Improvising Without Scales (Book + Online Audio)
The Intervallic Guitar System of Carl Verheyen
In this remarkable book, Carl Verheyen teaches his philosophy and techniques for improvising. Rather than hashing out scales, Carl teaches how to play lines with strong melodic content. By approaching melodies through intervals and chord qualities, infinite lines can be generated. Carl stresses the importance of collecting lines that can be used in improvised settings. These lines and examples will provide outstanding material for any guitarist yearning for melodic ideas and inspiration. Presented in standa ...more
Product Number:
20816M
Format:
Book + Online Audio
Skill Level:
Intermediate-Advanced
Notation Type:
Standard Notation
Pages:
32
Binding:
Saddle Stitched
Size:
8.75 x 11.75
ISBN:
0-7866-9025-9
ISBN13:
978-07866-9025-1
Publisher:
Mel Bay Publications, Inc.
Date Published:
7/1/2015
In this remarkable book, Carl Verheyen teaches his philosophy and techniques for improvising. Rather than hashing out scales, Carl teaches how to play lines with strong melodic content. By approaching melodies through intervals and chord qualities, infinite lines can be generated. Carl stresses the importance of collecting lines that can be used in improvised settings. These lines and examples will provide outstanding material for any guitarist yearning for melodic ideas and inspiration. Presented in standard notation and tab. Includes access to online audio.

In the Beginning      
The Integrity of the Line      
The Proximity Factor      
Make Music Sound Different      
The Lines      
The Intervals      
Melodic Direction      
Major Key Lines      
Minor Key Lines      
Dominant 7th Key Lines      
Coda      

 
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