Chord Symbols
In sheet music notation,there is a lack of uniformity in writing chord symbols. For example the C major seven chord can be written as Cmaj7 (used in this book), CN7 or CM7. The following table outlines the symbols commonly used, together with correct pronunciation and alternative symbols used for each chord type.
In sheet music, chord symbols which indicate the bass note to play are sometimes used. For example, C/G indicates a C chord with a G bass note (it may also be written C/G bass). The bass note will not always be a note of the chord; for example, Am/G is an A minor chord with a G bass note, which could also be called Am7.
Progressive Blues Lead Guitar Method
For Beginner to Advanced
This book takes a unique approach to learning Blues lead guitar. The most common scale used in Blues – the minor pentatonic scale, is used immediately to make music. The scale is learned in five basic positions which cover the whole fretboard, along with a variety of licks and solos demonstrating all the important techniques such as slides, vibrato and note bending, as used by all the great Blues players.
Progressive Blues Lead Guitar Technique
Intermediate to Advanced
The central approach of this book is the development of musical technique, dealing with rhythm as it applies to lead guitar playing and concentrating on the development of phrasing and timing and how to really get the most out of the notes you play. Along the way, the book introduces the Blues scale and other important scales and arpeggios commonly used by Blues players. Also contains lots of great solos.
Progressive Blues Guitar Licks
For Beginner to Advanced
Packed full of Blues guitar licks and solos incorporating styles and techniques used by the world’s greatest Blues players. Includes sections on turnarounds, intro’s and endings, call and response, dynamics and learning from other instruments. The licks cover a variety of styles such as shuffles, traditional slow Blues, Boogie, Jazz style Blues and R & B and Funk grooves. Also includes examples demonstrating how different licks can be put together to form whole solos, opening up endless possibilities for improvisation.
Progressive Blues Rhythm Guitar Method
For Beginning Blues Guitarists
A comprehensive introduction to the world of Blues rhythm guitar playing. Uses a variety of left and right hand techniques to help the student gain control of timing and rhythms which are essential to creating good Blues rhythm parts. The book contains a study of both open and moveable chord shapes, before moving on to single and double note riffs which include many of the classic Blues sounds.
Progressive Blues Guitar Solos
Intermediate to Advanced
Contains a great selection of Blues solos in a variety of styles reflecting the whole history of the Blues tradition from early Delta Blues to contemporary Blues Rock. Demonstrates various methods of creating solos along with sections on vocal style phrasing, call and response, developing a theme, dynamics and the use of space. Many of the solos are written in the styles of Blues legends like Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker, BB, Albert and Freddy King, Buddy Guy, Albert Collins, Peter Green, Magic Sam, Otis Rush, Eric Clapton and Stevie Ray Vaughan.
Progressive Blues Acoustic Guitar Method
For Intermediate Blues Guitarists
Progressive Blues Acoustic Guitar Method covers all the important aspects of Acoustic Blues Guitar. This book introduces popular Blues progressions, Blues Rhythms, Basic Blues Lead Guitar Patterns and Lead Guitar Techniques. You will learn how to combine Blues rhythms and Blues licks, fingerpicking Blues styles such as the Constant Bass Line style and the Alternating Thumb style and an introduction to Acoustic Slide guitar.
Progressive Rock Guitar Licks
For Intermediate to Advanced
This book may be used by itself or as a useful supplement to Progressive Rock Guitar Technique. The licks throughout the book are examples of how the most popular lead guitar patterns can be used in all positions on the fretboard, and how various techniques can be applied to each pattern. Several Rock guitar solos are included to fully show how the licks and techniques studied throughout the book can be used to create a solo.
Progressive Guitar Chords
For Beginner to Advanced Guitarists
Shows you every useful chord shape in every key. An open chord section for beginners contains the simplest and most widely used chord shapes in all keys. A bar chord section for the semi-advanced player who will need a thorough knowledge of bar chord shapes in all positions. A section for the advanced player listing the moveable shapes for chords widely used by Jazz guitarists. Other sections contain important music theory for the guitarist including scales, keys and chord construction.
Progressive Slide Guitar Technique
For Beginner to Advanced
A comprehensive, easy to follow guide, introducing all the important techniques required to play slide guitar. Including: damping, fretting, sliding, vibrato, slide scales and open tunings. Concentrates on the use of slide in modern Rock and Blues styles. This book is particularly useful to modern guitar players who wish to incorporate slide into an electric Rock and Blues style. Contains many techniques, licks and solos as well as valuable information on types of slides and guitars as well as setting up a guitar for slide playing.
