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Voice Leading For Guitar

Author: John Thomas

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Voice leading is moving between chords using the same note or moving up or down by a step in the inner voices of the chord, wherever possible. It will enhance your playing and bring it to another level. Berklee College of Music faculty member and renowned guitarist John Thomas introduces you to voice leading in this introductory lesson.

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Voice Leading for Guitar: Moving through the Changes
Voice leading, moving individual chord voices smoothly from one chord to the next, is an essential skill for jazz guitarists. This book shows you how to voice lead both chord tones and tensions, and will help you add a new level of sophistication to your music.

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