This guide explains the most useful aspects of theory in clear, nontechnical language. Areas covered include scales (major, minor, modal, synthetic), chord formation, chord progression, melody, song forms, useful devices, (ostinato, mirrors, hocket, etc.), and instrumentation. It contains over 100 musical examples.
For rock, pop, and jazz musicians...the $9.95 Guide crams a remarkable amount of information into 74 pages. —Guitar Player
Extremely user-friendly without being condescending to the reader. I highly recommend it. —Jazz Player
It's not a textbook, but a handy reference for rock, jazz and blues musicians. —Arizona Daily Star
Chaz Bufeis an accomplished guitarist, has performed for many years in blues and jazz groups, and holds a degree in music theory and composition.
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