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Description of  Slap And Percussive Guitar: A primer in alternative techniques

Slap and percussive techniques have been mostly used by by virtuoso players. magic brook explains in detail how to make these sounds on any fretted instrument (though the book focuses on the guitar, both acoustic and electric). The lessons describe how to incorporate these unusual, rhythmic sounds into a wide variety of genres, including but not limited to folk, rock, jazz, and fingerstyle. Whether you're a singer-songwriter searching for unique techniques that can enliven your accompaniment, an aspiring rock god looking to take your playing into surprising alternate dimensions, or a jazz player who'd like to make your solos and comps unique, this book will offer you concise details on how to execute each technique and then make it your own. Slap and percussive techniques can be used for backing vocals or instrumental soloists, as well as in solos and solo pieces. Brook shows you how to make these sounds through a series of carefully graduated but straightforward exercises and examples. He also explains how to integrate each technique in the material that you already play. Readers should at least know how to play 1st position chords and how to strum, though this book is for every player at any stage of advancement. By starting with playing techniques that most players already command, this book demonstrates how to build from what you already know to master each new technique and approach. Advanced players will also benefit from adding percussive sounds to their rhythm work, to their solos, chord work and single note melodies. Read more