Alfred Music Publishing John Scofield Jazz-Funk Guitar TUTORiAL

TEAM SONiTUS | 04.2013 | D1: 3.79GB | D2: 3.79GB
In Volume I, John's multi-faceted style is covered in depth as he discusses intervallic ideas, string-skipping, chordal concepts, playing ideas across the fingerboard, and developing a personal sound. In Volume II, John covers the compositional aspect of his style as he analyzes the songs performed on this DVD and reveals the correct chord voicings and melody lines. Using his own tunes, John goes over concepts such as chromaticism, form, contour, voice-leading, pedal tones, and contrary motion.

Description

Not one, but two masterclasses with one of the greatest Jazz guitarists in the world! Investigate the details of Scofield's multifaceted guitar style with the man himself, with two comprehensive lessons on one DVD.

In the first lesson, Scofield introduces you to a wealth of harmonic and melodic ideas to enhance your vocabulary, concentrating on several key guitar techniques including:

Intervals
Chordal concepts
String skipping
Playing lines across the fretboard

The second lesson provides further depth and detail, dissecting some quintessential Jazz techniques including:

Chromaticism
Playing over changes
Form
Contour
Voice-leading
Pedal tones

Throughout the lessons Scofield's beautiful solo guitar playing will dazzle and inspire. Furthermore, as a treat for long-time Scofield fans the band Blue Matter are reunited here with spectacular performances of some true Scofield classics, including Wabash, The Nag and Time Marches On.

This exceptional DVD package is complete with a booklet of examples. An essential purchase for any John Scofield fan, and the chance to receive some exclusive one-to-one lessons with a real Jazz master.