Essentials of Rhythm Guitar: Level 3

The guitar is first and foremost a rhythm instrument. Every advanced guitarist should have a solid understanding of a wide variety of chords, while knowing the best fingerings to be used, how to seamlessly switch between the chords, and different strumming patterns. This book expands on the chords and rhythms included in Level 2: Barre Chords, focusing on the most advanced chords of the guitar, often reserved for jazz music. Jazz will require a vast knowledge of chord shapes, including major/minor/dominant 7th, 9th, 11th, and 13th chords, along with augmented, diminished, and altered chords. Strumming patterns include a variety of options that may be applied to both swing and latin jazz songs. By playing through the simple and easy to follow exercises of this book, you will expand your knowledge of chords and rhythms to play confidently in all jazz contexts.