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by Bruce Arnold

A continuation of Volume One, "New York Guitar Method Volume Two" covers the use of approach notes to create melodic lines in both a traditional and contemporary setting. Each chapter presents a different method of using this classic technique. The chord voicings for all chords contained on the upper four strings of the guitar are also covered, giving a guitarist the voicings commonly used in all styles of music.

The following Chords are covered:
Major7
Minor7
Dominant7
Minor7b5
Diminished7
Dominant7sus4
MinorMajor7
Major7#5
Major7#11
Dominant7#5
Dominant7#11
Major6
Minor6
Major79
Minor9
Dominant9
Dominant9sus4
Minor7b5add9
Diminished7add9
MinorMajor79
Major7#59
Major76
Minor11
Dominant9

The following Arpeggios are covered:
Major7
Minor7
Dominant7
Minor7b5
Dominant7sus4
MinorMajor7
Major7#5
Dominant7#5

The following applications of Approach Notes are covered:
Chromatic figures
Diatonic figures
Chord Tones on Beats 1 and 3
Chord Tones on a 2 5 1 Progression
Chord Tones on Every Beat
Tensions
Superimpositions
Reharmonization
Major Scale
Bebop Scales
Chord Tones Off the Beat
Modal Sequencing
Delayed Resolution
Approaching Approach Notes
Compound Approaches
Intervallic Approaches
Intervallic Structure 027 by Chord
Intervallic Structure 027 by Key
Intervallic Structure 013 by Chord
Intervallic Structure 013 by Key

There is a companion volume "New York Guitar Method Ensemble Book Two" which applies the information learned in this book along with other sight reading exercises. Equipped with the musical foundation of these two books, the guitarist will gain a deep understanding and mastery of contemporary music.

The New York Guitar Method is used by New York University music department and is a required book for the Approach Note Course taught at  New York University's Summer Guitar Intensive Program.



Price: $19.99
IBSN: 978-1-59489-865-5

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