Juan
I’m looking for a teacher in Atlanta, and glad to take suggestions. ?I understand the principles - just looking to spice up the chords, without shifting positions more than two frets to get to whatever chord.?
Really looking for a reference. ?A book may be much - maybe a big chart of shapes (here’s six minor6 chords, without having to build them, note-by-note). ?
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On Dec 3, 2017, at 1:08 PM, 'J. Vega'
JVegaTrio@... [jazz_guitar] <
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Andy,
Instead of a book, I suggest you find a teacher in your area and take a lesson (or two, or three) to learn about creating chords, voice leading, and how to get started with chord melodies. Although I haven't followed that kind of thing for years, I'd be surprised if anybody had the chutzpah to write a book like the one you're asking about. Chord melody is supposed to be personal, and not a "cookie cutter" thing; two good enough jazz guitarists are liable to harmonize and melodize the same song very differently. As a jazz guitarist you shouldn't want to be "locked in" to somebody else's "grips"...
If you're just looking for "examples", then check out Howard Morgen's and Robert Yellin's books. The former's material is pretty challenging and the latter's stuff can get "dense", but they should give you some ideas.
I still think you should take some lessons, though. Good luck!
Cheers,
JV
Juan Vega
In a message dated 12/3/2017 9:24:27 AM Pacific Standard Time,
jazz_guitar@... writes:
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Anyone know a good book for chord shapes and inversions for chord melody? Thanks
Andy
