This jazz guitar instruction book by guitarist and educator Les Wise is a focused resource for players looking to develop bebop vocabulary and improvisation skills. Designed as a dictionary of melodic ideas, it presents over 800 authentic licks inspired by masters such as Wes Montgomery, Joe Pass, and Pat Martino, giving intermediate guitarists a clear, practical way to study the language of jazz.

Ideal for guitar players seeking to strengthen phrasing and improvisational fluency, the book offers structured material that can be used in daily practice, lessons, or long-term study. It supports both learning and real musical application, helping players move beyond patterns into more expressive, connected soloing.

The book includes both standard notation and guitar tablature, making it accessible to a wide range of players while reinforcing reading skills. Each lick is demonstrated through accompanying online audio, accessed via a code inside the book. The included PLAYBACK Plus system allows you to slow down passages without changing pitch, loop difficult sections, and adjust keys, giving you full control over your practice experience.

By working through these phrases, guitarists can internalize essential bebop concepts and expand their improvisational voice. The format encourages not just memorization, but understanding-helping players connect ideas across the fretboard and apply them in real musical contexts. It serves equally well as a daily practice resource or a long-term reference for building fluency in jazz.

Whether used in focused study sessions, lessons, or self-guided exploration, this collection supports meaningful progress and musical confidence. It also makes a thoughtful gift for dedicated guitarists looking to refine their style and deepen their connection to jazz tradition.

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