Product Number:
31020M
Format:
Book + Online Audio
Skill Level:
Intermediate-Advanced
Notation Type:
Standard Notation
Pages:
192
Binding:
Spiral
Size:
8.75 x 11.75
ISBN:
1-5134-8300-5
ISBN13:
978-15134-8300-9
Publisher:
Mel Bay Publications, Inc.
Date Published:
8/7/2025
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
Closing Thoughts
From the Author Regarding Mel Bay Publications
Acknowledgments
About the Author
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