Review (PDF) Guitar Soloing: The Contemporary Guide To Improvisation (CD Included)
(Musicians Institute Press). A comprehensive source for mastering the art of single note, melodic improvisation. The CD includes over 30 tracks for demonstration and play-along. The topics covered include: scales, modes, arpeggios, technique and visualization exercises; rock, blues, jazz, and other styles; and sequences, phrases, and licks.
Paperback: 160 pages
Publisher: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation (1997)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0793581869
ISBN-13: 978-0793581863
Product Dimensions: 9 x 0.4 x 12 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
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Wow, some people loved this book, some people hated it, and one reviewer went absolutely off the deep end into lala land! So maybe you're wondering what's up with this book? Well, before you worry about how much its gonna hurt if that $19.95 doesn't make you the next Eddie Van Halen by next week, start by asking yourself, what are you looking for?If you're looking for a book to teach you the "hottest blues licks" so that next week at Guitar Center you can wow the staff with your new found "chops" by grinding out the same old tired twangs that justifies the staff keeping Suicide Hotline on speed dial, then sorry, this isn't the book for you. As a matter of fact, you don't need a book, just go on YouTube... now you can play the beginning of "Crazy Train" and "Hot for Teacher"... you're a pro! Hooray! See, that was easy! See ya and good luck!Still here? Ok, well, if you're looking for instruction that teaches you the foundation and building blocks of how to IMPROVISE, in other words, come up with YOUR OWN IDEAS... then this book is friggin fantastic! Be warned, the material is presented so matter-of-fact that its easy to under-estimate how long each chapter is going to take. But if you read the instructions, and do ALL the exercises properly before moving on to the next subject, your soloing is going to improve by leaps and bounds.For the people who say the book is "boring", well, they need to do their homework. Guys, this is a musical instrument, not a video game. If you want to play like a pro then it takes time and quality practice. If you don't have the discipline to put the time in it takes to master your instrument, then hey, that's what Guitar Hero is for. Research what guitarists like Eddie Van Halen and Steve Vai did for practice routines.
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