New York Guitar Method Primer Ensemble: Bk. 2

This book is a prerequisite for entering New York University's Summer Guitar Intensive Program and provides students studying independently with the tools they will need to successfully move on to Volume 1. "Our Ensemble Method" presents a breakthrough approach for teaching guitarists how to sight read. Each chapter has eighth note, sixteenth note, single string, lines, and chord exercises. The book also includes modal jazz vamps and solos and is an excellent resource for lab/ensemble studies as it contains 3 and 4-part reading examples.

Table of Contents:
Acknowledgments 5About the Author 6Foreword 7How To Use This Book 8A word to the wise 9Chapter OneRhythmnic Notation Explanation 11Directions for Sight Reading Exercises 25Rhythm Primer Exercise 1 26Single String Exercise 1 27C Rhythm Changes 28Ionian Vamp 32Ionian Primer Solo 34Chapter TwoRhythm Primer Exercise 2 37Single String Exercise 2 38F Rhythm Changes 39Dorian Vamp 43Dorian Primer Solo 44Chapter ThreeRhythm Primer Exercise 3 47Single String Exercise 3 48Bb Rhythm Changes 49Phrygian Vamp 53Phrygian Primer Solo 54Chapter FourRhythm Primer Exercise 4 57Single String Exercise 4 58Eb Rhythm Changes 59Lydian Vamp 63Lydian Primer Solo 64Chapter FiveRhythm Primer Exercise 5 67Single String Exercise 5 68Ab Rhythm Changes 69Mixolydian Vamp 73Mixoydian Primer Solo 75Chapter SixRhythm Primer Exercise 6 78Single String Exercise 6 79Db Rhythm Changes 80Aeolian Vamp 84Aelolian Primer Solo 85Chapter SevenRhythm Primer Exercise 7 88Single String Exercise 7 89Gb Rhythm Changes 90Locrian Vamp 94Locrian Primer Solo 96Chapter EightRhythm Primer Exercise 8 99Single String Exercise 8 100B Rhythm Changes 101Major Penatonic Vamp 105Major Pentatonic Primer Solo 107Chapter NineRhythm Primer Exercise 9 110Single String Exercise 9 111E Rhythm Changes 112Minor Pentatonic Vamp 116Minor Pentatonic Primer Solo 118Chapter TenRhythm Primer Exercise 10 121Single String Exercise 10 122A Rhythm Changes 123Blues Vamp 127Blues Primer Solo 128

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.