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Your ability to play music on the guitar depends to a large extent on how well you know the instrument. Read the first page
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
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I've been an active guitarist for over 30 years now and nothing I've come across is as simple, as comprehensive and so univesally applicable (no matter what style of music you play) than "The Advancing Guitarist". It written so well that you'll find yourself going back to it year after year. If you could only buy one book to learn the guitar in your lifetime, this would be it.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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A wonderful book for the thinking guitarist. Goodrick's 'The Advancing Guitarist' seeks to bridge the gap between guitar player and musician, a gap that surprisingly few seem to cross. It is about making the music and not playing the instrument. It is about finding your voice and not imitating those of the chosen few. A lot of guitar literature presents as 'all you need to know' about playing the instrument. 'The Advancing Guitarist' should be subtitled 'all you need to ask'. It doesn't preach, it suggests. It doesn't tell, it guides.
Goodrick was a teacher at Berklee and he has directly influenced a generation of US guitarists like Pat Metheny, John Scofield, Mike Stern, Wayne Johnson and John Abercrombie. He has performed and recorded with musicians of the calibre of jazz legends Gary Burton and Jack DeJohnette. That's one hell of a pedigree.
If you wish to rise above the writhing masses and make your own mark as a musician, 'The Advancing Guitarist' may provide you with some things to think about. Serious brain food and worth its weight in gold.
Goodrick was a teacher at Berklee and he has directly influenced a generation of US guitarists like Pat Metheny, John Scofield, Mike Stern, Wayne Johnson and John Abercrombie. He has performed and recorded with musicians of the calibre of jazz legends Gary Burton and Jack DeJohnette. That's one hell of a pedigree.
If you wish to rise above the writhing masses and make your own mark as a musician, 'The Advancing Guitarist' may provide you with some things to think about. Serious brain food and worth its weight in gold.
22 of 24 people found the following review helpful
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No - that's not because I'm a slow reader. It's because this book presents a vast spectrum of different ways to look at the technicalities of the guitar. Goodrick explains that his book isn't a "method book", but rather an essay which hints at methods but leaves much up to the reader to deduce. And that's how it should be when you reach a certain level of musicianship and need to take the next step to get 'out of a rut.' This is an essential part of every practicing musicians library.
And he taught Pat Metheny.
And he taught Pat Metheny.
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The advancing guitarist Hmm!?
This book is zen type guitar thinking, but for the majority of players wanting some real inspiration, stay well away from this! Read more
Published 14 months ago by Gary Sellars
Excellent, but heavy going and not for everyone
I'm a young and enthusiastic guitarist and bought this book to try and push my playing on. I'm certainly very pleased with it, it is well written and quite humorous. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Kenny
Possibly the least useful guitar book I've ever bought
This book contains lots of ideas about things like modes, playing on one string, counterpoint, drop voicings etc. Read more
Published 23 months ago by D. Jones
Not for Beginners!
WARNING! This book is definitely not for beginners or intermediates or even advanced players whose theory knowledge is in any way lacking. Read more
Published on 29 Mar 2010 by Aaron
Bizarre - is the book a learning aid or not?
Very disappointed with this book. I had high hopes when I bought it. I was looking for something that would take me from being a fair rock and blues musician to understanding the... Read more
Published on 6 Mar 2010 by M. Short
Not my cup of tea
I feel slightly awkward about giving a bad review, but I definitely don't think this book is for everyone. Read more
Published on 28 Sep 2009 by Jazz Guitarist
I'm full up on this food for thought!!!
OK so, like people have said, *nothing* is handed to you on a plate in this book, but man there's SO MUCH information here I've been playing for 24 years and I've never come across... Read more
Published on 26 Sep 2002
Be aware of the standard when purchasing this book
I recently bought this book and I am sending it back. This is not meant as a direct criticism of the book, as it may well be very good. Read more
Published on 9 May 2001
This is a 'must buy' for all guitarists, it makes sense.
I run a music school in Glasgow, and for years I've always looked a great teachers for advice and guidance. Read more
Published on 2 Jun 2000
BEST GUITAR BOOK EVER - THE REAL DEAL
It's all here. Re previous reviews: of course it takes a lot of work - music is work.Hard work. This book cuts thru all of the crap and gets to the heart of the instrument,... Read more
Published on 16 July 1999
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