Learn the ins and outs of jazz soloing and comping through practical applications of melodic and harmonic concepts. If you have been frustrated by jazz methods that assume you are already a master player or that are inaccessible due to overuse of jazz theory jargon, then this book will open the door for you. Simple, progressive exercises-explained in easy-to-understand language-get you playing jazz right away. From simple chord substitution in a twelve-bar blues progression straight through advanced soloing over complex jazz changes "Improvising Jazz Guitar" gives you the concepts, understanding, and methods of application every step of the way.A special bonus chapter sets out useful fingerings for all of the commonly used jazz scales, an easy way to come up with complex and unusual chord forms, plus five complete jazz guitar solos. Also included are a select bibliography and discography.
Learn the ins and outs of jazz soloing and comping through practical applications of melodic and harmonic concepts. If you have been frustrated by jazz methods that assume you are already a master player or that are inaccessible due to overuse of jazz theory jargon, then this book will open the door for you. Simple, progressive exercises-explained in easy-to-understand language-get you playing jazz right away. From simple chord substitution in a twelve-bar blues progression straight through advanced soloing over complex jazz changes "Improvising Jazz Guitar" gives you the concepts, understanding, and methods of application every step of the way.A special bonus chapter sets out useful fingerings for all of the commonly used jazz scales, an easy way to come up with complex and unusual chord forms, plus five complete jazz guitar solos. Also included are a select bibliography and discography.