Unlock the Secrets of Jazz Rhythms

Take your jazz skills to the next level with Reading Key Jazz Rhythms, a comprehensive guitar book and CD set. This collection of 24 easy-to-medium level jazz etudes and 24 simplified guide tone versions is designed to help you master the basic language of jazz, swing phrasing, and articulation. Whether you're preparing for a jazz ensemble or playing in a pops orchestra, musical, studio, movie scores, concert, or marching band, this book and CD set is the perfect tool for you.

Learn from the Best

Reading Key Jazz Rhythms is written by Fred Lipsius, a renowned jazz expert, and features etudes that sound like very lyrical improvised jazz solos or like a melody to a standard. Each etude is based on a specific rhythm or a combination of rhythmic figures, making it easy to learn and practice.

Improve Your Improvisation Skills

The accompanying CD features a professional rhythm section, allowing you to improvise along with the play-along tracks using chord symbols. The guide tones are the essential or defining notes for each given chord type, making it easy to stay on track and improvise with confidence.

Practice with a Partner

Any etude and its corresponding simplified guide tone version can be played together as a duet with your teacher or a friend, with or without the CD accompaniment. This makes it easy to practice and improve your skills in a fun and interactive way.

Advance Your Jazz Career

Reading Key Jazz Rhythms is part of the Advance Music series, a collection of books and CDs designed to help jazz musicians improve their skills and advance their careers. With its comprehensive approach and expert guidance, this book and CD set is an essential resource for any jazz guitarist.