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Contemporary Blues Soloing

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An in-depth, 66-page journey through many of the techniques used by contemporary blues artists like Robben Ford, Scott Henderson and many more. Includes over 40 Mp3 Tracks audio examples.
From the Introduction:'I have written this book with the intent of helping the intermediate blues/rock player to break out of the well known ‘box standard pentatonic shape’ and venture towards more contemporary sounds. The blues language has developed in the last few decades from just being pentatonic based, to a more articulate language, thanks to fusion and jazz influences. I have been asked too many times during my years of teaching how to go beyond the usual pentatonic phrases that we have all heard way too many times, so I thought of collecting a wide array of ideas to steer your playing in different directions, not only harmonically, but also rhythmically'. The ebook is a digital download in the popular Pdf format and includes a recording of all audio examples in MP3 format.

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Entwined (2009)

My new album (2009) . An eclectic mix of blues, jazz, rock and funk in a well tested guitar trio setting. Influenced by the contemporary guitar masters like Scott Henderson, Mike Landau, Mike Stern John Scofield, this trio ventures often outside safe musical territory.

It is more and more common to find groups whose members, from different parts of the world and backgrounds, come together to create something other than ‘world music’ or ‘fusion’. In this case Italian born-Usa bread guitarist Gianni Chiarello is joined by a British rhythm section to create a powerful blend of music that borrows elements from the American jazz and funk tradition, but also from British classic rock and blues'.

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Contemporary Solo Guitar

Originals and jazz standards arranged for solo guitar in the style of W. Krantz, P. Metheny, L. Breau, K. Rosenwinkel and more. Every piece is accompained by an insight on composition and techniques to achieve that elusive 'contemporary jazz' sound. The book is available as a digital download in the popular Pdf format and includes a recording of all ten pieces in MP3 format. The digital download is under 20mb for quick download times.

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MrG Blues Backing Tracks

 

Now Available also on iTunes – CdBaby – Amazon 

if you are looking for a set of inspiring blues backing tracks for all instruments you have come to the right place. Here you'll find 12 tracks, but not your average run of the mill. The idea is to cover all keys, a range of tempos from very slow to very fast, going through 12 of the most popular blues styles. All keeping he quality level of the overall product very high. These professional tracks have been realized with instruments played live and the best technology available. All downloads are 320kb mp3 at the highest quality conversion. All available to you through the popular Nimbit network, DRM free and Ipod compatible.

 

>Visit the full website where you can download a free track and all the charts!<

 

The Guitar Kit (v2.0): Guitar Templates (Free Download)

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Printing tip:
When printing make sure you tick the ‘fit to page’ box in your printing options, so that all these templates will show correctly on any paper size. The ‘Scale Fingerings’ will print best in landscape format.

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Feel free to pass on these templates, or use them for private studies or teaching. You don’t have the rights to modify these templates in any way, to remove the PlayGTR.net logo, or for commercial use. For any enquiries get in touch: Visit the Contact Page

STAFF PAPER:

• EMPTY STAFF TEMPLATE
• TREBLE CLEF STAFF+TAB
• TAB ONLY
• GUITAR NECK BOX

CHORDS:

• BASIC CHORDS CHART
• 7TH CHORDS (maj7, m7, 7, m7(b5))

SCALE FINGERINGS:

• PENTATONIC SCALE/ BLUES SCALE (5 SHAPES)
• MAJOR SCALES (5 SHAPES)
• MAJOR SCALES 3 NOTES PER STRING (7 SHAPES)
• MELODIC MINOR (5 SHAPES)
• HARMONIC MINOR (5 SHAPES)
• WHOLE TONE – DIMINISHED SCALE

EXTRAS:

• HARMONICS CHART (PDF)
• MODES OF C MAJOR (PDF)
• MODES OF C MAJOR, PARALLEL APPROACH (PDF)

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COMBINATION OPTIONS!

I thought of putting together different packages at a discounted price…just scroll down for all the different options.

1. BLUES COMBO

Buy 'Contemporary Blues soloing' Ebook + 'Mrg Blues tracks' for £16.99

A great combination package to take your blues skills to the next level.

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2. E-BOOKS COMBO

Buy 'Contemporary Blues Soloing' Ebook + 'Contemporary Solo Guitar' Ebook for £22.99

A great combination package to give a contemporary edge to your playing.

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3. ALL PRODUCTS

Buy all three products at a special price: £27.99

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