Rootless Chord Voicings are very effective when performing with a Bass player. Here are some ii V I patterns to practice. I develop rootless voicings by isolating the 3rd andContinue readingRootless Chord Voicings – ii V I Patterns
My Favorite Recordings – “Exit” by Pat Martino
I first became aware of Pat Martino in 1975 when I read an article about him in the Guitar Player Magazine compilation book entitled “Jazz Guitarists”. I was just startingContinue readingMy Favorite Recordings – “Exit” by Pat Martino
Flat Pickin’ Floating Exercise – Part I
Flat Pickin’ Floating Exercise – Part I – Key of C Hello fellow guitarists! Here is a flat picked floating exercise in the key of C to help you getContinue readingFlat Pickin’ Floating Exercise – Part I
Road Tested Method Book Review- “The New Art of Ragtime Guitar” by Richard S. Saslow
I first noticed Richard S. Saslow’s book entitled “The Art if Ragtime Guitar” in 1975 in an advertisement in the back section of the November issue of Guitar Player Magazine.Continue readingRoad Tested Method Book Review- “The New Art of Ragtime Guitar” by Richard S. Saslow
My Favorite Recordings – “Home in Sulphur Springs” by Norman Blake
Introduction This is the second in a series of articles highlighting my favorite recordings. This is not a “best of all” list but simply some commentary on recordings that had aContinue readingMy Favorite Recordings – “Home in Sulphur Springs” by Norman Blake