Spiral bound. This book presents material that will help the intermediate guitarist improve the playing and sight-reading of big band guitar parts, while expanding their knowledge of the instrument at the same time. Extensive exercises dealing with the various chord qualities and the corresponding voicings are included, as well as sections on reading, improvising, and sample big band guitar parts. The CD included has recordings of select exercises, there is a special section on the Freddie Greene style. Also included are: Shortcuts and tips on substitution chords, Tips on playing over a blues progression and a section on interpreting articulation markings. Format: Part. Classification: Methods; Studies; Musicianship. Scoring: Solo. Pages: 78. Media: Printed music with CD(s). Genre: Jazz; Blues. Performance Level: Intermediate.