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Pros
Second chapter is devoted to chromatic enclosures and gives 10 very cool ii-v-1 licks. If you are an intermediate guitarist or even if you are just getting into jazz, this book is a godsend. Gives great example licks as well as the theory and ideas be... Read More
Jens does a great job of coherently laying out some of the coolest concepts in modern jazz guitar. Everything makes sense and can be instantly applied to your playing. It has all the concepts needed to play modern jazz styles, including jazz fusion.
Jens larsen's examples are more tuneful, more melodious, more hip.
Jens larsen has a youtube-channel that contains everything you need to become a better musician. His videos on youtube are insightful, always full of challenging theory but also thoroughly approachable and practical. He's also been very responsive on ... Read More
A good book anticipates the needs of the average/typical learner/student and creates lessons that help overcome these common shortcomings. I find this book to be refreshing in it's topics. Overall, this is the kind of book that delivers a tremendous a... Read More
Cons
Jens larsen is obviously the sole writer of this book.
Highlights
Quality
If you are familiar with jens larsen's video lessons on youtube, you will not be surprised by the quality, depth and organizati... Read More
Overall i’m very satisfied with the purchase and i’m confident this book will be a long-term source of growth and inspiration for me.
Price
This book is an extension of his wealth of knowledge, and the value contained inside completely dwarfs the actual price.
Jens is a master and good educator.
Competitiveness
The book is as clear as the author's many utube videos, and is very helpful to aspiring jazz guitarists.
You will be bringing your playing to a higher level.
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- This product had a total of 473 reviews as of our last analysis date on Dec 28 2023.
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This book is not for the novice
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There is a logical order but you can also skip around if you already have your arms around the concepts
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
It would be helpful to have a good compliment of chords i
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
If not i would suggest joseph alexanders book 34chord tone soloing for jazz guitar34 which is a very 34visual34 book with chord diagrams and clear explanations of how and when to use them in jazz progressions particular ii v i combinations often found in jazz
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I am on the third chapter of this book
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Later chapters which i have yet to explore focus on altered scale and diminished
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The problem with any instructional book is that they are easy to purchase but it takes time and work to retain the information
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Therefore a book should also be progressive in nature that can allow quick advancement in some areas
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