Rockin' Jimmy's Daily Guitar Workout [Paperback]

Charles Rathmann (Author), James Crimmins (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 28, 1999

Play fluid, emotive solos in record time!

Everyone knows guitarists should practice scales and arpeggios to build their skills. But never before has there been a book that explained exactly how to practice them for maximum results in minimal time. Jim Crimmins' proven practice routine delivers the goods! After a few weeks of work, you will see real results in your soloing! Beginners and seasoned pros alike need this simple tool! A must-have, regardless of your skill level or the type of music you play.

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Review

Rockin Jimmy's Daily Guitar Workout is a great tool for guitarists at every level to begin to build a practice routine that is essential to becoming better players. --Bob Balsley-author of Understanding Guitar Chords pub. Mel Bay 1998 Endorsing Artist for Heritage Guitars, Taylor Guitars and GHS Strings

About the Author

James "Rockin' Jimmy" Crimmins, a respected session player and educator passes down this practice routine -- which was passed down to him by monster jazz guitarist George Pritchart of Buddy Rich fame. Jim studied at the Grove School of Music and the Milwaukee Conservatory. Rockin' Jimmy's mind-blowing style has landed him gigs with the Blues Brothers, Albert King, Jason Scheff of the band Chicago, Pinetop Perkins and other greats. He is currently in the studio recording a solo album and has also recorded two releases with Rockin' Jimmy and the Blues Weasels.

Co-author Charles Rathmann first saw Jim play at a festival venue several years ago and decided on the spot to seek out Jim to study with him. The book was written as the material was learned, which the two believe results in a book that is easier to understand for rapid hassle-free learning.

Product Details

• Paperback: 36 pages
• Publisher: Rathmann Communications; 1 edition (August 28, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 096736860X
• ISBN-13: 978-0967368603
• Product Dimensions: 11.9 x 8.8 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,554,196 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Only for those who want to be GOOD guitarists, or better, March 14, 2000

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Kathy Kores (New Franken, WI) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Rockin' Jimmy's Daily Guitar Workout (Paperback)

Read this to be good, live this to be great. There are daily practice sessions and there is meaningful guitar playing. How do you get there? If your decision is to accomplish mastery of the guitar, then it starts with very basic instruction. Rockin' Jimmy says if you want to be a serious guitar player, then practice the lessons in the book every day. The Daily Guitar Workout gives you the details of how to do just that. It is compact and packed full of details. It fits easily with your sheet music and is a very handy resource. Start with this book and your playing will naturally improve. Even if you've been playing for a long time there are benefits from incorporating these methods into your routine. It's like stretching before you exercise. Don't do it and you'll always wonder what if. Do it and you'll understand. From someone who has been doing it since it was published.