The Guitarist's Introduction to Jazz

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Product Code: GITJ
Author: Randy Vincent
Publisher: Sher Music Co.
ISBN-13: 9780997661743
Instrumentation: Guitar

"I have dreamt of this book existing for years — a thoughtful and clear exploration of what it means to dive into jazz guitar when you already have a background in other styles of music.”
— Julian Lage

The ultimate jazz guitar reference book!

Contains detailed explanations and exercises on virtually everything a guitarist needs to start playing jazz with others:

  • different categories of chord voicings
  • comping tips for being in a rhythm section
  • scale and chord construction
  • charts for classic jazz tunes to work on
  • developing solo chops by using riffs and pieces of familiar melodies
  • ways to approach practicing jazz
  • right hand picking techniques
  • overall jazz theory ...and much more!

    "Randy Vincent is an extraordinary musician who also happens to play the guitar. With this book, he gives a real life approach to voicing chords on the instrument that will allow both the student and the professional a clear way to illuminate harmonies in the most sensible and transparent way. With almost every student I have had I have stressed the issue of getting the most mileage out of the least notes whenever possible. This book lays it out in clear and concise terms.”
    — Pat Metheny

    "What a great book! Randy Vincent has given us a huge amount of material we guitar players can use when we're listening and reacting to what's going on around us. This is so practical and so rare! Thanks, Randy!”
    — Jim Hall

    "This book is full of essential information for jazz guitarists at any level. It's beautifully put together. Very logical and easy to understand. A wonderful book.”
    — Mike Stern

    "I have dreamt of this book existing for years — a thoughtful and clear exploration of what it means to dive into jazz guitar when you already have a background in other styles of music. Randy is masterful in breaking down so many topics that often feel so daunting and inaccessible, making them approachable, enjoyable, and furthermore, helping the student to create a foundation for mastery within the jazz domain.”
    — Julian Lage

    "Randy Vincent's Line Games is a serious, well-conceived book on jazz guitar. It has a tremendous amount of useful information which can be truly helpful to guitarists seeking thorough knowledge and training in jazz music.”
    — Kenny Burrell

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