New York Guitar Method Volume 1 [Spiral-bound]

Bruce Arnold (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 2005

If you want to expand you palette of scales and truly understand how to use scales in chord progressions and basically acquire a black belt in scale knowledge this book is for you. The main thrust of this book is the understanding of the 22 most used scales in improvisation. Those being:  Modes of Major: Major, Dorian, Phrygian, Lydian, Mixolydian, Aeolian and Locrian.  Modes of Melodic Minor Ascending: Melodic Minor Ascending, Dorian b2, Lydian #5, Lydian b7, Mixolydian  b6, Locrian natural 2 and Altered scale.  Three symmetrical scales:  Diminished, Symmetrical Diminished, Whole Tone. And of course the old standbys: Major Pentatonic, Minor Pentatonic and Blues Scale. This book demystifies these scales and goes way beyond just listing a bunch of scales and their fingering patterns.  It gives you music theory exercises that apply these scales directly to the guitar via guitar diagrams and shows you common chord progressions that use these scales. It then moves into modal sequencing which give you tons of ideas on how to make interesting melodies with these scales. Through the knowledge of Modal sequencing you can forget about buying every new Shred video that comes out. This book gives you the theory behind all the cool licks that you will want to learn but it doesn't stop there is also includes Modal Sequencing with Rhythmic permutation to give you kick ass scale ideas. Any scale sounds boring with adding in articulations such as hammer-ons, pull-offs, staccato and Legato notes, slides and vibrato to spice up your improvisations. This book covers them all. Want to learn how to applying arpeggios, use cycles, understand guide tones, common chord substitutions, understanding Slash Chords or find the right scale for any chord?  Look no further the information is all in this book. Want to expand your scales past the 22 scales?  No problem, 2048 scales possibilities are listed so you can get into some exotic scales to spice up your playing. Want to add accents into you playing to give your notes a more rhythmic sound?  This book gives you tons of exercises to create a polyrhythmic feel.  Always wondered how adding notes to a chord will effect the scale you choose?  This book gives you the knowledge to make the right choices.  Basically this book is the Holy Grail for guitarists that wish to know everything about scales.  A must own for any guitarist that wants to understand modern music.

The following Scales and their theory are covered in great detail: Major
Dorian
Phrygian
Lydian
Mixolydian
Aeolian
Locrian
Jazz Minor
Dorian b2
Lydian b7
Mixolydian b6
Locrian Natural 2
Altered
Diminished
Symmetrical
Whole Tone
Harmonic Minor
Mixolydian b2b6
Major Pentatonic
Minor Pentatonic
Blues

Added tensions for the following Chord Voicings are covered: Major7
Minor7
Dominant7
Dominant7sus4
Minor7b5
Diminished7
MinorMajor7
Major7#5

In-Depth coverage of the following Articulations: Hammer-Ons
Pull-Offs
Slides from Below
Slides from Above
Bends
Pre-Bends
Vibrato
Accents
Staccato

In-Depth look at the following Modal Sequences: Two Note Modal Sequencing-Seconds
Two Note Modal Sequencing-Thirds
Two Note Modal Sequencing-Fifths
Two Note Modal Sequencing-Sixths
Two Note Modal Sequencing-Sevenths
Three Note Modal Sequencing
Four Note Modal Sequencing

The following Musical Concepts are covered: Finding the Right Scale for Any Chord
Finding the Natural Scale Sound
Thinking the Way You Hear
Other Scale Possibilities
Ditonic Scales
Tritonic Scales
Tetratonic Scales
Pentatonic

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About the Author

Guitarist Bruce Arnold has developed an extensive reputation as a composer educator and guitar virtuoso. He has created a unique signature sound that stems from his combination of jazz techniques and 20th Century compositional methods. He has played with such diverse musicians as Stuart Hamm, Peter Erskine, Joe Pass, Joe Lovano, Randy Brecker, Stanley Clarke, the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Mr. Arnold is also deeply devoted to music education and had written more than 60 music instruction. He heads the guitar departments at NYU and Princeton University and is the director of the New York University Summer Guitar Intensive He has taught at some of the most prestigious music schools in America, including the New England Conservatory of Music, Dartmouth College, Berklee College of Music, New School University, and City College of New York.

Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 364 pages
• Publisher: Muse Eek Publishing (July 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1594899878
• ISBN-13: 978-1594899874
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.2 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,676,951 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Guitarist Bruce Arnold has developed an extensive reputation as a composer educator and guitar virtuoso. He has created a unique signature sound that stems from his combination of jazz techniques and 20th Century compositional methods. He has played with such diverse musicians as Stuart Hamm, Peter Erskine, Joe Pass, Joe Lovano, Randy Brecker, Stanley Clarke, the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Mr. Arnold is also deeply devoted to music education and had written more than 60 music instruction. He heads the guitar departments at NYU and Princeton University and is the director of the New York University Summer Guitar Intensive He has taught at some of the most prestigious music schools in America, including the New England Conservatory of Music, Dartmouth College, Berklee College of Music, New School University, and City College of New York.