Modern Improvisation: Guitar Book & CD

Name: Modern Improvisation: Guitar Book & CD
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 01-ADV14275
Price: 28.95 USD
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By Lupa Santiago

Item: 01-ADV14275

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From one of the most notable guitarists in Brazilian instrumental music today, this book is a wonderful opportunity for professional musicians and students at various levels to delve more deeply into their studies. It is a fundamental tool for the development of technique and creativity.

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Series: Advance Music

Publisher: Advance Music

ISBN10: 3-892211-06-X

ISBN13: 978-3-892211-06-8

UPC: 805095142754

SKU: 01-ADV14275

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About the Author: Lupa Santiago

Lupa Santiago stands among Brazil's most respected contemporary guitarists, with a career built on mastery of jazz harmony and the improvisational traditions of Brazilian instrumental music. His work bridges classical technique with the rhythmic sophistication and harmonic language of jazz, making him a natural guide for musicians seeking to deepen their command of both idioms.

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Why we love this

Santiago writes from the perspective of a working improviser, not a theorist at a distance. The material balances structured exercises with genuine improvisational freedom, giving guitarists the tools to develop their own voice rather than memorize someone else's licks. The included CD grounds everything in sound, letting you hear how these concepts actually move through time.

What to expect

The material has the practical warmth of a master class with someone who genuinely plays this music for a living. You move through systematic harmonic and melodic studies but never lose sight of the goal: making music that breathes and swings, rooted in the sophisticated rhythmic sensibilities of Brazilian jazz.

Who it's for

This book serves intermediate to advanced guitarists serious about jazz improvisation and those looking to integrate Brazilian harmonic language into their playing. It's equally valuable for the student building improvisation from scratch and the working musician seeking fresh perspectives on phrasing and harmonic development.

How to get the most out of it

Isolate individual exercises from the book and work them in multiple keys before attempting the full progressions. Transposition builds real fluency, not just finger memory.
Use the recorded examples as a reference for phrasing and tone color, but don't aim to replicate them exactly. Your goal is to understand the approach and apply it to your own playing.
Record yourself working through exercises and listen back with fresh ears. Hearing your own improvisation helps you identify phrasing habits and melodic patterns you might not notice in real time.
Begin with slower tempos on the CD tracks and gradually increase speed as the concepts become muscle memory. Rushing into fast tempos before you own the underlying harmonic language will reinforce sloppy habits.

How to use it

Use this as a semester or year-long independent study text for your most committed jazz guitar students. It pairs well with ensemble work, allowing students to apply developing improvisational skills in real time with a band while using this book to build the technical and harmonic foundation those experiences demand.