58 Lines: Theories of Linear Improvisation for the Evolving Guitarist

The Rosetta Stone is a large stone tablet (ca. 196 BCE) discovered in Egypt in 1799. It is important because it allowed researchers to translate ancient Egyptian hieroglyphic writing for the first time. This book is a Rosetta Stone for the jazz guitarist who is ready to take a leap. Within these pages are found the tips, tools, and techniques to transform your playing and understanding of what is possible. This book is my personal masterclass with you. Alex Levine has carefully and precisely isolated and organized 58 of the most advanced and evolutionary ideas played on the guitar. Each idea is explained, mechanics given, and the means to make it your own are offered. This book includes audio examples of me playing each line. As a special bonus, each line is looped ten times so you can play along, learn, and absorb the information. This book is like coming to my studio, sitting down with me, and listening as I turn decades of study, practice, and artistry into 58 lines. These lines are just for you. Open your ears and heart and practice these lines and ideas. You will never be the same again. Read more