Polyphonic Jazz Guitar Lesson Book VOL. 1: Chord Melody, Harmony & Arranging Paperback – August 24, 2025

The Polyphonic Jazz Guitar book series was conceived as a comprehensive guide for guitarists seekingto comprehend and master the skills necessary for arranging and improvising with the use of chord melody. Volume 1 serves as the foundational resource for this practice and is structured into three interrelated sections:1. Functional Harmony: This section delves into the theoretical underpinnings of chord progressionsand functions, and effective melody harmonization in different tonal contexts.2. Chord Studies: Here, guitarists explore various chord voicings, inversions, and techniques to create harmonically rich textures.3. Arranging Concepts: This segment implements a step by step procedure in crafting chord melody arrangements from leadsheets, including voicing choices, rhythmic variations, and stylistic considerations.Features include an in-depth study of:• Major, Minor and Modal Cadences found in Jazz Standards •• Diatonic and Chromatic Harmonization Techniques •• 4-part Mechanical and Non-Mechanical Voicings using Upper Extensions •• Chord-Scale Mapping •• Voice Leading Principles •• Reharmonization Guide Sets for Chord Melody Arranging •and much, much more!Additionally, a complementary Workbook is accessible, featuring exercises specifically designed to reinforce the various harmonic concepts introduced in the Lesson Book. To facilitate effective practice, downloadable MP3s and Band In A Box files are made available. Furthermore, the online platform of this series offers a multitude of instructional videos that provide detailed demonstrations of the content covered in the books, serving as an ideal adjunct to the book series. Read more