The essential soloing theory course for all guitarists from one of the most distinctive guitar players on the music scene today. The method is structured around six basic chordal types approached five ways. Book I covers the first four chordal types and includes a 60-minute recording.

DVD provides over three hours of audio and video demonstrations of rehearsal techniques and teaching methods for jazz improvisation, improving the rhythm section, and Latin jazz styles.

Through a series of exercises of various difficulties, the player develops his technique on the instrument by playing along with a real band rather than just practicing on a metronome. The first chapter of the book contains valuable information and advice which is necessary for the young musician. The rest of the book is covered with tons of exercises written both in standard notation and tablature. Areas Covered: Standard Picking Sweep Picking String Skipping Timing Variations Minor-Major-Melodic-Harmonic-WH/HW Scales Phrasing development .and more The package of the book includes the following: 1)The book 2)The full tracks* 3)The tracks minus the solo guitar so that the student can practice the exercises along* * Permanent downloadable links to the audio files are included in the book.

Todd takes the mystery out of learning to play walking bass lines by breaking it down into small bite-sized chunks that anyone can digest. Featuring standard notation and TAB for all exercises on topics such as strong beat/weak beat theory, ear training, major and minor triads, chromatic approaches, and more, this is an opportunity to learn from a true artist and master of the electric bass!

An encyclopedic reference for guitarists, written by the editors of the world's most respected guitar magazine, offers valuable information for improving their playing and features exclusive interviews with masters such as Chet Atkins, Duane Allman, Jimi Hendrix, Frank Zappa, and more. Original.