This book was written by one of America’s greatest studio guitarists, the late Tommy Tedesco. It details his approach to mastering the guitar and his reflections on his remarkable career playing for motion picture and television soundtracks. He includes solos, magazine articles he authored, his reflections on technical aspects of the guitar such as sight reading, and even several guitar scores from motion pictures. A wealth of knowledge and experience in the music industry is contained in this book. It is a valuable addition to the library of any guitarist.
Anatomy of a Guitar Player
Profile
Anatomy Parts
Picking Technique
Economy Picking
Picking Exercises
Scales
Major Scales
Exercises Using Major Scales
Minor Scales
Pure Minor
Harmonic Minor
Melodic Minor
Exercises Using Minor Scales
Diminished
Pentatonic
Blues Scale
Whole Tone Scale
Miscellaneous and Ethnic Scales
Modes
Arpeggios
Major
Minor
II - IV Patterns
Chords
Chord Turn-arounds
Jazz Substitution
Chords With Bass Lines
Three Guitars
Jim?s Lament
Fugue For Three Guitars
Carnival Time
Brenda?s Song
Guitar Player Magazine Articles
Tools of the Trade
Miscellaneous Instruments
Bestsellers
Making a Solo Album
Some Questions Answered
Power Concentration
Missouri Breaks
Waltons
Guitarrons Make Great End Tables
Blackie?s Magic
Return of the Twelve String
Love Boat Cruise
Sight Reading Techniques
Scale Wise Reading
Chord Wise Reading
Double Stops and Chordal Reading
Pick and Finger Reading
Syncopation
Different Time Signatures
High Note Reading
Low Note Reading
Reading With Specific Instructions
Movie Scores
The River
Gloria
Closing Thoughts
Profile
Anatomy Parts
Picking Technique
Economy Picking
Picking Exercises
Scales
Major Scales
Exercises Using Major Scales
Minor Scales
Pure Minor
Harmonic Minor
Melodic Minor
Exercises Using Minor Scales
Diminished
Pentatonic
Blues Scale
Whole Tone Scale
Miscellaneous and Ethnic Scales
Modes
Arpeggios
Major
Minor
II - IV Patterns
Chords
Chord Turn-arounds
Jazz Substitution
Chords With Bass Lines
Three Guitars
Jim?s Lament
Fugue For Three Guitars
Carnival Time
Brenda?s Song
Guitar Player Magazine Articles
Tools of the Trade
Miscellaneous Instruments
Bestsellers
Making a Solo Album
Some Questions Answered
Power Concentration
Missouri Breaks
Waltons
Guitarrons Make Great End Tables
Blackie?s Magic
Return of the Twelve String
Love Boat Cruise
Sight Reading Techniques
Scale Wise Reading
Chord Wise Reading
Double Stops and Chordal Reading
Pick and Finger Reading
Syncopation
Different Time Signatures
High Note Reading
Low Note Reading
Reading With Specific Instructions
Movie Scores
The River
Gloria
Closing Thoughts
| Arrangement | Guitar |
| Genres | Tuition |
| Format | Instrumental Tutor |
| Level | 1 |
| NumberOfPages | 180 |
| Media | Sheet Music |
| Publisher | Mel Bay Publications |
| Contributors | Tedesco, Tommy (Author) |
| Language | English |
| ISBN | 9781562223526 |