Robben Ford Discussion

kirk95 · Posted: Fri Feb 20, 2004 9:48 am Post subject: Best Book for learning Theory?

Let's put our experiences together and compile a comprehensive list!
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kirk95 · Posted: Fri Feb 20, 2004 11:38 am Post subject:

I will start this one off:

The Jazz Theory Book
By Mark Levine

http://www.shermusic.com/tjtb.htm
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nineacres · Posted: Sun Feb 22, 2004 4:55 am Post subject:

What makes you recommend this book above others? I'm curious ...
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Leftbender · Posted: Sun Feb 22, 2004 12:37 pm Post subject:

"Mickey Baker's complete course in Jazz Guitar" Book 1 and Book 2.

Because Robben used them and I'm using them now!
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kirk95 · Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2004 6:46 am Post subject:

PierreL · Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2004 7:59 am Post subject:

This looks quite interesting, I will try to find it and have a look a it.

Andersen · Posted: Wed Feb 25, 2004 10:44 pm Post subject: tab

The two books - the jazz theory and Mickey's
Are they in tab or notes??
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Leftbender · Posted: Thu Feb 26, 2004 12:09 am Post subject:

Mikey Baker's books are in notes.
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nineacres · Posted: Thu Feb 26, 2004 8:50 am Post subject:

Kirk - thanks for the info. on Mark Levine's book. That looks really interesting. For all U.K. and European board members, that book is available fron www.fretsonly.com for just under £30.00. It's presently out of stock but is on order. By the way, this is a very good site, with loads of jazz stuff for guitar and other instruments. Highly recommended!
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wbfree · Posted: Mon Aug 23, 2004 9:24 am Post subject: Theory and books

I emailed this question to David, because the thread was so old and he suggested I post it on the message board so here goes. You guys were talking about books to get for learning theory. I have only been playing 2.5 years and am in slump. I never really delved into chords, playing single note lines and those boringly and can see that if I don't study more I won't get anywhere as the knowledge gives your fingers a roadmap that your ears can fine tune. also, I wanted to know if I can make a donation without using paypal-I do not like them.
Thanks for all the information I have gotten on this site, everything from amps to notes. Being a Robben Ford fan is recent for me-when I saw him play in Bend, Oregon I had always like him and then was captured by his playing and instantly knew I was watching and listening to somebody special. I have always liked his music because of his use of different approaches to playing blues and have always liked jazz. He is such a great player, his love of music comes out in his playing which makes it special.
Back to books, if you guys could make suggestions I would appreciate it. Confused

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wbfree · Posted: Mon Aug 23, 2004 9:33 am Post subject:

I forgot to mention that I was referring to Mark Levines book and Jerry Bakers book and which would be good and are there others (obviously)- good for a non-reading guitar playing old fogey-laugh Very Happy

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Leftbender · Posted: Mon Aug 23, 2004 11:00 am Post subject:

wb, do you already have the Robben books? They come with tabs, notes and CD samples. Awsome stuff if you're into RF's music! Cool

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wbfree · Posted: Mon Aug 23, 2004 11:54 am Post subject:

kirk95 · Posted: Mon Aug 23, 2004 12:18 pm Post subject:

The Levine Book has no tab just notes. But the book does a great job of discussing what and how to use all the various chord scales and gives examples.

There is really three parts to learning theory:
1> the mental understanding - I know what to play on what chord
2> the knowing that on your axe - I know what my choices are on any chord or tune and I can play it
3> I know it so well that I don't need to think about it anymore - I am just trying to develop and compose melodies and say something every time I play.

Now for chords, I like the Ted Greene books best. He has so many really cool and unique voicings. I try to incorporate 1 or 2 new chords into my playing every couple of weeks!

Do you have the Scott Lerner sheets? These are really amazing! Two sheets cover almost all chord scale and arpeggios subs....well not all but a lot!

http://www.scottlernermusic.com/lessons/Lesson1.jpg

http://www.scottlernermusic.com/lessons/Lesson2.jpg

http://www.scottlernermusic.com/lessons/triads.jpg

Now for some technique. Check out Jack Zucker's sheets of sound. http://www.sheetsofsound.net/

Hear those ripping triad licks in my last few clips? Well, this is where I am getting some of this stuff. Ok... I'm stealing some off Scott Lerner's vid clips too.... Embarassed

Sweeping Triads
Arpeggios
Hybrid Picking
Pentatonic stuff
And a lot more......

It's a great book!

That should keep you busy for a couple of decades! Very Happy

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