John Badham

Guitar Training Session: Jazz Standards & Rhythms

By offering you the possibility to evolve in actual group situations, this coursebook not only teaches you how to perform, but also how to spice up your jazz accompaniments. The enclosed CD contains 11 complete backing tracks (Drums, Bass & Guitar) on which you can play the numerous jazz rhythm parts proposed in this coursebook contextually appropriately. In doing so, some of you will simply discover the pleasure of playing superb jazz accompaniments, while others will use the interpretational ideas presented in this coursebook to further their personal style and create their own rhythm parts. Practicing your instrument is therefore as personal as your own playing because the choice is yours. The songs in this coursebook are of 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.