Barney Kessel Instructional Material

Examine the solo concepts of top jazz guitarists in this info-packed book/CD pack. The CD includes full demonstration and rhythm-only tracks to assist with learning the styles of Kenny Burrell, Jim Hall, Barney Kessel, Pat Martino, Wes Montgomery, Joe Pass, Johnny Smith and many others. The book includes phrase-by-phrase performance notes; tips on arpeggio substitution, scale substitution, tension and resolution, jazz-blues, chord soloing and more; and standard notation and tab. (Hal Leonard Corporation)

A unique collection of 14 of Barney Kessel's best known works for jazz guitar. Each piece is arranged by Kessel himself and includes fingerings. Titles include: Brazilian Beat · Jelly Beans · New Blues · Blazin' · You're the One for Me · Mermaid · Minor Mood · Blue Boy. (Ashley Mark Publishing Company)

Exact transcriptions of eight original guitar solos from Barney Kessel's contemporary recordings. Includes: 64 Bars on Wilshire · Barney's Blues · Begin the Blues · Easy Like · Foreign Intrigue · Salute to Charlie Christian · more. (Ashley Mark Publishing Company)

 

Features 9 original guitar solos transcribed note-for-note from Barney Kessel's Contemporary and Concord recordings. Includes: Blues for Bird · Bluesy · Here's That Sunny Day · Holiday in Rio · I'm on My Way · Juarez After Dark · Love of My Life · Moonlight Walk · Star Fire. Includes a bio and photos. (Ashley Mark Publishing Company)

Seven clear, precise lessons in developing exciting chordal harmonies. This course will ultimately lead to your own original harmonic style. Includes free instructional booklet. Booklet is in notation only. 45 minute video. (Mel Bay Publications, Inc.)

This video features one of the world's premier jazz guitarists, Barney Kessel, teaching improvisation concepts. It includes playing what you hear, fills, turnarounds, the building blocks of improvisation, and of course, the blues. Free instructional booklet included. Booklet is in notation only. 90 minute video. (Mel Bay Publications, Inc.)

This fine instructional video features jazz great Barney Kessel teaching chord formations and sequence playing in six thoughtfully prepared lessons. Ideal for the intermediate to advanced guitarist who requires thorough concepts and ideas with which towork. Free instructional booklet included. Booklet is in notation only. 55 minute video. (Mel Bay Publications, Inc.)

 
 This video captures almost 30 years of rare performances from 1962 to 1991. Barney is seen playing in a trio setting, solo and with his friends - jazz guitarists Herb Ellis and Charlie Byrd. These performances capture the unique artistry of this great American musician. (60-minutes) (Mel Bay Publications, Inc.)

 This collection of in-depth text and CD lessons is specifically designed to help the novice player emulate seven jazz guitar giants. The concepts and techniques contained within these workshops are essential to the understanding of how the great players themselves work, and also to the mechanics of jazz guitar playing in general. The important areas of chord substitution, "minorisation," altered tension, chord/scale relationships, comping, pedals, and octave playing are all examined in depth. In addition to offering a wealth of theoretical and practical material, artist bios are presented and analyzed to determine the players' overall significance in the history and development of jazz guitar style and technique. The artists portrayed here are: Kenny Burrell, Hank Garland, Barney Kessel, Pat Martino, Wes Montgomery, Johnny Smith, and Joe Pass. Written in leadsheet format (notation and chord symbols) with chord grid diagrams on selected pieces. (c)2001, 64 pages. Book & CD.

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