John Badham

Guitar Training Session: Jazz Solos & Improvisation

By offering you the possibility to practice jazz improvisations, this coursebook teaches you how to solo in this very particular style, letting you perform in a musical environment which simulates actual group situations. The enclosed CD contains 11 complete backing tracks (Drums, Bass & Guitar) to which, as a beginning and intermediate guitarist, you can learn to play the numerous solos proposed in this coursebook contextually appropriately and, as an advanced intermediate or advanced guitarist, you will be able to play personal versions freely in many different jazz styles. Thus, while some of you will simply discover the pleasure of playing superb jazz solos, others will use the ideas presented in this coursebook to further their personal style and improvisational skills. The songs in this coursebook feature varying difficulties and cover diverse jazz directions, such as Jazz Swing, Latin Jazz, Jazz Fusion and Acid Jazz. Armed with this level of knowledge, you are fully prepared to meet all foreseeable future challenges.