Mike Christiansen Guitar Tab Books, Instruction DVDs, Solos, Arrangements, Video Lessons

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Mike Christiansen     Mike Christiansen is a Professor and Director of Guitar Studies at Utah State University. In 1994 he was selected "Professor of the Year" at Utah State. He is the author of numerous instructional books, has recorded several CDs, and appears on fourteen instructional videos. He has had articles published in several magazines including Acoustic Guitar and Soundboard, and has also conducted many workshops for guitarists and educators.     In addition to this work geared toward teaching, Mike Christiansen has played in many top bands and ensembles, has written and performed radio jingles, has backed up many artists on recordings and has written and recorded music for TV and educational films. Currently, in addition to his teaching and writing duties, Mike does solo work, performs with "Lightwood Duo" (clarinet-guitar), and is a member of the group, Mirage.

Mike Christiansen - Bossa Nova & Samba For Guitar - Book and CD
With their origins in Brazil, Bossa Nova and Samba with their syncopated rhythms, rich harmonies and haunting melodies have become popular music styles the world over. This book presents many of the components used in playing this style of music on the guitar. The majority of the content focuses on accompaniment styles and techniques and explains theoretical concepts pertaining to harmony, rhythm and chords commonly used in bossa nova and samba.
Notation and tab........................................................................Price - $17.95

Mike Christiansen - Brazilian Jazz Guitar - Book and CD
Arranged by Mike Christiansen and John Zaradin. This book contains a complete solo guitar arrangement, lead sheet and comping etude for each song.  Songs include: "A Day In the Life of a Fool, Chega de Saudade, Desafinado, A Felicidade, Gentle Rain, The Girl From Ipanema, How Insensitive, Meditation, One Note Samba, Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars, Sabia, So Nice, The Island".
Notation and tab........................................................................Price - $22.95
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Mike Christiansen - Complete Jazz Guitar Method - Book, DVD & CD
Whether you're getting into jazz or expanding your jazz chops, this comprehensive approach is for you. From comping and chord voicings to single-note soloing, you will learn - step by step - the tools necessary for playing and understanding jazz guitar. This book is easy to understand and contains hundreds of great-sounding, play-able examples to serve as springboards for applying the concepts to jazz standards or your own compositions. Regardless of whether you're into traditional jazz or fusion, this book has it all.
Notation and tab........................................................................Price - $34.95

Mike Christiansen - Complete Electric Blues Guitar - Book, DVD & CD
From blues rhythm guitar to soloing, this book will help you learn in a step-by-step manner to play blues guitar styles similar to greats such as Stevie Ray Vaughan, BB King, Eric Clapton and others. You will learn the different techniques used in playing blues guitar and how to combine these elements to create your own blues solos and rhythm parts. The book contains sections on blues progressions, comping, power chords, turnarounds, blues fills, scales, double stops, common blues licks, use of the whammy bar, how to get a blues sound, and how to build a great blues guitar solo. This set includes a stereo play-along CD and 110 minute DVD!
Notation and tab........................................................................Price - $29.95

Mike Christiansen - Complete Rock Guitar Method - Book, DVD & CD
Possibly the most complete and thorough reference book on rock guitar! Contains detailed teaching on licks, breaks and fills, playing rhythm patterns and styles, lead scales for soloing, and tricks for building speed and adding color to improvisation. The companion CD is a stereo play-along recording featuring the terrific guitar stylings of Mike Christiansen backed by a rock rhythm section. The CD is well over 60 minutes and features excerpts from most of the musical selections presented in the book. Also includes a DVD with 115 minutes of video!
Notation and tab........................................................................Price - $29.95

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Jazz Guitar Chords & Arpeggio Patterns - Stacy McKee - This unique book includes 300 jazz guitar chord formations and matching single note arpeggio patterns in a quick reference format that no one has ever done before! Cross indexing makes this manual extremely easy to use and regardless of what style of music you play, we know you will find this to be a valuable, "must have" addition to your library.  Stacy McKee was the featured guitarist with "Les Brown and The Band Of Renown" and for a limited time only, we will include an exclusive copy of his book FREE with your first order!
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