21 Jan
Mel Bays Getting Into Jazz Guitar' by Jackie King
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If you have heard Jackie King perform on guitar, you know he has a unique jazz sound. In his book, MEL BAYs GETTING INTO JAZZ GUITAR you will discover techniques for playing jazz guitar given in clear illustrations by King. A 76 track CD comes with the book and it is a solid hands-on reference to the instruction material covered in the book. There are 8 chapters. A nice introduction on getting into jazz sets the stage followed by chapters covering harmony chords and improvising. Chapter 2 deals with the aesthetics of the guitar and is worthwhile reading for all those interested in jazz music. Chapter 7 shares some highly important and hard to find techniques on staccato (picking) and Legato (slurring). Chapter 8 on identifying chromaticism is one of the best writings on the subject available. A contact reference is given in the book: www.JackieKing.com. This is a hands-on education book and one that will become popular among students.'Veteran guitar virtuoso Jackie King comes up with a winner in his new MEL BAYs GETTING INTO JAZZ GUITAR. A CD accompanies the book which contains 76 tracks for reference.'
Additional Info
- Book Title: Mel Bays Getting Into Jazz Guitar'
- Author: Jackie King
- Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
- Year Published: 2002
- Book Type:: Musical Instruction
- ISBN: 786662425
- Rating: Five Stars
- Number of Pages: 96
- Link: Amazon.com
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