New York Guitar Method Ensemble Book 2

If you have already purchased New York Guitar Method Ensemble Volume One you know that these books are seriously going to get your guitar playing to a master level.  Volume Two continues these successfully proven exercises with more advanced odd meter rhythm exercises, chromatic fretboard knowledge etudes, upper four string guitar chord progressions and exercises.  Each of the 24 chapters also demonstrates through etudes how to use of approach notes. Have you always wondered what all those chromatic notes are that you hear when guitarists aren't playing scales and arpeggios? Wonder no more. These etudes will show you 24 different ways to apply these approach note figures so you can understand what advanced rock and jazz players are doing. These time tested exercises are highly targeted and with a short 1/2 hour commitment each day you can truly transform your guitar playing. The following Rhythm studies are also covered: Eighth Note Sixteenth Note Odd Meters The following Classical Etudes are covered: Excerpts from Bach's Two Part Invention Excerpts from Bach's Three Part Invention Plus more excerpts from Bach and Mozart Other exercises include reading on one string to develop fretboard knowledge and recognition of notes on a staff. Arrangements for four guitars using the jazz standard Rhythm Changes are provided for ensemble practice as well as written solos and Bebop duets. Many of these exercises allow students to play and accompany each other in an ensemble situation.