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The Art of Arranging and Performing for Solo Guitar. Composed by Stan Ayeroff. This edition: Saddle Stitch. Guitar, Jazz, Theory, Guitar Solos, Technique, Theory and Reference, Saddle-stitched. Theory. Book and online audio. 192 pages. Mel Bay Publications, Inc #31020M. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.31020M).
ISBN 9781513483009. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.
It is satisfying to play a piece of music that sounds great on just one guitar. Beethoven said, The guitar is a miniature orchestra in itself.Beyond Chord Melody concentrates on the advanced concepts that distinguish the beginning guitarist from someone on the road to mastering this style of playing.Volume 1 prepares you to play the arrangements in Volume 2. It contains 490 examples and exercises, along with note-by-note recordings of all the material that illustrate the concepts used in creating the arrangements.There is an emphasis on how to get a good sound while playing solo. A lot of attention is spent on fingerings. Sometimes, unusual fingerings can achieve a musical goal that once seemed unattainable.You will also learn about the great solo guitar players, arrangers, and singers, as well as cover songs to listen to for inspiration.There is excitement, satisfaction, and the pure pleasure of becoming proficient in arranging for and playing solo guitar. Stick with it; it's a worthwhile endeavor.
The Art of Arranging and Performing for Solo Guitar. Composed by Stan Ayeroff. This edition: Saddle Stitch. Guitar, Jazz, Theory, Guitar Solos, Technique, Theory and Reference, Saddle-stitched. Theory. Book and online audio. 192 pages. Mel Bay Publications, Inc #31020M. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.31020M).
ISBN 9781513483009. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.
It is satisfying to play a piece of music that sounds great on just one guitar. Beethoven said, The guitar is a miniature orchestra in itself.Beyond Chord Melody concentrates on the advanced concepts that distinguish the beginning guitarist from someone on the road to mastering this style of playing.Volume 1 prepares you to play the arrangements in Volume 2. It contains 490 examples and exercises, along with note-by-note recordings of all the material that illustrate the concepts used in creating the arrangements.There is an emphasis on how to get a good sound while playing solo. A lot of attention is spent on fingerings. Sometimes, unusual fingerings can achieve a musical goal that once seemed unattainable.You will also learn about the great solo guitar players, arrangers, and singers, as well as cover songs to listen to for inspiration.There is excitement, satisfaction, and the pure pleasure of becoming proficient in arranging for and playing solo guitar. Stick with it; it's a worthwhile endeavor.
Foreword
Preface
Introduction
Notation Issues
The Basics
Suggested Prerequisites for Playing and Arranging for Solo Guitar
Picking a Song
Tuning
Picking a Key
The Arranger’s Toolbox
Melody, Harmony, and Rhythm
Melody
Harmony
Counterpoint
Bass Lines
Modulation
Rhythm
Fingering
Left-Hand Fingering Suggestions and Examples
Maintaining a Legato Line
Fingering for Legato and Sustain
Right-Hand Fingering Suggestions
After You Have Learned a Song
Structure
Introductions
ENDINGS
Interludes
Turnarounds
Sound, Tone, Texture and Harmonics
Things to Think About After You’ve Learned a Song
Practice and Studying
PRACTICING
Studying
Great Cover Songs
Lists of Great Guitarists, Singers, Arrangers, Horn Bands and Pianists
Closing Thoughts
From the Author Regarding Mel Bay Publications
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Preview: Beyond Chord Melody, Volume One
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