The publisher, March 3, 2002

The Advancing Jazz-Pop-Rock Guitarist (Vol. 1)

Wonderful Sequel to the Original Text!
Don Coffman, Cathy Ellis and Steve Rucker have written outstanding sequels to the Original Classroom Guitar Text "The Complete Guide for The Guitar". It can be used in the classroom, for ensembles and for solos. This Volume continues with the "Filling in the Gaps" section with tons of ensemble pieces from all styles of the Jazz-Pop-Rock idioms including Funk, Blues, Rock & Roll, Country, Blue-Grass, Fusion and R & B. Students are encouraged to solo and improvise as well as write! Modulation and Transposition are also included! All Twelve Major and Relative Minor keys are covered for both bass and guitar. Includes already prepared quizzes! The second half starts on the Pentatonic Scales with lots of exercises and wonderful ensemble pieces including very hip versions of "JaDa", "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" and "Poor Butterfly!" just to name a few! There is a thorough explanation of "chord voicings" and an expanded "Advancing Chord Glossary" that will thrill any band director! Many of the ensemble pieces have been performed in Honors Guitar Festivals to rave reviews by the students and audiences alike! Volume 2 will be available this fall! We can be reached through our email address efmmusco@aol.com.