Sheets of Sound for Guitar [Spiral-bound]

Jack A. Zucker (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0975559303 | ISBN-13: 978-0975559307 | Publication Date: July 20, 2005

Develop Extreme Chops for guitar. Applicable for all types of music from Shred to Classical to Jazz to Bluegrass to Chickin' Pickin'. This method is endorsed and utilized by some of the best guitarists in the world. There is NO better method for developing chops and efficiency on the instrument. -Tab and standard notation -Amazing Chops (works for Fusion, Metal, Jazz, etc) -Amazing blues scale applications -Sweep Picking to die for -Pick & Finger rolls -Incredible Arpeggios -Pentatonic Madness -4th and 5th chords and arpeggios -Odd Meter Phrasing -The most comprehensive Chord Sub methodology -Diminished lines like you've never seen before -Endorsed and used some of the best guitarists in the world

Editorial Reviews

Review

I love Jack's new book. As a professor at Berklee, I am always looking for new approach. -- Tomo Fujita

I wholeheartedly recommend Jack Zucker's Sheets of Sound to any serious student of Jazz Guitar. -- Dr. Joseph Jewell

I'm starting to get into your book and I'm finding it facinating, fresh and VERY musical. -- Jamie Glaser (Chick Corea)

Sheets of Sound is a unique and valuable resource that every guitarist should own. -- Jimmy Bruno

Sheets of Sound is a wonderful, book that would be a welcome addition to any guitarist's library. -- Rodney Jones

Sheets of Sound represents, to me, the most comprehensive treatise that I have ever encountered -- Frank Silk Smith (BB King)

About the Author

• Performed and recorded with the Army Jazz Ambassadors
• Studio Music/Guitar Major at the University of Miami
• Played, performed and studied jazz guitar for over 30 years
• Taught at Universities and privately for over 20 years.
• Lectured on improvisation at jazz festivals
• Studied with Bill Biesecker, Dennis Sandole, Pat Martino, Howard Roberts, Herb Ellis,

  Barney Kessel, Andrew White, Marc Copeland, Rick Whitehead, Randall Dollahan,

  Stan Samole, Larry Wooldridge

• Performed live broadcasts for the Today Show, numerous other television

  and radio broadcasts

• Performed with Steve Abshire, Eddie Baccus, Greg Bandy, Keter Betts,

  Paul Bollenback, Dr. Glenn Cashman, Marc Copeland, Danny Gatton, Ellory

  Eskelin, Shannon Ford, Kathy Lee Gifford, Drew Gress, Jamey Haddad, Paul

  Horn, Bruce Hornsby, Randy Johnston, Greg Karukas, T. Lavitz, Mike Lee, Hank

  Levy, Joe Lovano, Rich Madison, Terry Plumeri, John Previti, Dianne Reeves,

  Howard Roberts, Jim Roberts, Dan Wall, Rick Whitehead, and many others.

• Performed in pit-bands for many broadway shows in the DC area
• Many local jazz performances in the DC and Cleveland area
• Author of: Sheets of Sound for Guitar, a unique and exciting jazz guitar

  melodic/harmonic technique book. The book is used and endorsed by Henry Johnson, Jimmy Bruno, John Pisano, Paul Horn, T. Lavitz, Jamey Glaser, Ed Degenaro, and more.

Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 296 pages
• Publisher: Jack A. Zucker (July 20, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0975559303
• ISBN-13: 978-0975559307
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,869,226 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Something here for any advancing guitarist, September 15, 2004

By 

Mike (New Zealand) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sheets of Sound for Guitar (Spiral-bound)

Don't be put off by the cover picture, this book contains a lot of really useful information for any guitarist, not just in the jazz area, wanting to improve their technique. It certainly helped me to view the fretboard, and my picking, in different ways. It's a result of this book that I'm now quite comfortable with economy picking. In common with almost any technique book, the majority of the ideas here are probably available in other books, web pages, etc, and this book motivated me to seek out some other explanations on the web which expanded on some areaa. However, it's invaluable to have so much focussed in one book.

There is a tremendous amount of material here (over 250 pages), which may seem daunting at first, but you can dip into the bits that interest you most.

I would have liked a little more introductory explanation on picking styles, etc, and perhaps some "roadmaps" to exercises that might be particularly appropriate for specific styles. Also, be warned, this is "Intermediate to Advanced Studies". It assumes that you have a basic grasp of scales, modes, chords, and so on. I've found it useful to be also working through a more conventional book (William Leavitt, A Modern Method for Guitar, Complete), using this one for modern fingering ideas.

Most importantly, this is a book to STUDY. There are enough ideas here to keep you going for years.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A New Classic Guitar Textbook, March 1, 2006

By 

Julia Chang "g.mac" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sheets of Sound for Guitar (Spiral-bound)

I;m a recent college grad with my Bachelors, and studied classial guitar and composition. I'm currently getting my jazz chops up to speed as I'm now a professional musician and teacher. So I'm coming from a more "schooled" position, but really, anyone who can play decently will benefit from this book.
This book really blew me away. First of off, it is a great bargain. You can purchase it directly from the author at www.sheetsofsound.net if amazon is out of stock. I believe Mel Bay just brought the book into their catalog but kept the price.
For the standard price of one of the countless, medicore Technique books out there, you get an incredibly comprehensive book of arpeggios, melodic motifs, innovative pentatonics and other technical, melodic and harmonic content that will satisfy players of all genres, Rock, Classical, Metal, Country and of course, Jazz and Fusion. For those so inclined, the book really does unlock the "Sheets of Sound" Coltrane-approach to guitar. I reccomend combining it with Jimmy Bruno (who reccomends this book,) "Art of Picking" DVD and Book. The previous reviewer was correct: Mr. Zucker doesn't spend much time focusing on picking, (he does explain his personal approach which is similar to Bruno's.) He also is expecting experienced guitarists, ones who understand basic music theory and have some chops. However, this book will increase your techique, your melodic and harmonic creativity, and help you achieve a much more fluid approach to single-note playing. I consider it the "Chord Chemistry" of single-note playing, which is an incredibly high compliment. I will be working through this book for years. Than kyou Jack Zucker!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars For those unaware......Hope this helps., December 21, 2009

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Shanester "Musician" (Temecula, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sheets of Sound for Guitar (Spiral-bound)

I have seen people trying to sell these books for outrageous prices. Why? They are still readily available at Jack Zuckers website. I actually bought Volumes 1 & 2 for 45.95. If you Google "Sheets Of Sound", it gives you the link, and then buy them there. I just don't know why people list things so high on here and try to rip people off. Consider me as a person looking out for others. Hope this helps all those interested in this book.

As for the review of the book itself, it is awesome. It is NOT just for people that "want to shred" as some put it. It is meant to teach you multiple things, but most importantly, the fingering and exercises are extremely helpful. I have been playing for over 20 years, and a lot of the lessons are difficult even for me, because there are things I never thought of. It's refreshing to find things that are challenging. Just take things slow, and get each example down to where you can do them without making a mistake. Another good thing to do, if at all possible, is to practice in front of a mirror, it helps you to play without looking later. Enjoy the book. Be patient with it.