SKU: MB.30522M

ISBN 9781513464237. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.

Ideal for the intermediate-level guitarist, these 17 traditional tunes from the UK plus one from France are arranged to be played with your electric guitar plugged-in. The transformation that occurs in switching from acoustic to electric instruments adds an unmistakable Celtic rock element to the authorâ??s companion recording.

The tunes are all played twice through on the recording and transcribed note-for-note in the book. The recording features backup from both electric bass and a second electric guitar, often played with a slide and a little â??dirtâ? thrown into the mix. Skillful bodhrán and djembe playing on many of the tracks adds to the dynamic nature of the recording.

Many of these tunes can be played in lower positions but a few venture as high as the 14th fret. Playing one note at a time within a narrow range, if you donâ??t read particularly well now, working through these tunes will help you improve and gain confidence as a sight reader.

Written in standard notation and guitar tablature. Includes access to online audio.

SKU: BT.VOLMB161

ISBN 9788863881585. French.

The last volume of this superb series dedicated to the acoustic Guitar begins with exercises enabling development in style and precision. Techniques such percussive riffing, right hand damping, slaps, tapping, slap harmoniesand tremolos are studied. You will broaden your knowledge of Celtic music, blues, improvisation, alternative scales and also learn to play worldwide music styles such as reggae, African music, Brazilian, norteno music and a mix ofeverything.

These methods are very important for intermediate and advanced guitarists and equally include a study of more that 10 alternative scales and teach how to analyse, contrast and voice movement. Everyguitarist,average to professional will find material to improve their acoustic Guitar playing.

SKU: MB.99870M

ISBN 9780786687176. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.

Saxophonist John Coltrane was one of the most innovative, creative, and influential jazz artists of the 20th Century. Both stylistically and harmonically, he opened doors for others to follow. This book will focus on the first period of Coltranes career, when he was with Miles Davis, and the jazz vocabulary he used. First, to help the student better understand Coltranes bebop style of improvising, the authors discuss the use of guide tones, bebop scales, three to flat nine, targeting, and other techniques. Then the text presents numerous one-, two-, and three-measure jazz lines in Coltranes style in notation and tablature grouped by the harmony over which they can be used. The accompanying play-along online audio provides the rhythm parts for each section, including a track for each section that modulates through the cycle of fourths, helping you master the phrases in all keys. By combining various lines, musicians will be able to mix and match numerous combinations of these lines to play over ii-V-I progressions, turnarounds, and other harmonic situations. Incorporate these essential jazz lines into your vocabulary and you will be able to create your own lines in the style of John Coltrane. Includes access to online audio.