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Daily Exercises in the Melodic Minor and Harmonic Minor Modes by Barry Galbraith

13 May 2010

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Barry Galbraith was a well-respected jazz guitarist who played with everyone from Miles Davis to Sarah Vaughan. Though he was generally not known outside of the jazz guitar community such as the likes of Wes or Metheny, he made an indelible mark on the instrument and has appreciated a wide range of great players who [...]

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The Guitar Arpeggio Compendium by Scott McGill

18 February 2010

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The Guitar Arpeggio Compendium by Scott McGill

How well do you know your arpeggios? If you’re like most guitarists (myself included, let’s be honest), you probably have a few under your fingers; the “important” ones that you know you can throw into any line to increase the WOW! factor of your solo. But if that’s all you’re using arpeggios for, or if [...]

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George Van Eps’ Harmonic Mechanisms Series (Books)

10 February 2010

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George Van Eps’ Harmonic Mechanisms Series (Books)

If you read my interview with Steve Herberman, then no doubt you read about George Van Eps‘ influence on his playing. Often considered the pioneer of 7-string jazz guitar, Van Eps left behind a legacy and a legion of fans and players who consider him a major influence. He left behind the classic CD “Mellow [...]

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