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Harmonic Analysis for Scale Selection and Chord Substitution

Harmonic Analysis for Scale Selection and Chord Substitution

Harmonic Analysis is the understanding of the functional sequence of chords. It is the process used to analyze the harmonic structure of a progression, song or composition. This analysis is then used to make scale selections for improvisation and chord substitution.

A Guide to Guitar Chords

A Guide to Guitar Chords

Covers basic guitar chords for beginning to intermediate guitar students. These are the chords that ALL guitar should know - regardless of style.

Daily Practice Material for the Contemporary Guitarist

Daily Practice Material for the Contemporary Guitarist

Daily Practice Material for the Contemporary Guitarist is an organized collection of daily practice and reference material for the contemporary ukulele player. This material can be used to develop the vocabulary and knowledge necessary for single note playing.

E/F Barre Form Guitar Chords in Standard Tuning

E/F Barre Form Guitar Chords in Standard Tuning

E/F Barre Form Guitar Chords in Standard Tuning: E A D G B E. Based on the open position E, Em and E7 chords these are the essential basic movable "barre" form chords for guitar players.

Guitar Fingerboard Chart for Standard Tuning, E A D G B E

Guitar Fingerboard Chart for Standard Tuning, E A D G B E

Guitar Fingerboard Chart for Standard Tuning: E A D G B E

Open Position Guitar Chords - Standard Tuning

Open Position Guitar Chords - Standard Tuning

The Basic Open Position Guitar Chords in Standard Tuning: E A D G B E, that ALL players should know.

QUICKSTART Scale and Arpeggio Series

QUICKSTART Scale and Arpeggio Series

The QUICKSTART — Scale and Arpeggio Fingerings Series is a concise, well-organized series of books, lessons, and workshops ideal for any guitar, ukulele, or bass player beginning to explore “improvisation”. Unlike so many other instructional materials on the market, The QUICKSTART — Scale and Arpeggio Fingerings Series keeps a sharp focus on the essential scales and arpeggios, their fingerings and their related chords. All material is covered in every key.

QuickStart Scale Fingerings for Lead Guitar - Volume I

QuickStart Scale Fingerings for Lead Guitar - Volume I

Six essential scales for Guitar. Blues, Pentatonic, Dorian, Mixolydian, Aeolian and Ionian scales are covered in all keys with one octave scale fingerings starting on any finger.

QuickStart Scale Fingerings for Lead Guitar - Blues Scale

QuickStart Scale Fingerings for Lead Guitar - Blues Scale

The Blues or Minor Pentatonic is one of six essential scales for ALL guitar players. One octave scale fingering solutions with the Blues scale chords are covered in all keys. Sample chord progressions for practice are included. Book includes four studio recorded backing tracks for exploring the Blues scales in the book.

The Advanced Guide to Blues Chord Progressions for Guitar - Volume I

The Advanced Guide to Blues Chord Progressions for Guitar - Volume I

Volume I covers the keys of C, F and Bb. The key of C includes detailed accompanying text explaining the principles behind each progression. Each volume of The Advanced Guide to Blues Progressions for Guitar features basic to advanced blues chord progressions. to be used with the chord voicings from volume I, II & III of The Advanced Guide to Guitar Chords.

The Advanced Guide to Blues Chord Progressions for Guitar - Volume II

The Advanced Guide to Blues Chord Progressions for Guitar - Volume II

Volume II covers the keys of E, A, D and G. The key of E includes detailed accompanying text explaining the principles behind each progression. Each volume of The Advanced Guide to Blues Progressions for Guitar features basic to advanced blues chord progressions. to be used with the chord voicings from volume I, II & III of The Advanced Guide to Guitar Chords.

The Advanced Guide to Chord Progressions for Guitar - Volume I

The Advanced Guide to Chord Progressions for Guitar - Volume I

Volume I of The Advanced Guide to Chord Progressions for Guitar features the principles of voice leading applied to chord progressions. These principles, explained using chords from volume I of The Advanced Guide to Guitar Chords. Chapters with common major and minor full diatonic, partial diatonic and chromatic chord progressions are also included to further explore voice leading.

The Advanced Guide to Guitar Chords - Volume I

The Advanced Guide to Guitar Chords - Volume I

Commonly referred to as jazz chords, this book provides detailed information on voicing 4-part chords. Covers common string families. Beyond learning open and barre chords, most guitarists struggle with advanced chords. Commonly called "Jazz" chords, these more sophisticated voicings find a wide use in all forms of music.

The Advanced Guide to Guitar Chords - Volume II

The Advanced Guide to Guitar Chords - Volume II

Commonly referred to as "Jazz" chords, this book provides detailed information on voicing 4-part chords. Cover string families not in volume 1. Beyond learning open and barre chords, most guitarists struggle with advanced chords. Commonly called "Jazz" chords, these more sophisticated voicings find a wide use in all forms of music.

The Advanced Guide to Guitar Chords - Volume III

The Advanced Guide to Guitar Chords - Volume III

Commonly referred to as jazz chords, this book provides detailed information on voicing 4-part chords. Covers severn string guitar with a low A. Beyond learning open and barre chords, most guitarists struggle with advanced chords. Commonly called "Jazz" chords, these more sophisticated voicings find a wide use in all forms of music.
Ukulele for Guitar Players

Ukulele for Guitar Players

"You already know more than you think!" A guide to transferring the accumulated experience and knowledge gained as a guitar player to the ukulele. Covers chords, scales, reading and the three most common ukulele tunings.

Modular Phonetic Rhythm, The Foundation and Workbook 1

Modular Phonetic Rhythm, The Foundation and Workbook 1

Modular Phonetic Rhythm represents a significant advance in the teaching and application of rhythm. Eliminating many inefficient aspects of rhythm education, Modular Phonetic Rhythm streamlines the traditional educational approach, resulting in a reflexive reaction to rhythm.

Key Signatures - Circle of Fourths and Fifths - A4

Key Signatures - Circle of Fourths and Fifths - A4

A handy dandy A4 sized reference chart of all 15 Major and Relative Minor Key Signatures.
Key Signatures - Circle of Fourths and Fifths - ANSI A

Key Signatures - Circle of Fourths and Fifths - ANSI A

A handy reference chart of all 15 major and relative minor key signatues. US Letter 8.5 x 11 sized.
Basic Open Position `Ukulele Chord Chart - Baritone Tuning

Basic Open Position `Ukulele Chord Chart - Baritone Tuning

Basic Baritone Ukulele Chord Chart - G Tuning: D G B E, Low or High D.

QuickStart A Blues Scale Summary

QuickStart A Blues Scale Summary

QuickStart Scale Fingerings Summary for Guitar: A Blues - "Minor Pentatonic" (A C D E G A) scale.

QuickStart C Blues Scale Summary

QuickStart C Blues Scale Summary

QuickStart Scale Fingerings Summary for Guitar: C Blues - "Minor Pentatonic" (C Eb F G Bb C') scale.

QuickStart C Pentatonic Scale Summary

QuickStart C Pentatonic Scale Summary

QuickStart Scale Fingerings Summary for Guitar: C Pentatonic - "Major Pentatonic" (C D E G A C') scale.

QuickStart C Dorian Scale Summary

QuickStart C Dorian Scale Summary

QuickStart Scale Fingerings Summary for Guitar: C Dorian - (C D Eb F G A Bb C') scale.

QuickStart C Mixolydian Scale Summary

QuickStart C Mixolydian Scale Summary

QuickStart Scale Fingerings Summary for Guitar: C Mixolydian - "Dominant" - (C D E F G A Bb C') scale.

QuickStart C Aeolian Scale Summary

QuickStart C Aeolian Scale Summary

QuickStart Scale Fingerings Summary for Guitar: C Aeolian - "Natural Minor" - (C D Eb F G Ab bB C') scale.

QuickStart C Ionian Scale Summary

QuickStart C Ionian Scale Summary

QuickStart Scale Fingerings Summary for Guitar: C Ionian - "Major" - (C D E F G A B C') scale.

QuickStart C Lydian Scale Summary

QuickStart C Lydian Scale Summary

QuickStart Scale Fingerings Summary for Guitar: C Lydian - (C D E F# G A B C') scale.

QuickStart C Mixolydian +4 Scale Summary

QuickStart C Mixolydian +4 Scale Summary

QuickStart Scale Fingerings Summary for Guitar: C Mixolydian+4 - "Lydian Dominant" - (C D E F# G A Bb C') scale.

QuickStart A Pentatonic Scale Summary

QuickStart A Pentatonic Scale Summary

QuickStart Scale Fingerings Summary for Guitar: A Pentatonic - "Major Pentatonic" (A B C# E F# A') scale.