Alfred Music Publishing Expands Its Improv Series with Blues, Rock, and Jazz Soloing Strategies for Guitar

Alfred Music Publishing, the world leader in educational print music  publishing since 1922, is proud to announce the newest additions to The Improv Series: Soloing Strategies for Guitar with Blues, Rock, and Jazz editions, in association with National Guitar Workshop.

The Improv Series: Soloing Strategies for Guitar  method features lessons and solos discussed in detail, with  phrase-by-phrase analysis for a strong understanding and approach to  improvisation in various styles of playing. All examples are shown in  TAB and standard notation, with an intelligent and thorough approach  providing innovative strategies geared toward experienced and beginning  players alike. Each book comes with a CD containing full-length  demonstration and play-along recordings.

The Improv Series: Soloing Strategies for Blues Guitar features 16 solos in a variety of styles such as Chicago, Delta, funk,  jump, gospel, and more. Rhythmic, harmonic, and emotional analysis help  guitarists learn to create their own musical statement with a fresh  approach. A Scale and Arpeggio Glossary is included for reference.

The Improv Series: Soloing Strategies for Rock Guitar features over 20 full-length solos in a variety of styles such as hard  rock, Southern rock, heavy metal, and contemporary progressive rock.  Lessons and solos are geared to motivate and challenge guitarists to  develop solid solo techniques. Key elements of rock guitar soloing are  covered, including structure, techniques, scales, and chord  progressions. A Technique Appendix is included for reference.

The Improv Series: Soloing Strategies for Jazz Guitar features eight full-length solos in a variety of styles such as bebop,  Gypsy, modal, Latin, among others. A comprehensive approach is taken to  shed new light on jazz guitar soloing while providing fresh strategies  for creativity. A Scale and Mode Summary is included for reference.

As part of Alfred’s ongoing commitment to improving the environment, these songbooks are printed on 100% recycled paper.

The Improv Series: Soloing Strategies for Guitar Book & CD sets are now available in Blues, Rock, and Jazz editions for $19.99 each, and can be found at music retail stores and at alfred.com/guitar.