This book presents material that will help the intermediate guitarist improve the playing and sight-reading of big band guitar parts, while expanding their knowledge of the instrument at the same time. Extensive exercises dealing with the various chord qualities and the corresponding voicings are included, as well as sections on reading, improvising, and sample big band guitar parts.

Online audio included with recordings of select exercises

Special section on Freddie Greene style

Shortcuts and tips on substitution chords

Tips on playing over a blues progression

Section on interpreting articulation markings

Includes access to online audio.