Publisher's Synopsis
Do you want to learn to play jazz guitar quickly? Here's everything you need to begin playing jazz with another guitarist, singer, or even in a group setting.
This jazz guitar book is divided into 14 lessons, one for each day of the two-week program.
In this jazz guitar book, you'll learn:- Chord Progressions
- Arpeggios
- Scales
- Octaves
- Guitar Licks
Let's be honest: learning jazz is intimidating. But, for those who are new to jazz, much of the intimidation comes from not knowing where to begin. With How to Play Jazz Guitar in 14 Days, the goal is to demystify the genre by breaking down the style's main components-chords, scales, improvisation, song form-into small, easy-to-digest nuggets so guitarists, no matter their musical background, will have a clear understanding of jazz and how to play it.
This comprehensive method for jazz guitar is filled with rich jazz harmony and essential chords to play any jazz tune. Learn the musical ideas used in jazz music, including chord extensions, alterations, and substitutions.
Inside this book, you'll:- Learn the most important progressions in jazz
- Quickly pick up new scales, chords, and techniques
- Solo over major, minor, and dominant 7th chords
- Download free audio demos for every music example
So, whether you're a guitarist who's been playing for a few years, or you've been playing for decades but are unfamiliar with jazz, this jazz guitar book will get you swingin'... fast!
Read it! Hear it! Play it!Music examples are presented in easy-to-use guitar tab. This practical, step-by-step guide to jazz guitar includes quick-and-easy access to audio tracks via download or streaming - right from troynelsonmusic.com. No signup required!
REMEMBER: Free access to instant audio downloads from Troy's website included.
BONUS! Includes customer support! Questions during practice? Email us from our website, and we'll happily help you.
From the author of 30+ guitar lesson booksHow to Play Jazz Guitar in 14 Days is written how Troy would want to learn how to play jazz guitar if he was starting from scratch, in his signature, tried-and-true, sound-great-right-away style. Troy has written 30+ books for the guitar and edited more than 200 others.
Thanks for the 5-star reviewsAs an author, Troy Nelson has sold over 250,000 guitar books and received more than a 2,500 reviews. A 35-year guitar player, he's the former editor-in-chief of Guitar One magazine, holds degrees in Music and Education, and is the author of the #1 bestseller Guitar Aerobics.
Troy's passion is helping others learn to love the guitar as much as he does.
