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Amazing Phrasing – Guitar
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SKU: HL.695583
50 Ways to Improve Your Improvisational Skills. Guitar Educational. Improvisation and Play Along. Softcover Audio Online. With introductory text, instructional text, musical examples and standard guitar notation. 88 pages. Hal Leonard #695583. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.695583).ISBN 9780634021640. UPC: 073999955835. 9x12 inches.
This book with online audio explores all the main components necessary for crafting well-balanced rhythmic and melodic phrases. It also explains how these phrases are put together to form cohesive solos. Many styles are covered – rock, blues, jazz, fusion, country, Latin, funk and more – and all of the concepts are backed up with musical examples. The 50 ideas are divided into five main sections: The Basics – covers fundamental but all too often forgotten techniques, such as slurs and vibrato, that can breathe new life into your phrases; Melodic Concepts – explores various aspects of melodic phrasing, such as motifs, chromaticism and sequences; Harmonic Embellishments – discusses the melodic potential of harmonic intervals (dyads), chords and chord partials; Rhythmic Concepts – explores various aspects of rhythmic phrasing, such as accents, free-time phrasing and metric modulation, and how it pertains to melodic soloing; Solo Structure – all of the topics discussed in the book come together to help form the big picture. The companion audio contains 89 demos for listening, and most tracks feature full-band backing. The audio is accessed online using the unique code inside each book and can be streamed or downloaded. The audio files include PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right. Also available for keyboard, tenor saxophone and trumpet.
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Based on 3 Reviews
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Anonymous
December 17, 2025
Practical Phrasing Ideas for Any Style
This book delivers a lot of usable concepts for guitar improvisation. Covering rock, blues, jazz, and more, it offers quick insights into crafting cohesive solos. The 89 audio demos with full-band backing are perfect for immediate application, and the PLAYBACK+ feature is a huge plus for dissecting tricky phrases. Not a songbook for gigs, but a solid guide to keeping your playing fresh and versatile.
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David K.
December 16, 2025
Deep Dive into Musical Solo Construction
While my primary focus is often collaborative, this book offers a profound understanding of how individual guitar solos contribute to overall musicality. Kolb meticulously breaks down phrasing elements—rhythmic, melodic, harmonic—showing how they coalesce into cohesive statements. This comprehensive coverage across genres provides a strong foundation for any guitarist aiming for thoughtful, well-constructed contributions, enhancing their ensemble awareness.
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Emily R.
December 14, 2025
Excellent Resource for Developing Improvisers
Tom Kolb's 'Amazing Phrasing' is a fantastic teaching tool for guitar students looking to develop improvisational skills. The clear examples and structured approach to 50 ideas across various styles are invaluable. The online audio, especially with PLAYBACK+, makes it easy for students to practice along and grasp rhythmic nuances. A great investment for any aspiring improviser, fostering solid musical understanding.
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