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We are proud to offer a 4 year course of study in jazz
guitar chord melody soloing,
single note improvisation, comping and speed learning - a systematic
approach to complete
and total mastery of the jazz guitar as a solo instrument by Steven Crowell. This is
an
exceptional series of courses and books with CDs which you can do at
your own pace,
in your own home. Steven Crowell began teaching and playing guitar
professionally in 1964
and received his degree as Professor of Music in 1972. He has performed with some of the
top people in show business, including George Burns and Bob
Newhart's shows. Steve's
numerous books and lesson courses are used in colleges and
sought after by guitarists
throughout the world. "Guitar Player Magazine" calls
Steve's
books "some of the best!"
They are written in standard notation, chord diagrams & tab (for those who can't read music).
1. "The SDM Lesson Program" (Self Development in Music) home study course is a
series
of intermediate to advanced guitar lessons created as a 2 year program of guitar
study.
2. "The Master Class: Guitar Seminar" is an in-depth 1 year course of advanced
study.
3. "The Action Workshop: Guitar Symposium"-ultra-advanced chord melody solo
studies.
Each program of study is described in detail below:
The SDM Lesson Program - Part 1. Twelve
folios plus 1 CD................... Price - $59.95
Lesson 1 - Includes instructions for good practice
habits and Steve Crowell's book "Major and Minor
Scales in Chords". Instructions are given for playing in all
24 major and minor keys.
Lesson 2 - Includes an in-depth chord melody solo study of the famous standard
"Tenderly" harmonized
with numerous superb chord voicings. Also includes an
arpeggio warm-up study.
Lesson 3 - Includes a 32 bar single note solo based on "I've Got
Rhythm". Shows diagrams of related chords
and substitutions and how to connect solo lines to generate
melodic flow.
Lesson 4 - Includes an absorbing chord melody solo study of the standard "Isn't It
Romantic". Diagrams
show how to use contrary motion, substitutions, reharmonizations
& moving bass lines.
Lesson 5 - Includes more improvisational techniques in single note soloing over the 32 bar
progression
based on "I've Got Rhythm". More of Andres Segovia's
exercises for developing technique.
Lesson 6 - Includes a review of the scale-chord functions and a study of the flat-five
chord types with
special exercises for applying them to your own playing.
Lesson 7 - Includes a discussion of chord progression theory and possibilities for
performing in group
situation. Also, "Country Style" rhythm changes
and more flat-five chord inversions.
Lesson 8 - Includes interchanging major and relative minor and harmonizing melody lines
with flat-five
chords. More single note soloing over the 32 bar
progression "I've Got Rhythm".
Lesson 9 - Includes using the chord technology from previous lessons to construct a
beautiful chord melody
solo of the standard "The Days Of Wine And Roses".
Lesson 10 - Includes rhythm patterns and stretch chords for left hand development.
Another outstanding
chord melody solo of "The Days Of Wine And Roses" is
presented and explained.
Lesson 11 - Includes how to superimpose advanced chord substitutions over a 12 bar blues
progression.
Walking bass lines, chords voiced in tenths, and rhythmic
concepts are taught.
Lesson 12 - Includes beautiful chord melody solos of "My Foolish Heart" and
"Darn That Dream". More
advanced chord progressions are taught and analyzed.
The SDM Lesson Program - Part 2. Twelve folios plus 1 CD...................
Price -
$59.95
Lesson 13 - Includes inversions of dominant, altered dominant, and diminished
chords. Explores the
paradox of dominant and non-dominant diminished chords in
great detail.
Lesson 14 - Includes special exercises for synchronizing the right and left hands.
The various chord
inversions taught so far are applied to a blues chord melody
solo.
Lesson 15 - Includes a unique chord melody solo of "Body And Soul"
utilizing many different chord
examples. Choice chord voicings for accompanying "Body And Soul"
are also taught.
Lesson 16 - Includes how to use great sounding replacement chords over the basic
ones utilizing dominant
substitutions. Other topics include improvising intros.
Lesson 17 - Includes a masterful chord melody solo rendition of "September
Song". Many different chord
melody solo techniques are explored and demonstrated.
Lesson 18 - Includes new and different ways of applying whole tone scales to your
playing. Augmented
chords are discussed and analyzed.
Lesson 19 - Includes a consummate chord melody solo of "On The Sunny Side Of
The Street" with intros
and tag endings. The finer points of arranging for guitar
are discussed.
Lesson 20 - Includes a block chord study based on the style of the great Wes
Montgomery. More
harmonizations for the bridge section of "On The Sunny Side
Of The Street" are taught.
Lesson 21 - Includes a discussion of how to improvise with chords. Chord
inversions and substitutions
are given for creating a 24 bar jazz waltz ala Wes Montgomery.
Lesson 22 - Includes using arpeggio studies of the four chord types to refine
technique. Steve shows ways
of eliminating unnecessary motion in the right hand.
Lesson 23 - Includes a scale study in shifting tone centers and mode applications.
The arpeggio studies
from lesson 22 are applied to chord progressions for further
technique refinement.
Lesson 24 - Includes a big band style blues chord melody solo using rootless chord
inversions. Examples
of melodic soloing show how to approach an arpeggio from any string
or position.
The Master Class: Guitar Seminar - Picks up
where the SDM Lesson Program leaves
off. Designed as an in-depth 1 year course of advanced study, this course includes
12 folios
with 6 CDs for the guitarist with a commitment to excellence...................................Price
-$99.95
Project 1 - Includes a chord melody solo of "The Lady Is A Tramp: featuring
numerous chord substitution
devices. Also split-octave principles of chord substitution and
augmented arpeggios.
Project 2 - Includes a magnificent chord melody solo of "As Time Goes By".
More in-depth arpeggio
applications are discussed and demonstrated.
Project 3 - Includes an ultra hip chord melody solo of "Here's That Rainy
Day" using contrasting devices.
Principles of diminished substitutions with transposition chart and
arpeggio studies.
Project 4 - Includes a chord melody solo of "I Can't Get Started With
You" featuring substitutions and
2 part playing. Also, single note solo arpeggio study on the
standard "Satin Doll".
Project 5 - Includes blues in several keys used as a vehicle for improvisation.
A solo is featured for analysis.
Also, dominant cycle solo studies and how to write out your own
music.
Project 6 - Includes a masterful chord melody solo rendition of "Indian
Summer" utilizing augmented
harmonies and other devices. Elements of improvisation are also
discussed."
Project 7 - Includes a single note solo section and tag ending to the chord melody
solo of "Indian Summer".
Exploring relative keys shows new ways of finding chord
substitutions.
Project 8 - Includes a chord melody solo of "Penthouse Serenade"
providing a valuable study of chords
borrowed from other keys. Also, how to put a band together and
advertise effectively.
Project 9 - Includes a beautiful chord melody solo rendition of "Smoke Gets In
Your Eyes". Other topics
discussed are how to write a contract and how to
deal with clients.
Project 10 - Includes a lovely chord melody solo of "Our Love Is Here To
Stay" featuring many unique
compositional devices. Also cultivating a
successful attitude & negotiating techniques.
Project 11 - Includes a chord melody solo of "Shiny Stockings" arranged
in big band style plus a rhythm
comp study of "Our Love Is Here To Stay"
using Freddy Green style moving chords.
Project 12 - Includes a rhythm comp study of "Shiny Stockings" and new
elements of music featuring
devices and alternatives for coming up with unique
sounds.
The Action Workshop: Guitar Symposium - This ultra-advanced 6 month course
picks up where the Master Class Guitar Seminar leaves off. Includes 6 folio plus 3 CDs
Professor Crowell teaches the art of "instant learning".............................................Price
- $79.95
Project 1 - Includes a chord melody solo, single note solo and rhythm comp chords
to "Birth Of The Blues"
showing how to structure an arrangement using diatonic and
chromatic chords.
Project 2 - Includes an in-depth study of Jimmy Rivers' guitar style featuring his
harmonized arrangement
of "Little Rock Getaway". A spectacular
display piece!
Project 3 - Includes a beautiful chord melody solo of "Have Yourself A Merry
Little Christmas" and 5
choice standards in stereo separation that let you play
along, simulating a live "jam".
Project 4 - Includes a lovely chord melody solo of "Deep Purple" plus
chord solos, rhythm charts and play
along tape to "Caravan" in the style of Wes
Montgomery.
Project 5 - Includes a challenging chord melody solo of "Sweet Lorraine".
Also big band rhythm chord
study featuring the Freddy Green style on Count Basie's
arrangement of "Easy Street".
Project 6 - Includes an advanced chord melody solo of "I've Got Rhythm"
plus an in-depth single string
exercise using whole tones.
The Master Series: Chord Solo Arrangements -
Includes 6 master level chord
melody solos in standard notation with chord diagrams on deluxe parchment paper.
These are superb arrangements!....................Price includes
companion CD.................$29.95
1. "Nuages" - Django Reinhardt's classic composition in lush full chords.
2. "All The Things You Are" - many valuable chord substitutions and
reharmonizations.
3. "Stella By Starlight" - in-depth study featuring advanced usage of
diminished chords.
4. "A String Of Pearls" - A complete big band adaptation for solo guitar.
5. "Comin" Round The Mountain" - Majestic chords highlighted in folk
tradition.
6. "Always" - A delightful chord solo version of the Irving Berlin
classic.
Guitar Solos: Jazz Standards In Chord Melody Style
- Each volume contains 9
stellar chord melody solos loaded with numerous compositional devices. Standard notation
with chord diagrams. Each volume includes a companion CD..............................$19.95
each
Volume 1 - includes "Bluesette, Here's That Rainy Day, Cute, Girl Talk, Misty, Satin
Doll, Moonlight In Vermont, Moonlight Serenade, Have You
Met Miss Jones"
Volume 2 - includes "Green Dolphin Street The Girl From Ipanema, How High The
Moon, One Note Samba, Look For The Silver Lining, The Shadow Of Your Smile,
Polka Dots & Moonbeams, Wave, Witchcraft".
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Volume 3 - includes "Autumn Leaves, Meditation, Once In A While, You Are The Sun-
shine Of My Life, Sophisticated Lady, A Prelude To A Kiss, Lil' Darlin', How
Deep
Is Your Love, We're All Alone".
Volume 4 - includes "Sweet And Lovely, The Way You Look Tonight, Don't Get
Around Much Anymore, Dancing On The Ceiling, Too Marvelous For Words,
Ain't
Misbehavin', Delta Blues, Ferris Wheel Rag, Fly Me To The Moon".
Jazz Guitar Chords and Arpeggio
Patterns - Stacy McKee
- Book includes 300 jazz
guitar chord
formations and single note arpeggio patterns in a quick reference format. Cross-indexing makes
this manual
extremely easy to use and regardless of what style of music you play, we know you'll 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!
The 84 Jazz Guitar Equations - This unique book
and CD shows the correlation
of arpeggios and scales on
the fingerboard and how they work together as a harmonic
family unit. The "84
Equation" system gives complete linear coverage of the neck crucial
for superior
jazz soloing. If you've ever wondered what to play over a iii vi ii V
progres-
sion, for instance, you can "equate it" with this marvelous comprehensive
book. With the
"84 Equation's" inclusive fingering system, you'll never wonder again about what fingering
to use. For concentrated practice, it's one of the
best chop-building methods ever devised.
Music notation, tab and chord diagrams
are used to show every diatonic scale pattern in
all keys. Three studies -
beginning, intermediate and advanced - are given for each of
the 84 equations. A play-along CD and companion chord accompaniment
manual are
included.
Notation, tab and chord diagrams. Book and CD..........................Price - $29.95
Jazz Guitar Soloing: In Concept And Practice -
A guidebook for fingerboard
mastery. Shows the visual process of playing great sounding licks and
solo lines.
25 powerful studies unlock the mysteries of improvising over chord changes. A
wealth
of creative ideas. Includes standard notation, tab, and fingerings for fast
accurate
learning. Book and CD.........................................................................................................Price - $19.95
Advanced Concepts For Rhythm Guitar - A
comprehensive guide to modern
rhythm chord playing. Advanced chord concepts are easily grasped with this 52
page
book. Chord diagrams map out virtually every practical progression while at
the same
time explaining how chords work. Organizes the important chord
qualities: major,
minor, dominant, diminished, and half-diminished. Shows how to assemble
chords to
play intelligent accompaniment patterns. Book and CD..................................Price - $19.95
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Guitar and Bass Duets - This book offers
intermediate to advanced players of both
instruments material that will assist them in practice and performance
situations.
Everything from Bach fugues and 20th century improvisational music to full
length
Jazz arrangements can be found in this unique book. Chord diagrams are
included
for many of the text's 9 compositions.
Book and CD........................................Price - $19.95
Major And Minor Scales In Chords For Jazz Guitar
- These concentrated
chord studies will aide in developing hand strength as well as help develop a
sense of
chord logic and harmonic unity. 7th chords are used to harmonize the 24 major
and
minor scales. All chords are in standard notation and chord diagrams...................Price - $9.95
Essential Arpeggios For The Guitar - This book
shows the fingering relationships
that soon enable control over the 4 basic chord types and their application
to soloing.
No more confusion over too many fingerings. If you're having trouble
using augmented
and diminished runs in your playing, this book is your answer. Tips for
practice and
improvisation are also given. Standard notation and tab................................................Price - $9.95
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