Johnny Rector has been recognized for years as one ofAmerica's top jazz guitar writers. Here, for the first time, he presents an analysis of modern chord progressions, extensions, alternations, substitutions and a hands-on series of exercises designed to utilize and apply theseimportant concepts to the guitar fingerboard. This book was written as a self-study guide to the intermediate, advanced and professional guitarist who has not had the opportunity to study material of this kind with a first-class competent teacher-artist, although such a teacher can be of greatassistance in learning to apply the material. It shows unusual chord forms and progressions beyond the basics.Written in standard notation

DADGAD Guitar Progressions for backing traditional music.Guitarist for CrossHarbour, The Wilderness Yet, The Dave Munnelly Band and Calum Stewart.Strumming patterns and chords for use with and without a capo. All the main keys covered. Tablature and notation."I saw the future of trad music and its name is CrossHarbour" - tradconnect"a masterclass in empathy and phrasing" - Irish Times"a fine example of how traditional music is still thriving in a modern way" - The Daily Telegraph

A book that clearly explains the principles of jazz soloing. Logically organized, with hundreds of musical examples, this method is the result of many years of Ted's teaching and research.

This book will help you play and write songs in both contemporary and classic country styles. The book is for music students, teachers, performing artists, recording studios, composers, songwriters, advertising agencies, and any person or music company who needs a user-friendly, comprehensive reference guide to country chord progressions. Specific chord fingerings are supplied for guitar players. The stereo online audio makes the book an ideal tool for study or jamming. No note reading is required. Blank treble and bass staves are included for writing songs, licks and solos. A concise discussion of song form isprovided to help beginners understand the structure of country songs. Overall, agreat learning and reference tool for beginners and pros alike. All creative musicians and writers who study, perform, or compose country music will benefit from this book. Includes access to online audio

One of the world's great jazz guitarists, Vic Juris shares his insight into the wonderful world of harmony in this book. Not for the fainthearted, Vic teaches polychords and intervallic structures derived from the major, minor, harmonic minor, melodic minor and harmonic major scales in this must have jazz guitar book. Each section has etudes that will help students integrate each concept into their own playing. Includes access to online audio that gives students the opportunity to hear and play along with these cutting edge concepts

(Music Sales America). Practical examples and exercises take guitar players from basic theory and simple accompaniment patterns to advanced chord soloing and comping in this book. A complete survey of chord theory and technique!