Martin Taylor: Latin Jazz Rhythm Guitar: Rhythm Comping on Essential Latin Jazz Standards for Guitar (Learn How to Play Jazz Guitar)

Discover Latin Jazz Rhythm Guitar with Martin TaylorReady to learn the art of Latin Jazz guitar?In Martin Taylor’s Latin Jazz Rhythm Guitar, iconic guitar virtuoso Dr Martin Taylor shows you how to quickly master the basic bossa groove, then transform it into endless musical comping patterns.Part One – Boss Nova Guitar from the Ground UpFor those new to Latin Jazz, have no fear – this book begins with an easy-to-follow, practical guide to nailing the bossa nova groove and breaking it down beat by beat.Next, using the bossa groove as your foundation, you’ll quickly learn to embellish the basic rhythm to add endless variations and nuances.Use compact chord grips to free up fingers to play embellishments and melodyAdd subtle chord accent variations to break free from boring patternsGet grooving by creating bassline and adding push / pull rhythmsEasily add melodies on the top two stringsPlay musical inner lines to add harmonic movementWith dozens of practical examples, you’ll learn Martin’s favourite musical decorations to common chord grips and quickly use them in your own playing.Part Two – A Masterclass in Chord EmbellishmentIn Part Two you’ll learn Martin’s stunning chord embellishments and how to apply them to the greatest Latin Jazz tunes ever written.You’ll learn how Martin plays these Antônio Carlos Jobim classics:The Girl from IpanemaWaveCorcovado (Quiet Nights)TristeHow InsensitivePlus, two classic standards often played in the Latin Jazz style:The Shadow of Your SmileNight and DayYou’ll also discover Martin’s original arrangement of the classic Keep the Home Fires Burning, and learn how any tune with a strong melody can be given the bossa nova guitar treatment.In Martin Taylor’s Latin Jazz Rhythm Guitar, you’ll learn hundreds of fresh ideas you can use in your own rhythm playing immediately.Bonus 1 Handy chord substitution ideas to take your tunes to the next level and make them easier to play!Bonus 2 Martin’s unique tweaks to classic tunes that you won’t find in the Real BookBonus 3 Martin’s exclusive advice on how to practice any tune you want, bossa styleWith clear TAB and notation, along with dozens of audio tracks you can download for free, you won’t find a deeper guide to Latin Jazz guitar, from a true master of the craft.Martin Taylor’s Latin Jazz Rhythm Guitar is your chance to sit down with a master and learn beautiful chord phrases you’ll be playing for years to come!Buy it now! Read more