In Giant Steps For Guitar Wolf Marshall takes an in-depth look at the Coltrane classic from a guitarist's point of view.Topics covered include a comprehensive harmonic analysis and informative history of 'Giant Steps' melodic patterns in linear and positional form rhythmic patterns and variations ii-V and turnaround ideas chordal studies model solos and much more.The accompanying CD includes audio demonstrations of most figures as well as accompanying tracks in various tempos over which to practice.

This collection contains 15 incredibly detailed transcriptions written in standard notation and tab, spanning from McLaughlin's debut album, Extrapolation (1969) to Miles Davis' landmark jazz-rock fusion album, Bitches Brew (1970), to the Indian-infused The Inner Mounting Flame (1971) and Birds of Fire (1973) by the Mahavishnu Orchestra- to the acoustic flamenco album Friday Night in San Francisco (1991) featuring the guitar trio of McLaughlin, de Lucia and Di Meola- to McLaughlin's jazz trio album After the Rain (1994). Explore exotic modes, rapid-fire phrasing and shifting time signatures from the teachings of the master of fusion guitar. Titles include: Birds of Fire - Celestial Terrestrial Commuters - The Dance of Maya - Extrapolation - Follow Your Heart - Guardian Angel - John McLaughlin - Lila's Dance - Marbles - Meeting of the Spirits - Miles Beyond - My Foolish Heart - Noonward Race - Peace One - Take the Coltrane. / Guitare