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    5-Minute Guitar Jams: Jam Tracks for Rock & Blues Guitar (Book + Online Bonus)
    5-Minute Guitar Jams: Jam Tracks for Rock & Blues Guitar (Book + Online Bonus)
    5-Minute Guitar Jams: Jam Tracks for Rock & Blues Guitar (Book + Online Bonus)
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    5-Minute Guitar Jams: Jam Tracks for Rock & Blues Guitar (Book + Online Bonus)

    By Luke Zecchin

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    LEARNING THAT FEELS LIKE PLAYING

    Bored playing guitar alone? Jam with the band that fits in your pocket! Many guitar players experience a lack of direction and motivation in their practice. This is often because the way we practice is disconnected from how we use the guitar in real-world situations. After all, practicing is never the end goal—playing music is.

    5-Minute Guitar Jams provides key insights for improving your playing skills in a way that's engaging and effective. This handbook features an album of premium jam tracks drawing on influences from rock, pop, blues, and folk. It outlines key ideas for working with these songs and highlights numerous patterns for improvisation and building technique. This guide offers a fresh perspective for those looking to hone their improvisation skills and command of the fretboard!

    ONLINE BONUS: This book is complete with free online bonus material. It comes bundled with a companion website to enhance your learning experience. Extras include audio examples, backing tracks, bonus downloads, and more.

    Join thousands of students worldwide! Like easy-to-follow lessons, pro playing tips, and jam-packed value? You'll love learning from this international bestselling instructor.

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    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherGuitarIQ.com
    Release dateOct 31, 2015
    ISBN9780992550752
    5-Minute Guitar Jams: Jam Tracks for Rock & Blues Guitar (Book + Online Bonus)
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    Luke Zecchin

    Having played for over 20 years, Luke Zecchin is an accomplished guitarist with a wealth of studio and live experience. Outside his work teaching music, Luke has toured extensively alongside renowned national and international acts, performing at everything from clubs, theaters, and festivals to various appearances on commercial radio and national television. Playing lead guitar, Luke has worked on projects with established international producers and engineers. He has been fortunate enough to see these collaborations break into both the Top 50 ARIA Album and Singles charts, having also received nationwide airplay and notable debuts on the Australian iTunes Rock charts. As the founder of GuitarIQ.com, Luke is dedicated to the education and coaching of guitar players all over the globe. With books available in over 100 countries worldwide, he has emerged as an international chart-topping author in his field. Luke continues to work as an author, educator, and musician from his project studio based in the Adelaide Hills, South Australia. ​ Find him online at LukeZecchin.com.

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    5-Minute Guitar Jams - Luke Zecchin

    5-Minute Guitar Jams

    5-Minute Guitar Jams

    Jam Tracks for Rock & Blues Guitar

    Luke Zecchin

    GuitarIQ.com

    Copyright © 2019 Luke Zecchin

    ISBN: 978-0-9925507-5-2

    All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form or by any means without express written consent from the author.

    Published by GuitarIQ.com

    Copyedited by Jason Whited

    Proofread by Dan Foster

    Illustrated by Jasmin Zecchin

    The author and publisher have made every effort to ensure the information contained in this book is both relevant and accurate at the time of release. They accept no responsibility for any loss, injury, or inconvenience sustained by any person using this book or the information provided within it.

    This book is dedicated to all the friends and musicians I’ve had the privilege of playing with. Thank you for making me better.

    Getting lost on the guitar? Finally, fretboard memorization made easy!

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    Contents

    Preface

    Online Bonus Material

    Introduction

    1. STRUCTURE & MINDSET

    Thinking About Focus

    Thinking About Structure

    The 5-Minute Mindset

    Tips for Improvisation

    2. 5-MINUTE JAMS

    Using This Handbook

    C Major Jam

    A Minor Jam

    A Major Jam

    F♯ Minor Jam

    G Major Jam

    E Minor Jam

    E Major Jam

    C♯ Minor Jam

    D Major Jam

    B Minor Jam

    3. QUICK NAVIGATION GUIDE

    Visualizing Scales

    Major Scales & Arpeggios

    Minor Scales & Arpeggios

    Final Thoughts

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    Additional Resources

    About the Author

    Books by Luke Zecchin

    Special Offer

    Preface

    Welcome, and thank you for choosing 5-Minute Guitar Jams.

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