New York Guitar Method Ensemble Book 1 (Spiral-bound)

by Bruce Arnold (Author)

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Product Description
The companion book to Volume One, "New York Guitar Method Ensemble Book One" contains multiple exercises to apply scales to guitar. Other exercises include reading on one string to develop fretboard knowledge and recognition of notes on a staff. Arrangements for four guitars using the jazz standard "Rhythm Changes" are provided for ensemble practice. Chord progressions and written solos are also included. These exercises allow students to play and accompany each other. Solos and Chord Vamps for the following scales are covered: Ionian Dorian Phrygian Lydian Mixolydian Aeolian Locrian Jazz Minor Dorianb2 Lydian#5 Lydianb7 Mixolydianb6 Locrian Natural 2 Altered Diminished Symmetrical Diminished Whole Tone Harmonic Minor Mixolydianb2b6 Major Pentatonic Minor Pentatonic Blues Scale application to many common chord progressions are included: Major 2 5 1 Minor 2 5 1 Turnaround I VI II V Along with Jazz Solos the following Classical Etudes are covered: Excerpts from Corelli's Trio Sonatas Excerpts from Bach's Two Part Invention and Trio Sonatas Plus excerpts from Beethoven and Haydn The New York Guitar Method is used at New York University and is a prerequisite for entering New York University's Summer Guitar Intensive Program.

About the Author
Bruce Arnold (born 1955 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, USA) is an author, composer, educator and guitarist residing in New York City. His explorations into the applications of 20th century classical theory in contemporary forms such as Rock and Jazz has created a unique compositional and improvisational sound. As a guest artist Arnold has toured Australia, Canada, the Caribbean, Europe, Japan, Mexico, Russia and the United States. His performance and recording activities include work with a wide array of styles. He has played with such diverse musicians as Stuart Hamm, Peter Erskine, Joe Pass, Joe Lovano, Lennie Pickett, Randy Brecker, Stanley Clarke, the Boston Symphony Orchestra and the Absolute Ensemble under the baton of Kristjan Järvi. Bruce Arnold's recording credits include over twenty five CDs and DVDs (on Muse-eek Records, MelBay Recordings, Truefire and other labels), ranging from the standard jazz repertoire to free improvisation to the reinterpretations of classical music with the ensemble Spooky Actions. His compositions are published by Muse Eek Publishing, and MelBay Productions. Mr. Arnold's theoretical works have explored the use of Pitch Class Set Theory within a improvisational setting. He is also written more than 60 music instruction books covering Guitar Pedagogy, Ear Training and Time Studies. He is the director of guitar studies at New York University and Princeton University as well as the creator of the New York University Summer Guitar Intensive He has taught at New England Conservatory of Music, Dartmouth College, Berklee College of Music, New School University, and City College of New York.

Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 505 pages
• Publisher: Muse Eek Publishing (July 14, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1594899053
• ISBN-13: 978-1594899058
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 10.8 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
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