New York Guitar Method Ensemble: Bk. 2

The companion book to Volume Two, "New York Guitar Method Ensemble Book Two" concentrates on jazz melodies and chords. The application of approach note theory is explored through various exercises to ingrain the many possibilities of this melodic concept. Four note chord voicings for the upper four strings of the guitar are thoroughly investigated through various comping styles. The following Rhythm studies are also covered: Eighth Note, Sixteenth Note, and Odd Meters. The following Classical Etudes are covered: Excerpts from Bach's Two Part Invention, Excerpts from Bach's Three Part Invention, plus more excerpts from Bach and Mozart.Other exercises include reading on one string to develop fretboard knowledge and recognition of notes on a staff. Arrangements for four guitars using the jazz standard Rhythm Changes are provided for ensemble practice as well as written solos and Bebop duets. Many of these exercises allow students to play and accompany each other in an ensemble situation."The New York Guitar Method" is used at New York University and is a prerequisite for entering New York University's Summer Guitar Intensive Program.

Table of Contents:
TABLE OF CONTENTSAcknowledgmentsAbout the AuthorForewordHow To Use This BookA Word to the WiseChapter OneThirteen Four Note Chords TypesMusic Theory 7th ChordsChord Knowledge and ApplicationMajor7 ChordsMusic Theory Scales Major ScaleChapter TwoMusic Theory 7th Chords ContinuedChord Knowledge and ApplicationMinor7 ChordsMusic Theory Scales Dorian ScaleChapter ThreePhrygian Diatonic 7th Chords ExerciseDominant7 Chord Theory ExerciseChord Knowledge and ApplicationDominant7 ChordsMusic Theory Scales Phrygian ScaleChapter FourLydian Diatonic 7th Chords ExerciseMinor7b5 Chord Theory ExerciseChord Knowledge and ApplicationMinor7b5 ChordsMusic Theory Scales Lydian ScaleChapter FiveMixolydian Diatonic 7th Chords ExerciseDom7sus4 Chord Theory ExerciseChord Knowledge and ApplicationDom7sus4 ChordsMusic Theory Scales Mixoydian ScaleChapter SixAeolian Diatonic 7th Chords ExerciseDiminished7 Chord Theory ExerciseChord Knowledge and ApplicationDiminished ChordsMusic Theory Scales Aeolian ScaleChapter SevenLocrian Diatonic 7th Chords ExerciseMinorMajor7 Chord Theory ExerciseChord Knowledge MinorMajor7 ChordsMusic Theory Scales Locrian ScaleChapter EightMajor Pentatonic 4-Part Chords ExerciseMajor7#11 Chord Theory ExerciseChord Knowledge Major7#11 ChordsMusic Theory Scales Major Pentatonic ScaleChapter NineMinor Pentatonic 4-Part Chords ExerciseDominant7b5 Chord Theory ExerciseChord Knowledge Dominant7b5 ChordsMusic Theory Scales Minor Pentatonic ScaleChapter TenDominant7b5 Chord Theory ExerciseChord Knowledge Dominant7b5 ChordsMusic Theory Scales Blues ScaleChapter ElevenDominant7#5 Chord Theory ExerciseChord Knowledge Dominant7#5 ChordsTwo Note Modal SequencingChapter TwelveMajor6 Chord Theory ExerciseChord Knowledge Major6 ChordsThree Note Modal SequencingChapter ThirteenMinor6 Chord Theory ExerciseChord Knowledge Minor6 ChordsFour Note Modal Sequencing

About the Author :
Bruce Arnold (born 1955 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, USA) is an author, composer, educator and guitarist residing in New York City. His explorations into the applications of 20th century classical theory in contemporary forms such as Rock and Jazz has created a unique compositional and improvisational sound. As a guest artist Arnold has toured Australia, Canada, the Caribbean, Europe, Japan, Mexico, Russia and the United States.His performance and recording activities include work with a wide array of styles. He has played with such diverse musicians as Stuart Hamm, Peter Erskine, Joe Pass, Joe Lovano, Lennie Pickett, Randy Brecker, Stanley Clarke, the Boston Symphony Orchestra and the Absolute Ensemble under the baton of Kristjan Jarvi.Bruce Arnold's recording credits include over twenty five CDs and DVDs (on Muse-eek Records, MelBay Recordings, Truefire and other labels), ranging from the standard jazz repertoire to free improvisation to the reinterpretations of classical music with the ensemble Spooky Actions. His compositions are published by Muse Eek Publishing, and MelBay Productions.Mr. Arnold's theoretical works have explored the use of Pitch Class Set Theory within a improvisational setting. He is also written more than 60 music instruction books covering Guitar Pedagogy, Ear Training and Time Studies. He is the director of guitar studies at New York University and Princeton University as well as the creator of the New York University Summer Guitar Intensive He has taught at New England Conservatory of Music, Dartmouth College, Berklee College of Music, New School University, and City College of New York.