exhaustive harmonic, rhythmic, and scale permutation of the four-bar exercises by Ron Berman. Accompanying CD contains recordings of exercise permutations. This text gives insight to the vast melodic and harmonic possibilities available to composers and arrangers of guitar music. Examples should be used as ideas for improvisations, compositions, or springboards for new original material. Any musical idea, as shown in this book, may be permutated to create almost limitless original ideas. Exercises are presented in standard notation only.

(Guitar Solo). 15 jazz classics arranged for intermediate guitarists in notes and tab. Each solo combines melody and harmony in one superb fingerpicking arrangment. Songs: Autumn in New York * Body and Soul * Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man * Easy Living * A Fine Romance * Have You Met Miss Jones? * I'm Beginning to See the Light * It Could Happen to You * My Romance * Stella by Starlight * Tangerine * The Very Thought of You * The Way You Look Tonight * When Sunny Gets Blue * Yesterdays. Includes an easy introduction to basic fingerstyle guitar.

Fingerstyle jazz interpretations of ten of your favorite Christmas carols by Guitar Player fingerstyle columnist, performer, and clinician Howard Morgen. In notation and tablature.

Beyond Chord Melody with Martin Taylor MBE condenses over 40 years of playing expertise and insight into this beautiful jazz guitar book. Learn from the internationally acclaimed master of jazz chord melody guitar as he guides you through his 7-step method to creating your own guitar arrangements. Includes free audio and bonus video lessons