A method book for the development of an improvisational style where you learn to play melodic lines in chords.....like Wes did. The cover says: "A guide for developing a chordal vocabulary for improvisation. Written with the styles of Wes Montgomery, Cal Collins, and Barney Kessel in mind.”  There are many books which deal with chord forms, comping, and chord-melody playing, but these do not provide a vocabulary for the kind of harmonized soloing that Wes and others have done. To fill that need, Chordal Bebop Lines provides hundreds of actual phrases and patterns in chords. (Much like Jerry Coker's Patterns for jazz, only the lines are in chords, for guitar.) Melodic lines, in chords, are written with a melody line and a fret diagram by each melody note. Poor readers can benefit greatly from this style of writing. Many actual phrases by Wes, Cal Collins, and Barney Kessel. Also some solo excerpts by these players.

     

           Text also includes:

• Chord forms and chord scales;  Glossary of common chord voicings;  28 positions/inversions for each of the following chord qualities:  minor 7, major 7, diminished 7, minor 7 b5, dominant 7, dominant 7 b5. This is explored on string sets 1232, 2345, 3456, 1245, 2356, 6432, and 5321.
• Chord scales: lays a foundation for improvising in lines of chords -- Major chord scales; dominant chord scales (G7 sound in lines of chords, for example); harmonic minor chord scles and other minor chord scales including natural minor, and Dorian. .

 

  Cover blurb reads: “Book II in a new series. An advanced guide for developing a linear chordal vocabulary for improvisation. Written with the styles of Wes Montgomery, Cal Collins and Barney Kessel in mind. Complete with chordal patterns and solo excerpts from the masters!"  Within the introduction: "Previously, there have been many texts available that teach chord systems and comping approaches, but none exist on the market that so comprehensively teach how to execute improvised eighth-note lines of chords in the style of Wes, as does volume 2."

     

  

  Table of Contents

• Exercises in voice leading.
• Chordal Patterns -- Hundreds of actual phrases and patterns in chords. (Much like Jerry Coker's Patterns for jazz, only the lines are in chords, for guitar.) Melodic lines, in chords, are written with a melody line and a fret diagram by each melody note. Poor readers can benefit greatly from this style of writing. Many actual phrases by Wes,Cal Collins, and Barney Kessel.

• Solo excerpts from the masters, including Barney Kessel's Autumn Leaves, You're the One for Me, and The Look of Love.
• Wes' solo excerpts:  West Coast Blues; Missile Blues; Delilah take 3, and Delilah take 4.

 

A collection of 5 complete guitar solos, based on standard tunes, that are written-out chordal improvisations that a guitarist might perform in a combo setting. The character of the solos is the type you might hear Wes play toward the end of his solos, when he is playing improvised lines of chords. The solos are written in that style and are comparable to Wes' improvised solo chord work on tunes such as West Coast Blues, Missle Blues, etc. This thick text uses heavy score paper throughout, and nice spiral binding so will lay flat on your stand.  A must-have comprehensive volume for players who want to master the Wes style of chordal improvisation. 

 

How to Play Chordal Bebop Lines for Guitar, Megabook         39.00

 Revised 2008 Edition. All three volumes in one, with over 200 pages of text on pro quality score paper. Spiral binding lets it lay flat on your stand. 

 

 

CHET BAKER SERIES

                                        for VOICE AND TRUMPET

Chet Bakers Greatest Scat Solos                                                       18.00

 

An excellent resource for developing a scat vocal vocabulary and for the practice of sight-singing/ear training. Written in concert key. For Chet Baker enthusiasts on any instrument, this is a wonderful text for further study into Chet’s linear melodic approach. This book contains eight complete transcriptions of Chet Baker’s vocal scat solos. Under each note, the scat syllable is written. The spelled out scat syllables were painstakingly transcribed for accuracy. Solos include: But Not For Me, Do It the Hard Way, Dancing on the Ceiling, Everything Happens to Me, It Could Happen to You, Just Friends, This is Always, You Make Me Feel So Young.               

 

 The Trumpet Artistry of Chet Baker                                                    18.00

 

Not just for trumpet players!....Guitarists will also appreciate this fantastic resource for studying Chet’s melodic style and phrasing!  The solos are also great ear-training and sight-singing exercises for any instrument.

 

This is the most accurate and playable set of transcribed Chet solos I have seen on the market. The solos are also great ear-training and sight-singing exercises. Solos include: Just Friends, Let’s Get Lost, Mean to Me, Minor Yours, Moon and Sand, My Heart Stood Still, Summertime, The More I See You, Time After Time, Time on My Hnads You in My Arms, You’re Driving Me Crazy, If You Could See Me Now, It Never Entered My Mind, But Not for Me, How Deep is the Ocean, Anticipated Blues. With discography.

       

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  Wes Montgomery

 

The Boss Guitar of Wes Montgomery  Volume 1                                                  22.00

A Collection of Early Period Transcriptions….transcribed solos from the small combo era). Published in 2000. An excellent professional quality resource for study of the master's style. The book, with nice spiral binding, contains the following transcribed solos: Besame Mucho, Dangerous, Yesterdays, No Blues, James and Wes, Fried Pies, and If I Should Lose You. Solos are captured in their entirety, notes to octaves to chords. There is an analysis of each solo which illustrates the favored licks and devices used by Wes. This is a great way to study his vocabulary and incorporate much of his concept into your own playing. Technical level and reading skill are in the medium difficulty range. NO TAB. Paper is heavy stock...you cannot see through it. An excellent high quality spiral score for studying the master of octaves and chords!

 

The Boss Guitar of Wes Montgomery  Volume 2                                                 22.00

(A Collection of Early Period Transcriptiopns…..transcribed solos from small combo era). Book II -- more transcribed Wes Montgomery solos, published in 2000. We have both volume 1 and volume 2 in stock now! Another excellent professional quality resource for continued study of the master's style. Volume 2, with nice spiral binding, contains the following transcribed solos: Billies Bounce, Bock to Bock, Delilah (Take 4), Doujie, Freddied the Freeloader, Fried Pies (Take 1), Lolita, Monterey Blues (D Natural Blues), SKJ, and WIllow Weep for Me. Solos are captured in their entirety, notes to octaves to chords. There is an analysis of each solo which illustrates the favored licks and devices used by Wes. This is a great way to study his vocabulary and incorporate much of his concept into your own playing. Technical level and reading skill are in the medium difficulty range. NO TAB. Paper is heavy stock...you cannot see through it. An excellent high quality spiral score for studying the master of octaves and chords

 

The Shadow of Your Smile  with CD.....(also with YouTube link)             18.00

Barney Kessel Solo Guitar Arrangement. This very cool book contains the entire Barney Kessel chord solo as heard on YouTube.  Check out the YouTube link to decide if this is a solo you would be interested in learning:

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jt_TWpQBNY4                   

 

Book comes with a CD of the exact performance you are seeing on YouTube.

Cover blurb says: “An aid in the study of chord melody phrasing and harmony….an excellent transcription for serious study of Barney’s moving chordal bebop lines….easier reading is offered with chord diagrams written above the melody line….a very playable chord melody solo for intermediate to advanced performers. Spiral binding and pro-grade score paper. Introduction by the author discusses some of Barney’s favorite chordal devices and an analysis.  You can use the YouTube link and CD to follow along with the music in order to capture the tempo and feel that Barney uses. This is a fine solo to use as an audition piece or to expand your solo repertoire. Very impressive sounding solo made easier with the chord diagrams and YouTube link!

 

This book makes Barney's approach available to all of us in a fast easy way with all the chords written in diagram form.....his chord lines sound complex but watch the moving voices and play them immediately...they are not hard to play for intermediate and advanced jazz guitarists who already possess some knowledge of 4-note inversions and voicings up the neck. Very cool project book.

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