Detail 01
Over 120 notation and tab exercises
Provides substantial written practice material in both standard notation and tablature.
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Backbeat BooksThe Jazz Guitar Handbook: A Complete Course in All Styles of Jazz
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The Korena take
Move from foundational jazz-guitar work into harmony, soloing, and the theory behind both with a course structured in progressive steps. More than 120 notation-and-tab exercises provide written material to work through, while the 96-track CD supplies examples, play-alongs, and backing tracks. Its style coverage reaches from swing and bebop to modal playing, jazz-funk, Gypsy jazz, and jazzy blues. The added historical material makes it useful as both a learning course and a reference volume.
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Who this is for
- Building jazz-guitar fundamentals before progressing into advanced harmony and solo concepts.
- Practising written exercises and play-alongs across several jazz styles.
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Detail 02
96-track CD
Includes examples, play-alongs, and backing tracks for working with the book.
Product questions
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Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Which jazz styles does the handbook cover?
It covers jazzy blues, swing, bebop, modal, jazz-funk, Gypsy jazz, and additional styles.
02Does the book include audio?
Yes. A 96-track CD includes examples, play-alongs, and backing tracks.
