(Guitar Educational). This book with online audio explores all the main components necessary for crafting well-balanced rhythmic and melodic phrases. It also explains how these phrases are put together to form cohesive solos. Many styles are covered rock, blues, jazz, fusion, country, Latin, funk and more and all of the concepts are backed up with musical examples. The 50 ideas are divided into five main sections: The Basics covers fundamental but all too often forgotten techniques, such as slurs and vibrato, that can breathe new life into your phrases; Melodic Concepts explores various aspects of melodic phrasing, such as motifs, chromaticism and sequences; Harmonic Embellishments discusses the melodic potential of harmonic intervals (dyads), chords and chord partials; Rhythmic Concepts explores various aspects of rhythmic phrasing, such as accents, free-time phrasing and metric modulation, and how it pertains to melodic soloing; Solo Structure all of the topics discussed in the book come together to help form the big picture. The companion audio contains 89 demos for listening, and most tracks feature full-band backing. The audio is accessed online using the unique code inside each book and can be streamed or downloaded. The audio files include PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right. Also available for keyboard, tenor saxophone and trumpet.

Amazing Phrasing - Guitar: 50 Ways to Improve Your Improvisational Skills (Book/Online Audio)

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(Musicians Institute Press). This "private lesson" with MI instructor Tom Kolb is an easy-to-use guide to the most essential chords, rhythms and strumming patterns for a huge variety of musical styles: rock, blues, jazz, country, folk, R&amp;B, funk, soul, Latin jazz, fusion, ska, reggae and gospel! Each musical example in the book is demonstrated on the accompanying audio tracks, backed by a full rhythm section. Audio is accessed online using the unique code inside the book and can be streamed or downloaded. The audio files include PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right.

Chord Progressions for Guitar Book/Online Audio

Musicians Institute Press

Musicians Institute instructor Tom Kolb teaches licks in the styles of rock guitar masters such as Jimmy Page, Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, Eric Johnson, the Allman Brothers, Keith Richards, Chuck Berry, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Joe Satriani, Billy Gibbons, Dave Navarro, Mark Knopfler, and other great players! He explains how to apply the licks over certain chords or progressions, and covers techniques such as hammer-ons, pull-offs, slides, vibrato, bends, octaves, harmonics, whammy bar, double stops, sequencing of scales, intervallic licks, arpeggios, and many more. Includes a helpful instructional booklet. 60 minutes.

50 Licks Rock Style DVD

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(Guitar Method). Guitarists of all levels will find a wealth of practical music knowledge in this special book with online audio access. Veteran guitarist and author Tom Kolb dispels the mysteries of music theory using plain and simple terms and diagrams. The accompanying recordings provide 94 tracks of music examples, scales, modes, chords, ear training, and much more! To access audio visit: www.halleonard.com/mylibrary

Music Theory for Guitarists: Comprehensive Guitar Chord and Scales Guitar Book | 94 Online Audio Tracks for Guitar Learning | Beginner to Advanced ... by Tom Kolb (Hal Leonard Guitar Method)

Hal Leonard

Filled with rock-solid information from beginning to end, this intermediate-level DVD helps guitarists build a stronger foundation, covering: barre 7th and 9th chords; double stops and scales; essential techniques such as sequences, bends, vibrato, hammer-ons and pull-offs; and more. Rock, blues and funk styles are played by a live band so you can jam along. Includes a detailed booklet with all examples written out in notes and tab. Taught by Musicians Institute instructor Tom Kolb, who has performed with Larry Carlton, Joe Walsh, Dave Navarro, Trevor Rabin and many others. 30 minutes.

Beginning Guitar Volume Two: Starter Series DVD

Learning to play an instrument has never been easier or more affo rdable.  The video runs approximately 30 to 40 minutes. The lessons are taught by Tom Kolb who has been an instructor at the Musicians Institute since 1989. He has played with Dave Navarro, Larry Carlton, Davey Johnstone, Joe Walsh etc

Beginning Guitar Volume Two

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(Guitar Book). Have you struggled through tedious lessons and boring instruction books in your desire to learn to play the guitar? If you wish there was a fun and engaging way to motivate you in your guitar playing quest, then this is it: All About Guitar is for you. Whether it's learning to read music, playing in a rock band, finding the right instrument, or all of the above, this enjoyable guide will help you to finally start playing your favorite songs in many different styles. Plus, learn interesting tidbits on guitar gear, care and maintenance, and other fun stuff about the guitar. This fun-filled, easy-to-use guide includes: * An introduction to guitars * Step-by-step music reading instruction * Background on various styles of music, including dozens of favorite songs * Performing tips. 25 songs, including: Come as You Are * Cross Road Blues (Crossroads) * Dust in the Wind * Iron Man * Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown) * Pride and Joy * Smoke on the Water * Substitute * Sultans of Swing * Sweet Child O' Mine * Takin' Care of Business * You've Got a Friend * and more. Audio is accessed online using the unique code inside the book and can be streamed or downloaded. The audio files include PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys and pan left or right.

All About Guitar - A Fun and Simple Guide to Playing Guitar Book/Online Audio

(Guitar Educational). Expand your improvisational horizons with this incredible resource for all guitarists! Soloing Strategies for Guitar explores a variety of improvisational concepts and techniques, backed up with fingering patterns, exercises, and lick examples galore. In addition, each chapter includes several extended solos (in the styles of rock, blues, funk, jazz, and country) based entirely on the techniques brought forth in each lesson. Furthermore, each chapter features Quick Theory Tutorials that you can refer to if you need to brush up on your music theory. You'll also find a section called Tone Tips that precedes each solo. Here you get suggestions for guitar, amp, and effects settings. To top it all off, there's a variety of play-along tracks on the accompanying online audio that you can jam along with, complete with chord charts and soloing suggestions. The audio is accessed using the unique code inside each book and includes PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right.

Soloing Strategies for Guitar Book/Online Audio

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(Essential Elements Guitar). A good warm-up session can be the most crucial part of your practice session. Not only does it limber and stretch your finger muscles, it helps to ward off injuries, gets your hands in "sync," and promotes accuracy and speed. This book contains a wide variety of exercises to help get your hands in top playing shape. It addresses the basic elements of guitar warm-ups by category: stretches and pre-playing coordination exercises, picking exercises, right and left-hand synchronization, and rhythm guitar warm-ups. The Odds &amp; Ends chapter covers other misc. topics such as legato warm-ups, string-bending exercises, scale sequences, and arpeggios. Use this book daily, choosing one or two exercises in each chapter to warm up, and you'll playing will be cleaner, more articulate, and of a higher caliber. The price of this book includes access to audio tracks online, for download or streaming, using the unique code inside the book! Now including PLAYBACK+ , a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, pan left or right available exclusively from Hal Leonard.

Daily Guitar Warm-Ups: Physical and Musical Exercises to Help Maximize Practice Time - Book/Online Audio

(Guitar Educational). If you've been finding yourself trapped in the pentatonic box, then Connecting Pentatonic Patterns is for you! This hands-on instructional book with online audio access offers examples for guitar players of all levels, from beginner to advanced. The only prerequisites are a basic understanding of the minor pentatonic scale and a desire to expand your fretboard horizons. Study this book faithfully, and soon you'll be soloing all over the neck with the greatest of ease. The online audio includes demonstrations of every example in the book, plus jam tracks for practicing! Audio can be downloaded or streamed according to personal preference.

Connecting Pentatonic Patterns – The Essential Guide for All Guitarists | Guitar Sheet Music Songbook with Online Audio | Hal Leonard Guitar Tablature and Music Theory Instruction | By Tom Kolb

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