Quartal Harmony and Voicings for Guitar
Guitar - Sheet Music

Guitar - Intermediate-Advanced

SKU: MB.99971M

Composed by Thomas Floyd. Saddle-stitched, Jazz, Technique, Theory, Reference & Rhythm. Style. Book and online audio. 70 pages. Mel Bay Publications, Inc #99971M. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.99971M).

ISBN 9780786693573. UPC: 786693576. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.

This book contains a study and breakdown of harmony in 4ths. The introduction of quartal harmony in modern jazz began in the 1960s. Compositions by Miles Davis and John Coltrane such as Impressions and So What showcased chord voicings derived from quartal harmony. The purpose of this book is to show guitarists how to function in an area of harmony mostly dominated by keyboard players. Common uses of quartal harmony are demonstrated and analyzed. Exercises and compositions in the style of Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock and others are included. Includes access to online audio which contains demonstrations of all exercises.