Product Number:
99509M
Format:
Book + Online Audio
Skill Level:
Beginning-Intermediate
Notation Type:
Standard Notation
Pages:
40
Binding:
Saddle Stitched
Size:
8.75 x 11.75
ISBN:
0-7866-9098-4
ISBN13:
978-07866-9098-5
Publisher:
Mel Bay Publications, Inc.
Date Published:
9/23/2015
This book is designed to teach any guitarist to compose chord melody arrangements for the guitar, at a pace which is comfortable for both the beginner and the advanced student. Every method used is discussed at length with over 50 musical examples given. The accompanying audio will assure the student that he or she is playing the examples correctly. Topics include: harmonization and re-harmonization methods, analyzing melodies, dealing with extensions, creating slash chord harmony, etc. This book is a must- have for anyone interested in performing as a solo guitar player. Two full-length arrangements are included which cover the material presented. Written in notation only with chord symbols and fretboard diagrams. Includes access to online audio.
Introduction
Chord Construction
Diatonic 7th chords
Functional Harmony
Chord Inversions
Closed position
Drop-2
Drop-3
Drop-2 and 4
Extension Chart
Harmonizing a Melody
Harmonizing Non-Chord Tones
Diatonic method
Dominant approach
Chromatic approach
Diminished approach
Exploring the Diminished Chord ••·
An example tune with analysis
The Tri-Tone Substitution
Chord Movement
Quartal Harmony
Advanced Methods
Contrary motion
Chromatic II-V's
Slash chord harmonization
Constant structure
Example Tune #2 with analysis
Solutions to Questions
About the Author
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