Professor Monkey Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 Which one would you recommend? I figure I really cant learn by learning only progressions I like so I think Im gonna have to go through a book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kramer Ferrington III. Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 No, learning progressions by themselves is a bit like trying to pick up a foreign language by studying grammar. It's the right way to do it, but it's so boring! The book would have its drawbacks too, can't you find anyone to play with? That's the best way of all of learning stuff. Band MySpace My snazzy t-shirt empire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Professor Monkey Posted March 5, 2007 Author Share Posted March 5, 2007 Im still learning chords and stuff with my teacher and I dont want to suddenly branch off and start doing jazz guitar riffs. Right now, Im learning riffs from my friend but he plays bass so it doesnt work too well sometimes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GovernorSilver Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 Im still learning chords and stuff with my teacher and I dont want to suddenly branch off and start doing jazz guitar riffs. Right now, Im learning riffs from my friend but he plays bass so it doesnt work too well sometimes. Jamming with your friend and other people is a very good idea, as far as getting realtime experience. But you should really talk to your teacher if you're not getting what you want from the lessons. A good teacher will find a way to change the lesson plan to address your concerns while still keeping you moving in the direction you need to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Professor Monkey Posted March 5, 2007 Author Share Posted March 5, 2007 Heh.. Jamming with my friend isnt really the correct term.. Its more of.. over AIM talk.. Im getting what I want from my lessons as Im still on the first guitar book. Ive actually only been playing since October so I may be going faster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GovernorSilver Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 Let us know what your guitar teacher recommends, as far as jazz studies! There are tons and tons of books out there... If you say "I'm not getting enough jazz, may I have some more?", most good teachers will respond by recommending a book and assigning something out of that, to supplement your regular lesson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bejeeber Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 Which one would you recommend? I went through that same book search meself at one point, and finally talked to some players who had made great strides and who recommended the good stuff that got 'em there. It helped me tremendously. For melodic improvising the single note soloing books from Ted Greene are the SHIZNIT. http://ec2.images-amazon.com/images/P/0769212824.01._BO2,204,203,200_PIsitb-dp-500-arrow,TopRight,45,-64_OU01_AA240_SH20_SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg These books are in standard notation, not tab, BTW. I have no doubt his chord books are great as well, since that was a real specialty of his,I just haven't personally checked them out. Just a pinch between the geek and chum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Iverson Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 No, learning progressions by themselves is a bit like trying to pick up a foreign language by studying grammar. It's the right way to do it, but it's so boring! The book would have its drawbacks too, can't you find anyone to play with? That's the best way of all of learning stuff. I would say that the right way to learn a foreign language is to be in a situation where you hear it spoken around you all the time and attempt to communicate, PLUS study grammar as you go! There are many things you can't get out of a book. (As you must know Vince, from living in Italy!) Likewise, I agree that there are many things you can learn about jazz from books, but that if you never get out there and PLAY, even if it's with friends and not professionally, I don't see how you can ever be fluent at it. It will be always be theoretical. (OK yes indeed it's a 13b9 arpeggio, but are you communicating anything, or relating to your bandmates?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GovernorSilver Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 The problem with recommending a book right now is we have no idea what your teacher would say. His/her opinion might be totally different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bejeeber Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 Woops! I just noticed this bit: ... Ive actually only been playing since October... Those Ted Greene books are more advanced level, so they'd likely be frustrating for someone who's only been playing for a few months. They might be best saved for later. Just a pinch between the geek and chum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skipclone 1 Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 Well, one thing to do is get a songbook. That way you`re not just learning abstract bits and pieces. And get a good compilation CD with the same songs, so you can HEAR what`s happening as well as see it. That will help get you over difficult passages in written form. Same old surprises, brand new cliches- Skipsounds on Soundclick: www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandid=602491 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Professor Monkey Posted March 6, 2007 Author Share Posted March 6, 2007 I think the hardest part for me is discovering what notes go well together. I really want to be able to compose songs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GovernorSilver Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 Let us know what your teacher says. Everyone learns in a different way. There are too many jazz theory books and jazz guitar books to say which is the best for you because we know nothing about what learning style is yours. Your teacher will know that better than anybody here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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