INTRODUCTION
Progressive Improvising Guitar will give you all the tools you need to improvise in a variety of modern musical styles. The book is suitable for beginning improvisers, but some basic knowledge of guitar playing is required. Progressive Guitar Method Book 1 and Progressive Guitar Method: Lead are both excellent primers.
Beginning with the open position C Major scale, the basics of improvisation are given without having to learn lots of theory first. Movable fingering patterns are then introduced, allowing you to play all over the fretboard in any key.
All essential scales are covered, including major and minor pentatonics, natural, harmonic and melodic minor scales; and modes are introduced. The examples and solos demonstrate a variety of styles including Rock, Blues, Country, Jazz, Fusion and Funk.
The best and fastest way to learn is to use this book in conjunction with:
- Buying sheet music of your favorite recording artists and learning to play their songs.
- Practicing and playing with other musicians. You will be surprised how good a basic drums/bass/guitar combination can sound even when playing easy music.
- Learning by listening to your favorite recordings.
In the early stages it is helpful to have the guidance of an experienced teacher. This will also help you keep to a schedule and attain weekly goals. To develop a good feel for time right from the start, it is recommended that you practice everything you learn with a metronome or drum machine.
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