SWING AND BIG BAND GUITAR BK/CD Format: Paperback

This instructional guitar book is designed for players who want to master jazz rhythm guitar in swing and big band settings. It is ideal for students, adult learners, and teachers who need a structured resource for ensemble playing, rhythm section work, and stylistic development in classic jazz contexts.

The book includes carefully structured lessons that focus on the core skills required for swing and big band guitar. Players learn essential chord voicings, inversions, substitutions, and progressions commonly used in professional rhythm guitar performance. Standard guitar notation is used throughout, supported by chord symbols, chord diagrams, instructional explanations, and performance notes that clarify how each concept functions in real musical settings.

This method helps build confidence and technique while improving rhythm, reading, and performance skills through practical application. Topics such as time feel, groove control, reading charts, and chord reduction and expansion are explained clearly, helping guitarists understand how to support a band without overplaying. The material motivates consistent practice by connecting theory directly to playable musical situations.

Online audio demonstrations provide over fifty full performance examples that bring the written material to life. The audio player allows users to slow down tracks, loop sections, change keys, and isolate details, making practice more efficient and focused. These tools support deep listening and reinforce stylistic accuracy.

Trusted by teachers and serious students. Suitable for lessons, ensemble preparation, and personal study, this book is a valuable jazz guitar resource and a thoughtful gift for guitarists committed to developing authentic swing and big band rhythm skills.