This book is designed to teach any guitarist to compose chord melody arrangements for the Guitar, at a pace which is comfortable for both the beginner and the advanced student. Every method used is discussed at length with over 50 musical examples given. The accompanying audio will assure the student that he or she is playing the examples correctly. Topics include: harmonization and re-harmonization methods, analyzing melodies, dealing with extensions, creating slash chord harmony, etc. This book is a must- have for anyone interested in performing as a solo Guitar player. Two full-length arrangements are included which cover the material presented. Written in notation only with chord symbols and fretboard diagrams. Access to audio available online.
Introduction
Chord Construction
Diatonic 7th Chords
Functional Harmony
Chord Inversions
Extension Chart
Harmonizing a Melody
Harmonizing Non-Chord Tones
Exploring the Diminished Chord
An Example Tune With Analysis
The Tri-Tone Substitution
Chord Movement
Quartal Harmony
Advanced Methods
Example Tune #2 with Analysis
Solutions to Questions
About the Author
Chord Construction
Diatonic 7th Chords
Functional Harmony
Chord Inversions
Extension Chart
Harmonizing a Melody
Harmonizing Non-Chord Tones
Exploring the Diminished Chord
An Example Tune With Analysis
The Tri-Tone Substitution
Chord Movement
Quartal Harmony
Advanced Methods
Example Tune #2 with Analysis
Solutions to Questions
About the Author
| Arrangement | Guitar |
| Genres | Jazz, Tuition |
| Format | Instrumental Tutor |
| Level | 3 |
| NumberOfPages | 40 |
| Media | Downloads, Sheet Music |
| Publisher | Mel Bay Publications |
| Contributors | Green, Barry (Author) |
| Language | English |
| ISBN | 9780786690985 |