Mel Bay

Author: Michael Anthony
Format: Book
Instrumentation: Guitar

In Street Knowledge Michael Anthony shares the stories and lessons learned in his career as a top Los Angeles recording studio guitarist. The insights shared into the world of jazz guitar and studio playing will be valuable to any guitarist. Lessons include explorations of rhythm changes, "quoting" while improvising, ear training, reharmonization, warm-ups, original etudes, and frequently asked questions. A must for any guitarist on the journey toward a career in music.

Contents:

• PREFACE
• RHYTHM CHANGES
• QUOTING
• EAR TRAINING FOR JAZZ
  • Melodic Studies
  • Intervals and Patterns
  • Intervals 3 Methods
  • Harmony Progressions
• TECHNIQUES IN REHARMONIZATION
  • Substitute Harmony
• STORIES
  • Tommy Tedesco
  • Ray Charles
  • Bob Bain
  • Howard Roberts
  • Marathon Workout
  • Carol Burnett Show
  • Jimmy Wyble
  • George Shearing
  • Les Paul
  • Barney Kessel
  • Michael Anthony
• FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
  • What are good practice methods?
  • Some Advice on Sight Reading
  • Whats a good way to learn a tune?
  • How do I keep from getting lost?
  • Suggestions for Chord Progressions
  • Picking
  • How do I approach solo playing?
  • What about extended tonality?
  • Jamming Etiquette
  • How does one stay inspired?
• MISCELLANEOUS WARM-UPS AND ETUDES
• RECOLLECTIONS OF HR
• ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
• ABOUT THE AUTHOR