Every chord has its own distinct personality that shapes the mood of a song, whether it is the warmth of a major seventh or the dark, soulful feel of a minor ninth. The Jazz Guitar Chord-Melody Anthology, arranged by guitarist Robert B. Yelin, shows players how to harness these harmonic qualities through 50 professional solo jazz guitar arrangements of 20th-century compositions. Written in both standard notation and tab, this collection focuses on using thoughtful chord selections to enhance the natural feel of each melody.
This material is designed for guitarists who want to master chord-melody construction, expand their chord vocabulary, and learn how to place bass lines within chord shapes. The arrangements also demonstrate that chords with complex names do not have to be difficult to play!
Why You'll Love This Book:
• Complete notation and tab for well-known songs by prominent 20th-century composers.
• Chord Applications: Practical examples of how different chord types alter a song's mood, covering major 7ths, minor 9ths, dominant 7#9s, diminished, augmented, and major 6/9 chords.
• Bass Line Integration: Examples showing exactly when and how to place bass lines within chord structures.
• Arranging Techniques: Guidance designed to help players learn the foundational skills needed to create their own standalone chord-melody arrangements.
- After You've Gone
- Ain't Misbehavin'
- All The Things You Are
- April In Paris
- Autumn Leaves
- Bésame Mucho (Kiss Me Much)
- Bewitched
- Bluesette
- The Breeze And I
- Call Me Irresponsible
- Cheek To Cheek
- Cry Me A River
- A Day In The Life Of A Fool (Manhã De Carnaval)
- Don't Get Around Much Anymore
- Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye
- A Fine Romance
- Fly Me To The Moon (In Other Words)
- Georgia On My Mind
- The Girl From Ipanema (Garôta De Ipanema)
- Honeysuckle Rose
- How High The Moon
- How Insensitive (Insensatez)
- I Get Along Without You Very Well (Except Sometimes)
- I've Got The World On A String
- I've Got You Under My Skin
- I've Grown Accustomed To Her Face
- Isn't It Romantic?
- Lullaby Of Birdland
- A Man And A Woman (Un Homme Et Une Femme)
- Meditation (Meditação)
- Misty
- My Favorite Things
- My Funny Valentine
- Nature Boy
- The Nearness Of You
- One Note Samba (Samba De Uma Nota Só)
- Satin Doll
- Skylark
- Slightly Out Of Tune (Desafinado)
- Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
- Solitude
- Stardust
- Take The “A” Train
- Tangerine
- Tenderly
- The Very Thought Of You
- The Way You Look Tonight
- When I Fall In Love
- When Sunny Gets Blue
- You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To
