Jazz Etudes And Exercises For Classical Guitar

The accurate interpretation of swing rhythm is the most important element in jazz music. This collection of 7 jazz etudes and 11 exercises for solo guitar gives the student practice in playing this rhythmic pattern as well as working on other important skills. The etudes are written in notation only in different jazz styles: Swing, Latino, Bossa Nova, Blues, and Jazz Rock. These etudes develop the ability of the right hand to sound as if two or three instruments are playing simultaneously. All of the etudes have bright melodies and rich jazz harmony. They are intermediate in difficulty. The exercises feature numerous skills, including Swing style, walking bass, Latin style,finger speed, various rhythmic combinations, and broken lines. Includes access to online audio.

CONTENTS

• Etude No. 1 (slow swing)Alexander Vinitsky
• Etude No. 2 (slow swing)Alexander Vinitsky
• Etude No. 3 (latin)Alexander Vinitsky
• Etude No. 4 (slow swing)Alexander Vinitsky
• Etude No. 5 (samba)Alexander Vinitsky
• Etude No. 6 (jazz-rock)Alexander Vinitsky
• Etude No. 7 (blues)Alexander Vinitsky
• Exercise 1 (swing)Alexander Vinitsky
• Exercise 10Alexander Vinitsky
• Exercise 11Alexander Vinitsky
• Exercise 2 (latin)Alexander Vinitsky
• Exercise 3 (latin)Alexander Vinitsky
• Exercise 4Alexander Vinitsky
• Exercise 5Alexander Vinitsky
• Exercise 6Alexander Vinitsky
• Exercise 7Alexander Vinitsky
• Exercise 8Alexander Vinitsky
• Exercise 9Alexander Vinitsky