Polyphonic Jazz Guitar Workbook VOL 1: Chord Melody, Harmony & Arranging

The Polyphonic Jazz Guitar book series was conceived as a comprehensive guide for guitarists seekingto comprehend and master the skills necessary for arranging and improvising with the use of chord melody. Volume 1 serves as the foundational resource for this practice and is structured into three interrelated sections:1. Functional Harmony: This section delves into the theoretical underpinnings of chord progressionsand functions, and effective melody harmonization in different tonal contexts.2. Chord Studies: Here, guitarists explore various chord voicings, inversions, and techniques to create harmonically rich textures.3. Arranging Concepts: This segment implements a step by step procedure in crafting chord melody arrangements from leadsheets, including voicing choices, rhythmic variations, and stylistic considerations.Features include an in-depth study of:• Major, Minor and Modal Cadences found in Jazz Standards •• Diatonic and Chromatic Harmonization Techniques •• 4-part Mechanical and Non-Mechanical Voicings using Upper Extensions •• Chord-Scale Mapping •• Voice Leading Principles •• Reharmonization Guide Sets for Chord Melody Arranging •and much, much more!The Workbook features exercises specifically designed to reinforce the various harmonic concepts introduced in the Lesson Book. To facilitate effective practice, downloadable MP3s and Band In A Box files are made available. Furthermore, the online platform of this series offers a multitude of instructional videos that provide detailed demonstrations of the content covered in the books, serving as an ideal adjunct to the book series. Read more