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Originally Posted by Steve DeRosa
Formerly known as the "Orchestral Chord System" when I was taking lessons back in the early/mid-60's, this one's been the comper's bible since 1948 and still retains its validity as a jazz-guitar primer:
https://www.melbay.com/Products/9321...rd-system.aspx
I'd also listen to Al Caiola's work on the early Johnny Mathis recordings (two of which are posted above) - proof positive that it doesn't have to be overly complex (the actual chords are well within the range of any intermediate player) to be both genre-authentic and tasty...  |
Thanks for sharing this Steve!!! I forgot I’ve had this chord book stashed for 35+ years!!! I’m gonna dig it out. I never used it. Dennis