Andrew York's jazz guitar for classical cats : the classical guitarist's guide to jazz. / edited by Nathaniel Gunod.

Author/creator York, Andrew, 1958-
Other author Gunod, Nathaniel, editor.
Format Musical Score
Publication InfoVan Nuys, CA : Alfred, ©2007.
Description1 score (63 pages) ; 31 cm
Subjects

Portion of title Improvisation
Variant title Jazz guitar for classical cats
Portion of title Classical guitarist's guide to jazz
Contents Colors of scale tones. Root note (R), or tonic ; Perfect 5th (P5) ; Major 3rd (M3) ; Perfect 4th (P4), or 11th ; Major 2nd (M2), or 9th ; Major 6th (M6), or 13th ; Major 7th (M7) -- Improvising with G Ionian, Lydian and Mixolydian in open position. G Ionian, or major ; G Lydian ; G Mixolydian -- Open position scale work. Permutating the major scale ; Arpeggio permutation ; Chord tones within scale forms: ii, V and I -- ii-V-I in open position. Am7: improvising in two-measure phrases ; D7: improvising in two-measure phrases ; GMaj7: improvising in two-measure phrases ; ii and V chords together ; ii, V and I chords together ; Adding an E7 chord -- 2nd position chords and scales in G major -- "Fly me to the moon" changes. Fly me through the tune (2nd position voicings) ; The ii chord in E minor ; The V chord in E minor ; Beginning to improvise over the progression ; Fly me through the tune (Improv to "Slow changes": 2nd position) -- 7th position chords and scales in G major. Voicings for "Fly me through the tune" -- Seeing how changing chord tones relate to each other. Fly me through the tune (7th position improv) -- Conclusion -- Afterword -- Developing your ear -- Appendix. Modes of the G major scale ; Seven modes beginning in G.
General noteThird installment in a three-part series. The other two books: Harmony and Chord/melody.
General noteIncludes introductory lessons on ear training, targeting chord tones, soloing over chord changes and developing creativity.
General noteFeatures original compositions by Andrew York.
General noteOnline access to audio included.
ISBN0739011332
ISBN9780739011331
UPC 038081184685