UPPER STRUCTURES, SYNONYMS & SLASH VOICINGS FOR JAZZ GUITAR: Chord & Single Line Soloing Concepts For Jazz Guitarists

I've only started working through this book, but I've already learned a valuable thing, namely, how easy it is to more or less instantly generate complex chords, all over the guitar, using stacked triads. The polychordal and upper structure approach is something I've needed to add to my tool bag for a while, and this appears to be the book for me. Many YouTube sites on uppers structures haven't given me the organized, detailed approach that I want, but this book has very clear explanations and diagrams.There is an extensive collection of free downloadable MP3s that support all the exercises/examples. You may need to download and RAR-capable app to open them. I used BreeZip and it worked flawlessly.Upper structures allow one to easily access 'jazzier' notes for arpeggios, licks, and chords. But the key (for me) was finding a way to consolidate this information, and this book appears to offer the solution. My thanks to the author for the obviously large amount of work he put into this book!

The text is readable and informative. It would help to have a few semesters of music theory already accomplished - such that it's easier to reinforce familiar concepts and then build from there rather than try to climb the mountain from sea level.Maybe it's a European thing to go clockwise with the 4ths on the circle. I learned the other way.The author adds the tablature as well the clef manuscript - not a given with every book. Too, he demonstrates the chord grips, with diagrams, for smooth voice leading. Again - not every author is so considerate.If you are a beginning music student, read an article on 'Figured Bass.' The notion of 'inversions' might not be readily apprehended by even an intrepid reader. That said, if there is a more readable book on guitar practice, I haven't found it.

An extensive amount of information is given in what is a wonderful approach to the advancing concepts of guitar. As with any book attempting to tackle the deep end, it will take a bit to understand, but I like how he shows that even the most advance chords can be seen as more basic familiar pieces. I think this book is also apart of a group of recent jazz guitar books that have taken education of jazz guitar higher. It will take work, but the rewards are there. Good luck and well done Mr. Brockie on this impressive accomplishment.

I enjoyed the way this book was written ; informal yet still intelligent. It covers some areas not as often included(like slash chords) and does it in a clear style.Recommended.

Excellent book. Although it's material I'm familiar with, the approach felt fresh and the examples definitely were.

Well written. A lot to take in.

There much better books and cheaper too.

Great for self taught

The book is a fresh approach to advanced jazz guitar concepts, and it is well written, clear and easy to follow.Downloadable Mp3 examples and the presence of both tabs and notation make this book accessible to beginners as well.

Commandé le samedi soir, reçu le lundi midi!Bravo Amazon.Un gros pavé à étudier.

I've struggled with how to solo and use extended voicings for years, finally a book that seems to pull all the threads together. At 362 pages I am sure if you are like me it will provide years of study.I would say it's definitely not for a beginner but with 100s of examples in mp3 format and tab, which was important for me, it will definitely open up new possibilities for your jazz improv and chord understanding. It has for me anyway!

This book contains large amounts of guitar knowledge and wisdom. I’m slowly making my progress through the book and can say that it has taken my playing and theoretical understanding to a higher plateau.It also includes downloadable material which greatly aids in learning your way through the book.