Improvisational Techniques for Jazz Guitar

Jay Umble

ಮಾರ್ಚ್ 2011 · Mel Bay Publications

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This book and online audio is a treasure-trove of improvisational techniques. Twenty-nine techniques are covered including: arpeggios, targeting, chromaticism, side-slipping, negative tonal space, poly-rhythms, resolution, melodic expansion and more. Anyone interested in the art of jazz improvisation, regardless of ability, will find this book indispensable. The author, Jay Umble guarantees something for everyone. All examples are presented in standard notation and tablature. Includes access to online audio for all examples.

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Jay Umble has studied and performed jazz for almost 50 years. His early influences were George Benson, Pat Martino (with whom he studied with in the early 80’s) and later, Pat Metheny and Bill Frisell. Now in his retirement years, he prefers his playing schedule to be on the lighter side, performing mostly in his local region. Jay’s repertoire now focuses on his original music with an occasional nod to the jazz standard book. He is proud to be a contributing artist to MelBay Publications.