Wes Montgomery is considered by many as one of the great pioneers of Jazz Guitar. Following in the footsteps of Django Reinhardt and Charlie Christian, his unique playing style and unmistakable sound have earned him a place in Jazz history, influencing many contemporary musicians heard today. This Essential Jazz Lines title offers in-depth explanations into Montgomery’s improvisational techniques as well as his approach to different chord progressions found in many Jazz standards. The accompanying audio includes several play-along tracks featuring the chord progressions discussed in the book, giving the student an opportunity to improvise and hone in on Montgomery’s sound. For guitarists of an intermediate skill level, this title offers a great opportunity to instil some jazz ornamentation into their improvisational arsenal. All lessons provided in tablature and musical notation Audio available online The Essential Jazz Lines series features other artists such as John Coltrane, Charlie Parker and Cannonball Adderley
Wes Montgomery Introduction
Wes Montgomery and Charlie Parker
Guide Tones
Bebop Scales
Mixolydian Bebop
Dorian Bebop
Major Bebop
3 to 9
Fingering Charts
Playing the Upper Structure of Chords
Targeting
Arpeggios
Transposed Arpeggio Examples
Playing Octaves
Block Chords
Chord Substitution
Solo Development
Minor Ideas
Dominant Seventh Ideas
Short ii-V Ideas
Long ii-V Ideas
Major Ideas
Minor ii-V Ideas
Short ii-V-I Progressions
Long ii-V-I Progressions
Minor ii-V-I Progressions
Turnarounds
Chord Progression...
Etude
Similar to Misty
B 12 Bar Blues
Wes Montgomery and Charlie Parker
Guide Tones
Bebop Scales
Mixolydian Bebop
Dorian Bebop
Major Bebop
3 to 9
Fingering Charts
Playing the Upper Structure of Chords
Targeting
Arpeggios
Transposed Arpeggio Examples
Playing Octaves
Block Chords
Chord Substitution
Solo Development
Minor Ideas
Dominant Seventh Ideas
Short ii-V Ideas
Long ii-V Ideas
Major Ideas
Minor ii-V Ideas
Short ii-V-I Progressions
Long ii-V-I Progressions
Minor ii-V-I Progressions
Turnarounds
Chord Progression...
Etude
Similar to Misty
B 12 Bar Blues
| Arrangement | Electric Guitar |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Format | Instrumental Tutor |
| Level | 3 |
| Media | Downloads, Sheet Music |
| Series | Essential Jazz Lines |
| Publisher | Mel Bay Publications |
| Contributors | Christiansen, Corey (Editor) |
| Language | English |
| ISBN | 9780786693757 |