Jazz/Fusion Method books.

[downrodeo]

Hey guys, it's been a reallll long time. I've been woodshedding and I'm in need of a new direction. I'm going over to the dark side and starting to learn some jazz, jazz theory, technique and become more of a fusion player. If there's anyone out there that can offer up ideas for solid method books for Jazz/Fusion players (don't worry, I'm looking for a good teacher as well) don't hesitate to mention them! Thanks! Peace.

[Bird]

There are some books by Andrew Green on Jazz Guitar that are supposed to be quite good. A search on Amazon will bring them up.

[gingataff]

I've got a book from Alfred publishing called Beginning Jazz Guitar by Jody Fisher (theres a series of them) It's fairly straightforward but does try to get you to memorise scales (the ones on paper, not just the ones on the fretboard :D ) and the notes of every triad etc, but I guess its for a reason.
For more fusiony stuff Frank Gambale has written a bunch of books as has Al Di Meola and Allan Holdsworth. I've got one of the Holdsworth ones, Just For The Curious (apparently he hates it) it explains his system quite well but his music is so daunting I haven't delved much into it.

[TwilightOdyssey]

This is the book you want:

http://www.sheetmusicplus.com/store/smp_inside.html?cart=337430001922447312&item=1906178&page=cover

Dennis Sandole was a genius, and I had the privelege of knowing him and learning how to sight read from him.

This is THE book for the improvisational guitarist!!

[JamesHealey]

I'll 2nd the Andy Green stuff, and also just getting a good real/fake book and learning a few standards every week, learning the arpeggios and chords and really learn how to solo through them..

propperly pronouncing the the 3rd, 7th, 9th & 13th chord tones, and every single day practicing your fretboard, learning what ever voicing of every chord sounds like and knowing your harmony theory inside out. it's the only way to become a jazz player and it takes years of dedication.

[TwilightOdyssey]

I'll 2nd the Andy Green stuff, and also just getting a good real/fake book and learning a few standards every week, learning the arpeggios and chords and really learn how to solo through them..

propperly pronouncing the the 3rd, 7th, 9th & 13th chord tones, and every single day practicing your fretboard, learning what ever voicing of every chord sounds like and knowing your harmony theory inside out. it's the only way to become a jazz player and it takes years of dedication.

Yes, but before that you have to know all the major and minor triad arpeggios (root, 1st and 2nd inversions), and then you can start learning scales and how to add the other intervals.

I agree on learning at least one standard/week, as well as working on your chord melodies and sight reading!!