Master the Art of Jazz Guitar with the Most Trusted Name in Music Instruction
Step into the world of jazz with confidence and creativity. The Hal Leonard Jazz Guitar Method is your all-in-one guide to developing the skills, style, and sound of the jazz guitar greats. Whether you are just starting out or expanding your chops, this comprehensive method uses real jazz standards to help you build a rock-solid foundation in jazz guitar.
Learn to play and improvise in the style of legends like Wes Montgomery, Joe Pass, Tal Farlow, Charlie Christian, and Jim Hall through in-depth lessons and 40 timeless jazz classics. Explore essential topics including jazz chords and progressions, soloing techniques, comping, chord-melody arrangements, gear tips, and much more.
Featured songs include: Autumn Leaves • Billie's Bounce (Bill's Bounce) • Bluesette • Misty • Samba De Orfeu • Satin Doll • Song for My Father • Take the “A” Train • and more.
The accompanying online audio–featuring 99 tracks for demonstration and play-along–is enhanced with Playback+ tools that let you loop sections, adjust tempo, and tailor your practice experience.
“Highly recommended.” –Just Jazz Guitar
“Filled with well-written examples... bask in the glory of having a lot of great material at your fingertips.” –Downbeat
Join the countless musicians who have learned with Hal Leonard guitar instruction and unlock your potential as a jazz guitarist.
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Featuring in-depth lessons and 40 great jazz classics, the Hal Leonard Jazz Guitar Method is your complete guide to learning jazz guitar. This book uses real jazz songs to teach you the basics of accompanying and improvising jazz guitar in the style of Wes Montgomery, Joe Pass, Tal Farlow, Charlie Christian, Jim Hall and many others. Lesson topics include: chords and progressions; scales and licks; comping and soloing styles; chord-melody; intros and endings; technique; equipment and sound; and more! Songs include: Satin Doll • Take the “A” Train • Billie's Bounce • Impressions • Bluesette • My One and Only Love • Desafinado • Autumn Leaves • Watch What Happens • Misty • Song for My Father • and more. The audio contains 99 tracks for demonstration and play-along. It's accessed online via a unique code in each book and includes Playback+ tools such as looping, tempo adjustment, and more. “Highly Recommended.” – Just Jazz Guitar
“Filled with well-written examples ... bask in the glory of having a lot of great material at your fingertips.” – Downbeat
Hal Leonard Digital Books are cloud-based publications, which are streaming and require internet access. Upon purchase, you will be provided with an access code and a link to Hal Leonard's MyLibrary site, where you can view your digital book along with supplemental audio or video where applicable.
Prices and availability subject to change without notice.
Series: Guitar Method
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